We’ve recommended Apple’s iPad as the best tablet for years, and there’s still no real competition. The Apple iPad (11th generation) has enough processing power to run any app or play the latest iPad games, and its high-resolution screen is bright enough to use outside. You can also use it with a stylus such as the Apple Pencil or add a keyboard case to turn it into a laptop. It’s the best all-around tablet for most people.However, if you use your iPad every day for work, we recommend Apple’s latest, the Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M4). Its processor is faster than that of the entry-level iPad, and it’s better at multitasking, plus it’s compatible with higher-end, more full-featured Apple accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Magic Keyboard.iPads have gotten more expensive this year, which might complicate your decision. (These price increases are due to the ongoing AI component shortage, which has dramatically raised the cost of memory and storage Apple uses in their products.) The entry-level iPad and iPad mini are $100 more expensive, the iPad Air is $150 more, and iPad Pro models are $200 more as of June 2026. We stand by our picks, but it’s worth waiting for a sale if you can find one.