If you want to check what generation your iPad is, you’ve come to the right place. Knowing the exact iPad generation helps you understand how old your iPad is, what accessories are supported, what features would work on your device, and more. Apple released its first iPad model in 2010 and has since released more than 25 different models across iPad generations. If you bought an iPad a long time ago, you may have forgotten which iPad model you have. In this article, we will tell you how to find your iPad model number and use it to check the iPad generation. So, let’s find out which iPad you have.
How to find your iPad model number
To know exactly which iPad you have, you need to know your tablet’s model number. Each generation of iPad has a unique model number that indicates which iPad it is, when it was manufactured, and other details. There are three ways to find the iPad model. We have discussed them all below.
Method 1: Use the Settings app
If your iPad works fine, with the screen on, you can head to the Settings app to find out which iPad you are using. It is a super easy way to identify the model. This is how you do it:
- Open the Settings app on your iPad and navigate to the General section.
- Tap on Aboutthe first option on the list.
- Here you will see the Model name and Model number eyelashes.
- The model name will tell you the name and screen size of your iPad. Please note that multiple iPad units may have this model name. Therefore, it is not exclusive to your iPad.
- On the other hand, The model number starting with A is unique to your iPad. Therefore, it can help you check which generation your iPad is. If the number has a “/” (slash), tap it to reveal the full model number. Once you know your iPad model number, head to the next section to find out the generation of your iPad.
Method 2: Check the back of your iPad
If your iPad won’t turn on and you are having charging issues on your iPad, you can still find out which iPad you own. Simply turn your iPad over to see its back. Below the Apple logo, you will see the word “Model” followed by a shortcode starting with A. That is the model number of your iPad.
All iPad generations and models
Now that you have the model number, use it to find which iPad you have. Since each generation of iPad has a unique model number that distinguishes it from the rest of the iPad lineup, you should have trouble checking which generation of iPad you have. Use the tables below to check your iPad version. To do this quickly, press Command + F on your Mac either Ctrl + F on a Windows laptop and enter the model number to check the iPad generation.
For easier understanding, we have created four tables based on iPad type: iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.
Each generation and model of iPad
| iPad model name and generation | Release year | Model number |
| iPad | 2010 | A1219 for WiFi A1337 for Wi-Fi + 3G |
| iPad (2nd generation) | 2011 | A1395 for Wi-Fi, A1396 for GSM, A1397 for CDMA model |
| iPad (3rd generation) | early 2012 | A1416 for wifi A1430 either A1403 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
| iPad (4th generation) | end of 2012 | A1458 for wifi A1459 or A1460 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
| iPad (5th generation) | 2017 | A1822 for wifi A1823 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
| iPad (6th generation) | 2018 | A1893 for wifi A1954 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
| iPad (7th generation) | 2019 | A2197 for wifi A2200 or A2198 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
| iPad (8th generation) | 2020 | A2270 for wifi A2428, A2429 or A2430 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
| iPad (9th generation) | 2021 | A2602 for wifi A2604, A2603 or A2605 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
| iPad (10th generation) | 2022 | A2696 for wifi A2757, A2777 or A3162 for Wi-Fi+Cellular |
Each generation and model of iPad Mini
| iPad mini model and generation | Release year | Model number |
| ipad mini | 2012 | A1432 for wifi A1454, A1455 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad mini 2 (2nd generation) | Late 2013 and early 2014 | A1489 for Wi-Fi, A1490 for Wi-Fi + cellular, A1491 for Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE) |
| iPad mini 3 (3rd generation) | End of 2014 | A1599 for wifi A1600 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad mini 4 (4th generation) | End of 2015 | A1538 for wifi A1550 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad mini (5th generation) | 2019 | A2133 for wifi A2124, A2126, A2125 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad mini (6th generation) | 2021 | A2567 for wifi A2568, A2569 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
Each generation and model of iPad Air
| iPad Air model and generation | Release year | Model number |
| iPad air | Late 2013 and early 2013 | A1474for Wi-Fi, A1475 for Wi-Fi + cellular, A1476 for Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE) |
| iPad Air 2 (2nd generation) | End of 2014 | A1566 for wifi A1567 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad Air (3rd generation) | 2019 | A2152 for wifi A2123, A2153, A2154 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad Air (4th generation) | 2020 | A2316 for wifi A2324, A2325, A2072 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad Air (5th generation) | 2022 | A2588 for wifi A2589, A2591 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
Each generation and model of iPad Pro
| iPad Pro model and generation | Release year | Model number |
| iPad Pro (12.9 inches) | 2015 | A1584 for wifi A1652 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad Pro (9.7 inches) | 2016 | A1673 for wifi A1674, A1675 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| iPad Pro (10.5 inches) | 2017 | A1701 for wifi A1709, A1852 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation) | 2017 | A1670 for wifi A1671, A1821 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| 11-inch iPad Pro | 2018 | A1980 for wifi A2013, A1934, A1979 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) | 2018 | A1876 for wifi A2014, A1895, A1983 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation) | 2020 | A2228 for wifi A2068, A2230, A2231 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th generation) | 2020 | A2229 for wifi A2069, A2232, A2233 for Wi-Fi + cellular |
| 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) | 2021 | A2377 for wifi A2459, A2460 for Wi-Fi + cellular A2301 for Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave |
| 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation) | 2021 | A2378 for wifi A2461, A2462 for Wi-Fi + cellular A2379 for Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave |
| 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation) | 2022 | A2759 for wifi A2761, A2762 for Wi-Fi + cellular A2435 for Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave |
| 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation) | 2022 | A2436 for wifi A2437, A2766 for Wi-Fi + cellular A2764 for Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave |
That’s all you need to know about the generation and model name of the iPad. We hope you found this article useful and helped you know exactly which generation of iPad you have. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us in the comments section below.
