Advice on Apple iPad (2018)
Let op: the iPad (2018) is no longer available as a new device
With the arrival of the Apple iPad (2020) and (2021), the Apple iPad (2018) is no longer being made. At the moment, the Apple iPad (2018) isn't available as a new device anymore. You can choose a refurbished iPad (2018) or go for the iPad (2021). Have a look at the latest model here.
Specifications
The most important specifications listed:
- Apple Pencil support
- 9.7-inch Retina display
- With Touch ID, your fingerprint is your password
- 16.95x0.75x24 (wxdxh)
- A10 Fusion Chip: both powerful and energy-efficient
- HD Facetime
- 10-hour battery life
- 8 and 1.2 MP camera
Difference between iPad (2017) and iPad (2018)
At first sight, the iPad (2018) seems identical to the iPad (2017), but there definitely are differences. These are to be found mostly in the application. For example, the iPad (2018) has a faster A10 Fusion Chip. Most remarkable is Apple Pencil support. This is only possible on the new model.
The processor
With the iPad (2018), you'll navigate through apps at blinding speed thanks to the A10 Fusion Chip. This is the same chip we've seen before in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The chip is powerful enough to edit a 4K video or play a graphically complex game. You can also simply use multiple apps at the same time, making multitasking even easier. For example, you can type a story, while at the same time gathering some information on the Internet and also having a FaceTime conversation with a friend. The powerful chip is energy-efficient, which means the battery lasts all day, that is, about 10 hours.
The screen
On the iPad (2018)'s 9.7-inch Retina display, colors come alive, which means you'll experience augmented reality or other apps even more intensely. Thanks to its coating, the iPad resists greasy fingers, and best of all: the iPad supports Apple Pencil. This is the main difference with the Apple iPad (2017) too. For the first time, you can use Apple Pencil on another iPad than those from the Pro family. This makes the iPad extremely versatile. Drawing, marking words, taking handwritten notes; you can do it all on this digital notepad. With Apple Pencil, you can do everything accurately up to the pixel. It feels just as natural as a real pencil.
Capacity
The iPad (2018) is available in 3 colors, Silver, Gold, and Space Gray. And you can choose between 32GB and 128GB of storage. Not a fan of cleaning up apps you no longer use? In that case, you'll be fine with 128GB. Do you use iCloud a lot? In that case, 32GB is suitable for you as well. Finally, the model is available with or without 4G. With 4G, you even have an internet connection on the go. That's useful if you enjoy watching a series or want to quickly check your email on the train.
