iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5: EVERY Single Difference TESTED
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iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5 - 00:00
Design/External Differences - 0:36
SSD Speed Tested - 01:28
Speaker Comparison - 02:11
Camera Quality Differences - 03:04
Webcam & Mic Comparison - 03:53
Geekbench 5 CPU Test - 04:11
Battery Life Difference - 05:13
Geekbench 5 Metal GPU - 05:30
GFXBench Aztec Ruins Gaming - 05:58
3DMark Wild Life & Thermals - 06:39
Is it WORTH Upgrading? - 07:59
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Compare with ipad pro also.. and when is new ipad pro m2 is comming?
Could you check this problem reported by the users on: Macrumors: Some iPad Air 5 Users Complain About Creaking and Build Quality Downgrade Reddit: iPad Air 2022 unibody quality worse than iPad Air 2020 In my Air I also have creaking around apple logo at the back when I hold my iPad.
@Max Tech does your iPad Air 5 creak?
The base storage for all iPads should be 128gb.
Yeah I agree. 64GB is not feasible, especially on a $600 tablet
Air 6 default is 128😊
@@sullazan6665 Thankfully it is now! Now we just need to wait for the base iPad to get 128 base and it will be right
@@mrdinosaurproductions9507 maybe in two years lol
Excellent review! Made it easy to decide on the Ipad Air 4.
I feel like it's a little ingenuine to say that the extra performance doesn't do anything just because the screen is only 60Hz. In gaming, that is certainly true, but in any other power hungry task, video and photo editing in particular, you have nearly, if not the same performance as the base models of the iPad Pro. The performance improve does seem to be pretty good, just not so much for gaming is all.
Excellent review, nailed the main problem of Air 5, which is it's wasting a M1 chip in a 60hz display. M1 makes a lot of sense in Ipad Pro with 120hz.
Yeah but still if u r only paying 50 bugs more for 2x performance, u should
For my studies i needed 256 storage,power,apple pencil (2nd gen coz its better) and i got the ipad air m1 for 750 dollars compared to the almost 900 for ipad pro for the same storage, the other pro features i didnt really need
U are not seeing the big picture ,,its gonna last a lot
I guess, if you are willing to wait longer in between iPad upgrades, the iPad Pro is the better option, making the use of the iPad last longer until you decide the new iPad Air # is better than the Pro with the 120Hz display and pretty much everything else that the iPad Air 5 currently has (which will obviously be a few years from now, of course). I am saying this because even though I have an iPad Air 1st generation, I still don't feel the need to upgrade to the newest iPad Air (specially since an app I use is not 'compatible' or something with the new OS, so I wouldn't be able to use it).
The funniest thing is the 4th Gen vs 5th Gen air just convinced me to get a mini instead
God bless. I’m happy to see a video that doesn’t just tell everyone to upgrade. Great content.
I would really like to see an ongoing series of comparisons between the iPad models, to see which features each has, and which features each lacks. How does the new Air stack up against the recently-introduced iPad Mini 6 and regular iPad? I'm thinking about eventually buying at least one iPad, and the iPad Pro M1 is way too expensive for me.
depending on where you live, older models such as the M1 ipad pro decrease in price at all retailers except Apple. For example in Germany, for $usd extra you can get an M1 ipad pro instead with 256gb instead of the 256gb ipad air. If you are happy with refurbed its same price.
i would buy ipad air 4
now this is a review. other videos just explaining the same thing apple had included in its website regarding the full details of the iPad. good job!
I like your video. Just straight to the points I was searching for. Not much side talk.
This convinced me to save the money and buy the previous air. Thanks
So great to watch your content so I share your videos with my friend n family so tht they can learn new things from your videos and by the way excellent content man. Much love from India😉❤️
The best way to compare both iPads 4 and 5 to talk about hardware upgrades and new technology .
Watching this on the air 4. Im still happy with it and prob wont upgrade anytime soon
I think the features the iPad Air 5 should’ve got are the ultra wide back camera and flash.
