Don't WASTE Your MONEY! iPad Air 5 vs iPad 10 Explained
The 5th gen iPad Air and 10th gen iPad look the same... but they're not. Find out which iPad is right for you!
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I've been using the iPad Air 5 for just under a year and when the regular iPad came out this fall, I've always wanted to do an iPad 10 vs iPad Air 5 comparison. In this video I not only want to compare performance with everyday tasks, but also go over the best cases for the iPad, and some Apple pencil alternatives as well.
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0:00 Introduction
0:46 Design Comparison
1:30 Display Differences
2:28 Pencil Support
4:04 Case & Keyboard Combos
5:11 Camera Comparison
6:36 Performance
8:21 Storage Options
9:21 External Monitor Support
9:56 Battery Life
10:45 Wireless Connectivity
11:19 Conclusion
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I’m tired of video bloggers treating lesser iPads as not worth the money because they handicap video editing. The people who need video editing capability is a small and select group. So I appreciate you addressing what most people need an iPad for vs the content creating community. I’m still rocking a 7th gen iPad and it does everything I want or need in my work environment.
You’re still rocking on a 7th gen ipad so you won’t know or feel anything about the benefits of using the 10th gen ipad or ipad air 5, so you don’t understand why peoples are considering what type of ipad is best for them.
i use ipad pro 2019 which is very good for a budget ipad (even tho i got it in 2019)
Thank you for commenting that, because i am also tired of the bashing of the basic iPad.
Yep
@@0zzkiuzz0 10 can’t do anything my 7th gen can’t do except where the placement of the front camera lens is.
I'm just a simple man... I'm sticking with my iPad mini 1st G
The force is strong with this one
Fellow simple man here. I also still use my 1st gen iPad mini (64 GB model). First of all, i paid A LOT OF MONEY for this device, 10 years ago. I will not just recycle it or toss it. It still supports KZhead Music, Netflix, and the full web browser still works so I can watch KZhead videos there. Also, it supports some of the music streaming apps for my home stereo system and serves that purpose well. Yes, it's slow, but still feels substantial in the hand, and the battery is still long lasting. And I don't need another type of charging plug. What are you able to still use it for? Thanks!
I had an ipad mini once but it had the weird ghost touch
Do u update ur ipad? Mine with latest OS is laggy as hell
@@MrKreizikid I think it's on version 9.3.5 (non-cellular) which is the last update it got. Yes it is laggy, but some things still work. What are you using yours for?
As someone who upgraded from an iPad Gen 6 to an iPad Air 5, I would never go back to an iPad without the laminated display. The screen being flush is a huge improvement when using the Apple Pencil. The Apple Pencil 2 is also a big upgrade from the Apple Pencil 1. Those two features alone make me happy with my decision and even if the 10 was out when I got my Air 5, I would still have gone with the Air 5.
I too have an iPad Gen 6 and am considering getting an iPad Air 5 😅 What is your experience until now? Would you recommend?
@@sre2427 what do you use it for???
@@Janknitz1 University, maybe drawing and in my freetime (games, watching videos, ...)
If you don't do drawing Ipad 10 is a way better option.
@@ExplorerOfTheGalaxy I'd like to get into it more
Great video! Thank you for this comparison. I was on the fence about which ipad to purchase for my mom and this helped a bunch.
Thanks for the comparison. I like the side camera on the iPad 10 but in every other way the Air is a better fit for me, primarily due to the M1 chip.
You can use the pressure curve to adjust how hard or light you have to press for pressure sensitivity. I have to adjust it all the time for different calligraphy brushes.
