It’ll be a while, but iPadOS 16 is coming. The update has some cool features, some of which are only available on certain iPads. iPhoned tells you in this buying advice which iPad is the best if you want all the features of iPadOS 16 this fall!
iPad buying advice: when you want all the features of iPadOS 16
This fall you can install iPadOS 16 on the iPad. If you really want to start using all the features of the update, you can only do that on certain iPads. For example, the Stage Manager function is only available on an iPad with an M1 chip.
There are currently three iPads that really support all the features of iPadOS 16 and they are:
- iPad Air 2022
- iPad Pro 2021 (12.9 inches)
- iPad Pro 2021 (11 inch)
Older iPads will receive the update, but they lack features here and there. Are you looking for the best cheap iPad that gets almost all iPadOS 16 features? Then read the article below.
Read more: What’s the Best Cheap iPad of 2022?
But which iPad should you buy if you want to use all the features? In this buying advice, we tell you which models of the iPad actually have all iPadOS 16 functions!
iPad Air 2022: best price-quality ratio
The iPad Air 2022 looks the same as the previous model, the iPad Air 2020. This means that the Air again has a 10.9-inch LCD screen. Face ID is not present: Apple instead uses a fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) and it is integrated into the power button.
The iPad Air 2022 is available in space gray, starlight, pink, purple and blue. The tablet also has support for 5G and a USB-c port (with a maximum speed of 10 Gb/s). The display consists of an LCD screen, without ProMotion. Furthermore, the iPad Air 2022 has support for the Apple Pencil 2.
In this buying recommendation, the iPad Air 2022 currently has the best value for money if you’re looking for a tablet that includes all the features of iPadOS 16. Thanks to the M1 chip, this iPad is lightning fast and secretly resembles a small iPad Pro.
Buy iPad Air 2022
Do you want to buy an iPad Air 2022 immediately after reading our buying advice? Then think about how much storage space you want and need. The iPad Air 2022 is available with 64GB and 256GB storage.
The version with 64GB storage memory is available from Apple for 698.50 euros†The 256GB variant costs 868.50 euros†We took a look around and found the iPad Air 2022 also a bit cheaper.
- Buy the iPad Air 2022 for 649 euros at Belsimpel
- Buy the iPad Air 2022 for 678 euros at Yourmacstore
Also check the iPhoned price comparison for the iPad Air 2022. Then you know for sure that you always have the best price!
iPad Pro 2021: when you want the very, very best
Do you simply want the very best iPad that also gets all the features of iPadOS 16? Then you can’t get around the iPad Pro 2021.
The best Apple tablet of the moment has exactly the same appearance as its predecessor. The screen therefore lies ‘flat’ on the housing and the edges are relatively angular. Also on the bezels, the black space between the screen and the housing is the same.
The latest iPad Pro is available in two screen sizes: 11 and 12.9 inches. The latter is not only more expensive because of the larger screen, but also because this version has a mini LED panel. The smaller iPad Pro with 11-inch screen has an LCD screen, just like the 2020 model.
The iPad Pro 2021 has 5G support, up to 2TB of storage capacity and a Thunderbolt connection. This allows you to connect the tablet to peripherals and, for example, quickly transfer data to and from hard drives (faster than the iPad Air 2022 can).
In addition, the iPad Pro 2021 has a Promotion, with which all pixels in the screen refresh no less than 120 times per second. Animations and games also look very smooth.
Of course, this iPad Pro 2021 also has an M1 chip. With this everything runs super smooth and you can still move forward with this tablet for the time being. Oh yeah! Support for the Apple Pencil 2 is also there.
Buy iPad Pro 2021
Are you planning to buy the iPad Pro 2021? Cool! But think about what size you want and how much storage. The smaller 11-inch iPad Pro 2021 not only has a smaller display, but also lacks the mini LED.
The 2021 iPad Pro is available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage. Both formats can be purchased with the same amount of storage. They are also available in space gray and silver.
The 11-inch version with 128GB storage memory is available from Apple for 899 euros†Pay for the iPad Pro 2021 12 inch with 128GB variant 1219 euros†We also found the iPad Pro 2021 a bit cheaper online.
- Buy the iPad Pro 2021 (11 inch) for 846 euros at Belsimpel
- Buy the iPad Pro 2021 (11 inch) for 856 euros at CoolBlue
- Buy the iPad Pro 2021 (12.9 inch) for 1103 euros at Belsimpel
- Buy the iPad Pro 2021 (12.9 inch) for 1118 euros at Amazon.nl
Also check the iPhoned price comparison for the iPad Pro 2021. Then you know for sure that you always have the best price!
More about iPadOS 16 for iPad
iPadOS 16 is a major update. The new iPadOS version focuses on collaborating with others. For example, you can collaborate on a document with others by simply pressing a button. Need to discuss some details with a colleague? Then you can also immediately start a FaceTime call.
Not only are major innovations implemented, small matters are also taken care of. For example, the Weather app is now finally available for the iPad and you can adjust sent messages afterwards and even withdraw it completely (this also works with e-mail).
Read more: These iPhones and iPads can (not) update to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
Which iPads can update to iPadOS 16?
Several iPads can update to iPadOS 16 this fall. Below you can see exactly which iPads will receive the update. Do you have an older model? Then your Apple tablet will be stuck on iPadOS 15, or an older version.
- iPad (2017 version and newer)
- iPad mini (2019 version and newer)
- iPad Air (2019 version and newer)
- All iPad Pro versions
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