laptop vs ipad for sixth form??

So I'm going to be doing physics, chemistry, maths and further maths for a levels- which is why I was considering an ipad instead because it's easier to write formulae etc. However I have a samsung tablet now (not really mine, but my dad had it) and I find it kinda clunky to type with (I have a keyboard attachment to it) and my handwriting is kinda bad so I feel like handwritten notes will look even worse on it. However a laptop is significantly more expensive (I'd want a better quality one because I want to use it at university later), and also if I get a better one it would be bigger, which I'm not sure that I want to carry around school? also I'd then bring notebooks for maths and physics for a lot of the stuff, so I really am not sure about what to bring. I've heard that there's 2 in 1 ones, but according to my dad (who is a software engineer) it would just be better to get a macbook or something. I also have a pc at home so this would probably be used only mainly at school. any advice?

I've been using an Ipad since christmas and it has made it significantly easier to store and take notes with apps like goodnotes.
Before then I was using a laptop but it was inconvenient to use for maths and especially further maths where you'll be completing a page of integration for single questions which is incredibly arduous on a laptop.
It is worth noting that I do use a desktop at home for ease of access to work on questions and mark past papers, etc... but this is only as I have one available to work alongside and is definitely not a priority.

you can use ipad and laptop both. If u want to use a laptop you would have to purchase a writing pad along side so you cna do long maths work. Apple is good for writing on and notes. Laptop is better at storing loads of files. I use a laptop becuase i can use the pad to write and make notes on Miro and also store all my files

Hello, thank you for the answer! are your notes easier to understand on an ipad for subjects that you need to write theory for?

ive got both and ive found that i use laptop way more cus like typing notes is easier and faster, pulling out papers, multiple tabs, and then i just use actual paper to solve questions because the feel on paper is sm better and also the whole notes on ipad by writing it out is just a hassle, could be done 5x times faster by speed + no difference to paper. if u do actual notes on paper, u could scan it on ur phone and simply open it in class or when ur outside on ur laptop. macbook air is amazing and very good for its price. massive screen, only three ports tho, 2 for the charging wire and one for headphones. if ur not going into IT in the future or sm its a great investment and omg BATTERY LIFE awesome. ipad could never. also its really thin compared to the most chunky laptops asw.

i’m in lower sixth currently and bought myself a lenovo chromebook that has a detachable keyboard! it functions fully as a laptop but remove the keyboard and you have an ipad - it was 700 i believe and came with a stylus too! have had no issues and have had it for around a year, battery life is great!

It's a lot easier to take notes for theory subjects. I'll often have safari and goodnotes open together to take notes straight from the kerboodle book onto the page for physics, and the ability to screenshot and instantly reupload makes taking diagrams down incredibly quick and easy.

thank you, I haven't really heard reviews on 2 in 1s, do you not find that it compromises on some features like battery and storage or is it good there too?

not at all, my battery life easily lasts me a week if you power it off between uses. storage is all on google so not only do u have ur device storage but also google drive. i don’t really save things to my device all that often tho so i can’t really speak on that side; i mainly use my note taking app, google docs and notion.

thanks, I was a bit skeptical of them at first but I'll consider them more now!

mines a lenovo ideapad duet 5 😊

Thank you! My dad just showed me a maths program that most of the maths people use to write formulae, so I think that for notes if I learn the coding language then I can just do that, and when I'm doing actual questions to do it on paper. I would consider both but it seems a bit expensive, I just looked and for a new ipad with pencil and keyboard it's about £2000 which seems a bit excessive. What laptop do you have?

i have a thinkpad. Corei5 8th gen. Its one of the new models but i got a refurbished one so it only cost like 200-300 pounds. This laptop has windows 11

How well built are you? As in how physically strong?
It sounds like you'd like to carry the laptop round school or round uni campus a lot? And to and from school or uni on foot, bus or train?
Just need to check this before suggesting specific deals on laptops, in order to get the perfect size for you.
As already mentioned, pen or pencil and paper is still the best way for certain types of notes. And then you can always photo or scan them with a phone, camera or scanner.
You can get really nice used premium business laptops from ebay for under £200.
Also, ask your dad to ask his work or clients if they can give you any old laptops for free. Let them know about any charity work you'd do on the laptop.