Make your own tier list here - tiermaker.com/create/ipad-tier-list---late-2022-15442930 I spent way too long making the template, hope you all enjoy lol. And go post it on the discord in the # todays-video channel! discord.io/91tech

I swear literally every American household has an iPad 2 lying around in a drawer collecting dust somewhere it’s unavoidable

I recently found my old iPad 2 in a drawer in my garage. It had been sitting in that drawer for over 6 years, but I charged it to 100% and somehow the battery lasted over 2 weeks! I barely used it, but the fact that it was completely dead for years yet still has pretty decent battery life is extremely impressive to me.

pro 10.5 will forever be my favorite ipad. It's the only one to have 120hz and a headphone jack. it also has the thinnest side bezels of any ipad. Only issue is the battery life isn't that great but ive had it for 5 years so the fact it works at all and has ios 16 is great

The iPad 6 was a pretty big deal in the art community when it came out. Decent drawing tablets where you can draw on the screen were always pretty overpriced, and the art software often wasn’t much better. Apple coming out with a competitively priced high quality drawing tablet along with the much cheaper software on the App Store was a welcome surprise, plus it’s got all the other features of an iPad.

I completely agree with the iPad 10 being in f. They removed the headphone jack and home button and then made it much more expensive which defeats the purpose of a budget tablet. it was also nice to have the old design available for those who want it and they could've kept it around a few more years. luckily they still sell the iPad 9 so I'm gonna buy one after Christmas this year.

I was dying for an iPad mini for years. So when it got announced, I was super excited and completely agree with the placement in this tier list. It’s the one and only iPad I ever got. But this videos kinda tempted me into looking into an iPad again. But as you say, there’s SO many 🙃🙃

100% agree on the iPad 3. Was the first iPad I ever purchased/pre-ordered. It was very slow and didn’t last too long before I ended up selling it. The iPad 4 coming out the same year was kind of a slap in the face.

My first iPad was the iPad Air in November 2013. I upgraded to the iPad Air 2 in April 2015, and then upgraded to the 12.9” iPad Pro at launch in November 2018, which I’m still using today. All 3 iPads I’ve owned have been incredible value to me, and my iPad Pro still feels ahead of it’s time 4 years later, with me having no intention of upgrading to any of the new iPad Pro’s anytime soon. The 2018 iPad Pro is probably the best iPad ever made, taking into account its new design, and how well it has aged after 4 years, and still feeling like a brand new iPad with what is pretty much very similar to the newest ones.

Your tier list is actually really good! The only thing I’d change however is the iPad Pro 9.7” from 2016. It was more than just a smaller iPad Pro, it also was the first iPad to have a flash module, True Tone display, snd P3 wide color gamut display.

I have an old iPad too. I don’t use it as my main device, but I recently brought it out and made it faster by restoring it, and it is still insanely fast for no reason at all.

Nice tier list, I think you made some very fair and solid points. Personally the iPad mini 6 is a solid S tier for me (I’ve had it since launch), and I’ll explain why: - I’m someone who values portability a lot. Using this thing along with the 2nd gen Apple Pencil and an aftermarket keyboard case is an absolute joy. Whenever I’m travelling I can draw and write really well without any issues and without having to carry a laptop. Honestly, I actually prefer using Procreate on this tiny screen than using my dedicated graphics tablet screen and photoshop when I’m at home. - I think people often make a false correlation between screen size and price. The fact that it’s smaller while offering similar features to the bigger iPads is THE defining factor for a lot of people, even if there are bigger and cheaper options. I’d say that before the price bump this thing’s features were absolutely worth the price. - This thing having an A15 means it will likely be supported for a long time, since even the base iphone 14s still have it. - Are there cons? Of course, I’d love a 120hz mini led display and I definitely miss the headphone jack. As a designer, I also feel like the UI isn’t quite optimised for the size. However, these aren’t really dealbreakers for me, considering the price. I’m still super happy with it and I don’t plan on upgrading anytime soon 😁

The iPad 10 is absolutely an F. Incredibly frustrating that they took an iPad Air 4, then spent money and effort to actually make it worse just to keep their product segmentation. It just proves this iPad did not need to exist. For anyone considering, please do yourself a solid and find a refurb iPad Air 4

iPad 2 was my first tablet and had no complaints with it. It basically replaced the mini laptop that I had using before it. After getting an iPhone 4S, the lower resolution of its non-Retina display started to become more obvious. I replaced it with Air 1 and agree it was an excellent device. My mom is still using it for basic things like checking Facebook. I replaced the Air with a 10.5" Pro. A solid device, but not a mind-blowing upgrade. I bought the Pencil with it and never used it. The Promotion display was its best feature. Finally, I have an Air 4. I knew I was buying middle of the road and that is what it is. I don't use a tablet that much anymore, so that is why I didn't buy a Pro model. Overall, for the 4 iPads I have owned, I would agree with their rankings on the list.

very happy to see my beloved ipad air 2 deservedly ranked in S-tier. i still use it to this day, mainly for youtube and netflix and it still runs as smooth as i need it to for those tasks. it's definitely one of apple's best ever creations imo.

