Apple iPad (10th gen) vs iPad (11th-gen)
Buy the 11th-gen iPad. It costs $399.99 at Amazon as of November 3, less than the 10th-gen's $444.99 at Amazon, and it doubles base storage to 128GB on a slightly larger 11-inch screen. The 10th-gen only makes sense if you find it near its $289.99 low from October 30, or you need its 5G cellular option.
Today the iPad (11th-gen) costs $95.01 less at its best price.
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Apple iPad (10th gen)
$444.99at AmazonObserved at 9:44 AM
Choose the iPad (10th gen) if you want a cellular 5G model or you can get it near its $289.99 low, since the 11th-gen listing shows Wi-Fi only.
Pros
- Known A14 Bionic chip and 10-hour battery
- 5G cellular configuration available
- USB-C port and Center Stage front camera
- Drops to $289.99 at its recent low
Cons
- 64GB base storage fills fast with apps and photos
- Costs $45 more than the 11th-gen at current prices
- Older design generation
What separates them
| Apple iPad (10th gen) | iPad (11th-gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Base storage | 64GB | 128GB (256GB also offered) |
| Screen size | 10.9 in | 11 in |
| Price, new | $444.99 at Amazon as of November 3 | $399.99 at Amazon as of November 3 |
| Cellular | 5G option listed | 5G listed, but the current listing reads Wi-Fi-focused |
| Chip | A14 Bionic, hexa-core, 5nm | Not stated in the listing |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil (USB-C) and 1st-gen with adapter | Stylus support listed |
| Weight | About 1.05 lb (Wi-Fi) | 16.8 oz (1.05 lb) |
| Battery life | 10 hours, 28.6Wh | 10 hours |
Price history
$399.99$289.99
- Apple iPad (10th gen): lowest $289.99 on Oct 30 at Walmart; $379.00 on Nov 3.
- iPad (11th-gen): lowest $320.00 on Nov 1 at Walmart; $399.99 on Nov 3.
Prices at every store
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$500.00Free shippingObserved at 9:44 AM - Best BuyNew
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$579.99Free shippingObserved at 9:44 AM - Microless.comNew
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$602.96+ $39.00 shippingObserved at 9:44 AM - AmazonNew
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Specs compared
| Spec | Apple iPad (10th gen) | iPad (11th-gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP front camera |
| Rear Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP rear camera |
| Display Resolution | 1640x2360 | 2360 x 1640 |
| Storage | 64GB | 128 GB Storage, 256 GB Storage |
| Main Storage | 64GB | — |
| OS Version | iPadOS 16 | — |
| Processor Brand | Apple | — |
| Number Of Processor Cores | Hexa Core | — |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| Highlighted Performance Features | Neural Engine | — |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for students?
- The 11th-gen. Its 128GB base storage holds textbooks and notes without add-ons, and it costs less at $399.99 versus $444.99 as of November 3.
- Is the 10th-gen worth the extra money?
- Not at current prices. It costs more and has half the storage. It is only worth it near its $289.99 low or if you need 5G cellular.
- Which has more storage?
- The 11th-gen starts at 128GB and offers 256GB. The 10th-gen listing is 64GB only.
- Do both support the Apple Pencil?
- Yes. The 10th-gen works with the USB-C Pencil and the 1st-gen Pencil via an adapter. The 11th-gen listing confirms stylus support.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- Both are rated at 10 hours. The 10th-gen carries a 28.6Wh battery; the 11th-gen listing gives no capacity figure.
- Which is cheaper right now?
- The 11th-gen at $399.99 at Amazon as of November 3, against $444.99 for the 10th-gen at Amazon the same day.