The best iPads you can buy

Why you'll love it: Apple's new iPad Pro comes in 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes with specs that are so high-end they surpass some laptops.

The new iPad Pro is a work of art — It has slimmed down bezels, a stunning sharp screen in two sizes, an absurdly powerful processor, and tons of great accessories to go with it, including the Apple Pencil.

You can get it in 11- and 12.9-inch screen sizes to suit your preferences. The 12.9-inch screen is great for digital artists who need room to roam, while the 11-inch model is great for most people's needs. Both iPad Pros have really high screen resolutions: 2,388-by-1,668 pixels (11-inch model) and 2,732-by-2,048 pixels (12.9-inch model).

Regardless of which model you buy, the iPad Pro is a powerhouse. The A12X Bionic processor is so high-powered it can surpass some laptops. Apple's entry-level model comes with 64GB of storage, but you can get up to 1TB if you want to spend a whole lot of money.

We recommend picking up the new Apple Pencil if you like to take notes or draw. It may cost $129, but it is worth it — The Pencil is the best stylus I've ever used, and the new version even charges wirelessly and magnetically attaches to your iPad for easy storage.

Apple's Keyboard will also cost you a pretty penny, so we recommend going for a third-party case and keyboard.

There are three downsides to the iPad Pro, as we see it: It's expensive, it won't replace your laptop, and you have to pay extra for the keyboard and the stylus. Otherwise, it's a great tablet that's well worth the cost — if you have the money.

Pros: Gorgeous screens, new design with smaller bezels, excellent specs, high-end performance, Pencil is superb for drawing, two screen sizes

Cons: Very expensive, not a laptop replacement, accessories are extra

Buy the iPad Pro from Best Buy for $799 or $999 Buy the second-generation Apple Pencil at Best Buy for $129

Why you'll love it: Apple's 10.5-inch iPad Pro has a slightly bigger screen than the original and a lot of power for less than $600.

Apple introduced a new size to its iPad Pro lineup that's smaller than the big 12.9-inch model at 10.5-inches. It hits the perfect sweet spot for people who want a large screen to watch Netflix or do work with a keyboard attached, but it's not so big that you can't take it with you every day (ahem, 12.9-inch iPad Pro)

The 2,224 × 1,668 pixel resolution looks gorgeous, and the screen has a faster refresh rate and brighter colors to make viewing video or creating digital art a breeze. The Apple Pencil works perfectly on the 10.5-inch screen with almost no lag.

Apple’s A10X Fusion processor also speeds things along, even though it's an older chip now.

Digital Trends called it "the best tablet in the world, period." CNET, Wired, Ars Technica, TechRadar, and PocketLint all agree that it's the most powerful and impressive iPad Pro ever.

You can get the tablet with your choice of 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. The 64GB iPad should be enough for most people, so unless you really are treating the iPad Pro as your laptop, you don't need to spend more on extra storage.

Like all iPad Pros, this one has four speakers for great sound and an average 10-hour battery life.

Pros: Nice screen size, sharp resolution, super speedy performance, Apple Pencil support, works as a tablet or laptop

Cons: Pricey

Buy the Apple 10.5-inch iPad Pro from Walmart for $574.00 Buy the Apple 10.5-inch iPad Pro from Apple for $649+ (price varies by storage and connectivity) Buy the Apple Pencil from Best Buy for $93.99 (originally $99.99) Buy the Apple Pencil on Amazon for $93.99

Why you'll love it: The first-generation Apple Pencil is the best for the 9.7-inch and 10.5-inch iPads, while the second-generation stylus is ideal for the new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros.

Over the years, I've tested a lot of styluses from companies like Adonit, 53, Wacom, and more. None of those styluses can hold a candle to the Apple Pencil. Whether you buy the first-generation Pencil or the second, you're getting a stylus that was made by Apple in tandem with the iPad.

As such, the Pencil works with the iPads' screens in special ways that no other stylus can. The result is improved pressure sensitivity and an impressively low level of latency. You won't even notice a lag because it's imperceptible. When you use an Apple Pencil, you actually feel like you're using a normal graphite pencil.

There are a few differences between the first- and second-generation Pencils: The second-gen model has wireless charging and magnetically attaches to the side of the iPad and it was made for the new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, while the first-gen Pencil is for the older 9.7-inch iPad and the 10.5-inch iPad Pro. The first-gen Pencil charges with a lightning port on the end and doesn't attach to your iPad. It's also a bit cheaper.

Choose whichever makes the most sense to you, but the second-gen Pencil's easier charging method and magnetic attraction to the iPad make it a winner in our book.

Pros: It works with even the cheapest 9.7-inch iPad, lack of latency, pressure sensitivity, made for the iPad's screen, easy to charge, comfortable to hold

Cons: A tad pricey

Buy the first-generation Apple Pencil from Best Buy for $93.99 (originally $99.99) Buy the first-generation Apple Pencil on Amazon for $93.99 Buy the second-generation Apple Pencil at Best Buy for $129

Why you'll love it: The Logitech K780 works with any device, connects wirelessly, and offers a full-sized keyboard with satisfying keys for typing.

The Logitech K780 is the best Bluetooth keyboard for just about any device, including the iPad. Sure, it's not a keyboard case, so it won't protect your iPad and provide a keyboard, but that means you get a full-sized keyboard with a number pad and satisfying keys that have good travel.

The K780 supports connections to multiple devices, so you can use it with your iPad, phone, and computer if you want. The circular keys are comfortable to type on because they are full size. Logitech also incorporated a tablet and phone stand into the keyboard's design, so it's easy to prop your iPad up without needing to buy a separate stand or case.

The only downsides here are that it needs AAA batteries to run and it's not the most portable keyboard you can buy. If you want a more portable option, the foldable iClever Ultra Slim 3 Keyboard folds up to one-third of its size and can be used in both wireless and wired modes.

Pros: Nice design, comfortable, two-year battery life

Cons: Needs AAA batteries

Buy the Logitech K780 on Amazon for $59.99 - $74.72 Buy the 20-pack Duracell AAA Batteries Coppertop MN2400 on Amazon for $9.85 Buy the foldable iClever Ultra Slim 3 Keyboard on Amazon for $36.99