Finish
- Silver
- Space Gray
- Rose Gold
- Green
- Sky Blue
Capacity1
- 64GB
- 256GB
Size and Weight2
- Wi-Fi models
- Height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
- Width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.0 pound (458 grams)
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
- Width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.01 pounds (460 grams)
Buttons and Connectors
- Speakers
- Top button/Touch ID sensor
- Microphones
- Volume up/down
- Camera
- Magnetic connector
- Nano-SIM tray (cellular models)
- Smart Connector
- USB-C connector
In the Box
- iPad Air
- USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter)
- 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Display
The iPad Air display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
- Liquid Retina display
- 10.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Wide color display (P3)
- True Tone display
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Fully laminated display
- Antireflective coating
- 1.8% reflectivity
- 500 nits brightness
- Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Chip
- A14 Bionic chip with 64‑bit architecture
- Neural Engine
Camera
- 12MP Wide camera
- ƒ/1.8 aperture
- Five-element lens
- Hybrid IR filter
- Backside illumination sensor
- Live Photos with stabilization
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Exposure control
- Noise reduction
- Smart HDR 3 for photos
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Timer mode
- Photo geotagging
- Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Noise reduction
- Playback zoom
- Video geotagging
- Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264
FaceTime HD Camera
- 7MP photos
- ƒ/2.2 aperture
- 1080p HD video recording at 60 fps
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Smart HDR
- Retina Flash
- Backside illumination sensor
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Exposure control
- Timer mode
Video Calling3
- FaceTime video
- iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Audio Calling3
- FaceTime audio
- iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Speakers
- Stereo speakers
Microphones
- Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Cellular and Wireless
- All models
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 technology - Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Model A2324:
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Gigabit-class LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71)4
Data only5
Wi-Fi calling4
eSIM6
Learn more about cellular data
For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and seeapple.com/ipad/cellular/networks.
SIM Card
- Nano‑SIM (supports Apple SIM6)
- eSIM6
Location
- All models
- Digital compass
- Wi‑Fi
- iBeacon microlocation
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Built‑in GPS/GNSS
- Cellular
Sensors
- Touch ID
- Three‐axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Ambient light sensor
Touch ID
- Unlock iPad
- Secure personal data within apps
- Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
- Send and receive money in Messages
Learn more about Apple Pay
Siri7
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
- Get proactive suggestions
- Use hands-free
- Listen and identify songs
Learn more about Siri
Charging and Expansion
- USB‑C
Power and Battery8
- All models
- Built‐in 28.6‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
- Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Operating System
iPadOS 15
iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
See what’s new in iPadOS
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad. Learn more about Accessibility
Features include:
- VoiceOver
- Voice Control
- Zoom
- Magnifier
- RTT and TTY Support
- Siri and Dictation
- Type to Siri
- Switch Control
- Closed Captions
- AssistiveTouch
- Speak Screen
Built-in Apps
- AppStore
- Books
- Calendar
- Camera
- Clock
- Contacts
- FaceTime
- Files
- Find My
- Home
- iTunes Store
- Maps
- Measure
- Messages
- Music
- News
- Notes
- Photo Booth
- Photos
- Podcasts
- Reminders
- Safari
- Settings
- Shortcuts
- Siri
- Stocks
- Tips
- TV
- Voice Memos
- Magnifier
- Translate
Free Apps from Apple
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled on iPad.
