iPad 2025 Review: Great tablet, but we have seen this before

The iPad 2025 is a great entry tablet, but when you see it it seems quite familiar. You can read how that is in our review of the iPad 2025!

iPad 2025 Review: Great tablet, but we have seen this before

When we saw the iPad 2025 (€ 409) for the first time, we doubted. Was this the right iPad? The iPad 2025 looks like two drops of water on the previous version from 2022. But no, it was really the new one. But we have to be honest: that they look alike is actually not that bad at all, if you don’t have an iPad yet. Because the iPad 2022 was also a great entry. But what’s new with this iPad? You can read that in this iPad 2025 review!

To fall immediately with the door: secretly there is not much different … The changes with the new iPad are mainly under the hood, but can even be counted on one hand. Does that make this iPad a bad buy? Well no, not that either. After all, it remains one of the best entry tablets you can have. Anyway, we run too fast. What exactly is new with the iPad?

Processor: From A14 to A16

The processor is one of the few large upgrades in the iPad 2025. The A14 has given way to the A16 chip, which you might know from the iPhone 14 Pro. If we look at multiple benchmark scores, you will see that the new iPad is indeed a bit faster.

Under the line it saves around 20 percent, which is a nice upgrade. You will not really notice this speed difference with standard use. But when playing heavy games you will take advantage of it. Another plus point of this new chip is that the iPad 2025 has 6 GB memory. The previous iPad still had 4 GB.

Furthermore, the iPad 2025 now also has support for raytracing. You get better light and shadow effects in games (but the games must support it).

Standard more storage

Another difference is that with the iPad 2025 you now get more storage as standard. With the iPad 2022 you had the choice of 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. With the iPad 2025 you now get at least 128 GB storage. You also have the still versions with 256 GB and 512 GB. With 128 GB you can go ahead, but if you play a lot of (large) games or want to keep other large files, it is better to choose one of the versions with more storage.

The same price (but you get more)

The iPad 2022 initially had a suggested retail price 589 euros. That later became 409 euros. At first we were afraid that the new iPad would become more expensive again, but nothing could be further from the truth. The iPad 2025 has again received 409 euros as a suggested retail price. But the great thing is that you now get more storage (128 GB) as standard.

If we look a little further at the iPad 2025 with more storage, then we see a suggested retail price of 539 euros for the 256 GB version. This version was a bit more expensive at the iPad 2022 and had a price tag of 579 euros. For the complete overview, we have put all the current prices of the iPad 2025 below for you below.

• iPad 2025 (128 GB): € 409,-
• iPad 2025 (256 GB): € 539,-
• iPad 2025 (512 GB): € 789,-

More small changes

There are a few other small changes between the iPad 2022 and the iPad 2025. For example, the iPad 2025 no longer has a physical SIM card slot (Nano-SIM) if you opt for the cellular version.

Another small detail is that the A16 chip has one CPU-Core less than the A14, but that is inherent in the new chip. The iPad 2025 also has Smart HDR 4 for photos, while the iPad 2022 still uses Smart HDR 3. Bluetooth has also received a small boost to version 5.3. These are small improvements that we have not noticed much of in practice.

A lot has stayed with the same

Many functions have therefore remained the same with the iPad 2025. For example, the tablet has a battery life of about 10 hours (surfing or watching videos). He has four speakers, support for 5G (Cellular version) and WiFi 6. It is for sale in the colors: silver, blue, pink and yellow.

On the back is again a 12 megapixel with which you can record up to 4K video at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps. At the front there is a 12 megapixel camera, also with the center (Center Stage). The iPad 2025 has support for Apple Pencil USB-C and the first Apple Pencil. The Apple Pencil 2 and the Apple Pencil Pro cannot be used.

Note: no Apple Intelligence

It is striking that Apple has chosen to put an A16 chip in the iPad 2025. This chip has no support for Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence is now available in a number of countries on the iPhone 15 Pro or newer and the iPad Air 2025, among others.

The iPad 2025 has the same chip that is also in the iPhone 14 Pro Max and it has no support for AI. That is a shame, but that is not yet very bad either. Apple Intelligence is now not (yet) available in the Netherlands. Apple has indicated that the functions will also be used here in April, but then you have to put your device to English.

The full support for Apple Intelligence only comes somewhere in 2026 (or later). But probably not all functions are available. That will take a little longer.

Do you want an iPad that has support for Apple Intelligence? Then you must be with the iPad Mini 2024 (not available). This iPad has the latest functions in a handy small size of 8.3 inches and has almost the same price as the new iPad 2025. Check the iPad Mini 2024 price overview for the best prices.

Conclusion iPad 2025 Review

Do you still have an iPad 2020 (9th generation)? Then the iPad 2025 is a nice upgrade. There is no reason to upgrade for owners of an iPad 2022. The improvements are too least for that. But don’t you have any iPad yet? Then the iPad 2025 is a great purchase.

Do you prefer an iPad that does get Apple Intelligence. Then you have to look a little further. Then the iPad Mini 2024 or the iPad Air 2025 is a good option for a new tablet. But don’t forget that these functions are not yet available in the Netherlands.

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