Apple's iPad is a do-everything computer, just as good for playing games as it is for taking handwritten notes or editing a Word document. You can do a lot with an iPad Air, iPad Pro , or entry-level iPad without additional accessories if you have the right apps, but the tablets become even more useful with a good keyboard or stylus.

The iPad Air is our best iPad of 2024 because it’s the ideal tablet for both casual and professional use, from watching videos, listening to music, getting creative with the Apple Pencil, to getting some work done using the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio or Apple Magic Keyboard.