Apple iPad (A16)
Exact average 82.5 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 80
Image: Apple6 professional reviewers tested the Apple iPad (A16), and 6 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by WIRED, Tech Advisor, Macworld and 3 more
The catch: No Apple Intelligence, and a glossy screen that reflects.
3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80WIRED
A modest refresh that remains the best iPad for most people, with smooth performance and double the base storage.
Read WIRED review - 80Tech Advisor
The reviewer calls it an excellent, brilliant everyday tablet that delivers the basics at a low price, with only modest drawbacks around display quality, charging and missing Apple Intelligence.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80Macworld
A first-class, affordable iPad with strong everyday performance, good battery life and enough storage.
Read Macworld review - 89est.The Independent
After months of use, the reviewer calls the entry-level iPad the best choice for most people thanks to its speed, 128GB base storage and low price.
Read The Independent review - 83est.CNN Underscored
A week of testing led the reviewer to call the base iPad a pretty good, if not great, tablet and the best pick for most buyers.
Read CNN Underscored review - 83est.GSMArena
This page covers only design and handling of the review and says most people will love the tablet.
Read GSMArena review
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Common questions
Is the Apple iPad (A16) worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. No Apple Intelligence, and a glossy screen that reflects.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPad (A16)?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 89 (The Independent), a spread of 9 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Apple iPad (A16)?
Software and app (5 of 6 reviews), Brightness (4 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Apple iPad (A16)?
The OnePlus Pad 3 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.