Apple iPad 8 Tablet (2020)

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Product Overview

The 8th-gen Apple iPad is revamped and powered by the A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine. It offers 40% faster CPU performance and twice the graphics capability over the 7th-gen iPad.
The new iPadOS 14 brings new features and designs that take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad, its large Multi-Touch display, and versatile accessories. It further integrates Apple Pencil into the iPad experience for better note-taking capabilities and new ways to work with handwritten notes.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Faster than last year's iPad
  • Fast, reliable A12 processor
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Screen is starting to look old
  • Lacks stereo speakers

What external reviewers found***

External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent performance
  • Excellent display
  • Incredible battery life
Cons
  • No stylus support
  • Only 32GB of storage
  • Middling camera
  • No headphone jack
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Specifications

WiFiWiFi + cellular

Connectivity

PortsLightning connector, Smart Connector, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2

Construction

Battery | Capacity32.4 Wh
Camera | Front1.2MP f/2.4
Camera | Rear8MP f/2.4
ColorsSilver, Space Gray, Gold
MicrophoneDual microphones
SpeakersStereo speakers

Dimensions

Size | Depth7.5 mm
Size | Height250.6 mm
Size | Width174.1 mm
Weight490 g495 g

Display

Brightness500 nits
Display Diagonal10.2 inch
Display TypeIPS
Pixel Density264 ppi
Resolution2160 x 1620

Function

GPSCellular model only
Operating SystemIPadOS 14
Operating Temperature0-35 C
ProcessorA12 Bionic chip, Neural Engine
SensorTouch ID, Three‐axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor
SIMNano SIM, LTE
Video Recording | Front720p
Video Recording | RearFHD 30 fps, 720p 120 fps

Performance

Battery Life10 h
Storage32 or 128 GB

Production

AccessoryApple Pencil (1st gen)
Availability2020-09-18
Debut2020-09-15

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

digitaltrends[1]

Reviewer score 75%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
The 8th-generation iPad isn't exciting, but it is an exceptional tablet for $329. For that money you get just 32GB of storage, which isn't enough — you have to spend $429 to get 128GB. Once you get the higher storage option and Apple's keyboard, you're well into the territory of buying a laptop.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Incredible battery life
  • Excellent display
  • Excellent performance
Cons
  • Only 32GB of storage

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 75%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The 8th-generation iPad is a welcome alternative to a Chromebook for students. At its student price and adding a Logitech K480 keyboard, you have a $350 quasi-laptop. Unlike with a "real" laptop or a Chromebook, you can't have multiple user accounts on the iPad.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Slim, light design
  • Excellent performance
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No stylus support

t3[3]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from t3 have found the following***:
The iPad has stereo speakers, but only kind of. They're both at one end, meaning if you hold it in portrait you get roughly stereo sound, but in landscape (for video, where it would be most useful) the audio all comes from one end. There are front and rear camera, and both are… middling. Video recording on the rear camera is 1080p HD, rather than 4K. Apple has always aimed for around 10 hours of typical use (video watching, or light browsing) on iPad, and this holds up for that.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Lots of apps
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No headphone jack
  • Middling camera

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References

  1. ^ Apple iPad (2020) review: The tablet you buy as an appliance. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/tablet-reviews/apple-ipad-8th-gen-2020-review/. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ Apple iPad (2020) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/apple-ipad-2020. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) review: an excellent low-price tablet. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/apple-ipad-10.2-2020-review. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2021-10-20.

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