Which iPads support iPadOS 27?
Check Apple's current iPadOS 27 compatibility list and see which iPad generations are no longer included.
iPadOS 27 is Apple's current major iPad operating system, released on September 14, 2026. Apple lists iPad (9th generation and later, including A16), iPad mini (6th generation and later, including A17 Pro), iPad Air (4th generation and later, including M2 and later), 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation and later, including M1 and later), and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th generation and later, including M1 and later).
Checked 2026-09-17. Confirm the exact release notes before upgrading.iPadOS 27 compatibility
| Requirement | Version or model | Result |
|---|---|---|
| iPad | 9th generation or later; A16 model | Supported |
| iPad mini | 6th generation or later; A17 Pro model | Supported |
| iPad Air | 4th generation or later; M2 and later models | Supported |
| iPad Pro 11-inch | 2nd generation or later; M1 and later models | Supported |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch | 4th generation or later; M1 and later models | Supported |
| iPad mini (5th generation) | Previously supported by iPadOS 26 | Not listed |
| iPad Air (3rd generation) | Previously supported by iPadOS 26 | Not listed |
| iPad (8th generation) | Previously supported by iPadOS 26 | Not listed |
Official sources
Checked 2026-09-17. Requirements can change with new releases.
Common questions
Does iPad Air (4th generation) support iPadOS 27?
Yes. Apple lists iPad Air (4th generation) and later for iPadOS 27.
Does iPad mini (5th generation) support iPadOS 27?
No. Apple's compatibility list starts with iPad mini (6th generation), although iPad mini (5th generation) supports iPadOS 26.
Is iPadOS 27 still a beta?
No. Apple released iPadOS 27 on September 14, 2026. Back up your iPad before updating and check Apple's current compatibility list first.