iPad Does the iPad 7th generation have a Wi-Fi problem (or did it and it has now since been fixed?)

[seabrook739]

In a respected German publication dated Oct 2019 it was reported that the wi-fi performance was measured to be poor.

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I realize this may be due to a bad sample or that any real issue has since been corrected but I do wonder if there's still a problem. Can anyone shed any light on this subject? Thanks!

 

[firedept]

I own a 7th gen. I have struggled with slow speeds over WiFi since buying it. I know it’s the iPad as all my other devices work flawlessly with my setup. I have tried everything including starting over with a complete reset. This could just be my iPad.

 

[AutomaticApple]

In a respected German publication dated Oct 2019 it was reported that the wi-fi performance was measured to be poor.

Apple iPad 7 2019 Tablet Review: Small changes with a big impact?

Notebookcheck.com reviews the iPad 7 2019, Apple's latest tablet. The classic premium tablet enters its 7th generation, with Apple adding a Retina display, Apple Pencil support and a version of its Smart Keyboard. The 10.2-inch tablet faces tough competition from Samsung's Galaxy tablet line-up...

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I realize this may be due to a bad sample or that any real issue has since been corrected but I do wonder if there's still a problem. Can anyone shed any light on this subject? Thanks!

You could always return it within 14 days if you end up buying one.

 

[seabrook739]

You could always return it within 14 days if you end up buying one.

True but I'm vacillating between the iPad 7 and the iPad Air 3 and logistically I'd rather avoid dealing with a return.

 

[rui no onna]

If wi-fi is slower, I don't really notice since I'm bottlenecked by my internet connection anyway (200 Mbps).

Wi-Fi on my iPad 7 doesn't appear to be any slower or less stable compared to my other iPads.

 

[seabrook739]

If wi-fi is slower, I don't really notice since I'm bottlenecked by my internet connection anyway (200 Mbps).

Wi-Fi on my iPad 7 doesn't appear to be any slower or less stable compared to my other iPads.

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It would be helpful if you could Google 'Speed Test' and run it against your iPads including your iPad 7 and see if the numbers are similiar. Thanks!

 

[rui no onna]

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It would be helpful if you could Google 'Speed Test' and run it against your iPads including your iPad 7 and see if the numbers are similiar. Thanks!

Unless one has gigabit internet, that's more a benchmark of internet speed, not max device wi-fi speed. As I already mentioned, my internet's capped at 200 Mbps and all my latest iPads can handle that fine, including the iPad 7.

 

[kazmac]

The only times I have WiFi issues are when neighbors are on broadband (And we‘re bounced offline], or I am in the same room with several other iDevices on WiFi.

My 7th gen 2019 has been the most stable and pleasant iPad to use.

 

[scupking]

I have not had a problem with WiFi on my 7th gen. The only iPad I had WiFi issues with was the air 2.

 

[seabrook739]

Well, I bit the bullet and bought an iPad 7 with good news to report: the Google speed test shows the wifi thru-put working better than both of our two older iPad Air units. Thanks to all for the responses to my query!