When would you use that on an iPad tho
@@parrotly1092 A flash is cheap and it can be very useful. Also the reason no one uses iPad cameras is because they suck
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Hey I really love your videos! They provide the crucial info I need as a apple user :)
Max!! Ive been wondering if you could re-benchmark some old devices to see if performance has changed at all? Hmm
Better yet skip the benchmarks and time some actual real-world usage on them. People don't usually sit around all day running Geekbench as their daily routine.
upgraded from Air gen1 to gen5 now =) huge difference
The base storage on the new Air is also a dealbreaker for me
That’s the point. They want to boost you to the iPad Pro
@Anthony Lopes but considering you get the 800$ you only get 128GB meaning you lose ½ the storage
@@doggoman2764 but for an iPad 128 gb is a comfortable spot
@@doggoman2764 that's the reason why I bought Air 5 256GB instead of Pro 256GB 128GB is not enough for me
Buy the refurbished iPad Pro from 2020 or 2018 its a better deal in literally every way
This was super helpful! Thank you!
I just bought this Air 4 and it works fine. I’m not upgrading to anything.
It is twice as good, but you do you ig
I have the iPad mini 6 already but wanted a second iPad with a bigger display and I’ve decided to get the iPad Air 4. I don’t care if its better in benchmarks bla bla i don’t use my iPads for hard core gaming or hard core editing. And the Roségold looks much better than the boring light rose colour on the iPad Air 5.
exactly! i didn’t understand half of what he was saying, so if i don’t even understand the upgrades, why do i need to upgrade my ipad? ima stick to the 4
Even though I wouldn't upgrade, I regret buying air 4, air 5 has M1+8GB RAM and support stage managers 😢
I wouldn’t either tbh it would just be a waste of money
I had trouble choosing which one is better for drawing in procreate. can you give me suggestion?
Brooo next level editing
Holy cow! That mic quality is shockingly good
The iPad works amazingly the box came a little dirty, kzhead.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA no plastic wrap, but the box was sealed and had everything else in the box along with the wrapping, the iPad itself is gorgeous, I got the yellow 64g game storage is good for me along with Socials and school stuff. No scratches or marks came with the charger and box fast speed, and if you are buying a pen get the 1st gen don’t make the mistake I did !!
iPad Air 5 versus M1 iPad Pro is it worth the "pro" $ that’s the video I am looking forward to!!
I don’t know too much about iPads, hence why I’m here lol, but should I upgrade? I have an iPad Pro 11” with the A12X bionic chip, 2018 ((reading off a site after putting my model number in)). Would the iPad Air 5 be better? Thanks 🙏
Really surprised by the usage of the M1 in the iPad Air. I thought for sure they were gonna use the A15. You should make a vid comparing the new iPad Air to the iPad Pros to see if it's worth the price difference. Great job!
Geekbench score is not much different, IPad Air 5 is little bit ahead in multi core scores as compare to M1 iPad Pro’s , if I am not wrong. M1 with more cores which is based on A14 is definitely faster than A15 with fewer cores in iPad mini6 (down clocked speed as well in mini). 🙁
The Air 5 having the M1 changes nothing really. Pro Motion and Face ID, and 64GB more storage is worth the upgrade to the Pro.
@@danzajaczkowski7783 to you it changes nothing because you are a “power user” and would like pro features. But asking for these features would make a slim difference between the air and pro, thus eliminating the group of people looking for a budget-ish ipad. Most people can see this as a minor update over the previous air and be thankful they were able to keep the 599$ price tag for a decent device overall for the price. A few of these updates would thus make it a viable upgrade from the iPad Air 3.
they want to mainstream universal apps so we will get mac/windows/linux softs on iPad.
I'd actually prefer the a15. Runs cooler and more efficient. Biggest plus is the additional ram.
Yeh it’s a shame it won’t support any of the new multitasking in iOS16, really changes the conclusion of this video!
Interesting, another review I’ve read also said that the newer model drained a bit faster than the older.
Maybe it has something to do with the chip? Or the temperature of the ipad?
I have the Air 4 and it’s a great ipad I agree it’s not worth upgrading to the air 5 all the extra performance is for not but killing the battery
Same I agree and have the iapd air 4
Great review Max Thanks!
I was just considering my first ipad as a senior high school student. I’m not from a financially well off family but I made the choice to start off with air 4. Cause I didn’t want to buy an old one that used apple pen gen 1, cause then I would have to consider getting gen 2 when I decide to upgrade to a more modern one
I’m the same way with not upgrading my air4 there is just not enough to justify for just the M1 chip
awesome video....thank you very much i will keep my ipad Air 4....saves me money will wait till 2024 when they say larger Airs will be available....fingers crossed...cheers from Canada
When I try and grab Jazz Disk Benchmarking, it says it's not available in my region. Have you played with your region to get the app or is there something going on with all my Apple devices? I live in the US.
