Least expensive iPad for email, games, and iPhone sync

Utopia33 wrote:

I am looking for an Ipad that will sync with my Iphone 14 pro or 17 pro. I want to use it to do email and game with puzzle and coloring apps. Can someone recommend the least expensive model that would accommodate these needs? TY

Any current iPad model will work for that.

iPad does not sync directly with iPhone, though both can sync to the same Apple Account and iCloud data and Game Center data.

Here is how to compare the details of the current t (and past) models: iPad - Compare Models - Apple