Review of iPad 10 2022: Stunning Appearance, Apple A14 Bionic Still Powerful, Long-lasting Battery

On the night of October 18 (Vietnam time), Apple quietly introduced the iPad 10.9-inch (also known as iPad Gen 10/iPad 10 2022). This has made many Apple enthusiasts excited as the mainstream iPad series now features a new, modern, and trendier look. So what's new with iPad 10 2022? How is the performance of iPad 10 2022? Does iPad 10 2022 have long-lasting battery life? Let's dive into the review of iPad 10 2022 to explore the details of the product!

Note: This article references content and images from the Tom's Guide technology website.

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iPad 10 2022 Bold Square Design Sets Trend, Larger Screen

In iPad 10 2022, the first thing that impresses the user community and the tech world is the design, which has undergone significant changes compared to previous generations. Specifically, Apple has removed the 'sacred' home button that defined the iPhone/iPad brand and replaced it with a trend-setting edge-to-edge design that is extremely youthful and dynamic. It seems like Apple is gradually bringing users a unified design style across the Apple ecosystem, creating a sense of consistency across the products users own.

Looking from the rear, this area of iPad 10 2022 is designed in solid aluminum with a predominant yellow color, combined with the familiar Apple logo, creating a vibrant and pleasing appearance. Additionally, the rear area of iPad 10 2022 is where an independent camera sensor is placed, similar to the design style of previous generations, providing a feeling of 'strange yet familiar'.

Moreover, the frame of iPad 10 2022 has also undergone changes, being designed to be square with softly rounded corners, similar to recent iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Furthermore, iPad 10 2022 boasts an extremely thin and lightweight body, weighing only 1.05 pounds (equivalent to 0.77 grams) with a thickness of 7 mm, providing users with a more comfortable grip and making it easy to carry in a bag for on-the-go use.

Moreover, the iPad 10 2022 comes with a fingerprint sensor integrated directly into the power button on the top edge. I am personally quite surprised by this move from Apple because users may have become too accustomed to the Face ID security technology, and reverting to Touch ID may pose some minor challenges during usage.

However, the iPad 10 2022 itself is a basic product line, so incorporating more advanced technologies like Face ID seems impractical. Instead, the iPad 10 2022 has officially been equipped with a USB Type-C port. This is very welcome news because the USB Type-C port offers much faster charging and data transfer speeds and has long been anticipated for the iPhone and basic iPad models.

Of course, to use the iPad 10 2022 comfortably without worrying too much about scratches, I recommend everyone to consider adding a protective case or cover.

If you have the financial means, you can consider getting the Magic Keyboard Folio along with the Apple Pencil (the device does not support the Apple Pencil 2) to turn your tablet into a mini laptop for efficient tasks like writing, drawing, and data input.

However, if you're considering buying the iPad 10 2022 with the Apple Pencil, you'll need a dedicated adapter to charge the stylus because the iPad 10 2022 uses a USB-C port while the Apple Pencil still uses a Lightning connector, so it can't be charged directly with the iPad and requires a specialized adapter. It's a bit cumbersome, but it probably won't affect the user experience much.

Turning to the front, the iPad 10 2022 is equipped with a 10.9-inch display, making it extremely pleasing for watching movies, playing games, and multitasking. However, the device doesn't feature a 120Hz refresh rate like its 'sibling' iPad Pro and some competitors in the same segment. This might not offer as much standout user experience, but with the smooth feel of the iPadOS operating system, it's still quite acceptable.

iPad 10 2022 boasts powerful performance with Apple A14 Bionic

Before diving into the detailed specifications, let's summarize some key features of the iPad 10.9 inch (iPad Gen 10/iPad 10 2022) for quick reference:

• Display: 10.9-inch size, Liquid Retina IPS panel, 2360 x 1640 pixel resolution, supports Apple Pencil (1st generation).
• CPU: Apple A14 Bionic.
• GPU: 4-core graphics.
• Internal Memory: 64 GB and 256 GB.
• Battery: 28.6 Wh, provides over 10 hours of usage (as per Apple's announcement).

Not only does the iPad 10 2022 feature a fresh design, but it also upgrades its performance with the Apple A14 Bionic chip, a processor well-known to users since its debut on the iPhone 12 Series in 2020. Despite being two years old, the power of the Apple A14 Bionic shows no signs of 'aging,' as it can provide the iPad 10 2022 with the ability to handle almost any heavy task without much difficulty.