- Pages
- Numbers
- Keynote
- iMovie
- GarageBand
- Apple Store
- Trailers
- Remote
- Music Memos
- Clips
- Swift Playgrounds
- Support
- Music Memos
System Requirements
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access9
- Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
- macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
- macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
- Windows 10 and iTunes 12.12 or later (free download from itunes.com/download)
Languages
- Language support
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - QuickType keyboard support
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin QWERTY, Pinyin 10 Key, Shuangpin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin QWERTY, Pinyin 10 Key, Shuangpin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean (2-Set, 10 Key), Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Ainu, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Armenian, Assamese, Assyrian, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Belarusian, Bodo, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Stroke, Sucheng), Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dhivehi, Dogri, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Faroese, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Fula (Adlam), Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Latin, Transliteration), Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish Gaelic, Kannada, Kashmiri (Arabic, Devanagari), Kazakh, Khmer, Konkani (Devanagari), Kurdish (Arabic, Latin), Kyrgyz, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Maithili, Malay (Arabic, Latin), Malayalam, Maltese, Manipuri (Bangla, Meetei Mayek), Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Navajo, Nepali, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Odia, Pashto, Persian, Persian (Afghanistan), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Rohingya, Romanian, Russian, Sanskrit, Santali (Devanagari, Ol Chiki), Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Sindhi (Arabic, Devanagari), Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil (Anjal, Tamil 99), Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uyghur, Uzbek (Arabic, Cyrillic, Latin), Vietnamese, Welsh - QuickType keyboard support with autocorrection
Arabic (Modern Standard), Arabic (Najdi), Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Chinese - Simplified (Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese - Traditional (Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese - Traditional (Zhuyin), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Japan), English (Singapore), English (UK), English (U.S.), Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Dutch (Belgium), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Transliteration), Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish Gaelic, Italian, Japanese (Kana), Japanese (Romaji), Korean (2-set), Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian (Bokmål), Norwegian (Nynorsk), Persian, Persian (Afghanistan), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Tamil (Anjal), Tamil (Tamil 99), Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese - QuickType keyboard support with predictive input
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Cantonese (Traditional), Dutch, Hindi (Devanagari, Latin), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese - QuickType keyboard support with multilingual input
English (U.S.), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Singapore), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Pinyin), Chinese - Traditional (Pinyin), French (France), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Austria), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Latin) - QuickType keyboard support with contextual suggestions
English (U.S.), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Singapore), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard), Arabic (Najdi), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Latin), Russian, Swedish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, Vietnamese - QuickPath keyboard support
English (U.S.), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Singapore), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Swedish, Vietnamese - Siri languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese (Japan), Korean (Republic of Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye) - Dictation languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi (India), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - Definition dictionary support
English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish - Thesaurus
English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified) - Spell check
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Arabic Najdi, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish - Apple Pay supported regions
Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China mainland,10 Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, U.S., Vatican City
Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
TV and Video
- AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
- Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 4K through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
- Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG‑4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M‑JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Mail Attachment Support
- Viewable document types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz
Environmental Requirements
- Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature: –4° to 113° F (–20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
iPad and the Environment
iPad Air is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact.11 See the iPad Air Product Environmental Report
Made with better materials
- 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in the speaker magnets
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
- 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
Smarter chemistry12
- Arsenic-free display glass
- Mercury-free
- BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
Green manufacturing
- Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
- All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
Responsible packaging
- 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
- Recyclable, majority-fiber packaging
Energy efficient
- ENERGY STAR®certified13
Apple and the Environment
We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.See Apple’s commitment
- Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 12GB to 17GB of space, including iPadOS 15 with its latest features and Apple apps that can be deleted. Apple apps that can be deleted use about 4.5GB of space, and you can download them back from the App Store. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model.
- Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
- FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
- Data plan required. Gigabit-class LTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.
- Cellular data plan is sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability.
- Not all carriers support Apple SIM and eSIM. See your carrier for details. Not available in China mainland.
- Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
- Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction iPad Air (4th generation) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi-Fi or cellular data network. Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi-Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using dedicated web servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network (except for internet browsing over cellular data network); the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.
- Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
- In China mainland, you can use Apple Pay on the web in Safari only on compatible iPhone and iPad models using iOS 11.2 or later.
- Data accurate as of product launch.
- Apple defines its restrictions on harmful substances, including definitions for what Apple considers to be “free of,” in the Apple Regulated Substances Specification.Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates with the exception of AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement.
- ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Published Date: May 10, 2023
FAQs
iPad Air (4th generation) - Technical Specifications? ›
Obsolete Models
In this case, obsolete means the models are both discontinued and unsupported by Apple. These devices aren't made anymore, and they don't support the latest versions of iPadOS. iPad: original, 2, 3, 4.
| Operating system | Original: iPadOS 14 Current: iPadOS 16.5, released May 18, 2023 |
| System on a chip | Apple A14 Bionic with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2× 3.1 GHz Firestorm and 4× 1.82 GHz Icestorm) |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 or 256 GB flash memory |
Obsolete Models
In this case, obsolete means the models are both discontinued and unsupported by Apple. These devices aren't made anymore, and they don't support the latest versions of iPadOS. iPad: original, 2, 3, 4.
- Liquid Retina display.
- 10.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology.
- 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Wide color display (P3)
- True Tone display.
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
- Fully laminated display.
- Antireflective coating.
It cuts some corners — there's no 120 Hz ProMotion display and no Face ID (there is Touch ID though), but it still gives us Apple Pencil Gen 2 support, Magic Keyboard 11" support, and that all-screen design that looks so modern.
Is 8GB RAM enough for iPad Air? ›There is no such thing as slowdown on iPad due to having "only" 8GB RAM, only the (rare) possibility of data loss due to a reload. And to this day there is no information on any app being able to do "more" with 16GB RAM rather than 8GB.
