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iPad (10th generation)
iPad (10th generation) is the October 2022 $449 10.86-inch Liquid Retina slate: A14, landscape stereo, Smart Connector, Pencil USB-C / 1st gen.
Product images
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensediPad (10th generation)
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not an Apple asset). View official product image
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
iPad (10th generation) is the October 2022 $449 10.86-inch Liquid Retina slate: A14, landscape stereo, Smart Connector, Pencil USB-C / 1st gen. Buy leftover if you want the first USB-C base iPad. Skip it if you want current A16 silicon — that is iPad (A16).
Who it is for
- Leftover / refurb shoppers who want the first all-screen base iPad with USB-C, landscape Center Stage, and Smart Connector.
- People comparing 10th gen vs iPad (A16) on silicon (A14 vs A16) and storage (64/256 vs the later A16 ladder) — not on case size.
- Color-sensitive shoppers: Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants the current base iPad. That is iPad (A16) at /tablets/ipad-a16/.
- Buyers who want Pencil Pro, Pencil (2nd generation), hover, USB 3, or Wi-Fi 6E.
- People who need a compact 8.3-inch tablet.
Key differentiators
- First base iPad with USB-C, landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera, and Smart Connector — Newsroom’s “completely redesigned” 2022 claim.
- A14 Bionic: 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine. RAM is not published on Support 111840.
- Pencil USB-C + 1st gen (adapter required for 1st gen). Not Pencil Pro, not 2nd gen.
- USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s — same slow port later kept on iPad (A16).
Caveats
- Every nits and battery-hour line is an Apple claim. GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested this iPad.
- RAM is not on Support 111840 — keep the tablets-v1 memory key and write “not published.” Do not invent 4GB or 6GB from a teardown.
- The Support display block we pulled does not list P3, full lamination, or antireflective coating. Do not copy those Air rows.
- Apple product photography is not hosted here.
Tablet-category specs
Same rows on every tablet page (iPad Pro / Air / mini, Galaxy Tab S, Pixel Tablet).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 10.86-inch rectangle diagonal (Apple rounded-corner footnote; Support also markets it as the 10.9-inch class iPad) | Apple Support 111840 |
| Display type | Liquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS Multi-Touch | Apple Support 111840 |
| Display resolution | 2360 × 1640 at 264 ppi | Apple Support 111840 |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 500 nits | Apple Support 111840 |
| Refresh rate | Not published | Apple Support 111840 |
| Display features | True Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. P3 / full lamination / antireflective coating are not on the Support 111840 display block we pulled. | Apple Support 111840 |
| Sold size(s) | One size: iPad (10th generation), 10.86-inch class | Apple Newsroom, 2022-10-18 |
| Dimensions | 248.6 × 179.5 × 7 mm | Apple Support 111840 |
| Weight | Wi-Fi 477 g; Wi-Fi + Cellular 481 g | Apple Support 111840 |
| Finishes | Silver; Blue; Pink; Yellow | Apple Support 111840; Newsroom |
| Chassis / enclosure | Aluminum iPad enclosure (Apple Environment block language on Support if present; not a detailed recycled-content table on the cells we pulled) | Apple Support 111840 |
| Chip / processor | A14 Bionic: 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine | Apple Support 111840 |
| Memory (RAM) | Not published | Apple Support 111840 |
| On-device storage | 64GB or 256GB (no microSD) | Apple Support 111840 |
| Operating system | iPadOS (Apple Support names the OS family). Confirm the current signed iPadOS on apple.com/ipados — do not freeze 2022 launch software. | Apple Support 111840 |
| Pencil / stylus | Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation). 1st generation requires the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter. Neither Pencil is in the box. Pencil Pro and Pencil (2nd generation) are not listed. | Apple Support 111840 |
| Keyboard / cover (OEM) | Smart Connector on the chassis. Newsroom introduced Magic Keyboard Folio for this redesigned iPad (sold separately). | Apple Support 111840; Newsroom 2022-10-18 |
| Biometrics | Touch ID in the top button | Apple Support 111840 |
| Speakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Apple Support 111840 |
