buy an iPad Should be simple. You just get anything new, right? if. Apple sells four main iPad models, each with its own strengths. In addition, more and more old iPads are circulating on eBay all over the world. Since all of these devices look pretty much the same, it’s important to know what you’re buying and what you should be paying for. This guide covers the best iPads out there, what’s coming, important differences between models, and older models out there (including ones you shouldn’t buy at any price).
Be sure to check out all of our buying guides, including the best iPad accessories, the best iPhones, the best iPhone 13 cases and accessories, the best tablets, and the best MacBooks.
Update September 2022: We’ve added buying advice ahead of Apple’s September event.
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