Would have ranked the 10.5 Pro at A or B, since for me it's was the pinnacle of that amazing form factor introduced with the first iPad Air and also 120hz was a huge thing for user experience imo

The iPad Air 2 was awesome, it was also the first iPad with full multitasking support! I got it the year it came out and upgraded to the 2018 iPad Pro, definitely two of the best iPads you can get from their time. I got the Magic Keyboard case for this iPad and it’s great! 😄

My first tablet was a 2013 Nexus 7. A really solid device.

I still have an iPad Air from 2013. I got all the way up to iOS 12.5.6, 9 years of support is wonderful. Would get an Air 5th gen to replace it.

My very first tablet/iPad was the 2017 5th Generation iPad. Man, I loved that device and it made me realize why tablets are so popular. I gave it to my nephew and it's still working great. Still vey smooth and snappy. In early 2020, I upgraded to the iPad Air 3. And while it is an absolutely capable machine, I have a love-hate relationship with it. I guess, it has something to do with my timing. I bought it a month before the 2020 iPad Pro was released and to my disappointment, the price difference between the two wasn't substantial. So had I waited just a few weeks, I would've been able to buy an iPad with the sleeker design. That being said, I think the iPad Air 3 is a still a fantastic tablet. It got me through the height of the pandemic and almost three years after, it is still very fast and smooth.

ipad air 4 i think should of been at least C tier, cause it was the first ipad air with a redesign (little biased since i have that one XD)

Just got mine in the mail today. kzfaq.infoUgkxhcEDB3r-OJ3_X5hQzr7k1ZofTQy1ao_U The corners of the box was a little smashed but I think that’s more of the shipping’s fault. iPad was in perfect condition though. I ordered the yellow one thinking it was going to be a bright vibrant color. Instead I looks like more of a Gold color. I personally prefer the gold look. Definitely not disappointed but just a heads up to the ones expecting a brighter cream of yellow.

My mom got the iPad 3 in early October 2012, right before it was discontinued. It was our very first Apple product. She didn’t really know better at the time and neither did I. lol

My first iPad was the (2017) 5th Gen base model. I never had a use case for a iPad, but figured at that price ($250 Black Friday Deal), It was worth a look. And I loved it! Found many use cases that only kept growing as the years went on. Loved it so much I bought both my parents one too! As the years passed, I wanted more features it lacked, faster speeds to handle games and programs. I would have bought the M1 iPad Pro, but wanted a 11" model with a mini LED display. Waited and here we are still lacking that with the M2, and really nothing really "new" compared to the M1. But I upgraded - and I do love the M2 a lot. My iPad's are used daily, and love them. A very handy tool for me.

Love all your videos keep up the good videos

I absolutely loved my iPad air 2, got it in 2016 (mind you two years after it came out), it was super fast and did everything I needed it to. Even now, it is a perfectly usable KZfaq machine for watching videos on a larger screen than my phone, and even not being on the latest software, it's fine as it is... Considering its 8 year old hardware!!! Deserved S tier imo.

Been looking forward to a video about this! Love your videos Josh!!

Just revived my iPad 2 and now it’s a dedicated digital photo frame, it’s was a truly great tablet

I was wating for this video, finally 91Tech did it!

I have iPad 9 generation(2021) and I love it.

The IPad Pro 9.7 actually had more features than the IPad Pro 2015, it had a tru tone, p3 display and other features the original big IPad Pro did not have. Still using one today and it’s specs bar perhaps a modern chip is better than the new base level ipad. Better laminated screen, 4 speakers which sound good etc

I found your ranking method quite interesting to watch as it progressed through the video. It appears you lean toward bang for the buck and I do as well. I picked up the iPad 9 at Walmart for $269.00 last week. Happy to see it made B tier in your list. I feel like I'll be happy with it. Cheers. 🙂

This is pretty creative. I personally had the iPad mini 4 and it definitely was a solid machine. But with all technology, it ages. However, for the time it served, it definitely held its value

Still using and enjoying my Air2, it more than get the job done for me, be it web surfing or media consumption and even ebooks for my college. Really solid tab, sadly enough it didn’t get OS16 but it still held up pretty insanely throughout the years 👌