I need to know: 64gb of storage is going to be enough? I have Never owned any Apple product, so i don't know how is going to be The storage management. I want it for learning lettering in procreate an maybe create content in 1080p, any idea?
The microphone on the new iPad Air seemed to be very good in my opinion.
i think if you are transfering a ton of files and need the high speed or for some specific case sthe 4th gen is better if you are set on getting the air
Nice work, thanks
Yes, but the iPad pro 11 for $750 has only 128gb of storage, not that much for video editing. While the $659 iPad Air 5 has the same M1 chip with $256 gig of storage. As nice as the speakers and high refresh rate might be, bigger storage is king, and better for the long run. iPad Air 5 now has the same processing power with the M1 Chip, faster USB C reads, faster read and write speeds, and it brings 256gb of storage, that is a win win for me.
Okay!!!
Confused between I pad air 256 gb and I pad 5th 64gb or get an external storage device with this ??? I will use it for online lectures and normal web browsing , which one should I get ? This will be my first IPad
Can you make the difference between the colours of them? I want to know if the pink is the same because I wanted rose gold
I want to get the iPad, but it seems the Pro is better because I want to you StaffPad for notation with music writing. Which iPad would be better along with the pencil?
Max Please send data on that thermal camera. Does it connect via lightning or USB-C?
I’m deciding between buying an iPad Air 5 or a apple refurbished 2020 iPad Pro, I’m not really sure what to get
Okay, I need some real advice. I plan to buy an iPad, but which one? I only plan to use it as an alternate to my MacBook M1, for Cricut design space and procreate for svgs. Of course ill occasionally use it for KZhead, Netflix, and etc. Is the 5 really worth it for that kind of usage? From what I've researched, I've read you only notice it if you do heavy video editing or play intensive video games. $100 more for the 5 sounds like a great deal, but if I could save that with the 4, that's cool. I don't want to just pay for the newest model, I would only justify paying more if I will actually be able to tell the difference. TIA
I'm in the market for my first iPad, and I'm pretty torn between going for the 4th Gen, 5th Gen, or a refurb iPad Pro. I also have an M1 Macbook Air. I do a lot of photo editing, and a fair share of graphics with PhotoShop. Do I "need" an iPad? And if so, which one would be best?
for the same budget, definitely an ipad pro no doubt
Agreed
You can also consider a second hand 2020 iPad Pro, which has 128gb base storage, 120Hz screen, better speaker, LiDAR and an amazing A12Z chip.
I picked up an Apple refurb for 600 for my dad. It’s great and overpowered if you’re just using it as a primary consumption device.
You used lidar once in your life? No? Like all 90% of the idiots who bought pro max versions of iphone
Please help me decide if I should buy 13 pro max now or wait couple of months and go for 14 series
what is the name of the app for measuring temperature using a camera?
I was going to exchange my gen 9 256 gb for the Air gen 5, however the base storage is too low and didn’t feel like to upgrade to equal storage was worth the price difference when I already have an M1 Mac.
I'd say as a musician who uses iPad, with the lower latency and increased storage speeds, this could be worth it. Yeah, the extra dough for 256GB kinda stings, but what can you do?
Does sound come from all 4 speaker grills of ipad air 5? My ipad sounds from only two speaker grills !
please for the comparison of ram management.
The mic quality was better. Not like mindblowingly better but definitely noticeable
The fact that there isn’t a 128 GB option for the iPad Air makes me mad.
I got iPad Air 4 bc it looks detail and cool and worthy so I bought it
Yeah agreed, it's my only apple device. Solid and love it.
great video, thanks!
I was waiting for the iPad Air 5 to come out so that the price for the air 4 would reduce 🙂
In my country, the price for both is not much different. Why is that, and should I just buy the new onev (5)?
@@slimsleeper2150 yeh u might aswell
The price of the 256gb has dropped to $599 on Amazon
@@naturelover2292 Yaaas. I snatched the rose gold iPad Air 4 256 gb on Amazon 😁 Even Walmart sells it for the same price with all colors.
in switerland the 4 is only 20 bucks cheaper 😂
the 4 is even better in my opinion, the colours are much cuter and the design and money wise is actually really appropriate
Bro, how its better when you fit in just the colors. And yeah money nut you didnt say anything concrete
$100 more for the amount of performance that you get and double the Ram looks like a no-brainer to me. If only the base storage would be bigger.. or have a 128 GB option even if it was $50 more...
still can’t figure out how to download full res wallpaper
Is 128GB enough for editing youtube videos on an iPad ?
