The best iPads for 2025 — stream, read, and work on the go
You want an iPad, but which one — iPad Air, Pro, Mini, or original flavor? After testing the latest Apple tablets, we pick the top iPads for every use case.
Apple iPads still dominate the tablet market. Even with the plethora of Amazon, Samsung, and Google devices, iPads are still our favorite. And with the 2024 release of the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, Apple's tablets are now true laptop alternatives.
Sure, tablets are a great choice for streaming or reading on the go. But at this point, anything your computer can do, your iPad can do too, whether you want to illustrate or edit videos on an HDR display. Recent developments in the Pro and Air models also set them up as gaming devices.
Since Apple makes so many different iPad models, finding the right one isn't so straightforward. Mashable's reporters have hands-on testing experience with the best iPads, and we've gathered the top contenders for you.
Which iPad model should I buy?
The right iPad for you depends purely on your needs. Do you want something that has enough storage and speed for streaming? Do you want to use it to read? Do you want to use a tablet as your primary workstation? Your answers should factor into your decision.
To get you started, we believe the best iPad for most people is the new M2 iPad Air (2024). It has the latest tech and solid performance but is also in the middle of the range in both price and capability. You can also find iPads that are even more advanced or slightly pared down.
Read on for Mashable's guide to the best iPads for 2025.
