The best iPad for students

Three of the best iPads for students on a blue background
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The best iPad for students can be an essential buy for anyone studying at school, college or university. Apple tablets are ideal for carrying around campus, and if you pair them with peripherals, such as a keyboard or stylus, they can provide versatility for research, note-taking and even essay writing and creative work.

Over the years, we've tested every iPad that Apple has released. To choose our picks for this guide, we focused on features students need: portability, battery life, durability and value, but we've included options that can meet different students' needs. Our pick for the best iPad for students overall is the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022), which despite not being the latest model still offers the best balance of power and affordability for students.

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Matt Hanson

Matt has been a technology journalist for over 15 years, writing for publications such as T3, MacFormat and Creative Bloq. He's a managing editor of TechRadar, Creative Bloq's sister site, where he can be found writing about and reviewing laptops, computers, monitors and more. He often writes for Creative Bloq, helping creatives find their perfect laptop or PC.