Just about to spring for a 6th Generation iPad Wondering what the performance will be like for large Zwift group rides. To be honest I’m just using with a non-smart trainer and power for now on my phone but want to run the same setup with a bigger screen, hence the iPad. I’ll also want to be able to upgrade to a smart trainer at some point soon.
Specs are
A10 Fusion chip
2 GB RAM
Bluetooth 4.2
9.7 Display
Wifi only
I cannot say for sure, but based on information in other threads here, the problematic iPads or iPhones are older models w/limited RAM (1GB).
Any specific reason you’ve settled on a 6th gen iPad? You could future proof yourself a bit w/one of the newer models. All of the other models (i.e., mini, Air, Pro) all have more RAM, more storage, and a cpu that is 2 generations newer. Granted, they all cost a bit more. Lastly, the rumour mill has the standard iPad and probably the iPad Pro getting refreshed before end of year
Thanks for your reply, it was really just down to cost to be honest. The iPad mini has a smaller display albeit only a little bit smaller - so I was weighing up performance, cost and screen size. I think you nailed my main concern…RAM.
I have a 6th gen iPad. It’s great. No problems at all. When I occasionally decide to use my Apple TV box I will use my iPad for the Companion app. It is especially useful for that as the numbers are bigger and the map is easier to see it. I love iPad very very much. It is so excellent for Zwifting.
Yes and been using it for a while now. You will not get the best display resolution with rendered shadows etc, but most definitely fit for purpose.
I got a little bit tired of the small screen real-estate to be honest, this was fixed by using a Lightening to HDMI adaptor so I could mirror the iPad display on my large computer screen (working from home does have it’s advantages in covid times).
The mirroring is limited by the iPad resolution but means I can read the time splits etc in Zwift races. Also there is a new iOS update that allows you to connect a bluetooth mouse to control a ‘cursor’ on the iPad display - should make it easier to give ‘Ride Ons’. All in all a pretty good solution for the price if Apple TV isn’t an option - I don’t have a permanent location for trainer etc for my Zwifting, and an iPad setup is less permanent and can be packed away.