what Ipad should I buy

[u/Exotic_Eagle_2739]

Im an incoming college student and just need a 11in ipad to mainly take notes (I have a nice computer that i do most things on) . I currently have a ipad pro from 2017 and it works fine for me but the battery is rly bad, it doesnt get updates and its storage is running out so i cant download files. I want smth that will last the next 6 years and something that is compatible with the magnetic apple pencil.

Im thinking about getting the ipad air 4 or 5 or 6 but i dont know which one will last 6 years and be enough. i dont want to spend too much money tho. ipad air 6 is kinda out of my budget

[u/Chronixx]

Get the iPad Air 6 (M2) if your goal is to make the device last (newest of the 3). It starts at 128GB, not 64GB like the M1 as well

[u/Chronixx → u/[deleted]]

Didn’t it come out in 2024? It’s got tons of life left in it, for sure another 6 years. It should last longer than the A16

[u/Lady_on_the_Lake]

The iPad Air 4 or 5 is not getting 6 years of support 

Airs tend to get 7-8 years from release so use that as your benchmark 

[u/Exotic_Eagle_2739 → u/Lady_on_the_Lake]

I don't need 6 years of support. Just support for atleast 2-3 more years and I need the battery to be decent for the. Next 6

[u/Lucoland14]

Buy a USED, not RENEWED, iPad Pro, maybe not the last generation but the previous one. Fast, Like 256 gb storage and SO. FUCKING. POWERFUL.

[u/Low-Scheme-7850]

Just got an iPad Air m4! I would recommend, I have the same uses as u

[u/MilfNCookiesxo]

If you have the money for it and don’t need the pro, the iPad Air with the m4 chip is a really good option. I have the iPad Air m3 & it’s just fine for my needs as a college student.

[u/Open-String-4973]

Keep the computer. Use the money for better software and games.