I'm just happy i found a new ipad video... i think I've watched 80% of all the ipad videos

Was waiting for this! :) If you ever planned to make video about Tier list for iPod I can imagine the mediocre/bottom list would be flooded the all post-2012 pod touch Nonetheless, thank you for the sequel!!

im so happy that my ipad (4th gen) didnt got an F

My first ipad was the mini 4 which I got for uni, after having the cheapest ever android tablet for a year or so (it was literally about £60 on amazon, it was terrible lol). Traded the ipad mini 4 into the apple store after about 3 or 4 years for an ipad 8th gen for the bigger screen and I'm definitely happy with it, I love the burnished rose gold-ish colour. matches the macbook i got recently and goes with my gold ipod touch too so it's all very satisfying lol. I didn't get a tablet for the longest time because i just didn't see the point of them, but idk there's just something convenient with being able to watch things on the ipad, especially with the split screen feature so i can have youtube and twitter/messenger open at the same time.

I miss the OG iPad mini, that was my favorite iPad ever. Unfortunately, it got very slow after one year with iOS 9 so I didn’t get to use it for very long but it does bring back memories though. it was my very first iPad ever.

Watching this on an iPad Air 2, and have literally used this thing everyday since preorder in late 2014. Original screen, original battery. Beast.

Nice one. I've been wanting to do an iPad tier list of my own, which I am doing for now, but glad this exists. There is one available on Mac Address (If you've ever heard about it), but that is mostly performance stuff.

First tablet was the iPad Mini 1, I used it for over 7 years and now use an iPad mini 5 that I bought in 2019. Both good tablets but the mini 5 feels a lot more up to date when I got it as the first mini had an old chipset and non-retina display when other iPad's had moved on.

Wish I had watched this before I bought my iPad Air 3 refurb. On the the other hand, if my 2016 iPad Pro 9.7 wasnt being cut off from iOS 17, I would still be using it. And you are very brave to attempt the iPad Tier List. :)

My first tablet was the Kindle Fire HD. I liked it for what it was but I was glad that I got an iPad Air two years later.

Thank you

Good job with your list. I think it's pretty bang on.

My first tablet was the iPad mini 4. I bought it in high school right when it came out! I think I had the iPhone 5s at the time, so the larger screen was perfect for content consumption. I now have a 2018 pro 11 and an iPad mini 6, and I love the mini 6 still for watching KZfaq because I still prefer smaller phones for one handed use

Loving my iPad Pro 2020!

The iPad 6 was one of my favorite iPads, and I still recommend it today. It’s supper cool and it get the job done when it come to school .

Can you please keep your old intro music? Agon - Simplicity is one of the first things that come to my mind when I think of 91Tech. It worked fascinating, kind of like a theme song for your channel. It also sets the pace of the video with its cheerful melody, and it works just as great when it’s time to wrap it up. It is iconic and I’d love to see it back on your channel

I loved my 2018 iPad Pro. Unfortunately the screen started going haywire, it would get ghost taps in the top right of the screen in landscape orientation. But I traded it in for a new one, 120hz is a must on any device like this.

I have an iPad mini 5, so I was ready to gripe about your rating. I chose instead of both the iPad 8 and Mini 6. And I have really lived it. It was a huge improvement over my Mini 2 and my Air 2. But then I recalled that I got it just before it was dropped for $299, at which price it was a steal! I like the old fashioned bevels because I am old and they are familiar, and the earphone jack is very important to me.

Finally an iPad tier list! Loved watching the video. Also, it was enlightening as to why I felt iPad fatigue these last few years. I'm usually such a huge fanboy that I can remember any spec and spec change of an iPad, but the yearly budget iPads completely overran my dedication and it's weird to see how they céderai my don't refrain from upgrading an iPad anymore. I guess it's better for consumers, but as a fan, I really would be fine with fewer releases 😄 I mostly agree with your choices, with a few exceptions: - iPad mini 5 and 6 and Air 4 and 5 should be one rank higher. Basically the minis are expensive because they have great specs and I'm a fan of the value proposition of the new Air line. - You're harsh on the iPad 10. No matter its flaws it can't be as worthless as the iPad mini 3. I would put it in E tier for the same reasons you did. - iPad mini 2 is S tier in my eyes because it's when the form-factor peaked in relevancy, and value. Following iPad minis further confine themselves in a niche while the second-gen was mass market AF.

