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Modern iPad models pair with Apple Pencil USB-C or Apple Pencil Pro. If you have an older iPad, Apple still sells older pencil models.

Apple Pencil Compatibility

Feature Comparison

Model

USB-C       Pro


Precision

   


Low latency

   


Tilt sensitivity

   


Pressure sensitivity

   


Magnetic Attach

   


Wireless charging

   


Apple Pencil hover

   


Double-tap

   


Barrel roll

   


Squeeze

   


Haptic feedback

   


Find My

   


*Apple Pencil hover requires a compatible iPad model

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iPad models explained

iPad:

The entry-level everyday iPad for web browsing & entertainment.

iPad front, back, sides & chip

iPad mini:

The smallest iPad great for reading and handheld gaming.

iPad mini front, back, sides & chip

iPad Air:

The mid-tier iPad for students, creatives & multitaskers.

iPad Air front, back, sides & chip

iPad Pro:

The best iPad model with Apple's best-ever display, made for creatives.

iPad Pro front, back, sides & chip

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iPad (A16)

From £429

iPad (A16)

Released 12 March 2025

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Base Model

11" display, 128GB SSD

Recommendations

Upgrade to the 256GB SSD if you plan to store content on device.

£409 student price

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iPad (A16) is Apple's cheapest iPad model built for light-work & entertainment such as answering emails, browsing the web or watching YouTube.

This is the only current iPad sold by Apple that DOES NOT support Apple Intelligence.

Who is this iPad for?
iPad (A16) is a great everyday tablet perfect for families who may share the device or for people who want a big screen for cheap.

Design
Aluminium enclosure available in Blue, Pink, Yellow or Silver.

Display
11-inch Retina Display with 60Hz refresh rate. The screen is not laminated, so there is a gap between the screen and front glass.

Battery
Up to 10 hour video playback.

Charging Port
USB-C with support for USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s.

Camera & Audio
iPad (A16) has a 12MP Wide camera on the back & a landscape 12MP front centre stage camera. The iPad also has landscape stereo speakers.

Chip
The chip that powers iPad (A16) is A16 Bionic with a 5-core CPU & 4-core GPU.

A16 Bionic features a 16-core neural engine for AI.

Storage Options

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

Supported Accessories
You can pair iPad (A16) with a smart folio case or Magic Keyboard folio. This device works with Apple Pencil (USB-C) & Apple Pencil (1st gen).

iPad mini (A17 Pro)

From £599

iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Released 23 October 2024

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Base Model

8.3" Display, 128GB SSD

Recommendations

Upgrade to the 256GB SSD if you plan to store content on device.

£549 student price

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iPad mini is Apple's smallest iPad model built to be small, portable and pocketable.

Who is this iPad for?
iPad mini is a great size for reading books, note-taking and is powerful enough for handheld gaming.

Design
Aluminium enclosure available in Blue, Purple, Starlight or Space Grey.

Display
8.3-inch Retina Display with 60Hz refresh rate. The screen is laminated & has an anti-reflective coating.

Battery
Up to 10 hour video playback.

Charging Port
USB-C with support for USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s.

Camera & Audio
iPad mini has a 12MP Wide camera with True Tone flash on the back & a portrait 12MP front centre stage camera. The iPad also has landscape stereo speakers.

Chip
The chip that powers iPad mini is A17 Pro with a 6-core CPU & 5-core GPU.

A17 Pro features a 16-core neural engine for AI.

Storage Options

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

Supported Accessories
You can pair iPad mini with a smart folio case but there is no official keyboard. This device works with Apple Pencil Pro & Apple Pencil (USB-C).

iPad Air (M4)

From £799

iPad Air (M4)

Released 11 March 2026

Good Time To Buy

Base Model

11" Display, 128GB SSD

Recommendations

Upgrade to the 256GB SSD if you plan to store content on device.

£649 student price

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iPad Air is Apple's powerful mid-tier iPad model built for creativity, multitasking and everyday use, available in 2 sizes.

Who is this iPad for?
iPad Air is great for students looking for a reliable lightweight device to take to class with them.

It is also a great device for note-takers or artists thanks to the large screen.

Design
Aluminium enclosure available in Blue, Purple, Starlight or Space Grey.

Display
11 or 13-inch Retina Display with 60Hz refresh rate. The screen is laminated & has an anti-reflective coating.

Battery
Up to 10 hour video playback.

Charging Port
USB-C with support for USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s.