I still have an iPad Air 2 and now I’m basically only using is to browse, some note taking and mostly to watch content… It’s all banged up and starting to lose support on newer apps and slowing down while browsing too so the iPad 10 gen sounds more than enough for me. Thank you 🙏🏽
This was great! I have been looking, unsuccessfully, for a hands on comparison of the screens color rendition and pencil experience. mostly, people write about the devices based on reading article and looking at specs. this was most helpful for me. I'm curious about the pencil that you got vs. an Apple Pencil. are there differences in the writing experience? I use my older iPad Air for handwriting notes, quite a bit. thanks
Excellent description of both iPads. After listening to you, I have ordered the iPad Air Gen 5. Thank you very much. Cheers!!
Adding to my critique as I did forget to mention your excellent coverage on specs to include great pics, the visuals complete of the key differences side by side. Well-done. Only again undecided but at least closer to my pick. Thank you for such a knowledgeable and even enjoyable review along with your confident and engaging manner. Subscribed. 🎉
Thanks for this video. I have been sitting on the fence about which model to get
Thank you, for a every good comparison review between both iPad models. For myself, I never recommend the basic iPad 10th generation ... it is either the older basic iPad 9th generation or the older iPad 4th generation. If you prefer the newer design and use of the Apple 2nd generation pencil the iPad Air is the winner. However, if like myself you prefer the older classic design and look its the basic iPad 9th generation for you. Which, still has a home button, headphone jack, lighting port, and also supports Apple's "center stage" function (smile...smile).
A thorough review with real life comparisons - thank you!
Thanks for watching!
@@KyleErickson You're welcome - I'm picky about what I watch! FYI I have the same LG monitor as you and the Mac Mini - I turned to that after years with 27" imacs which Apple cut off. The monitor is excellent and the Mini is so damn quiet I'm glad it has a light on the front!
Helpful comparison. Love my iPad mini 6. Getting it was a revelation for me, the size is perfect for how I use it and changed how I use my phone and laptop.
Best review I’ve seen so far. Love the fact that he show/demonstrates the differences and literally narrates his user experience. -hope that made sense haha but giving this a thumbs up
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I noticed the microphone was clearer in my opinion on the IPad Air than the IPad 10. This comparison is what we are currently thinking about to replace my IPad 7th generation and my wife’s MacBook. I’m thinking about the Air for the processor since I think it could future proof a little longer with the M1.
The iPad 10 is nice but the Air is definitely more future proof. It’s also been on the market for a year now, which means you can find it second hand or refurbished for the same price as the more recently released iPad 10. So it’s pretty much a no brainer to me. It’s the kind of tablet you can expect to keep for years, just like the 2018 iPad Pro which is still very much usable today.
Guess that very much depends on where you live. The iPad Air 5 is here in EU still 100€ more expensive. Granted if you buy refurbished you may end up around the same price as the iPad 10
@@lizzielein777 I live in the EU. I got the iPad Air 5 256, Apple Pencil and keyboard for 900€. It definitely beats the iPad Air 10 with similar accessories. Although now that the 10 has been out for a while, I guess you can find it for a lower price point as well.
I think the iPad Air has a shorter life span when it comes to future software support though. I would say the iPad 10 is a better pick, if you don't focus on drawing and writing and just want the best bang for your buck, especially when you want to use it for video calling, as the camera placement is so much better on the iPad 10.
@@_modiX the iPad Air is M1, it will receive the same software updates as the iPad Pro M1. It’s definitely the flagship chip, only to be replaced by other M chips. For example, AAA video games are about to be released on the iPhone 15 Pro, but also on the M1 iPads, including the Air. You’ll get much more out of it than an iPad 10, and probably for much longer although it is one year older. And then again, it is not significantly more expensive when bought second hand. Add on top of that the laminated display and Apple Pencil 2 compatibility… it’s a no brainer.
@@clementrousseau3571 unless you want to video call. And just because it's an M1 doesn't mean the software support will be as long as for the iPad 10. I'm not talking about software support of apps, but actually the iPad OS updates.
I just discovered your channel. Great comparison video!
