Is an iPad useful?

Hi everyone, I hope you passed your finals and classes. If you’re lucky enough to have graduated, I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday! As a first year student going into the second term, I was wondering if using an iPad as opposed to a notebook is better than the regular pen and paper? I have seen many classmates use iPads this first term and after using pen and paper all term I am intrigued that your notes and any slides/class notes can be in one place/file. What worked better for you? Happy Holidays!!!