Apple iPad (A16 Chip, Touch ID, Wi-Fi & 5G Cellular) 256GB
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Our take on the Apple iPad (A16 Chip, Touch ID, Wi-Fi & 5G Cellular) 256GB
The 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip is Apple's mainstream tablet, now with 256GB of storage and 5G cellular for use away from Wi-Fi. It keeps Touch ID in the top button, a USB-C port and support for the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio. Compared with the iPad Air, it gives up the M-series chip, laminated display and P3 color, but it covers browsing, streaming, notes and schoolwork well. Owners like the battery life and simple setup; reviewers say the screen and speakers are the main step down from the Air.
- A16 chip handles everyday apps and games smoothly
- 256GB leaves room for offline video and files
- 5G cellular keeps it online without Wi-Fi
- Touch ID in the top button is quick and familiar
- Works with Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard Folio
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What reviewers say
Reviewers call it the sensible default iPad: fast enough for most tasks, with strong battery life and easy setup. They note the display and speakers are clearly below the iPad Air, and most say the A16 is fine unless you edit video or draw heavily.
- PerformancePraisedOwners say the A16 runs apps, games and split-screen multitasking without stutter.
- BatteryPraisedReviewers report it lasts a full day of mixed use and several days on standby.
- DisplayCriticisedThe non-laminated screen shows glare and a slight gap under the glass, unlike the Air.
Questions and answers
- Is the A16 iPad fast enough for school and work?
- Yes for notes, documents, video calls and most apps. It slows only under heavy video editing or large layered drawings.
- How is it different from the iPad Air?
- The Air has an M-series chip, a laminated display with P3 color and better speakers. This iPad has the A16, a standard display and two speakers.
- Does it work with the Apple Pencil?
- It works with the USB-C Apple Pencil and the first-generation Apple Pencil via a USB-C adapter. It does not support Apple Pencil Pro.
- Do I need the cellular model?
- Only if you want data without Wi-Fi, such as on commutes or trips. The cellular model needs a separate data plan.
- What is in the box?
- The iPad, a USB-C charging cable and a power adapter. The Apple Pencil and keyboard are sold separately.
