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Apple iPad (8th generation) vs TCL NXTPAPER 14
Product A: Apple
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Product B: TCL
82 of 168 known
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Compare the Apple iPad (8th generation) with
89 of 160 fields differ
- 45 different values
- 44 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 54 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 500nitsB: 400nitsApple is 100 nits higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 174.1 × 250.6 mm
- BTCL: 222 × 322.4 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
A2270, A2428, A2429, A24302Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 23 October 2026A2270 on iPad (8th generation). A2428, A2429, A2430 on iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
9491G3Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026TCL US Shopify product feed gives SKU 9491G. GSMArena also lists 9491G. The FCC ID on the page is 2ACCJB221.4Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/nxtpaper-14.jsonRead 15 October 2026Shopify feed variant SKU 9491G for NXTPAPER 14.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Status
Discontinued5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Discontinued September 14, 2021, the day the 9th generation was announced10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(8th_generation)Read 23 October 2026Infobox: discontinued September 14, 2021
Predecessor
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Successor
Apple iPad (9th generation)14Reviewwhathifi.com/advice/apple-ipad-9-2021-vs-ipad-8-2020-which-ipad-should-you-buyRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the ninth-generation iPad replaces the eighth-generation entry-level iPad.
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Launch price (US)
$3293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Starting price $329 (US) for the Wi-Fi model and $459 (US) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, 32GB5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026US$329 (32 GB) and US$429 (128 GB), Wi-Fi only
$399.993Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026Store regular price $379.99 now, with a struck-through $449.99. The launch price is in the launch release.5Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.elp/article/getnews-2025-6-20-the-tcl-nxtpaper-14-launches-in-the-us-available-exclusively-on-amazon-with-paper-like-display-powerful-performance-and-all-day-batteryRead 15 October 2026TCL release of 19 June 2025: from 20 June 2025 the tablet is on Amazon US. The original price of $399.99 is reduced by $60 to a launch price of $339.99. US price, tax not included. The $399.99 original price is stored.
Launch price (EU)
€369.44Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Germany: from 369,40 Euro incl. VAT for the Wi-Fi model, from 505,90 Euro incl. VAT for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, 32 GB. Germany cut VAT to 16 percent from July to December 2020, so these prices are below the usual German level5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Germany 369.40 euro (32 GB) and 466.90 euro (128 GB). The second price matches the Notebookcheck review7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2429-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Germany 505.90 euro (32 GB) and 603.35 euro (128 GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular, sold worldwide outside North America
Markets
US, EU3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Order in more than 25 countries and regions, including the US4Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026EU from the German launch release
US, EU2Maker product pagetcl.com/ie/en/tablets/tcl-nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026TCL Ireland store page, in the EU.3Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026TCL US store page. The tablet launched on Amazon US on 20 June 2025.5Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.elp/article/getnews-2025-6-20-the-tcl-nxtpaper-14-launches-in-the-us-available-exclusively-on-amazon-with-paper-like-display-powerful-performance-and-all-day-batteryRead 15 October 2026Launched in the US exclusively on Amazon at first.10Press articlegsmarena.com/tcl_nxtpaper_14_is_now_official_tab_11_gen_2_joins_the_party-news-64407.phpRead 15 October 2026Available in Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.
Colours
Form factor
OS updates promised
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Security updates promised
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Weight
Frame
Not available
Front
Not available
Back
Metal, type not stated1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026The TCL US launch release says premium metal chassis. The material is not named.5Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.elp/article/getnews-2025-6-20-the-tcl-nxtpaper-14-launches-in-the-us-available-exclusively-on-amazon-with-paper-like-display-powerful-performance-and-all-day-batteryRead 15 October 2026Premium metal chassis. The release does not name the metal.
