There are so many iPads out there, it can be hard to identify the exact model you own. Do you have the iPad Pro from 2017 with the 10.5-inch screen? Or the 9.7-inch one from 2016? It doesn't help that Apple avoids the sequential naming structure it uses for the iPhone. But no matter.

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The Apple Pencil 2's feel is virtually flawless as well. A powerful combination of the iPad Pro's 120Hz refresh rate, built-in pressure function, and a matte-feel tip makes the stylus feel great against the iPad's screen.

It's the least powerful of the bunch as it uses the A14 chip, while the Air and Pro use the same processors you'll find in MacBooks. The iPad Mini sits in between with its A15 chip. The processor primarily dictates speed and the tablet's ability to cope with demanding apps. When possible, I put all my screens on arm mounts. Ultrawide monitor? Mounted. iPad? You bet. It clears up the precious space that would've been taken by a pesky stand, and you can adjust the angle and height of the screen. Twelve South's HoverBar Duo delivers this luxury. I mounted it to the side of my bed frame for several months to catch up on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The clamp is slim and doesn't need much clearance, so you can attach it to shelves, kitchen counters, or desks. The case is IP42-rated so you should be safe from spills, and there's a little spot to carry the Apple Pencil if needed. The screen does require a firmer press, but that might be worth the added peace of mind.The standard iPad matches up nicely to more expensive models with its screen, though. The standard iPad uses the same Retina Display technology as other iPads, and it's known for lustrous colours and detail-rich, precise images. The displays have rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad Pro 12.9‑inch screen is 12.9 inches, the iPad Pro 11‑inch screen is 11 inches, the iPad Air screen is 10.86 inches, the iPad screen is 10.86 inches and the iPad mini screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less. This option is only available on the iPad Pro. If you're planning to use your iPad Pro like a laptop – with multimedia projects such as music, video and photos – it's sensible to invest in this amount. None of the iPads should feel underpowered or look drab, so which you choose will largely fall down to the screen size. The standard iPad has enough power to cope with most people's needs and the iPad Mini is a good option for anyone who needs something more portable. Apple is constantly innovating with accessories for the iPad and the Apple Pencil 2 is no different. The second-generation Apple Pencil is much improved over its predecessor with improved latency and a new flatter side that makes the stylus easier to hold.