Which iPad to Buy? Air, Pro or Standard Compared

remarket Team · Published on 12.07.2026 · 6 min read

Welches iPad kaufen? Air, Pro oder Standard im Vergleich

Contents iPad (Standard): the everyday hero iPad Air: the sweet spot iPad Pro: for creatives and professionals The three quick questions What to watch out for when buying used Conclusion

Hardly any product family is more confusing than Apple's iPads: Standard, Air, Pro, mini, plus various generations and Pencil compatibilities. The good news: three questions are enough to make the buying decision. What do you want to do with it, how big should it be, and how long should it last?

iPad (Standard): the everyday hero

For the sofa, streaming, browsing, emails, recipes and the kids' homework, the regular iPad is the right choice. It does everything a tablet needs to do in everyday life, and refurbished it often costs less than some case-plus-screen-protector combo when buying a Pro new. Compromises: a simpler display and less headroom for demanding apps.

iPad Air: the sweet spot

The Air combines the light design and the large displays with Apple's M chips, meaning laptop-class performance. It supports the current Apple Pencil generations and handles photo editing, note-taking at university and multitasking with ease. For most people who want more than just consumption, the Air is the best overall package, and our stock confirms it: the iPad Air is among the best-selling tablets at remarket.ch.

iPad Pro: for creatives and professionals

The Pro models offer the best displays (120 Hz ProMotion, OLED on the current Pro), maximum chip performance and pro-grade connectivity. If you edit 4K video, draw professionally or use the iPad as a laptop replacement with the Magic Keyboard, this is your pick. Refurbished, even older Pro generations are compelling: their performance will last for many more years, and the discount is big. At remarket.ch, the iPad Pro is our largest tablet category in stock.

The three quick questions

Just consumption (video, browsing, reading)? iPad Standard, done.
Notes, studying, light creative work? iPad Air, ideal with the Apple Pencil too.
Professional use or laptop replacement? iPad Pro, an older refurbished generation works great too.

What to watch out for when buying used

Beyond the general condition: don't choose storage too tightly (64 GB is only enough for pure consumption), check the Pencil compatibility of the specific generation if you plan to use a stylus, and only pick Cellular if you really want to work on the go without a hotspot. Every iPad at remarket.ch is tested and comes with a 1-year warranty and a 14-day return policy.

Conclusion

Standard for everyday use, Air for the sweet spot, Pro for the ambitious, and refurbished saves you a lot on all three. Find the current selection in our tablet range. Torn between a tablet and a laptop? Then iPad or MacBook for your studies will help.

Frequently asked questions

Which iPad is best for students?

Usually the iPad Air: light, powerful enough for notes, lecture materials and research, compatible with the Apple Pencil, and refurbished it's significantly cheaper than new.

Is 64 GB of storage enough on an iPad?

For pure streaming and browsing, yes. If you store notes, photos, apps and offline content, you're better off with 128 GB or more, since iPad storage can't be expanded.

Is an older refurbished iPad Pro worth it?

Yes. The performance of older Pro generations will last for many more years, and the discount compared to new is big, often the best value in the whole family.

Do I need Cellular or is Wi-Fi enough?

Most people use their iPad at home or on their phone's hotspot, in which case Wi-Fi is enough. Cellular pays off if you regularly work on the go without a phone hotspot.