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Jason Cross
MacWorld
“This is the best affordable tablet you can buy, but it’s disappointing to see Apple put so little effort into improving it over last year’s model.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great value for the price
- Smart connector and Apple Pencil support
- A12 chip offers significant performance boost
- Great battery life
- Colorful & clear display
Points of Contention
- No major improvements over the 7th‑generation model
- 32 GB base storage
- Single, tinny speaker
- Lightning port
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Andrew Martonik
Digital Trends
“When you need a tablet at a reasonable price, the iPad should be your first choice.”