Thank you very much for your excellent and accurate explanation and excellent visuals of the difference in both thickness and in drawing perception of lag due to screen gap vs laminated. I use my iPad Air 5th to record the voices of the teacher in the lecture in the college, and I write notes and lessons during the recording. This iPad is wonderful and accurate in capturing and recording voices from a distance.
It's the one of the best informative video I have seen thank you
Thank you for explaining the differences. I'm not a tech person so this made my decision much easier!
Exellent visuals of the difference in both thickness and in drawing perception of lag due to screen gap vs laminated. Overall very comprehensive coverage and accurate details of the key differences and therefore different use cases for price paid. Thank you.
Excellent review/information. Great job. Personally, very helpful at this time. Keep doing it ... 👍 Many Thanks 🙃
Kyle, fantastic video, really helpful as I try to narrow choices between the iPad 10 and the MacBook Air 15, actually. Also, I LOVE your gray-white eyeglass frames, where did you get them?
This is so helpful thank you!
Hey there! Great video! I love your hoodie/ pull over! What is the brand of it?
I think future proof is a big thing for me. I buy products and keep them for years. My current iPad is the iPad Pro 10.5" (2017) and I am struggling to part with it for the iPad 10th gen or iPad Air. Mainly due to the fact that neither iPad have a 120hz display.
Wow! its thorough review compared to most other reviews I found!
Thank you for making this video, it really gave me an idea on what to invest on for my work device that is easier for me to be going to places and take notes.
For me, the main advantage of the Air is 8 GB of RAM. Paired with the M1 SoC, it will remain fast for years to come. 4GB of RAM in an iPad 10 is probably fine now, but what about the next couple of years? And the price difference due to the discount was very negligible. But still I would prefer to have a Mac OS instead of a phone OS. The iPad Air 5th has pretty much the same hardware as the Mac Air 2020. You can attach bt keyboard and mouse and even an external display! Hope to see more professional OS.
These are entry level iPads 4GB of ram is fine for everyday. They will still function fine in the next 5 years from now just based on how well older models are performing to date. My mother uses my older iPad 6th gen and I have the 9th gen and they still function fine for emails, browsing, videoplay back and those models even less ram. The technical specs of hardware isn't as obsolete as you think just after a few years.
@@NaturalLemon I’ve spent a long time deciding, especially because I already have the gen 1 Pencil which is compatible with the 10! I use it with my ipad 8 but I can’t bring my desktop which I use to edit films with me to boarding school so I’m getting an air 5 to use for editing. And hardware is important to me because it needs to process 4k footage from my Sony camera smoothly. So I guess it depends on the situation ✨
What is the difference between a mac OS, and a phone OS, sorry for my bad english grammar by the way?
@@andrjsjan4231 Hi, lack of professional software. Also I would prefer multiuser mode, since it's a family device.
Disagree. My Air 4 has only 4 GB of memory yet streams 4K movies with amazing image quality and no lag, despite being connected wirelessly. But that is where the tablet’s form factor ends. It cannot replace a workstation for authoring, and therefore does not need a “professional” OS. In fact, many would argue the Air 4 with 256 GB storage might be the Goldilocks solution for general tablet use among the iPad range, if not in the industry.
Great video! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
thank you this helped me so much to decided what to buy!
Great video comparison, for me I'm still using my 7th gen 10.2" iPad and it works perfectly fine for me, I typically used it for studying in college and digital illustration on procreate in my free time and it still does these jobs well after more than 3 years of use , if i have to choose, I think the 10th gen iPad is more than enough for everyone doing regular tasks on thier iPad beside intense work like professional video editing, cuz for that type of work you should be more into investing in a MacBook air imo
I just bought an iPad Air 5th gen yesterday. I have an iPad Air 2 for the past six years, until I trip and fell and smashed it on the concrete. Your video is helpful. Any reason why it's more expensive than the latest iPad? Is is because there's more tech in the Air 5?
Thanks for this. Very Comprehensive. I like the ability to use it as a workstation when plugged into a USB hub.
