iPad · Retina & Beyond · 2019
iPad (7th generation)
A slightly larger screen and a Smart Connector turned the entry iPad into a credible little laptop. It shipped with the new iPadOS.
Grew to 10.2" and added the Smart Connector for keyboards.
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iPad (7th generation): key facts
When was the iPad (7th generation) released?
The iPad (7th generation) arrived on September 25, 2019. Apple discontinued it in September 2020.
How much did the iPad (7th generation) cost?
The iPad (7th generation) launched at $329 in 2019, about $405 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A10 Fusion at 2.34 GHz, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, 10.2" Retina IPS, 2160×1620 display.
Why does the iPad (7th generation) matter?
Grew to 10.2" and added the Smart Connector for keyboards.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A10 Fusion · 2.34 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Memory (RAM) | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | 10.2" Retina IPS, 2160×1620 |
| GPU | PowerVR (6-core) |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 483 g |
| Dimensions | 250.6×174.1×7.5 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 13.1 |
| Released | September 25, 2019 |
| Discontinued | September 2020 |
| Launch price | $329 |
How the iPad (7th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 5.3× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.34 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.4× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 8,190 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $329 in 2019, about $405 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It launched the same week iPadOS split the tablet off from iOS.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11