Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
2026 iPad Buyer's Guide - Which iPad Should You Buy in 2026? | iPad Pro vs iPad Air
➡️ Get the Paperlike 3 for your iPad: paperlike.com/brandonbutch/2601
Here in 2026, I bought the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad A16. In this video, we will compare all of these iPads in the categories of display, design, performance, battery life, accessories, speakers/mics, and much more. And then at the end, we discuss which iPad you should buy in 2026 and which ones you should avoid. Enjoy!
*Buy iPad (cheaper than Apple):*
iPad 11-inch ($319): amzn.to/4bPWYtB
iPad mini ($469): amzn.to/45xTYhH
M3 iPad Air 11” ($559): amzn.to/49Uy6hX
M3 iPad Air 13” ($700): amzn.to/45xnAvL
M5 iPad Pro 11” ($889): amzn.to/4qDTwqx
M5 iPad Pro 13” ($1140): amzn.to/4sTGxCJ
*Buy iPad Accessories (cheaper than Apple):*
Apple Pencil Pro (less than $100): amzn.to/4rdg4yf
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air: amzn.to/4sQkWeq
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro: amzn.to/45xnFj3
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*Chapters:*
0:00 I have all of the 2026 iPads
0:21 Current iPad Models
1:05 The advice won't change
1:16 iPad mini
1:59 Base iPad
3:05 iPad Air
4:18 iPad Pro
6:02 This is missing
6:23 Cameras
7:02 Smart connector
7:17 Not all USB-C is the same
7:52 Biometrics
8:26 Displays
8:53 Make your display feel better (Paperlike)
9:47 Display comparison
11:15 120Hz vs 60Hz & other important specs
13:01 Accessories will make or break your experience
14:37 Which Apple Pencil to get?
15:44 Take advantage of this deal!
16:06 Speaker comparison test
17:31 Microphone comparison test
18:14 Performance
18:46 What iPad upgrades are coming in 2026?
19:57 Battery Life
20:17 Which iPad should you choose?
23:59 Deciding between iPad Air and iPad Pro?
24:21 Deciding between iPad and iPad Air?
24:58 Why get the iPad mini?
25:12 Closing thoughts
Music used:
Track: Lost Sky - Lost pt. II (ft. Shiah Maisel) [via NCS]
📷 Gear used to make this video: amzn.to/4nhnLmf
📱 Best tech deals (updated daily): amzn.to/2qcK0QT
Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase.
Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!
2026 iPad Buyer's Guide - Which iPad Should You Buy in 2026? | iPad Pro vs iPad Air
➡️ Get the Paperlike 3 for your iPad: paperlike.com/brandonbutch/2601
Here in 2026, I bought the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad A16. In this video, we will compare all of these iPads in the categories of display, design, performance, battery life, accessories, speakers/mics, and much more. And then at the end, we discuss which iPad you should buy in 2026 and which ones you should avoid. Enjoy!
*Buy iPad (cheaper than Apple):*
iPad 11-inch ($319): amzn.to/4bPWYtB
iPad mini ($469): amzn.to/45xTYhH
M3 iPad Air 11” ($559): amzn.to/49Uy6hX
M3 iPad Air 13” ($700): amzn.to/45xnAvL
M5 iPad Pro 11” ($889): amzn.to/4qDTwqx
M5 iPad Pro 13” ($1140): amzn.to/4sTGxCJ
*Buy iPad Accessories (cheaper than Apple):*
Apple Pencil Pro (less than $100): amzn.to/4rdg4yf
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air: amzn.to/4sQkWeq
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro: amzn.to/45xnFj3
💬 Join our *Discord* server to continue the conversation: discord.gg/appleden
📖📲 Sign up for the *newsletter* to get unfiltered Apple news & insights: theappleden.com/subscribe (it's free)
*Social Media:*
Twitter/X: https://x.com/brandonbutch
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonbutch
Threads: threads.net/@brandonbutch
TikTok: tiktok.com/@brandon.butch
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonbutchyt
Apple Music: apple.co/2VF3KZj
*Chapters:*
0:00 I have all of the 2026 iPads
0:21 Current iPad Models
1:05 The advice won't change
1:16 iPad mini
1:59 Base iPad
3:05 iPad Air
4:18 iPad Pro
6:02 This is missing
6:23 Cameras
7:02 Smart connector
7:17 Not all USB-C is the same
7:52 Biometrics
8:26 Displays
8:53 Make your display feel better (Paperlike)
9:47 Display comparison
11:15 120Hz vs 60Hz & other important specs
13:01 Accessories will make or break your experience
14:37 Which Apple Pencil to get?
15:44 Take advantage of this deal!
16:06 Speaker comparison test
17:31 Microphone comparison test
18:14 Performance
18:46 What iPad upgrades are coming in 2026?
19:57 Battery Life
20:17 Which iPad should you choose?
23:59 Deciding between iPad Air and iPad Pro?
24:21 Deciding between iPad and iPad Air?
24:58 Why get the iPad mini?
25:12 Closing thoughts
Music used:
Track: Lost Sky - Lost pt. II (ft. Shiah Maisel) [via NCS]
📷 Gear used to make this video: amzn.to/4nhnLmf
📱 Best tech deals (updated daily): amzn.to/2qcK0QT
Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase.
Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!