Just subbed awesome vid. Also is that some sonic music in the background ? 🤘🤘

Love that you did this tier list. I use an iPad 12.9 4th gen at work, and my personal iPad is the Air 4th gen. Wish the iPad Air 4 got a little more love on this list :(

I totally agree on the iPsd 10. Get the 9 while they are still available. Love the 3.5 headphone jack.

Just to add to your point on the camera for the ipad 9, not only it had a 12MP selfie cam, it was an ultrawide cam but it also brought center stage so it was the perfect zoom/facetime tablet for a cheap price. def a huge value proposition for most people Edit: for the ipad 10, you forgot to mention the fact they moved the smart connector elsewhere and they went out of their way to make a keyboard just for it specifically (charging $200+?) instead of using what the other ipads are using so that’s what reinforces it at F tier

Still rockin my iPad 6. Might get the iPad 11 budget version if it is an improvement over the 10.

iPad 9 - gets a new chip, double storage and upgraded *front* camera = B iPad Pro 4 - gets a new chip, LiDAR and a new camer- *E*

My first iPad was the iPad Mini 1st Gen. I got that thing back around 2012 or early 2013. That thing has so many battle scars from when it was being used back in it's heyday. It's been through so much during it's lifetime, been there throughout my whole time in elementary. I stopped using that iPad back in 2019 only because my parents took it away. I still have it now and god, I can't even imagine living with that thing today. Glad I stopped using it. I replaced it with the iPad 9 in November of 2021.

Watching this on my iPad Mini 2, been using it for almost 9 years

I'm currently using the iPad Air 3, and you're right it's pretty boring all things considered but it's solid and gets the job done for me :)

Delighted to see my old Air 2 in the S tier. Had it for 5 years, now my brother uses it. I can understand your ranking for the Air 4. But I love my Air 4, and I will be holding onto it for as long as it's still running. Aside from that, I agree with your list.

I just recently got an lte iPad 9 and it’s rock solid. Reminds me a lot of the halcyon days of iPad 2

My first iPad has been the mini 6 and I got it for uni. I enjoy the size, the look and the overall vibe that it has. I wouldn’t really want anything bigger, because it wouldn’t fit my needs. It’s also the perfect size for mobile gaming

Very much agree with your rankings. Have given my wife the Air 1, Mini 1, 2021 Pro 12.9 M1, and the 2019 iPad 7 over the years. The only one of those that wasn't really great was the iPad 7. The others were truly outstanding devices with my wife's current one (2021 Pro 12.9 M1) being a great 2-1 device as I got it with the Logitech detachable keyboard for her.

My first tablet was the iPad mini 2, i still have it but it’s no longer a main device, I’ve recently gotten an iPad 9th generation and I really like it so far!

iPad mini 2 was my first iPad, then I got the pro 10.5 2017, still awesome today

Who else loved the old ipad backgrounds? The night sky just looks so pretty on them.

My first iPad was the iPad Air 2. It has the best A series chip and camera at that time. The Air line was so good before the Pro line came out, it was the flagship. I do think that all the iPads in the Air lineup deserve a minimum B tier as they are the best value-performance iPads. It always gives the up-to-date technology and design with a huge cut down in price. The Pro has 50% more price while its utility is only 15% more than the Air . If you're not an Artist, the Air and the Pro are basically the same.

I’m rocking the ipad 10 it’s amazing

My first tablet I had was the family tablet it was an air 1. It was basically retired by 2020 as my sisters all grew up and got their own phones. A few months ago I tried to update it to iPadOS 12 but it got iCloud locked and now sits forever on the ‘Hello’ screen. I now use a iPad 9 and it’s super good

I had a iPad 6 in 2019, and kept it for 3 years. It was great for gaming, watching videos, and lasts decently. Recently I got the 11 inch iPad Pro 3rd Generation. But you should get the iPad 6!

Good video

My first iPad was the Air 1 from 2013. I remember wanting one for a while but I was waiting to be patient, and I’m glad I was. The thinner bezels / being lighter was a huge bonus I had couple others after that, now my main iPad is the Pro 12.9 M1 chip from 2021. It is a beast, works very well. My only issue, it’s big and heavy. It’s awesome when used sitting on a table. But on a sofa or a bed? It’s not as fun

Watching this video on the iPad Air 1, still great for video streaming and light gaming

the iPad 3 was my first iPad, and I agree with u 100% abt it

Im still rocking the ipad 5 and its suprisingly still good

I’ve had the I pad pro 2018 since it came out, now in 2023 it’s finally breaking. It was a very good i pad

I got the Air 1 for my 21st and used it up till this year and updated to the Air 5 when they stop doing updates then you know it’s time to get a new Ipad

I still use the iPad Pro 9.7 inch, it was actually the first iPad to come with a 12MP rear camera and a True Tone display, a 5MP front camera (better than the 12.9 inch’s 1.2MP camera) and despite the 2GB of RAM, it's solid still. I'm not sure which iPad I will upgrade to next, but for the time being, it's working just fine for my gaming and streaming needs.

