This is the last full-size entry iPad to ship with a Lightning port rather than USB-C, and it pairs that with a 3.5mm headphone jack — a combination no current iPad offers. Lightning handles charging and data but caps out well below USB-C speeds and needs a Camera Connection Kit adapter for accessories. It was also the first 10.2-inch iPad to add Apple's three-pin Smart Connector on the side for the Smart Keyboard, an accessory contact rather than a cable port. There is no microSD slot; storage is fixed at 32GB or 128GB.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2019
- Model Number
- A2197
- Category
- Tablet
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning (Apple 8-pin) | 1 | 12 W | — | Lightning (bottom) | Charging and data; accessories via Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | 3.5mm headphone jack (top) | Wired headphones/headset with mic |
Notes & Compatibility
Legacy outlier: Lightning (not USB-C) plus a 3.5mm headphone jack. First 10.2-inch iPad with the 3-pin Smart Connector for the Smart Keyboard, which is an accessory contact kept in prose, not modeled as a cable port. No microSD. Wired video out needs Apple’s Lightning Digital AV Adapter (HDMI), which mirrors the screen at up to 1080p; wireless is AirPlay. Works with Apple Pencil (1st generation) only.