How to Choose Which iPad to Buy in 2020
The Mini, the Air, the Pro, or just the plain old iPad?
Gone are the days when Apple only offered one iPad.
Right now, there are four different iPad models, each with their own screen size and capabilities. Before we dive into which iPad is best for your use, here’s an explainer of the lineup today.
The Lineup
iPad Mini ($399)
As the name suggests, the mini is the smallest of the bunch with a screen size of 7.9". Don’t let its small size fool you, though: it has the capable A12 chip, which means super-speedy browsing, media playback, and gaming. Plus, it supports the Apple Pencil and comes with 64GB of storage.
iPad ($329)
The cheapest model available, the regular iPad has a 10.2-inch screen and gives you most of the capabilities of the other models, but with a slower A10 chip and a less fancy screen. The iPad still supports the Apple Pencil, but because the screen is formed of a thicker glass layer, the Pencil experience isn’t as magical as the other models. The $329 model comes with 32GB of storage.
iPad Air ($499)
The iPad Air is a sleeker and faster version of the regular iPad. It touts the speedy…