Really great comparison. So helpful, thanks.
Great review explaining key, important differences.
With the recent flurry of lots of new Apple products lure … I have been checking them all out and finding for now I will stick with my 5th gen (paired with the 360 pivot keyboard clam shell around $65 off Amazon). The M2 Air looked enticing but in person realized how much bigger and heavier than 5th gen iPad it is … so never mind. It would be lovely to have a M2 Air, but don’t really need it.
Remarkable quality, sir. I really enjoyed the b roll. I wonder if you film in FF? You have a new sub!
Hey! Thank you so much! Now I know which One I’m getting 🙌🏽
This was a great video with exactly the info I needed! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
thank you, this was so useful!
Rocking my air5 as my main consumption device while my steam deck is my main gaming machine. My whole setup fits in a small bag
If u may then plz make a detail camera comparison, battery charge and drain test between these two would be good.
I have an air 5 and am thinking of downgrading and using the cashback for something else. I love this machine, it's so slick and light, and the sound is brilliant, but I don't really use its full power, for my needs I know a basic ipad will do the job, and losing the laminated display wouldn't dissuade me from downgrading to a 10 either, it's a loss of quality, but not a huge one. I think the air 5 is aimed at artists and editors and at those for whom having state-of-the-art stuff is important. For office use and daily life, it's a bit overkill.
I am an artist but semi-professional. I mostly just draw tattoo flashes etc. and I bought Air 5 last year second handed. This was my first Apple device ever so first I was like "wow" and using this iPad was almost like a ritual for me but after few months I barerly used it. I didn't put glass protector cause I read on the internet it may affect the drawing experience, cause problems with apple pencil etc. and the apple pencil isn't able to scratch the screen since its designed to use on it. Oh god, I wish I could go back in time and unread this bullsh*t and put the protector on my iPad when it hasn't any scratches...It made me thinking of selling this iPad and buy some cheaper model but this time brand new and definitely with screen protector. So I sold it few days ago and I'm looking for a cheaper model.
One of the biggest advantages I see about getting the iPad Air 5 over the 10th gen is the Air 5 has better accessory support with the Pencil 2 and the Magic Keybaord. I use both accessories with my M2 iPad Pro, and they’re awesome, and are far better than the Magic Keboard Folio and Pencil 1 you have to use on the 10th gen. Plus, if you upgrade from an Air to a Pro, you can reuse both accessories, unlike with the 10th gen. Even if you don’t need a MKB or a Pencil 2, I’d still recommend the Air 5 because of the more future-proof internals, and the laminated display. If you’re really on a budget, then go for a 9th gen iPad. I got the chance to use one, and it’s a wonderful tablet, especially for the prices you can get it for.
Except the creaking noises, thin backplate... I'm confused and scared of buying it now.
@@kiwi.kiwi. I didn’t notice any issues with creaking when I used the Air 5, and I keep my iPads in cases. I don’t think you should let that scare you away from getting one.
@@chi-towncalifornia5916 yes haha that was 2 weeks ago now I'm thinking of buying it because even my Samsung tablet makes noises and comes into contact with the internals if I press the screen enough
Thanks a lot of info I appreciate it!
Very helpful video. Thank you. With just $100 difference, benefits seems to outweigh the cost.
One of the reasons the iPad 10 has a non-laminated display is for schools who use them. It makes it much less expensive to repair cracked screens. Same thing with the reason for the iPad pencil 1st gen. Again schools need a cheaper option.
It's not about the best one between these two. It's about the best value one provides for the purpose you're asking and for the money you're willing to pay. I'm going for the 10th gen because it gives me one extra hour of battery life and sports the new front camera setup, it has the power of the 2020 ipad air which gives five years of software updates support at the least.
For me the 10th gen will be better for me because i'll only use it to watch movies and youtube at work
Great comment! I was debating on which one to get and I may get the 10th gen with larger storage space. I heard the 10th generation has better battery life too.
