Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) vs Apple iPad (9th generation)

Buy the 11-inch iPad (A16) if you want the current model: a faster chip, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 12MP rear camera and USB-C. The ninth-gen iPad is the older, smaller 10.2-inch design with an A13 chip, 64GB of storage, a Lightning port and a 8MP rear camera. Owners of the ninth-gen praise it as a dependable first tablet, but reviewers note the A16 model runs more apps at once and lasts longer before storage runs out.

• Choose the 11-inch iPad (A16) if you want more storage, more memory and a newer chip for multitasking, editing and games.
• Choose the iPad (ninth-gen) if you want a simple, familiar iPad for browsing, video and light apps and don't need much storage.