This definitely helps ! Thank you
I think having 60hz screen on the ipad air 5 is not a big problem or a problem at all. That is how it is to be the air version, if they put 120hz on it, with the m1, how could it be different from the ipad pro?
Is the back of the iPad Air 5 real thin like people on Reddit are sayjng?
Nah man. Seeing the numbers you might be tempted to change. But when you use it in general, for the money and overall performance it isn't necessary at all. Ipad air 4 is great. The 5th is like a slighty vooler one but you still win woth the 4th and it's way cheaper.
Could the text saying iPad Air mean that the base iPad will get a refresh this year? That way they won’t be confused
I’m gonna get the iPad Air 5 it’s worth it tho but it’s faster and like also I have a question where do u get ur wallpapers?
I have an Ipad 6 2018 but the screen broke because it fell down, the iPad itself works fine, do you think I should get the screen fixed or get a new iPad? The new Ipad would probably be the old iPad air, as it is not as expensive as other iPads. Many thanks.
NEW ONE
I searched this up cuz I got the four last Christmas and I didn’t know they were coming out with a five
I went with iPad Air 4, got a refurbished one off Amazon with cellular for 400 after tax. Bought specifically for flying. Pretty much using it for ForeFlight app and notes from air traffic control. If ima game I’m using a self built desktop pc. 4g has the longer signal.
Great Vid as always ✨
At 5:08, you say the iPad Air is 70% faster in multicore, but the scores are 4921 and 7259. That's a little less than 50% faster.
Please make a video on ipad air 5 vs ipad pro m1
The 60HZ Display is real deal breaker for me. Basically the M1 Chip is Overkill for this iPad Air 5.
It is a great display, Promotion is awesome but hey 60hz still great for most apps/uses
Well it would not be smart of Apple to put 120hz on the Air because that would kill the need for the Pro models
@Davout not really, most people who want a iPad Pro have an iPad Pro, and ultimately upgrading the display wouldn’t have an effect of those sales. However it would have an effect on the 599$ price tag to 699$ or so for similar profit. But still 599$ is a killer deal for this iPad let’s be honest here. And 799$ for the iPad Pro is also a killer deal, ultimately depends on your needs and budget.
@@theneighborlynumismatist8201 The pro people absolutely buy the iPad Pro for its incredible unmatched display. The iPad pro has one of the best displays on a device... like ever. The pro motion not only combines extreme smoothness but also extreme efficiency and reduced latency especially on the apple pencil which is one of the main pro features. While both devices have the pencil support only the pro has the smoothness and low latency. If pro motion is added to the air the need for a pro iPad is very little.
a mere opticall effect instead of an actual better processor? OK champ.... cringe
Please make a video comparing the ipad air 5 and the ipad mini 6 as well.
Agreed. That’d be a useful video.
The M1 will come into its own after iOS16 is released as it will support it with more features and there are games coming to the M1 Air and Pro that won’t work on iPad Air 4 such as No Man’s Sky. It’s a step away from merging the MacBook Air and iPad Air lines, especially as you can use the iPad as a second screen wirelessly now.
what do you mean because i want 4
@@Whataboutthelife iPad Air 5 has the M1 cpu, the same as in MacBook Air. It will get games and other things that won’t work on the 4. The iPad Air 4 is still a great device but it just won’t have those features that will be written to use the M1 chip.
@@PaulByron4d aaaand nothing happened. No plan to make macos apps available for ipadOS
I decided to buy the gree iPad Air 4. I love green, so I am good with my choice with what I do on my iPad. I don’t need the M1 chip.
Yes! It was a bummer they didn’t include a green color on the new one.
@@22OrangeGirl like a teal color would have been amazing, right between green and blue. I do love the starlight color but I have it on my Apple Watch and iPad mini lol. I wanted green to match my iMac in green
hey i want an ipad for digital drawing, editing videos , notetaking and studying and watching content. which iPad will be the best me for ?😊😊
hey did you get the ipad? which one did you choose? any updates? because i'm planning to get an ipad for the same reasons.