Best Review, thanks
I Really like your reviews mn Good Job Bro ✌️✌️✌️
I use my iPad Air 5th gen everyday. For school, work, entertainment, planning, notes taking. Also the biggest thing I love about it is the external monitor support. It works so good. My only complaint is certain apps that would largely benefit from 16:9 support don’t. Like games for example, I play a lot of asphalt 9 and 5e complete full screen isn’t available but I hope sooner or later they get around to it
I've read that iPad air has build quality issues. May I ask for your indepth opinion on this?
@@dragomegaman3711 don’t believe it. My iPad has been through a lot and it’s perfect. No creaking no cracks or dings. I think people created that story out of thing air just to push people to get the iPad pros instead
My man, MS Word works fine on the iPad air 5th gen?
@@allwynfernandes7290 yes it does
So you really think people lie about it?
Cool video, I need advice, I want to upgrade my old very old IPad, I just like watching on KZhead and Netflix, is iPad 10 ok?
The iPad 10 will be great if you won't be using an Apple Pencil to write a lot and don't care about a laminated display, while getting the same storage sizes, cheaper, and same device sizes as the iPad air 5. I personally like writing a lot for school, so the iPad 10 would give me a frustrating time to use with the Apple Pencil situation, so the iPad air 5 is much more worth it to me with the Apple pencil 2nd generation, for a much smoother writing experience. The ipad first generation pencil is really glitchy to use now adays. The pencil won't let you write at times and makes you plug it into a charger before it activates. The Ipad 2nd generation doesn't have this issue. I personally upgraded from an ipad 9 after a year of use just because how sick I was with how the first gen pencil operated and the old design of the device.
i ordered air like an hour ago, got an amazing deal, free pencil with it because of the student discount, so it was practically only 50$ difference if i got an 10th gen with pencil and dongal.
The only thing that the iPad Air 5 lacks to be perfect is the front camera position. It should be like in the iPad Gen 10.
What about using the center stage feature on the iPad Air? I would like to see that comparison for keeping you centered in landscape..
Exactly! Thank you, I was wondering about the same thing. Just got an Air 5. In apple literature the air 5 is shown in portrait position when using the front camera.
I just switched from my old windows laptop to this 10th gen iPad. Unless you are drawing more than anything else don’t spend more on an air. This camera is amazing, drawing is just fine with my Logitech crayon and the Logitech case and keyboard combo makes this the absolute perfect device. Sure one day I would like a pro model but for now this is perfect for most people.
Should have gotten the 9th gen
@@kid5042 well since I did my homework and my daughter has a 9th I made the right choice for me. Thanks for your input though.
Hi! Im still torn about abt getting 10th gen 256gb or air 5 64gb. Im only mainly using it for taking notes or turning pics to pdfs and the occassional youtube and spotify too. Would it be wiser to get the 10th gen?
@@islasoleil7791 The Air is more powerful but power isn’t always needed, if they are the same price get the air if you’re saving at least 100-$200 get the 10th gen, honestly if that’s all you’re using it for get a 9th gen or even find a 7 th gen or 8th gen used for much cheaper.
@@islasoleil7791 get the 10th gen honestly if you’re only taking notes then having the extra power in the air doesn’t make much sense. And likely will last a few years or even longer.
Very helpful - thanks, Kyle.
How do you feel about a cellular plan for an iPad? Is it worth it?
Enjoyed your basically honest and simple compare of the two but am still quite unsure about which to buy. Was so hoping attracted by Don’t Waste your Money title intimating a lean towards the iPad 10 but left instead same. Unsure still. Darn. An aside, must mention is your manner and voice is comfortable and soothing enough to listen to with good info as well and will subscribe to see if gets better for decisions/help info. One aside is the speed at which you run through your thoughts and opinions making it necessarily I was unfortunately forced to go back a few times to check on comments etc. If you could slow down a notch it would be so cool. Thank you. 👍🏼
As a student, I do consider buying an I Pad for taking notes but also for private use like streaming services. I would take it to school everyday and probably spend about 4 to 6 hours daily using good notes or other apps for taking notes. Based on this which one would you recommend?
