The best iPad for 2025: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you

Figuring out the best iPad for you can be tricky. Apple now sells three 11-inch tablets and two 13-inch ones, each with key differences in pricing, specs and accessory support. The iPad mini is still hanging around, too. Ahead of the big changes coming with the iPadOS 26 update later this year, we’ve tested each current iPad and broken down which ones best fit different needs, whether you want a laptop replacement or just a big screen for streaming.

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The best iPads for 2025

• Powerful M3 chip
• Better display, performance and multitasking capabilities than base iPad
• 13-inch model is Apple's most affordable large-screen iPad
• Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard

• Basic 60Hz refresh rate
• No Face ID
• Accessories can drive up price quickly

• The most affordable iPad
• Fast enough for most common tasks
• 128GB of ...