Which iPad size suits you?
Discover more about all tablet sizes
Which size tablet suits you best depends on what you want to use it for. In this video, we'll tell you more about the different sizes and what they're most suitable for.
Compare the different iPad series and their sizes
Watch movies and edit photos: large iPad
Do you watch movies or edit photos on your iPad? In that case, we recommend a large iPad model with a larger screen. You'll then have more screen space to make beautiful creations. It's also more comfortable to watch movies on a larger screen. So choose an iPad Pro 12.9 inches, for example. This is the largest iPad. On top of that, it's easy to connect a Smart Keyboard or Magic Keyboard to this model and other models, so typing long texts is even more comfortable. The Apple iPad Pro is also available with an 11-inch screen.
Can be used with one hand: small iPad
The iPad model that really distinguishes itself in size is the iPad Mini. With a 7.9-inch screen (iPad Mini 5) or 8.3-inch screen (iPad Mini 6), this is the smallest iPad in the family. The iPad Mini is small enough to easily hold in one hand. If you have large hands, you could even control this iPad size with one hand. This iPad model is useful if you travel a lot and want to watch a series or play a game on the go on a slightly larger screen than your phone. Small iPad models are 16cm wide and 23cm high at most on average.
Everyday use: average iPad dimensions
Medium-sized iPad models are very versatile. You can use them to easily watch videos or follow recipes at home. You can also take it on the go. For a medium-sized Apple iPad, think of an Apple iPad and Apple iPad Air. These models are about 17cm wide and at most 26cm high. The screen size differs per iPad model. The Apple iPad (2022) has a screen size of 10.9 inches, while the 2021 model has a screen zie of 10.2 inches.
Size versus screen size
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All Apple iPad models next to each other
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Apple iPad Mini 6 - 8.3 inches
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Apple iPad (2021) - 10.2 inches
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Apple iPad Air (2022) - 10.9 inches
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Apple iPad Pro - 11 inches
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Apple iPad Pro - 12.9 inches
The size of the entire iPad and the screen aren't the same. This is because of the casing of the iPad and the bezel around the screen. The iPad Pro 11 inches, for example, has a larger screen than the iPad 10.2 inches, but the dimensions of the iPad are the same. Do you want a small and manageable iPad? The iPad Mini 6 is the smallest iPad in both size as well as screen size. If you prefer to go big, choose an iPad Pro 12.9 inches. This is the largest iPad and it also has the largest screen.