Nice review and very helpful. I chose an excellent condition open box Air 5 because of the screen and faster chip. But somehow i missed the front facing camera difference. Wish the Air had a center view.
Great help on making a choice. Thanks.
Great video! I have an ipad air 3rd gen & Im looking for a newer gadget. Which do you think is better: ipad air 5th gen or ipad 10th gen? I want to use it for work and graduate studies
thank you so much so the video!!
When using a external drive just to store photos and family videos, is the 10th Gen capable?
I recently bought the iPad Air 4 it seemed like the right choice cause it gets the job done and is cheaper as well!
Using my iPad 6th gen which has been working for me just fine but lately when I’m doing some power research or shopping where I have multiple windows in safari open to make comparisons or save my place on a web page it can freeze up and sometimes just won’t load a page. Looking at the iPad Air 5 for more multitasking capability that can handle my traffic in and out of multiple web pages and split page requirements. iPads are still way better than androids…had two different Samsung tablets that spent all their time running windows crap in the background and I never got anything done on them. Would love to find one at $650 new…
They are both nice iPads! I bought both to compare and I kept the 10th gen because the iPad Air 5 had a real flimsy thin backing plate that buckled and flexed and made noise whereas the 10th gen iPad has a beefy thick chassis. I also like Bluetooth 5.2 upgrade and the front facing camera on the center position.
Oh wow, I didn't realize this was still in issue. I thought it was only with the early units.
But I love the camera on the short side bc cI like my calls in portrait mode.
@@IwillkillyouusingapawnorqueenIn that case the iPad Air 5 or the iPad Pro would be your choices with the iPad Pro being the better choice because you get double the storage, 4 speakers, Thunderbolt connector, slightly better colors, a better chassis, 120 Hz refresh rate and Better Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity for only $200.00 more than the iPad Air5.
Thanks Kyle perfect comparison. Helped immensely.
This was sooo informative! I use the iPad Air 2 but iOS 16 or higher isn’t supported so a new iPad Air is in my future thanks for the comparison!
Same here
A simple question a second hand ipad air 4 or a new ipad 10 basically both are priced kind of similar now, thanks for the opinion
I’m set up with 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 and Logitech Keyboard Folio and I’m SO happy with them, would never leave for and Air or 10th gen.
Just got my ipad air 5 and pencil 2 last night. Thank you for the info
hope you enjoy it!
Which camera are ya using for recording 😮
The images had differences! Air image is some what clear (less shadow), and the voice is good.
Hi what do you think about the iPad Air conpared to the iPad mini
Hi, I found a iPad Pro 1st gen (2017) for 200 bucks at Best Buy. What are your thoughts on getting a 2017? Do you think it will slows ? Quality?
Thank you great review.
I have an 8th gen ipad from 2020. I've been wanting to upgrade. I don't do any video editing. All I use it for is writing, reading, streaming and browsing. I don't need much. I wanted the Ipad 10 but because I do writing I wanted a keyboard but I don't want to spend $275 on just the keyboard. I was looking at the Logitech one, but what I liked about the apple keyboard was that the keys seem better to type, I have big fingers and don't think they could go well with the smooth Logitech one. So not sure. In terms of iPad would you recommend the 10th gen for me?
I need to buy a new iPad for my 14 years old daughter. I thought it is time to have one that she can use for the coming school years, also replacing her Lenovo Yoga book and old iPad Air (2). Any hints? At this point Air 5 seems a better choice. The front camera placement is a drawback, yes - but besides that Air 5 offers so much more. She is also talented in drawing and music so I thought it would open up a possibility for her as well to develop into any directions...