Dust and water rating
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM
Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026SIM Card section: Nano-SIM (supports Apple SIM) and eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM count is not stated
Not available
Built-in kickstand
Not available
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
264.7ppi
201.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Max (Hz) |
|---|
| 60 |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Mode | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 60 Hz | 60 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Min refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Peak brightness
Not available
Not available
Full-screen HDR brightness
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio
Not available
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Colour depth
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
Not available
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Fully laminated
No5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Retina IPS display listed with an oleophobic coating and no antireflective coating. The A2428 page says not laminated6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2428-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Display not laminated9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Air gap between the display glass and the panel. Not laminated
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Screen surface
Nano-texture option
Not available
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PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Platform
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OS at launch
iPadOS 141Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Operating System section: iPadOS 143Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026iPadOS 14 ships for free with the new eighth-generation iPad
Software
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Latest OS
iPadOS 265Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maximum supported OS iPadOS 26.x. This iPad does not support iPadOS 27 or later6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2428-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maximum OS iPadOS 26.x. The page says this iPad does not support iPadOS 27 or later10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(8th_generation)Read 23 October 2026Infobox current version iPadOS 26.7.1, released September 28, 202611Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 23 October 2026The iPadOS 27 compatibility list starts with the iPad (9th generation). The iPad (8th generation) is not listed, so iPadOS 26 is its latest
Not available
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vortex | 2.5 |
| 4 | Tempest | 1.6 |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A76 | 2.2 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
2.5GHz
2.2GHz
GPU
GPU cores
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
3GB5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 20263 GB from third-party analysis. Apple does not publish RAM8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 202632GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM. Apple does not publish RAM9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spec box: Memory 3 GB. Test unit 128 GB, iPadOS 14. Apple does not publish RAM
RAM type
Not available
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
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Storage
32, 128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 23 October 2026Capacity: 32 GB, 128 GB3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 202632GB and 128GB configurations
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Max card size
Not available
Not available
Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2.4 | 31 | 1.12 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
8MP
8MP
Flash
Not available
Video recording
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
1920 × 1080px
Video HDR
Not available
Not available
Video formats
Not available
Not available
LiDAR scanner
Not available
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 1.2 | 2.4 |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | Fixed |
| Not available | 5 | Fixed |
Front camera resolution (as published)
1.2MP photos, 720p HD video recording1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026FaceTime HD Camera: 1.2MP photos and 720p HD video recording, as the maker lists them
Not available
Front camera position
Not available
Auto framing
Not available
Not available
Front video
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Not available
No
Audio
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Number of speakers
Speaker layout
Stereo speakers
Microphones
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Network
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Cellular
Network
Not available
2G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). Apple lists one set for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2429-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026A2429 GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz
Not available
3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2429-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026A2429 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz
Not available
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B29, B30, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B66, B711Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Gigabit-class LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71. Apple gives no band table per model. The list matches model A2428 on EveryMac and GSMArena, so it is stored for A2428 only6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2428-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026A2428 LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71. Band 28 is not supported
Not available
5G bands
Not available
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Not available
Max download speed
Not available
Not available
Modem
Not available
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
Not available
NFC
Positioning
Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add built-in GPS/GNSS and cellular
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
Not available
Connector
USB ports
USB speed
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
Video out over USB
Not available
Max external display
1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Up to 1080p. Refresh rate not published
Not available
External displays
Not available
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Stylus
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Stylus
Compatible styluses
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Name | Included |
|---|---|
| Apple Pencil (1st generation) | No |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Display section: Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation). Not in the box3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Apple Pencil (1st generation) sold separately for $99 (US)
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Name | Included | Pressure levels |
|---|---|---|
| TCL T-Pen | No | 4,096 |
Pressure levels
Not available
4,096
Tilt support
Not available
Not available
Hover
Not available
Not available
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a Smart Connector
Not available
Official keyboards
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Name | Connection | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Keyboard | Pogo pins | No |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
| Name | Included |
|---|---|
| TCL KB40 wireless keyboard | No |
Keyboard with trackpad
Not available
Not available
Keyboard in box
No
No
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
G-sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026G-Sensor, L-Sensor, P-Sensor, Hall, GPS. GPS is stored as positioning.
Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 10 |
| Web browsing | Cellular | 9 |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
Not availableVideo playback (claimed)
10h
Not available
Wired charging
Not available
Wired charging standards
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
The global spec table lists a 2 hour charging time with the 33 W charger. The US store lists 175 minutes until full with a 9V/2A charging technology and no charger in the box.1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026Global spec: charging time 2 hours.
Charge 0 to 50 %
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 %
Not available
120min1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026Charging time (Hours): 2, stored as 120 minutes. Battery data is from internal lab tests.3Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/nxtpaper-14Read 15 October 2026US spec: charging time until full 175 min, charging technology 9V2A, fast charge Yes, 33W. The global page says 2 hours. The 120 minute global value is stored.
Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
Not available
Measured
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 GPU
Not available
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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3DMark stress test stability
Not available
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Manual SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Brightness with auto (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM up to brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
Stylus latency (measured)
Not available
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
AApple iPad (8th generation)
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 13.03 |
| Notebookcheck video | 15.57 |
| Notebookcheck load | 3.97 |
| Notebookcheck idle | 37.35 |
BTCL NXTPAPER 14
Not availableFull charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
EU label and regulatory
None of 7 known
EU energy class
Not available
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Not available
In the box
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In the box
iPad, Lightning to USB-C Cable, USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026In the Box section, verbatim. The 20 W rating comes from Notebookcheck
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Not available
Spec sheet
Manual
Not available
Not available
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
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