Apple iPad 7 2019 Tablet Review: Small changes with a big impact?
It has been almost ten years since Steve Jobs announced the first iPad, a 9.7-inch tablet that brought large touchscreen devices into the mainstream. Rolling onto 2019, the original iPad is into its seventh generation, although it is no longer the most premium tablet that Apple sells. The company has upgraded the display to a 10.2-inch panel for this year's model, along with adding support for the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. The new iPad runs iPad OS out of the box too, all of which should make it even easier to use as a laptop replacement.
However, those are the extent of the changes that Apple has made to this year's iPad, so the iPad 7 2019 will not necessarily break any new ground over its predecessor. We shall compare the iPad 7 2019 not only against its predecessor, but also the iPad Air 2019, iPad Pro 11, Huawei MediaPad M5 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.
- 10.21.2019: Live review completed.
- 10.17.2019: Screenshots, Browser benchmarks, and battery life graphs added. Games section added.
- 10.16.2019: Camera test pictures and Benchmark tables added.
- 10.07.2019: Display section expanded. Communication & GPS and Input Devices & Operation sections added
- 10.05.2019: Display section expanded. Wi-Fi speeds added.
- 10.04.2019: Live Review started.
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85.4 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2019 | Apple iPad 7 2019 A10 Fusion, A10 Fusion GPU | 483 g | 7.5 mm | 10.20" | 2160x1620 | |
| 84.6 % v7 (old) | 04 / 2018 | Apple iPad 6 2018 A10 Fusion, A10 Fusion GPU | 469 g | 7.5 mm | 9.70" | 2048x1536 | |
| 87.5 % v7 (old) | 04 / 2019 | Apple iPad Air 3 2019 A12 Bionic, A12 Bionic GPU | 456 g | 6.1 mm | 10.50" | 2224x1668 | |
| 89.8 % v7 (old) | 11 / 2018 | Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 A12X Bionic, A12X Bionic GPU | 468 g | 5.9 mm | 11.00" | 2388x1668 | |
| 87.5 % v6 (old) | 08 / 2018 | Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro Kirin 960, Mali-G71 MP8 | 498 g | 7.3 mm | 10.80" | 2560x1600 | |
| 84.5 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2019 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 SD 670, Adreno 616 | 400 g | 5.5 mm | 10.50" | 2560x1600 |
Case - Small changes
The iPad 7 2019 is slightly larger than its predecessor, but only because of its larger display. The device remains 7.5 mm (~0.3 in) thick though, making it slightly thicker than more expensive tablets. Likewise, 483 g (~1.1 lb) is rather heavy by modern tablet standards, but the iPad 7 2019 still fits nicely in our hands.
With that said, the iPad 7 2019 looks like it has been around for years. Apple continues to reserve slim display bezels for its iPad Pro series, as it does for Face ID and a USB Type-C port. Instead, the iPad 7 2019 rocks the classic Touch ID home button and the seemingly evergreen Lightning connector.
Apple sells the iPad 7 2019 in Space Gray with black display bezels, or silver and gold, which have white bezels.
Connectivity - Price rises, yet again
Apple offers the iPad 7 2019 in 32 GB and 128 GB variants, both of which have 3 GB of RAM. Both storage options can be configured with an LTE modem too, which cost US$170 more than their Wi-Fi counterparts. The 32 GB and 128 GB Wi-Fi models cost US$329 and US$429 respectively, for reference. Incidentally, the new iPad costs more than its predecessor, but retains the 3.5 mm headphone jack, unlike recent iPhones.
Software - Now with iPadOS
The iPad 7 2019 comes with iPadOS pre-installed, the UI of which Apple has optimised especially for tablets. iPadOS includes many of the features that Apple introduced with iOS 13, including dark mode, among others.
Apple has included advanced augmented reality features too, and it is now possible to pair two pairs of AirPods simultaneously. The Photos app has also been enhanced, along with several other in-house apps. Principally, iPadOS offers better multitasking than iOS, with it being possible to run multiple windows of the same app simultaneously. Also, Apple has revised the home screen and has improved support for the Apple Pencil.
