Apple's 2025 entry-level iPad pairs the A16 chip with a USB-C port still capped at USB 2.0 — 480 Mb/s — but it does support DisplayPort Alt Mode for one external display up to 4K@60Hz via a USB-C to HDMI or USB-C-to-DisplayPort adapter. The same port handles 20W USB-C PD charging. A side 3-pin Smart Connector attaches the Magic Keyboard Folio. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack and no Thunderbolt — wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Apple’s 2025 entry iPad (A16) with a USB-C 2.0 port supporting DP Alt Mode and 20W charging, plus a 3-pin Smart Connector.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2025
- Model Number
- A3354 / A3355 / A3356
- Category
- Tablet
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | USB-C (bottom) | USB 2.0 data (480 Mb/s) with DisplayPort Alt Mode for one external display up to 4K@60Hz. Charges via 20W USB-C PD. No Thunderbolt. |
| Apple Smart Connector (3-pin) | 1 | Smart Connector (side) | 3-pin pogo connector on the side for the Magic Keyboard Folio (size-specific). Carries power and data between iPad and keyboard — no separate cable. |
Notes & Compatibility
USB-C data is capped at USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) — the lowest of any current iPad — but the port still supports DisplayPort Alt Mode for one external display up to 4K@60Hz via a USB-C-to-HDMI or USB-C-to-DisplayPort adapter. Charges via the same port using a 20W USB-C PD adapter. No Thunderbolt, no 3.5mm jack, no microSD. Side 3-pin Smart Connector for the Magic Keyboard Folio (size-specific). Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st gen) are supported; neither charges magnetically on this model.