Can I increase the RAM on my iPad Air? ›Can I install an upgrade the RAM on an ipad? No. It is impossible to increase the amount of RAM or internal storage in your iPad - as this is fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device.
How many years will an iPad Air last? ›iPads generally have a lifespan of about 5 years. Keep your software as up-to-date as possible. Plan to replace your tablet every 3 years.
How long does the iPad Air 4th gen last? ›Tips and tricks to extend your battery performance. The iPad 4th Generation has up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music.
Is iPad Air 4th generation a good buy? ›It will cost you more, but if you really need those extra features, it's your best bet and is absolutely worth it. That said, don't ignore the iPad Air 4 completely. Its own A14 Bionic chip is still excellent for all but the most demanding tasks, and now is a great time to grab a bargain.
What is the difference between an iPad and an iPad Air? ›
Despite the iPad Air technically being a more premium device than the standard iPad, the standard iPad features a slight upgrade to its Bluetooth connectivity that the iPad Air doesn't: The iPad Air uses Bluetooth 5.0, while the standard iPad uses the newer Bluetooth 5.2.
What is the difference between the iPad and the iPad Air 4th generation? ›The iPad Air has twice (x2) the CPU and graphic performance as the fourth-generation iPad. Apple says it is also eight times faster than the original iPad. In terms of storage options, you'll get the same 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB options available on the new iPad as you did with its predecessor.
How long do ipads last? ›How Many Years Should an iPad Last? Apple usually supports a new iPad with iPadOS updates for at least five years and often several years longer. Most iPad models hold up well in performance, features, and storage over this timeframe which means that five years is a standard lifespan for any iPad.
Does the iPad Air 4th Gen have M1 chip? ›The iPad Air 4 (2020) has an Apple A14 Bionic chip, while the iPad Air 5 (2022) has an Apple M1 chip, the same custom-designed chip used in Apple's latest Macs and in iPad Pros.
How much RAM does iPad Air have? ›| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM |
A 256GB storage capacity is always a solid choice. You can download all your favorite apps and the latest games without worrying about storage. You can easily save your holiday photos and videos on an iPad with 256GB. Download a season of your favorite series for on the plane, for example.
Is 256GB needed for iPad air? ›You have to know the average size of apps and games, to determine whether or not 64GB storage is enough for you. You can have all the most popular apps on your 256GB iPad, and you will still have free space. As you can see it's plenty of space.
How much RAM do I really need? ›How much RAM do you need? Generally, we recommend 8GB of RAM for casual computer usage and internet browsing, 16GB for spreadsheets and other office programs, and at least 32GB for gamers and multimedia creators. How you use your computer influences how much RAM you need, so use this as a guideline.
Why do iPads have low RAM? ›All apps are compiled to native code, and that code is executed directly on the hardware. No need for a virtual machine means significantly less RAM used overall. Furthermore, iOS has a different approach to memory management.
Can an iPad be upgraded from 16GB to 32gb? ›Since the iPad's internal capacity is not upgradeable, it's important to plan ahead and buy a model with more space than you initially anticipate needing.
Why is more RAM better on a iPad? ›
Processor and RAM
RAM comes into play when multiple applications and processes are running. All programs use RAM to open and run, so devices with more RAM handle multi-tasking better. In the case of iPads, the iPad 4's 1GB of RAM make it better equipped than the iPad 2, with half the RAM at 512MB.
These include the iPad Pro 12.9-inch, the iPad mini 4, the iPad Pro 9.7-inch, the 5th generation iPad, the iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and the iPad Pro 12.9-inch. Devices that are older than these models aren't able to support the technological improvements and changes of iPadOS 14.
What do do with an old iPad? ›For free recycling of your old iPad, a prepaid shipping label, and instructions, see the Apple Trade In website. The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste.
Will an iPad last 10 years? ›Technically, an iPad can last for more than 10 years, but its performance and battery life may start to degrade after 4-5 years. It depends on such factors as usage habits, software updates, and hardware conditions.
How do you know if your iPad is dying? ›Your iPad may be dying if it's operating slower than usual, the battery is dying unusually fast and your apps keep crashing. There may be other signs that indicate it's time to repair your iPad or buy a new one. Consult an iPad repair specialist to find out if your device is failing.
How can I speed up my iPad Air 4? ›- Check your network conditions. Many apps require an internet connection for their content and other functionality. ...
- Close an app that's not responding. ...
- Make sure you have enough storage. ...
- Turn off Low Power Mode. ...
- Keep your device from getting too hot or cold. ...
- Look at your battery health.