As always, the iPad 7 2019 comes with an extensive in-house software package, including GarageBand and iMovie, among others.
Communication & GPS - LTE and a precise GPS module
Our review unit has an LTE module onboard that supports many LTE bands, so you should be able to connect to LTE networks when abroad. Apple claims to have equipped the iPad 7 2019 with a Gigabit LTE modem, but it has not published any data on the speeds that it can achieve. In any case, our review unit performed well in our short LTE tests and maintained decent network reception throughout. The device has an eSIM soldered to its motherboard, but Apple has included a nano-SIM card slot too.
While its LTE coverage impressed us, we were left a little disappointed with its Wi-Fi performance. The iPad 7 2019 is much slower than its predecessor, and could only achieve half the transmission speeds of the iPad 6 2018 even after multiple iperf3 Client Wi-Fi tests.
Apple only includes a GPS module with LTE variants of the iPad 7 2019, which is something worth keeping in mind if you need GPS connectivity. We took our review unit on a short bike ride to compare its location accuracy against a Garmin Edge 520, one of our reference bike computers. The iPad performed well during this test, but the Garmin plotted a more accurate route, more accurate, especially when we cycled across a bridge. The iPad mapped our loop more precisely than the Garmin could, though. Overall, the iPad 7 2019 should make a good navigation companion if you plan to use it for that purpose.
Cameras - Still solid sensors
The iPad 7 2019 has the same cameras as its predecessor and the one before that. These are the same cameras that Apple used in the iPhone 5s, so they are comparatively outdated by modern smartphone standards. However, they still take decent looking photos in our opinion.
While the rear-facing camera is good enough for taking the occasional snapshot, the sensor is not opticallly stabilised (OIS) as many modern smartphone cameras are. In practice, this means that the camera cannot compensate against minor camera movements, which can result in blurry-looking photos. The iPad 7 2019 does not support optical zoom, nor does it have a secondary lens for supplementing the main camera with additional depth of field data for more accurate bokeh effect shots.
The iPad has an 8 MP rear-facing camera and a 1.2 MP front-facing shooter. We would only recommend using the latter for FaceTime videos because of its low resolution. The device can record videos in up to 1080p, the quality of which is rather good.
Accessories & Warranty - Few accessories and Apple Care+
Apple includes a Lightning cable and a charger in the box, along with some warranty and safety literature. As mentioned earlier, the iPad 7 2019 supports the Apple Pencil, the company's active stylus. However, the iPad is only compatible with the first-generation Pencil, with Apple reserving the second generation for its latest iPad Pros.
The iPad 7 2019 also supports the Smart Keyboard, which doubles as a protective cover. The built-in stand can be adjusted between two angles too.
Apple includes a 1-year limited warranty, the coverage of which can be extended Apple Care+. Please see our Guarantees, Return Policies & Warranties FAQ for country-specific information.
Input Devices & Operation - A precise touchscreen and new accessories
The touchscreen that Apple integrates within the iPad 7 2019 reacted quickly and precisely throughout our tests. The device supports 3D Touch, unlike any of this year's iPhones, but iPadOS modifies this technology compared to how it previously worked. Now, you can only press on app icons to bring up a sub-menu such as choosing which camera to use, for example.
The iPad 7 2019 also supports the first generation Apple Pencil, a handy accessory. The Pencil works wonderfully on our review unit, with its precision and abundance of pressure levels making for an excellent drawing and writing expeirence. The tablet supports the Smart Keyboard too, with its predecessors relying on third-party solutions instead. The keyboard, within which Apple has integrated a cover, magnetically connects to the iPad, which should make it easy to attach in daily use. The keys feel great to the touch, while their light textured finish helps make the keyboard look premium. While our review unit did not immediately recognise the Smart Keyboard on the first attempt, we had no issues when we connected the two subsequently. In general, all you need to do is connect the keyboard to the iPad and start typing.