I am using my iPad 4 now well I hadn't used it since 2017 it's iCloud I'd had to be reset, its holding up really well I have only lost 4% in the past hour and is fairly fast it Defo deserves A tier

My first tablet was the 9.7 pro, had the Smart Keyboard with it and it was my main computer until 2020 when I upgraded to the 12.9 pro with Magic Keyboard, damn I never knew that it’s been so long since I’ve ditched Windows laptops for this very light thing!

The 1st tablet I remember having was an iPad 2 and I had to share it with my siblings.

The Pro 2 is so underrated. I have a 10.5" and it is still amazing. High refresh rate, pencil 1 support, good performance still despite being six years old, and is jailbroken easily (and supports iPadOS 17!) Plus, if you’re jailbroken, it can use Stage Manager without any issues despite Apple never officially Implementing it for this model

Okay, but the thing about the Mini 5 is that it had several Pro features in a smaller package, including a laminated display, a better camera (if you care about that -- I used it for calls a bit), and offered higher storage options than the iPads 7 and 8, which explains the price difference. Specs-wise, it is better than the iPads 7 and 8, and those extras were worth the extra $70 if you were okay with the smaller size. The first tablet I ever had, hilariously enough, was a Mini 2 that I bought on sale when I started college. I loved that tablet so much that I got the Mini 5 when it was time to upgrade (which I actually regretted because the Mini 6 came out a few months later, which I knew was going to be the case 😂). Alas, my Mini 2 had been failing for a while and I used it significantly more than my decade-old Toshiba laptop at the time (which was also failing, though it was because of hardware as opposed to outdated software), so it was a move of necessity. I have an M2 Pro now, which I love for doing art and teacher-in-grad-school stuff, so I won't be going back to a Mini again, but I do miss the size lol.

Spot on rankings. I wouldn’t change anything either!

For me, it was a Samsung Ativ Tab 7. Bought it used, ran Windows 10, but booted into bios EVERY SINGLE TIME. Then a while later I bought another one that actually came with the S pen and keyboard, ran Windows 8, but fails installing 8.1 EVERY SINGLE TIME. I think I'm done with tablets, but I have considered two others, first gen iPad Air when it was new and MUCH more recently the Samsung Tab S8 (this time running Android and simply able to communicate seamlessly with a computer)

Good to see my first iPad and my current one in B tier (iPad 4 and iPad 9)

I very much agree with your S tier and F tier. But the tiers in between I do have some disagreements with it. Overall, it’s a good tier list. I only had one tablet that I own which is the 2018 iPad Pro 11”. In my opinion, it’s the best iPad ever made because of big of an upgrade it was at the time, and 4 years later, it’s arguably the best value iPad you can buy in the used market.

Looking at the placement of the budget iPads, I'd call the placements accurate. While there's an argument to be made that the 6th Gen iPad could be in A Tier for the price to performance, B is still fitting. Especially for the education market, and aspiring artists. And putting the M1 iPad Pros are easily an A Tier product. In fact, Best Buy's selling them for $150-$400 off, depending on the model.

Loving my IPad Air 4 in Green

I’m on the iPad 7 and it is still running great even with the A10. Really like it but I agree with you, it kind of middle of the road.

I miss white bezels. My first apple devive was the ipad mini 1st gen back when i was freshman in high school. Those were the days. I jailbroke it about a couple months after i got it. Everyone thought it was a giant phone haha 😂. Will always have a special place in my heart. Oh and i always played minecraft with my friends on that/ ran a private server

I’ve been little ruff on my iPad mini 5 but I get your point though, the price point was brutal but I solved it bye buying one used and I still rocking it to this day four years later Work like a clockwork

I currently have the IPad 9th Gen. Originally I had the IPad 2nd Gen. which lasted about 6+ years and was still working fine when I gave it away

having used the ipad pro 10.5 for just around 90 days while waiting for the inevitable design update in 2018, i loved that thing!! the only annoyance to me was the apple pencil 1, that was a questionable design decision even back then. other than that, no complaints, i'd put it in A tier. S tier if they had found a way to add Apple Pencil 2 support before the design refresh (like a charging strip on the back maybe? idk)

My old iPad 2 still works perfectly and i still use it for content consumption

Hey can you make a tier list about iPods next

the air 2 definitely deserves s tier i still use one today and its fine and runs ipad os 15 great for the age