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iPad · USB-C · 2025

Accessories for iPad (A16)

Apple's current entry-level 11-inch iPad (2025, A16 chip). Its USB-C port runs at USB 2.0 speed (480Mb/s); it supports Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation) via the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter, and uses the Magic Keyboard Folio on its side Smart Connector.

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The blue aluminium back of an iPad (A16) held in a hand, with its single rear camera
iPad (A16) in blue Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0

Chargers & power adapters 9

All chargers & power adapters for iPad (A16)

Cables 7

All cables for iPad (A16)

Power banks 6

All power banks for iPad (A16)

Hubs, docks & adapters 6

All hubs, docks & adapters for iPad (A16)

Keyboards, mice & trackpads 9

All keyboards, mice & trackpads for iPad (A16)

Monitors & stands for Mac 3

All monitors & stands for mac for iPad (A16)

External SSDs & storage 6

All external ssds & storage for iPad (A16)

iPad keyboards & styluses 3

All ipad keyboards & styluses for iPad (A16)

Travel kits 4

All travel kits for iPad (A16)

Cleaning kits 2

All cleaning kits for iPad (A16)

48 accessories we list that won’t work with iPad (A16)

Badges are worked out from iPad (A16)’s specs as Apple lists them and each product’s maker information. Always check the maker’s compatibility list before you buy — how we check.