Display - Slightly larger and brighter
The iPad 7 2019 has a 10.2-inch display, which has the same pixel density as the panel that Apple included in the iPad 6 2018. Apple has equipped the iPad 7 2019 with an IPS retina panel, for reference.
Our tests demonstrate that the iPad 7 2019 has a dimmer display than its predecessor, which is also less evenly lit. The panel has a lower black value though, which allows it to achieve a higher contrast ratio than the iPad 6 2018 managed last year.
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Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Center on Battery: 499 cd/m²
Contrast: 1018:1 (Black: 0.49 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 0.97 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 0.9 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
97.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.135
| Apple iPad 7 2019 IPS, 2160x1620, 10.2" | Apple iPad 6 2018 IPS, 2048x1536, 9.7" | Apple iPad Air 3 2019 IPS, 2224x1668, 10.5" | Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 IPS, 2388x1668, 11" | Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro IPS, 2560x1600, 10.8" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 Super AMOLED, 2560x1600, 10.5" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -14% | -44% | 4% | -255% | -57% | |
| Brightness middle | 499 | 530 6% | 515 3% | 639 28% | 384 -23% | 452 -9% |
| Brightness | 470 | 513 9% | 483 3% | 591 26% | 360 -23% | 453 -4% |
| Brightness Distribution | 87 | 92 6% | 90 3% | 87 0% | 84 -3% | 90 3% |
| Black Level * | 0.49 | 0.61 -24% | 0.41 16% | 0.45 8% | 0.8 -63% | |
| Contrast | 1018 | 869 -15% | 1256 23% | 1420 39% | 480 -53% | |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 0.97 | 1.2 -24% | 1.6 -65% | 0.92 5% | 6.83 -604% | 1.7 -75% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 1.98 | 3.2 -62% | 4.4 -122% | 2.59 -31% | 12.7 -541% | 3.7 -87% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 0.9 | 1 -11% | 2.8 -211% | 1.3 -44% | 7.5 -733% | 2.4 -167% |
| Gamma | 2.135 103% | 2.28 96% | 2.21 100% | 2.22 99% | 2.199 100% | 2.07 106% |
| CCT | 6571 99% | 6588 99% | 6944 94% | 6656 98% | 8544 76% | 6337 103% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Conversely, the iPad 7 2019 has a more colour accurate display than its predecessor. Our review unit averaged approximately 1 DeltaE deviations during our tests, which is better than our ideal value of 3. The human eye cannot perceive differences in deviations below 3, though. The panel also has an almost perfect colour temperature of 6,571 K. The iPad 7 2019 covers practically all the sRGB colour space too.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 7 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 11 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 36 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 38 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 19 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 19 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 51 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
The iPad 7 gets bright enough to use outdoors. However, we would recommend finding a shady spot if you are outside on a sunny day as direct sunlight will overwhelm the display. Other Apple devices tend to darken their screens if the SoC gets too hot, but testing the device in October precluded us from experiencing this. We have noticed this behaviour on other Apple A10 Fusion powered devices though, so it may occur on the iPad 7 too.
The device has excellent viewing angles. You should encounter no readability issues in daily use.
Performance - An outdated SoC, but still good performance
Apple equips the iPad 7 2019 with the Apple A10 Fusion SoC, just as it did with its predecessor. Hence, we do not expect the iPad 7 2019 to offer any better performance than the iPad 6 2018 does. Nonetheless, the A10 Fusion remains powerful enough for most apps downloadable from the App Store.
In short, the iPad 7 2019 should match the performance of the iPhone 7. So, if you are used to something like the iPhone 11 Pro, then the iPad 7 2019 may feel a little slow by comparison.
The iPad 7 2019 performed slightly better than its predecessor in browser benchmarks. However, since the hardware remains identical, we suspect that the speed improvements are down to updates to Safari. While our review unit handles web browsing smoothly, it cannot keep up with the power of recent iPad Pros.
