Apple iPad (11th generation, A16)
The 11th-generation iPad is Apple's entry tablet, moving to the A16 chip and 128 GB base storage while keeping the same $349 price.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Tablets
- Released
- 2025
- Price
- $349
- VersusAnything Score
- 40/100
Key features
- Cheapest current iPad
- 128 GB starting storage
- Apple Pencil (USB-C) support
Best for families, students and casual users who want a reliable tablet for the least money.
iPad A16 specifications
| Screen size | 10.9" |
|---|---|
| Panel type | Liquid Retina LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A16 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Base storage | 128 GB |
| Weight | 477 g |
| Rated battery life | 10 h |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil (USB-C), 1st gen |
| Operating system | iPadOS |
| Launch price (USD) | $349 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (25%)
- Display (25%)
- Portability (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Value (20%)
Scored against every tablet in our database using the tablets weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cheapest current iPad
- 128 GB starting storage
- Apple Pencil (USB-C) support
- Strong value score (100/100 within tablets)
Cons
- Weaker performance score (18/100 within tablets)
- Weaker display score (20/100 within tablets)
Compare iPad A16 against
Alternatives to iPad A16
- Apple iPad Air 11 (M3) 38/100
- Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4) 59/100
- Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) 48/100
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 64/100
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 50/100
Sources
- iPad A16: Apple official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.