@@zeynep-tj5kr hey yes i got the Ipad Air 5 (256 GB) and it’s been working great! It helped me be more productive and I even got more marks in my exams ! Drawing on it is great too! It works smoothly. Life has been great since I bought it! 😄
Think it might be time to retire the Air 3. It's plenty fast for what I use it for, but this looks like a really good bet.
I currently use an Air 3 and I'm also struggling whether I should buy an updated version even though I don't need to
It's sad that Apple has the same GPU performance in their M1 iMac now as in their iPad Air. Come on Apple give the iMac some GPU power!!!
Sad? The M2 roadmap will start soon...
Best test stroge speed
Hello Max Tech how I can download the Wallpaper. I can’t do this. I bought adobe creative but nothing works. I would download all wallpaper. Please help me
Just find the wallpaper you like. Click license and then sign up for the free trial. Then download 10 free wallpapers. Then you can cancel.
@@MaxTechOfficial Can I know wheather u are doing a giveaway of iPhone 13 pro max and Apple watch series 7
Hey, boys, what is with upgradable ssd on studio? We are waiting it more than this :)
With the new USB-C I wonder if I can connect my thermal printer.
Why Geekbench shows processor of air 5 as ARM?
Max tech: I wish the air had the iPad pro’s camera, speakers, display. Apple: (puts air sticker on the iPad Pro) here you go sir.
If you have the iPad Air 4 (which I have), you don't need to upgrade to the new M1, unless you really really want the newer model, 'cause these differences aren't that much for a regular user.
My brother has the original 16 GB iPad Air from 2013. The 5 would be a huge improvement for him.
@@BaconFaceMcGee Yeah, true. But I was talking to those who already have an Air 4. Hope your brother enjoys his!
I just got my Air 4(education store) a week ago before apple released Air 5.. Now I’m considering returning it and get Air 5 but I’ll have to pay extra $170 for Air 5. I don’t know what to do .
@@tarin317 I can’t Imagine being in your position.
@@arghyachakraborty He hasn’t used it in years, he wants a newer iPad but can’t afford it this time. He did enjoy his Air for many years though.
Just bought the iPad Air 4 256gb for $599 at Costco. Much better deal than $750 for the 5th Gen. Would have paid for the 5th Gen if Apple actually took iPad OS seriously, but it doesn't. M1 is overkill on any iPad.
eh.... the m1 ipad will be better once the new os comes out soon.
The performance difference isn’t as impressive to me as the RAM difference! A jump from 4 to 8 gb is great, wish they make upgrade that on the mini
Definitely, air 4 can hold only few apps in memory, and this is when new, it will get worse with time.
Apple Silicon is much more RAM efficient than you think. Memory is definitely not a bottleneck now.
@@aninditabasak7694 4G ram will be able to hold the same amount of apps regardless the cpu, when you return to them they'll start from scratch, which is not nice. On mac their state is in swap and you don't feel the difference.
@Omar Don’t worry, I’m sure the Mini 7 that will release Sep 2023 or earlier, will have M1 chip. Apple seems to be unifying the iPad line with M1 for obvious reasons Plus MinI 6 has a underclocked A15 which is basically a slightly underpowered A14 in Air 4 so I’d it’s a safe bet Mini 7 will get M1
@@cristibaluta Apple Silicon is very well optimised.
60 Hz or 90 Hz display?
Is it worth comparing the 2020 IPad Pro with the A12Z to the 2022 IPad Air M1? Since you can get a refurbished A12Z Pro or the Air for $600.
Get the iPad Pro 2020
You need to recalculate some of your percentage
Just tried to blow the dust of my screen but it didn’t move because it was your light tree in the background..
I have the Air4 and i'm disappointed, it is bad at the only thing i cared, raw photos preview from external ssd. I don't know where that 5Gb usbc speed is going because is not able to preview in real time 25Mb photos, and the more you preview the slower it gets.
impressive review, it does get me thinking about whether to change to the newer model.
you re comparing it to the M1 not the A15, you guys at times have to make sure what you display on the screen matches what you say, the m1 series are based on the A14 , you can tell because it has the same neural processor performance regardless of the m1 chip type unless they have to put 2 m1 max dies together like they did with the m1 ultra (or 4 if theyre gonna put 4x M1 Maxes for the upcoming M1 quadra/o/extreme) then its double (or quadruple if its the M1 Quadra) ,i assume the m2 series will be based on the A15 unless apple skips that , releases the A16 first n then base the m2 on the A16