The 10th gen is snappy and responsive. Paired with a great 3rd party keyboard folio, this thing is quite a nimble productivity device.
IMO, $299 for the 10th gen iPad is THE tech bargain currently available. I WAS holding on to my 9th gen like grim death, but the 10th gen on sale (many months ago) was too good to pass up. and I'm glad that I didn't.
I could easily afford a top shelf iPad Pro, but all of that horsepower is not utilized with the current iPad OS so it isn't wise for me to spend that much... which is why I CAN easily afford it (by choosing wisely). 😁