The best iPad for students in 2025: Complete guide with budget tips

You are a student and are you considering buying an iPad? Slim plan! An iPad can make your study life a lot easier. But which iPad best fits your studies and your student budget? As an iPad specialist I would like to help you make the right choice. From notes to giving presentations - I explain which iPad fits perfectly with your study needs.

Why an iPad is perfect for students

Let's face it: as a student you have enough on your head without your technology in your way. An iPad is therefore ideal because it just works. No complicated installations, no crashes during important deadlines, and your battery lasts all day. Plus, your backpack becomes a lot lighter than with a thick laptop.

The iPad is also more versatile than you think. In the morning you make notes with it during lectures, in the afternoon you draw schedules for your thesis, and in the evening you look at Netflix. Multifunctional and student -friendly - What more do you want?

The best iPad models for students

iPad (11th generation) - The budget -friendly choice

For most students, the normal iPad is the perfect choice. With a price from € 379 you get a powerful tablet that can handle everything you need as a student. The 11 -inch screen is large enough for comfortable reading and typing, but compact enough to easily take with you.

Perfect for:

• Take notes with apps such as Goodnotes

• Read and edit documents

• Online Research and Study apps

• Watch videos for your studies

Alexander tip: choose at least 64GB storage if you mainly work online, but go for 256GB if you save many videos or large files.

iPad Air - The Golden Middenweg

Are you studying something creative or do you have a little more budget? Then the iPad Air is a fantastic choice. For about € 200 more than the regular iPad you get a faster processor, a better screen and support for the Apple Pencil 2nd generation.

Perfect for:

• Graphic Studies (Design, Architecture)

• Heavy apps such as Photoshop

• Multitasking between different apps

• Long -term use without delay

iPad Pro - For the real powerusers

Are you busy with your master, do you do a lot of video editing or do you want to completely replace your laptop? Then the iPad Pro is your best friend. Yes, he is more expensive, but the performance is laptop level.

Perfect for:

• Video and photo editing

• 3D modeling and CAD software

• Professional presentations

• High -level multitasking

Essential accessories for students

Apple Pencil - Your Digital Pen

If you take many notes, an Apple Pencil is really a game changer. Handwriting feels of course, and you can make drawings and schedules as if you were writing on paper. Moreover, you can search your handwritten notes later - try that with your normal script!

Keyboard - For the typewriters

Do you write many essays or theses? Then a keyboard is indispensable. The Magic keyboard is great, but cheaper alternatives also do their job well. You simply type faster and more comfortably than on the screen.

Protective cover - because accidents happen

Let's be realistic: as a student you go your iPad everywhere. A good cover protects against scratches, bumps and that one time you drop it (and that always happens when you expect the least).

Budget tips for smart students

Choose refurbished

Here comes my secret tip: go for a refurbished iPad! You get the same quality as new, but for a much friendlier price. At iPaddy we check every refurbished iPad thoroughly, so you know for sure that you will get a top product.

Advantages of refurbished:

• Up to 40% cheaper than new

• Full warranty

• Environmentally friendly

• Same performance as new

Use student discount

Don't forget to check if you can get a student discount! Many stores offer special prices for students. Even at Apple itself you can often get a discount with your student pass.

Timing is everything

Do not buy your iPad just before a new release. Wait until after the Apple presentations in September - the prices of older models often fall considerably.

What storage do you need?

This is a question that I often get. My advice:

64GB: Only if you really store everything in the cloud and have a tight budget 128GB: the sweet spot for most students 256GB: if you use many videos, photos or large apps 512GB+: only if you completely replace your laptop

Apps that every student must have

An iPad is really useful with the right apps. Here are my favorites:

For notes: Goodnotes 5 or Notability for Documents: Microsoft Office or Pages for Planning: Notion of Todoist for Concentration: Forest (Stay Focused) For Reading: Adobe Acrobat (For PDFs with Annotations)

My personal recommendation

After years of experience as an iPad specialist, I recommend the most students to the iPad Air. You get premium performance for a reasonable price, and he will last for years. Combine it with an Apple Pencil and a simple cover, and you have the perfect study company.

Do you have a tight budget? Then a refurbished iPad (11th generation) is a fantastic choice. You save money without compromising on quality.

Ready to upgrade your study life?

An iPad can really make the difference in your study time. Whether you take notes, give presentations or just want to work more efficiently - there is an iPad that fits you perfectly.

View our complete range of iPads for students and discover which best suits your studies. Do you have questions? Our team of iPad specialists is happy to help you make the perfect choice!

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