iPad 10th-Gen (2022)

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Best iPad for serious video-chatters

CNET TAKE: The 10th-gen entry-level iPad got a refreshed design in 2022, adding USB-C, a faster A14 chip and a larger display. Its best feature is a repositioned front-facing camera that finally centers video chats properly in landscape mode, which is how most people use their iPads when they’re connected to keyboard cases. The downside is the bizarre lack of support for the Pencil 2, requiring you to use a first-gen Pencil and a USB-C charge dongle (not included) for sketches and note-taking. Apple does have a new USB-C Pencil that’s meant to help, but it’s still weird. Still, this is the best family pick by far right now, although you may also want to wait until the fall and see if Apple upgrades this older iPad again.