| Microphones | Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording | Apple Support 111840 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi models: none. Wi-Fi + Cellular: 5G NR (model A2757 band list on Support); nano-SIM + eSIM; data only. | Apple Support 111840 |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO; simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 5.2 | Apple Support 111840 |
| Ports / expansion | USB-C with charging and DisplayPort; USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s; Smart Connector; SIM tray on cellular SKUs | Apple Support 111840 |
| Rear camera | 12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8; 4K video up to 60 fps | Apple Support 111840 |
| Front camera | Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4; 1080p video | Apple Support 111840 |
| Battery (OEM) | 28.6Wh. Up to 10 hours Wi-Fi web or video; cellular models up to 9 hours web on cellular | Apple Support 111840 |
| Charging (OEM) | USB-C Charge Cable (1m) and 20W USB-C Power Adapter in the box. Charging via adapter or USB-C to computer. | Apple Support 111840 |
| Durability / ingress | Not published | Apple Support 111840 |
| Location / GNSS | All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon. Cellular models add GPS/GNSS | Apple Support 111840 |
| US MSRP (launch) | Wi-Fi $449; Wi-Fi + Cellular $599 at the 18 October 2022 launch (64GB start). 256GB was a separate SKU — re-check a dated receipt. | Apple Newsroom, 2022-10-18 |
| Price band | Previous entry Apple tablet ($449 US launch before Pencil/folio) | Derived from Apple launch prices |
| Announced | 18 October 2022 | Apple Newsroom |
| Availability | Order from 18 October 2022; stores from 26 October 2022. Superseded by iPad (A16) on 4 March 2025. | Apple Newsroom 2022-10-18; later iPad Newsroom |
iPad (10th generation) extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other tablets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| First USB-C base iPad | Newsroom’s 2022 redesign dropped Lightning on the base line. Port speed stays USB 2.0 480 Mb/s. | Apple Newsroom, 2022-10-18; Support 111840 |
| Landscape Center Stage | 12MP landscape front camera — the 2022 base-iPad redesign vs the prior home-button generation. | Apple Support 111840 |
| In the box | iPad (10th generation); USB-C Charge Cable (1m); 20W USB-C Power Adapter | Apple Support 111840 |
| Leftover predecessor | The home-button Lightning 10.2-inch iPad (9th generation) stays on its own hub — A13, Pencil (1st generation), 32.4Wh, no 5G. | Apple Support 111898; /tablets/ipad-9th-generation/ |
Overview
iPad (10th generation) is Apple’s October 2022 base 10.86-inch tablet — the first all-screen USB-C base iPad. Current base sell-in is iPad (A16). This hub stays so leftover shoppers and the vs mesh have an OEM first table instead of mixing A14 with A16.
We have not used this iPad. Newsroom “completely redesigned” copy stays an Apple claim.
Display, chip, and speakers
IPS Liquid Retina, 2360 × 1640, 264 ppi, 500 nits, True Tone. The Support display block we pulled does not list P3, full lamination, or antireflective coating — do not copy those Air rows.
A14 Bionic is 6-core CPU / 4-core GPU / 16-core Neural Engine. RAM stays not published. Speakers are landscape stereo with dual mics.
Pencil, keyboard, ports
stylus is Pencil USB-C + 1st gen — not Pencil Pro, not 2nd gen. keyboard is Smart Connector (Magic Keyboard Folio sold separately). ports is USB 2.0 480 Mb/s. Those three honest limits versus Air are why this leftover hub exists.
Battery
28.6Wh; up to 10 hours Wi-Fi web or video; 9 hours cellular web. 20W brick is in the box.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | iPad (10th generation) | iPad (A16) | iPad Air (5th generation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A16 | M1, 8GB |
| Pencil | USB-C + 1st gen | USB-C + 1st gen | 2nd gen + USB-C |
| Port | USB 2.0 480 Mb/s | USB 2.0 480 Mb/s | USB 3 10Gb/s |
| US Wi-Fi start | $449 (Oct 2022) | $349 (Mar 2025) | $599 (Mar 2022) |
Sources
- Apple Newsroom — Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Support — iPad (10th generation) tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this still the current base iPad?
No. Current base iPad on 19 September 2026 is iPad (A16). Keep this slug as the 2022 leftover.
Does it work with Apple Pencil Pro or 2nd generation?
Support does not list either. It lists Pencil (USB-C) and Pencil (1st generation) with an adapter.
How much RAM does it have?
Apple does not publish RAM on Support 111840. We write “not published.” Do not paste a rumor.
USB-C — how fast?
Support lists USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s. That is the same slow port later kept on iPad (A16).
Official product page: iPad (10th generation). Tech specs: iPad (10th generation) specs.