Apple's 2020 10.2-inch iPad was the first entry iPad with the A12 Bionic — its eight-core Neural Engine made on-device ML viable on the cheap iPad — but its port layout was unchanged from the 7th-gen: Lightning, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side 3-pin Smart Connector for the Smart Keyboard. Lightning carries USB 2.0 data and charges with the bundled 20W USB-C-to-Lightning cable. There is no USB-C, no Thunderbolt, and no DisplayPort Alt Mode — external video needs the Lightning Digital AV adapter.
Apple’s 2020 entry iPad (A12) with a Lightning port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 3-pin Smart Connector for Smart Keyboard.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2020
- Model Number
- A2270 / A2428 / A2429 / A2430
- Category
- Tablet
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning (Apple 8-pin) | 1 | Lightning (bottom) | Apple 8-pin Lightning. USB 2.0 data and charging via the bundled 20W USB-C-to-Lightning cable. External video via the Lightning Digital AV adapter (up to 1080p). |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | Headphone jack (top) | 3.5mm TRRS jack — supports stereo headphones and headsets with microphone. |
| Apple Smart Connector (3-pin) | 1 | Smart Connector (side) | 3-pin pogo connector on the side for the Smart Keyboard. Carries power and data between iPad and keyboard — no separate cable. |
Notes & Compatibility
Last entry-level iPad to ship with a 20W USB-C power adapter and a USB-C-to-Lightning cable in-box (in many regions). Lightning carries USB 2.0 data and charging. External video needs the Lightning Digital AV adapter (up to 1080p) — no DisplayPort Alt Mode. Side 3-pin Smart Connector for the Smart Keyboard. Apple Pencil (1st gen) is the only supported pencil and charges by inserting into the Lightning port.
