iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Air M4 100% Better in every way, aside from the price. Much faster, with more RAM, so will last far longer and can run the "AAA" games Apple is advertising if you want. Support for the better Apple Pencil Better (laminated) display Will likely support more features as the OS updates go on, whilst th

If by brand new you mean the latest, then just get the Air, because the Pro is over $1k, way over your budget. An iPad Air is still a great experience to write with. That iPad should last you 4 to 7 years because of the overkill laptop level M-chip. Anything M2 and above should last you 5 years or m

iPad Air m4 (256gb) Wait till the student deals come out to get a free Apple Pencil Pro.

If you plan to take notes then I'd say go for iPad Air M4 which is closer to the OnePlus Pad 4 price. Pro seems to be more expensive, right? Anyways, the OnePlus Pad 4 is quite nice for media consumption and other stuff. Since, I have a OnePlus phone and now a Pad. I enjoy the ecosystem. If you have

kinda sounds like you already convinced yourself. for $30 more the M4 Air is a no-brainer - better screen, faster chip, and that extra year or two of updates. your mini 6 still has trade value too. the pencil pro is worth it if you draw or take notes. iPad Air M4 will last you 5+ years easy. Apple P

iPad Air M4. Apple Pencil Pro can be used on iPad Air m4

Refurbished m2 iPad Air, m3 iPad Air, m1 iPad Pro, m4 iPad Pro, m4 iPad Air or m2 iPad Pro are all good for what you need Also for the best writing experience, I would strongly recommend getting an Apple Pencil 2/pro (depending on the iPad you purchase)

Why are you buying 2nd hand at that budget? iPad Air M4 with Apple Pencil Pro costs 76K when buying straight from Apple. Just get a student discount for 10% off