I use the iPad 10, the price difference of over 100£ just wasn’t justifiable. My iPad 10 works perfectly and I edit, take notes, draw and game.
Only idiot would go for 10 and you think is not justifiable because you are idiot buyer that don’t know people like you are idiot would buy 10 which worse so much in air5 in almost all the way lol
I’m happy with mine also I just bought one. I’ll probly pick the first gen pencil up too. To fit nicely in the otter box case I have. Thanks for defending the 10 !
Great review and comparison. Subscribed even though I bought 2021 (i believe) ipad pro 11 (first with M1). Question ai have is - whats the NBA game you were playing?
Wonderful analysis - thank you.
thanks for watching!
I enjoyed this video about large expensive rectangles. The 10th gen's slow 480 mbps USB port is inexplicable, it's like Apple soldered a type C connector instead of Lightning and called it a day. It should have been a 5 Gbps port at least.
For casual web browsing and reading the news, ipad 9th gen for 250 bucks is the best value. Still insanely fast and half the price of either one of these.
I agree 100 percent. In November 2022, I ordered a basic 9th generation iPad on Apple's Veteran web site fully loaded with 256GB and the data cell option which, saved me 10 percent. Next, I added the Logitech "Combo Touch" and everything has been working great (smile...smile).
I bought a used air 5 this week, but still debating if to get a new 10 gen instead. It's for my daughter 11 who loves to draw and video Edit (light). Did I make the right choice?
👍Excellent review. I am researching IPads for my Daughter who is required to have one for Nurse Training. Thanks for your cool presentation and comparison.😎
Thanks for watching!
Best iPad for general web surfing and to use to give 2 or 3 presentations to be given to students using a projector screen
Really appreciate how thorough this review was! You're the only reviewer that I've seen include details about the data transfer speeds of each different generation, despite how important that is in the context of spending money for additional internal storage vs going the external route. Thanks!
I presently have a 6th generation iPad & more recently seen a real degradation in performance - no real surprise there! I’m looking at upgrading & wanting to use procreate - presume I’m better to spend the extra & get the air?🤔Though I know I’ll notice the difference if I just got the 10 cf my 6.
Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏻
Luv those Logitech keyboard cases, I have one on my 12.9 M1. They have backlit keyboards
I'm really enjoying the iPad 10th Generation a lot. It does everything I need with my third-party bluetooth keyboard & Logitech Crayon
i need a replacement for my 2014 macbook air - its just slowly dying and i figured out that buying an ipad will be the cheapest option- the logitech combo touch is 130$ and the ipad is 400$ whereas the mb air is 750$ rn and i have a mac mini m1 16/512 version is it better to buy the ipad air for 500$? it will be used for uni work - taking notes etc i feel like the m1 air will be usable for the next 7-10 years because of the m1 chip
Still using my first GEN iPad Pro and still great
As an update, the base model iPad Air 5th gen starts at 64 GB at $599 and the iPad 10th gen you can get a 256 GB upgrade for the same price of $599 (both WiFi models). The other spec differences for me are minuscule enough where that big of storage difference made me just purchase a 256 GB 10th gen, it arrives next week.
Exactly! That’s why I am also picking the 10th gen :) I am not planning on getting the Apple Pencil so it works perfectly fine!
m1 chip
so you are completely ignoring the m1 chip? you could also store data on the cloud.
some people dont need m1 chip :)@@shanosinghyt1462
@@shanosinghyt1462You have to pay monthly for the iCloud storage though.
My daily driver has been the IPad mini. I just love the compact size for when I’m on the go for note taking at school. But the main reason I use it for flight planning and using it while I’m flying. Cant beat the compact size, when the cockpit is small.
I want a ipad mini but I also want the ipad Air. I dont know what to get but im mainly gonna use my ipad for watching anime or travelling and future use educational work do you know what ipad i should get? And also should i get the wifi or wifi + cellular?
Thanks for the review, iPad Air 5th Gen it is