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 334, n=70, last 2 years) | |
| Apple iPad Air 3 2019 (Safari Mobile 12) | |
| Apple iPad 7 2019 (Safari 13) | |
| Average Apple A10 Fusion (54.2 - 76.2, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 (Chrome 74.0.3729.136) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 (Safari 13) | |
| Apple iPad 7 2019 (Safari 13) | |
| Average Apple A10 Fusion (165.9 - 172.6, n=4) | |
| Apple iPad 6 2018 (Safari Mobile 11.3) | |
| Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro (Chrome 68.0.3440.91) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 (Chrome 74.0.3729.136) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 (Safari 13) | |
| Apple iPad Air 3 2019 (Safari Mobile 12) | |
| Average of class Tablet (34 - 435, n=45, last 2 years) | |
| Apple iPad 7 2019 (Safari 13) | |
| Average Apple A10 Fusion (79 - 111, n=2) | |
| Apple iPad 6 2018 (Safari Mobile 10) | |
| Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro (Chrome 68.0.3440.91) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 (Chrome 74.0.3729.136) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 (IOS 12.1.1) | |
| Apple iPad Air 3 2019 (Safari Mobile 12) | |
| Average of class Tablet (2.59 - 572, n=64, last 2 years) | |
| Apple iPad 7 2019 (Safari 13) | |
| Average Apple A10 Fusion (65.5 - 66.4, n=2) | |
| Apple iPad 6 2018 (IOS 12.1.1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 (Chrome 74.0.3729.136) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 (Safari 13) | |
| Apple iPad Air 3 2019 (Safari Mobile 12) | |
| Average of class Tablet (763 - 105178, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Apple iPad 6 2018 (Safari Mobile 11.3) | |
| Apple iPad 7 2019 (Safari 13) | |
| Average Apple A10 Fusion (19783 - 27967, n=5) | |
| Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro (Chrome 68.0.3440.91) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 (Chrome 74.0.3729.136) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (319 - 34733, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro (Chrome 68.0.3440.91) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 (Chrome 74.0.3729.136) | |
| Average Apple A10 Fusion (1026 - 1531, n=5) | |
| Apple iPad 7 2019 (Safari 13) | |
| Apple iPad 6 2018 (Safari Mobile 11.3) | |
| Apple iPad Air 3 2019 (Safari Mobile 12) | |
| Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 (Safari 13) | |
* ... smaller is better
Games - 60 FPS gaming? Almost
The iPad 7 2019 is a pleasure on which to game. Its large screen delivers an engrossing experience, while its touchscreen and accelerometer worked perfectly during our gaming tests. According to GameBench, the iPad 7 2019 averaged just under 60 FPS in "Arena of Valor" regardless of the graphics level, although framerates fluctuated wildly during our tests. Likewise, while "Asphalt 9: Legends" averaged a respectable 31.8 FPS, it fluctuate between 14 and 60 FPS. Overall, you should have no issues in daily use.
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Emissions - Cool to the touch and decent speakers
Temperature
The iPad 7 manages its surface temperatures well, with our review unit peaking at 36.8 °C (~98 °F) under sustained load. Only the area around the SoC gets this hot though, so you can expect the rest of the chassis to feel a lot cooler. In short, the tablet should always feel relatively cool even if you are pushing it to its limits.
We also ran several GFXBench battery tests to see how the device performed under sustained load. Our review unit throttled by around 10% in these tests, but this is nothing to worry about. You should experience no dropped frames in daily use.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 36.6 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 36.8 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 29.5 °C / 85 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
Speakers
Our tests demonstrate that while the iPad 7 has louder speakers than its predecessor, the two share an almost identical frequency distribution. The two speakers sit on the same side of the tablet though, so you will only hear them create a stereo effect when holding the device in portrait mode.
Overall, audio produced by the speakers sounds clear and is loud enough for most environments. You could always connect external audio equipment via the 3.5 mm jack or Bluetooth, though.
