Which iPad Do I Have? How to Check iPad Generation and Model

If you want to check which generation your iPad is, you’ve landed at the right place. Knowing the exact iPad generation helps you understand how old your iPad is, what the compatible accessories are, which features would work on your device, and other stuff. Apple released its first iPad model all the way back in 2010, and since then, it has launched over 25 different models across iPad generations. If you bought an iPad long ago, you might have forgotten which iPad model you own. In this article, we’ll tell you how to find your iPad’s model number and use it to check the iPad generation. So, let’s figure out which iPad you have.

How to Find iPad Model Number

To find out exactly which iPad you have, you should know the model number of your tablet. Every iPad generation has a unique model number that denotes what iPad it is, when it was made, and other details. There are three ways to find the iPad model. We’ve discussed all of them below.

Method 1: Using the Settings app

If your iPad is working all fine, with the display turned on, you can head to the Settings app to know which iPad you’re using. It’s a super easy way to identify the model. Here’s how you do it:

Method 2: Check the Back of your iPad

If your iPad won’t turn on and you’re stuck willcharging issues on your iPad, you can still know which iPad you own. Simply turn over your iPad to see its back. Underneath the Apple logo, you’ll see theword “Model” followed by a short code that starts with A. That’s the model number of your iPad.

All iPad Generations and Models

Now that you have the model number, use it to find what iPad you have. Since every iPad generation has a unique model number which distinguishes it from the rest of the iPad lineup, you should face any issues to check which iPad generation you have. Use the below tables to check your iPad version. To do it quickly, pressCommand + F on your MacorCtrl + F on a Windows laptopand enter the model number to check the iPad generation.

For easier understanding, we’ve made four tables according to the iPad type- iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

Every iPad Generation & Model

Every iPad Mini Generation & Model

Every iPad Air Generation & Model

Every iPad Pro Generation & Model

That’s all you need to know about iPad generation and model name. We hope you’ve found this article useful and that it has helped you find out exactly which iPad generation you own. In case of any doubts, feel free to reach out to us in the comments section below.

We have 10 generations of iPad, 5 generations of iPad Air, 6 generations of iPad mini, and 6 generations of iPad Pro. So, we have 27 generations of iPad in total.

Apple didn’t release any new iPads in 2023. The newest iPad models launched back in 2022 are the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th Generation, iPad Pro 11-inch 4th Generation, iPad Air 5th Generation, and iPad 10th Generation. The iPad mini lineup was last refreshed in 2021 with the iPad mini (6th generation) model.

Launched back in 2017, the iPad Pro (10.5-inch) is the oldest iPad model supported by the latest iPadOS 17 iteration. Besides, the iPad 6th generation or newer, iPad Air (3rd generation) or later, iPad mini (5th generation) or later, and all the models of the iPad Pro are supported by iPadOS 17.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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