Camera & Audio
iPad Air has a 12MP Wide camera on the back & a landscape 12MP front centre stage camera. The iPad also has landscape stereo speakers.

Chip
The chip that powers iPad Air is M4 with a 8-core CPU & 9-core GPU.

M4 features 12GB of memory, hardware-accelerated ray tracing & a 16-core neural engine for AI.

Storage Options

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

Supported Accessories
You can pair iPad Air with a smart folio case or Magic Keyboard. This device works with Apple Pencil Pro & Apple Pencil (USB-C).

Other upgrades
iPad Air is available in 2 sizes, 11-inch or 13-inch.

iPad Pro (M5)

From £1,199

iPad Pro (M5)

Released 22 October 2025

Good Time To Buy

Base Model

11" Display, 256GB SSD

Recommendations

Get the nano-texture display if you work outside on your iPad Pro.

£1,099 student price

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iPad Pro is Apple's best iPad model built for professional video editing & creative work, available in 2 sizes.

Who is this iPad for?
iPad Pro is great for artists & creatives looking for a portable lightweight device that can meet demanding workloads.

It is great for graphic design thanks to the Tandem OLED display, the best on any Apple product.

Design
Aluminium enclosure available in Silver or Space Black.

Display
11 or 13-inch Tandem OLED Retina Display with 120Hz ProMotion. The screen is laminated & has an anti-reflective coating with a nano-texture option available.

Battery
Up to 10 hour video playback.

Charging Port
Thunderbolt USB-C with support for Thunderbolt 3 up to 40Gb/s, USB 4 up to 40Gb/s and USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s.

Camera & Audio
iPad Pro has a 12MP Wide camera with True Tone flash on the back & a TrueDepth landscape 12MP front centre stage camera. The iPad also has a four-speaker system.

Chip
The chip that powers iPad Pro is M5 with a 9-core CPU & 10-core GPU. (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU on 1TB+ models)

M5 features 12GB of memory (16GB on 1TB+ models), hardware-accelerated ray tracing & a 16-core neural engine & neural accelerators for AI.

Storage Options

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

Supported Accessories
You can pair iPad Pro with a smart folio case or Magic Keyboard. This device works with Apple Pencil Pro & Apple Pencil (USB-C).

Other upgrades
iPad Pro is available in 2 sizes, 11-inch or 13-inch. A nano-texture display options is available on models with 1TB or 2TB of storage.

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

From £79

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Released 17 October 2023

Good Time To Buy

Base Model

N/A

Recommendations

Upgrade to Apple Pencil Pro if you mainly use your iPad to draw.

£69 student price

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Apple Pencil (USB-C) is Apple's entry-level pencil for note-taking, sketching & illustrating.

Design
Plastic matte finish available in White with an interchangeable tip & sliding cap ontop to reveal the USB-C port.

Battery
Apple Pencil enters a sleep state when magnetically attached to the side of your iPad to preserve battery.

Charging
Charges via USB-C.

Features

  • Pixel perfect precision
  • Low latency
  • Tilt sensitivity
  • Attaches magnetically
  • Supports Apple Pencil hover

iPad Compatibility

  • iPad Pro (M5)
  • iPad Air (M4)
  • iPad mini (A17 Pro)
  • iPad (A16)
  • iPad Pro (M4)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd-6th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st-4th generation)
  • iPad Air (M3 and M2)
  • iPad Air (4th & 5th generation)
  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)

Apple Pencil Pro

From £129

Apple Pencil Pro

Released 1 May 2024

Good Time To Buy

Base Model

N/A

Recommendations

Buy Apple Pencil (USB-C) if you are only planning to use for note-taking.

£119 student price

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Apple Pencil Pro is Apple's best pencil for note-taking, drawing, sketching, illustrating & graphic design.

Design
Plastic matte finish available in White with an interchangeable tip.

Battery & charging
Apple Pencil wirelessly charges when magnetically attached to the side of your iPad so it is always ready to go.

Features

  • Pixel perfect precision
  • Low latency
  • Tilt sensitivity
  • Pressure sensitivity
  • Attaches magnetically
  • Wireless pairing & charging
  • Supports Apple Pencil hover
  • Double-tap to change tools
  • Barrel roll
  • Squeeze
  • Haptic Feedback
  • Find My

iPad Compatibility

  • iPad Pro (M5)
  • iPad Air (M4)
  • iPad mini (A17 Pro)
  • iPad Pro (M4)
  • iPad Air (M3)
  • iPad Air (M2)
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