To better understand the power of the Apple A14 Bionic on the iPad 10 2022, the author of the article on Tom's Guide conducted several performance tests on software, tasks such as Geekbench 5, 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited, and video rendering. As a result, the iPad 10 2022 delivered quite impressive results, inviting you to check them out below!

In addition to performance tests, the author also used the iPad 10 2022 with heavy-duty games, notably 'hardware killer' Genshin Impact, to gain a clearer understanding of the processing capabilities of the Apple A14 Bionic in real-world tasks. According to the author's experience, Genshin Impact ran smoothly, even during combat with multiple complex skill effects. Therefore, whether it's light entertainment tasks or more complex ones with heavy-duty graphics, it seems that the iPad 10 2022 handles them well.

iPad 10 2022 boasts a large battery delivering nearly 11 hours of usage.

Regarding battery life, the iPad 10 2022 features a 28.6 Wh battery capacity, slightly less than its predecessor, the iPad 9 2021 (which had a 32.4 Wh battery). However, with optimization in energy usage from the Apple A14 Bionic chip and software, the iPad 10 2022 still offers a relatively long usage time. According to Apple's announcement at the product launch, the 28.6 Wh battery will provide the iPad 10 2022 with over 10 hours of continuous operation.

To verify the battery life of the iPad 10 2022, the author used the device (Wi-Fi version) for continuous web browsing at a screen brightness of 150 nits. The longest operating time achieved after a full charge was 10 hours and 57 minutes, longer than the manufacturer's announced figure. However, this number may vary depending on specific tasks users perform, but overall, it remains fairly stable for users to experience throughout a long day.

As mentioned in the design section, iPad 10 2022 marks the beginning of the USB Type-C connection port on the basic iPad line, accompanied by a 20 W fast charging capacity to shorten the charging time for users. According to the author, comparing the charging speed on the Lightning port of the iPad 9 2021 with the USB Type-C port of the iPad 10 2022, this year's version appears to have an advantage, as it can charge 26% in 30 minutes instead of 19% as before (from 0% battery level), although not a significant leap, it is still a worthwhile upgrade.

iPad 10 2022 features a 12 MP camera for good photography quality

Regarding photography capabilities, iPad 10 2022 has been upgraded with both front and rear camera systems with notable specifications and features, as follows:

• Rear Camera: 12 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, supports 5x digital zoom.
• Front Camera: 12 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture, supports wide-angle up to 122 degrees.

With sensor systems featuring outstanding specifications as above, iPad 10 2022 promises to deliver users beautiful photos, accompanied by the ability to record video at 1080p/60FPS resolution, making video calls, meetings, or online learning easier. To visualize the specific quality of photos taken by iPad 10 2022, let's admire the results below!

Under full light conditions, the rear camera of iPad 10 2022 appears quite superior, capturing moments with bright images and existing details on objects clearly and fully, colors are reproduced naturally, closest to the original color of the subject. In addition, the background blur effect is also executed very thoroughly by iPad 10 2022, looking very fresh and beautiful.

When shooting under balanced indoor lighting conditions, the images produced by iPad 10 2022 remain stable with colors and details shown quite fully. However, the phenomenon of noise has appeared with a relatively dense density, so more complex details will appear blurred, but this can only be most clearly observed when viewed at large zoom levels.

In low-light conditions, iPad 10 2022 appears somewhat lacking as the device does not have a flash, so the image sensor may have operated at a fairly high intensity to capture as much light as possible, resulting in relatively detailed and object-rich photos of the scene. However, due to the dense noise phenomenon, the captured photos will be somewhat blurry and not very sharp.

On the front side, as mentioned in the design section, iPad 10 2022 is equipped with a 12MP camera positioned horizontally along the long edge of the screen to provide users with the best quality video calls. According to the author's evaluation, the photos and videos produced by this camera are quite sharp in terms of facial features and hair, even when noise is present. Moreover, when used in low-light conditions, iPad 10 2022 will automatically increase the screen brightness to capture as much light as possible to improve the quality of captured photos and videos.

Conclusion

iPad 10 2022 is announced by Apple with a price starting from 499 USD (approximately 12.4 million VND) for the Wi-Fi version, 64 GB internal storage, and 599 USD (approximately 14.89 million VND) for the Wi-Fi, 5G version with 64 GB internal storage, a price point quite deserving of the hardware upgrades and design changes that iPad 10 2022 brings. Therefore, for those with limited financial resources but still want to experience the best of Apple's ecosystem, iPad 10 2022 might be the most reasonable choice.

What about you? Do you have any thoughts or opinions about iPad 10 2022? If so, feel free to share your comments below the article!

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