Last Updated on September 13, 2023 by Ernests Embutnieks
The more storage you want on your device, the more you have to pay. Basic logic, but let’s be honest; the prices are not going down, and Paying more than necessary for items we don’t utilize isn’t the optimal choice. Is 128GB enough for your iPad?
128GB storage for iPads is considered for the Average User. But will it be enough for you? Let’s find out.
Do You Watch Movies Online or Offline?
So, an important question is whether or not you watch movies online? Do you stream them, or do you download them? If you only watch movies and TV-shows using services like Netflix, Amazon Video, Diney+, Apple TV, YouTube, Spotify, etc. Great! That doesn’t require any storage Besides the apps themselves, they don’t weigh much Netflix is 150MB big, and Amazon Prime Video is 62MB. That’s insignificant even if you have a 32GB iPad.
On the other hand, if you do download movies, tv-shows, and podcasts on your device it will require storage space.
| App | Size |
| Netflix | ~150MB |
| Amazon Video | ~62MB |
| Disney+ | ~161MB |
| YouTube | ~295MB |
- One episode of Breaking Bad is 160MB from Netflix
- A full movie is 600MB from Netflix
There are a lot of episodes you can download and movies if you have a 128GB model.
Do You Store Your Files on the Cloud or on Your iPad?
If you like to do some lightweight work on your iPad, do you download PDF/Word/Google Docs? Or do you view them on Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud?
One file weighs anywhere from 1 to 10MB
Same with pictures. If you store them locally, they add up, and screenshots as well.
One picture weights anywhere from 1 to 10MB
iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive are free tools until a certain storage point is reached, so you can take advantage of that.
How To Expand iPad Storage?
You can’t expand your iPad’s storage by buying a bigger Hard drive or SSD or even a microSD card. The only way to increase your device’s storage is to buy cloud storage. The best option is to use Apple’s own iCloud.
You can transfer files, photos, music, and movies to iCloud, which will give you more space.
- Every Apple user has 5 GB of free storage on iCloud.
- Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage.
This is something you can leverage if there’s not enough space on your iPad.
If using cloud services is not an option for you, the only other possible action for you is to buy an iPad with bigger storage.
You do need access to the internet(LTE) in order to use cloud services. Buying an LTE iPad again increases the price, but overall I believe it’s a better option for many.
Is 128GB Enough For School, College, or Professional Use?
iPads are getting popular among students and professionals. 128 GB model is the standard choice an average user chooses, and if you are organized and manage your device, it’s more than enough.
With 128 GB, you can:
- Save/download photos
- Download music
- Save/download videos
- Download apps
- Play/download games
- Use web
- Watch movies offline/online
- Save/download notes
If the storage starts to run low, you can always delete some unused apps. This is actually recommended. It will speed up your device, and it will just feel better. It’s like cleaning your house – we all hate doing that, but when we’re done, it’s just a wonderful feeling.
Movies, videos, and games we can delete in a while. They don’t need to take up storage forever.
Overall, 128 GB should be enough for college, personal use, and even professional use. The files aren’t that big, but in case there are many, you can always delete the ones that are no longer needed. You will just have to be organized, and of course, there’s always cloud storage. Many students prefer iPads over laptops these days and if they can manage, you can manage too.
What Are The Storage Options For iPads?
| iPad Model | Storage Options |
| iPad | 64 GB, 256 GB |
| iPad Mini | 64 GB, 256 GB |
| iPad Air | 64 GB, 256 GB |
| iPad Pro | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
Apple has removed the 32GB option for the latest models, and you can’t even get iPad Air, iPad Mini, or classic Ipad with a 128GB option. Only iPad Pro is available with this storage option for now.
iPad Pro (2022 model) 11-inch model 128 GB costs $797, and the 256 GB model costs $898, so there is a difference. These prices are in the US. They might be slightly different in other countries.
Conclusion: Is 128GB Enough For iPad?
I personally have a 128GB iPad Pro, and for me, it’s more than enough. I have never cleaned up my iPad from apps, pictures, and files. I’ve them quite a lot. I wouldn’t say I’m organized with my iPad. I have a lot of notes, a lot of files, a lot of apps that should be deleted, and even with all that, I have a lot of free space left on my device.
I’m an average user. I download some files here and there, I download a movie when I need one, I work a lot with cloud files, and I play a game or two on my devices, and I have never complained about my storage. I have like 1000+ screenshots and pictures on my iPad as well.
So, how much storage do you need on your iPad? 128 GB should be more than enough if you’re anything like me. If you are a power user and you work a lot with pictures, are a photographer, or are an influencer, you might need more.
How To Check iPad’s Storage?
Open Settings>General>iPad Storage:
Is 128GB iPad Enogh For Kid?
Most of the kids use iPad for several things – YouTube, FaceTime with family and friends, and Games. YouTube on app store is 31MB, Facetime is installed by default and the average game size is around 500MB, so yes, 128GB is more than enough for kids, I would actually recommend getting a 64GB model if possible if you plan to buy the device just for the Kids.
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