The best iPads of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed [Video]

The iPad remains the gold standard for tablets because of its wide array of quality apps and content and its integration with other products within the Apple ecosystem. Apple added three new iPad models to its lineup this year: the sixth-generation iPad Air, the seventh-generation iPad Pro, and the seventh-generation iPad Mini. 

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What is the best iPad right now? 

At ZDNET, we’ve tested every iPad model currently on the market and have used them for many different purposes. Our current pick for the best iPad for most people is the base-model iPadbecause it includes nearly all of the best features the iPad has to offer at a more approachable price. Below is our full breakdown of the current iPad lineup — based on our team’s hands-on experience and product …