Apple iPad 7 2019 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 66.3% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 66.3% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 66.3% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (121.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 99% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 0% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 97% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Apple iPad 6 2018 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (75.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.3% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (11% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 21% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 75% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 12% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 86% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Power Management - An iPad with good battery life
Power Consumption
The iPad 7 consumes roughly as much power as its predecessor. This also puts it on par with other tablets. The Galaxy Tab S5e is more economical than our review unit, but this does not result in better battery life, as we shall discuss in the next section.
| Off / Standby |   / 0.1 Watt |
| Idle |  2.2 / 6.7 / 8.2 Watt |
| Load |
11.3 / 12.5 Watt |
    
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| Apple iPad 7 2019 mAh | Apple iPad 6 2018 mAh | Apple iPad Air 3 2019 8134 mAh | Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 7736 mAh | Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro 7500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 7040 mAh | |
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| Power Consumption | -5% | 15% | 10% | 0% | 43% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 2.2 | 2.2 -0% | 2.18 1% | 1.2 45% | 3.3 -50% | 2.07 6% |
| Idle Average * | 6.7 | 7.8 -16% | 6.4 4% | 4.1 39% | 4.2 37% | 3.94 41% |
| Idle Maximum * | 8.2 | 7.9 4% | 6.43 22% | 7.5 9% | 7 15% | 3.96 52% |
| Load Average * | 11.3 | 12.6 -12% | 7.48 34% | 13.6 -20% | 10.4 8% | 4.07 64% |
| Load Maximum * | 12.5 | 12.8 -2% | 10.65 15% | 15.2 -22% | 13.8 -10% | 5.73 54% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery Life
Since the battery capacity and SoC has remained unchanged from last year's iPad, we expect the iPad 7 2019 to replicate the runtimes of its predecessor in our battery life tests. While we expected that the slightly larger display and new OS may affect runtimes, the two devices achieved comparable results in our tests.
This also means that the iPad 7 2019 fares well against high-end Android tablets. Our review unit lasted for 11:47 hours in our practical Wi-Fi test before it needed recharging, for example, which is anywhere from 37 minutes to 1:24 hours longer than our Android comparison devices. Overall, you should get at least a full day's use out of the iPad 7 2019 between charges.
| Apple iPad 7 2019 mAh | Apple iPad 6 2018 mAh | Apple iPad Air 3 2019 8134 mAh | Apple iPad Pro 11 2018 7736 mAh | Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro 7500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e SM-T720 7040 mAh | |
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| Battery Runtime | -3% | -0% | 24% | -8% | 9% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1486 | 1501 1% | 2056 38% | 1254 -16% | 1263 -15% | |
| H.264 | 802 | 684 -15% | 982 22% | 629 -22% | 864 8% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 707 | 714 1% | 738 4% | 920 30% | 670 -5% | 623 -12% |
| Load | 196 | 185 -6% | 214 9% | 208 6% | 220 12% | 300 53% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - A gentle facelift for Apple's budget iPad
Is the iPad 7 2019 fun to use? In our opinion, yes, but a large part of that is because of the new iPadOS, rather than any significant hardware changes that Apple has made this year.
In short, the new iPad is a slightly larger version of the iPad 6 that supports the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. The bigger and higher resolution panel makes a difference in our eyes and is a welcome change from the 9.7-inch display of classic iPads. However, there have been third-party iPad keyboards on the market for years, so Smart Keyboard support is not necessarily a reason to upgrade from the iPad 6 to the iPad 7. The Smart Keyboard, while being well-made, is also extremely expensive for a detachable keyboard
Little news in 2019: Apple's budget iPad remains a good tablet, but the iPad 7 is not worth an upgrade to if you own the iPad 6.
The iPad 7 and its predecessor have practically identical battery life, performance and speakers, though. They also share the same chassis, making the iPad 7 only an incremental upgrade over the iPad 6. The former is pricey too, with it starting at US$329. It is worth keeping in mind that US$329 will only get you the 32 GB Wi-Fi SKU, with Apple charging US$429 for the 128 GB Wi-Fi model. Moreover, it will cost US$170 more for LTE connectivity, bringing the most expensive model within US$50 of the 256 GB Wi-Fi iPad Air.
Nonetheless, the iPad 7 is a great home and school tablet that has plenty of power for all the apps on the App Store. Its premium design, pen support, well-optimised OS and a decent camera will still likely turn heads, though.
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