But at a glance, can we see if there's clearly a 'better' Apple Pencil? Let's have a look. They're both super popular, and both are more suited to certain iPads than the other. There are two Apple Pencil models, the first and second generation. All that might even make you want to hold out for the next gen.įor more on Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2, read our Apple Pencil review and our Apple Pencil 2 review. Don't forget to check out our best cheap Apple Pencil deals post, and if you want to check out other options, we have a useful guide to the best Apple Pencil alternatives. Of course, if rumours are to be believed, the Apple Pencil 3 could blow the others out of the water, with rumoured haptic feedback, touch features (like being able to sense swipes and squeezes), a real-world eye-dropper and even a potential VR use. It all depends on which iPad you have as different generations are compatible with different iterations of the Apple Pencil. It could be that the original pencil (which came out in 2015) is a better shout for you. For digital drawing, you can't really do better – as our best tablets with a stylus guide shows, in which it beats dedicated drawing tablets from the likes of Wacom. If you can afford it, the best combo is an Apple Pencil 2 with an iPad Pro. The landscape orientation is much better for video calling so if that's something you're planning to do a lot of with your iPad, the 10th gen model is the better option.Apple's digital drawing offer has changed from the first generations of the iPad, and it has now evolved into one of the most compelling experiences around for digital artists. Both the 10th gen model and the 9th gen model have a 12-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture and the company's Centre Stage feature, though the 10th gen model moves the front camera to a landscape position on the right edge, while the 9th gen model has it at the top of the display like the other models in the range.
There are also differences in the front camera.
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Both are compatible with the first generation of Apple Pencil, though you will need an adapter to charge the Apple Pencil with the iPad (10th generation) as the Pencil uses Lightning to charge.Īlong with the upgrade in processor and switch to USB-C, the iPad (10th generation) also upgrades the rear camera from an 8-megapixel snapper found on the 9th gen model to a 12-megapixel sensor, capable of 4K video recording. The iPad (10th generation) switches to USB-C for charging though, while the iPad (9th generation) has Lightning. Both models have a Smart Connector positioned on the left edge, but the iPad (10th generation) is slimmer, shorter and lighter than the iPad (9th generation) overall, as well as slightly wider. It is a dated look now, but larger bezels can be useful when holding the tablet to watch movies for example, giving you somewhere to place your thumbs away from the screen. It has also larger bezels around the screen and the Touch ID home button sits at the bottom of the display, as we mentioned. The iPad (9th generation) features a very small camera lens in the top left corner of its rear and its edges are rounded - a design some might prefer. On the rear of the iPad (10th generation), there is a single camera lens, though it is quite a bit larger than the iPad (9th generation). It also moves the Touch ID home button from below the display to the power button positioned on the top edge, offering much more display within the footprint and ditching the dated large bezels we've seen on iPads for years. The iPad (10th gen) has flat edges and uniformed bezels around the display. The Apple iPad (10th gen) steals its design from the iPad Air, so it looks quite different to the iPad (9th generation) and offers a much more modern design overall. Both are available through Apple, as well as various other retailers. It's therefore quite a bit cheaper than the iPad (10th generation). Again, that's for the 64GB, Wi-Fi only model. The iPad (9th generation) meanwhile, starts at $329 in the US and £369 in the UK. The iPad (10th generation) starts at $449 in the US and £499 in the UK. Whether you're looking for an iPad for the whole family to use, or you're a student going back to school, here are the differences between the entry-level iPads. With the iPad (9th generation) remaining in the iPad portfolio as the entry-level model and the iPad (10th generation) sliding in between the 9th gen model and the iPad Air (2022), which iPad should you buy? We've detailed how the iPad (10th generation) compares to the iPad Air (2022) in a separate feature, but here we are focused on how the iPad (10th generation) compares to the cheaper, but older, iPad (9th generation).
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