iPad 10th Gen latest model drops to the lowest price

The iPad 10th Gen is Apple's latest iPad model, and it comes with significant upgrades over its predecessor in almost every aspect of the tablet. Also, this 10th Gen iPad replaced the lightning port in favor of the USB-C port, which has now become universally accepted. All these upgrades came at a hefty price tag during the launch, but that changed now. It is now available for under $280 at Best Buy.

In this article, we will explain what makes the iPad 10th Gen such a great tablet for the price and why you should buy it.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions. Also, the price mentioned herein is subject to change.

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The iPad 10th Gen latest model is available for as low as $279.99

The iPad 10th-Gen latest model has dropped to the lowest price since its launch. It is now available for just $279 at Best Buy. That's a $170 discount from its original price tag, making it a good deal for students and up-and-coming artists.

Before we explain what makes this tablet great, let's glance at the specs to get a better idea of what's inside this tablet.

Specs

Specifications	Details
Display	10.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS display with 60Hz refresh rate
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic
Operating system	iPadOS 18.2
Memory & storage	4GB RAM and 64/256GB internal storage
Camera setup	12MP rear camera with 12MP front camera
Battery and charging	7606mAh with 20W wired charging with USB-C

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Design and display

Apple iPad 10th Gen with Apple Pencil (Image via Apple)

The iPad 10th Gen features a flat design, just like the Apple iPhones. Apple designed the iPad in an Aluminum unibody enclosure to give it more strength and structural integrity so it won't bend or creak easily. The finish is also quite premium to the touch. This iPad is available in Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow colors.

As for the display, it has a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS display with 1640 x 2360 resolution, which results in superior visuals. Also, texts appear quite sharp on the screen. The only con worth noting is its 60Hz refresh rate.

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Performance and productivity

iPad 10th Gen has the Apple A14 chipset, which is a lot of performance power for this class of tablet. Everyday apps, such as Messenger, Snapchat, Prime Video, Instagram, and more, run quite smoothly. Even graphically demanding games tend to run at 60 FPS.

This iPad supports Apple Pencil (1st Gen), so it can be a great device for artists and designers who often need to work on the go.

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Camera

Apple iPad 10th Gen from the rear side (Image via Apple)

The iPad 10th Gen has a total of two 12MP cameras, one at the rear and another at the front. Both camera sensors are decent and can capture pictures with a good level of detail and a natural color tone. However, the front camera captures a much wider field of view, which would make group video calls a lot better.

For video recording, the rear camera of this iPad can record at 4K, while the front camera is limited to 1080p only.

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Battery life

The iPad 10th Gen has a large battery capacity, which allows it to provide a day's worth of battery life on a single charge. Even if you decide to binge-watch a lot of movies, you can watch 10 hours worth of content before the iPad shuts down.

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Should you buy the iPad 10th Gen?

The iPad 10th Gen delivers a solid experience in every aspect of the tablet. The design and display are great, so you will find nothing to complain about. The performance is solid, which makes playing games an absolute joy, and the camera performance is also good enough for most activities. The best part is its battery life, which is absolutely fantastic.

You can watch movies for hours or browser streamers and watch their content without needing another charge. Considering all it offers, the iPad 10th Gen is a great device, and its $279 price tag makes it a fantastic deal. However, this deal may not last much longer, so you may want to hurry.