Today's Used iPad Air 4 Market Value Breakdown:
The average value of the Apple iPad Air 4 is $280.26, with a price range of $110.00 up to $343.00.
Because it has the latest chip and design from apple, and beats even the highest end offerings from all competitors. Why is iPad air better than iPad?
Why should I get an iPad Air instead of iPad? ›5th-Generation iPad Air (2022)
The main difference between the devices is their chips and amount of memory, so if you plan on using your iPad for more demanding tasks like 3D graphic design, advanced photo editing, and gaming, the iPad Air will be the better choice by far.
Is iPad Air better than laptop? ›
Along with the benefits of a full keyboard, the faster processors in most laptops make them better than iPads for office work, as laptops will easily handle demanding software, advanced spreadsheets, and word processing.
Is 64 GB enough for an iPad? ›A 64GB iPad is enough for regular browsing, playing low-level games, storing images/videos, etc. If you want to indulge in more than casual gaming, store large images or videos, or install many applications simultaneously, more storage than 64GB may be required.
Is Apple getting rid of iPad Air? ›Apple Discontinues iPad Air 2020 Model, Replaces With New M1 iPad Air.
What are the perks of an iPad Air? ›Use multiple apps at once and work between them.
Work seamlessly across apps. Use Slide Over or Split View to work with multiple apps at the same time, and even drag and drop content between apps with touch or a trackpad. And on iPad Pro and iPad Air, you can use Stage Manager to overlap, stack, and resize app windows.
Don't get me wrong, the iPad Air is a highly capable tablet with plenty of power, solid battery life, and a lightweight and portable design. The versatility is also a plus, giving me the ability to switch between using the same device as a laptop, a notepad, and a TV.
What is the main difference between iPad Air 4 and 5? ›The big difference between the iPad Air 4 vs the iPad Air 5 is its processor. The iPad Air 4 has the A14 chip, and the iPad Air 5 has a very powerful M1 chip. A Mac and iPad Pro processor is now in the iPad Air 5.
Is it worth upgrading from iPad Air 4 to iPad Air 5? ›You should buy the iPad Air 5 (2022) if...
Trickling down from MacBooks and iMacs, Apple's M1 chip is expected to be up to 60% faster and more powerful than its A-series counterpart -- like the A14 found in the iPad Air 4. That's a significant step up, considering both iPads start on equal footing with 8GB of RAM.
There are four iPad Air 4th Gen models -- the iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Only), iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell US/CA), iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell Global), and iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell China).
Do iPads slow down as they get older? ›iPads are not quite like their smaller sister, the iPhone. They have a longer life and don't need upgrades or trade-ins as often. Over time, your device will slow down, and when it loses the seamless touch response it's known for, you may become frustrated.
How often should an iPad be turned off? ›It will do no harm to let your iPad sleep while you are not using it and you do not have to turn it off at all. Unless you are restarting for troubleshooting purposes, there is no reason why you should turn it off.
Can an iPad battery be replaced? ›
AppleCare+ includes battery service coverage for your iPad or Apple Pencil, which means your battery can be replaced at no charge if we test your product and its battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity.
Is iPad Air 4 still supported? ›The following models are no longer sold, but these devices remain within Apple's service window for iPadOS updates: iPad: 5, 6, 7, and 8. iPad Air: 3 and 4. iPad Mini 5.
Is Apple iPad 4th generation still supported? ›All 2011-2012 iPad 2, 3, 4 and 1st gen iPad Mini models are fully and completely unsupported AND obsolete! Sorry, but this is the reality for ALL 10-11-year old AND OLDER iOS devices now. Especially now, in 2022. In addition, the internal, rechargeable batteries in these old iPads are, also, running on borrowed time.
Is 8GB RAM enough in iPad? ›There is no such thing as slowdown on iPad due to having "only" 8GB RAM, only the (rare) possibility of data loss due to a reload.
Is there a new iPad Air coming out in 2023? ›Now, given the increased rate at which Apple is seemingly updating its tablet lineups, it's safe to expect that the iPad Air 6 might break cover in late 2023 or early 2024, in the worst case scenario.
Can I upgrade the RAM of iPad Air? ›Can I install an upgrade the RAM on an ipad? No. It is impossible to increase the amount of RAM or internal storage in your iPad - as this is fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device.
Is iPad Air 4 fast? ›The iPad Air 4 runs on the A14 Bionic chip, which has a hexa-core CPU and a quad-core GPU, which combine to give it a serious speed advantage over most tablets.
Is 4GB RAM enough for an iPad? ›In my opinion, 4GB of ram is enough for sculpting. Sure you might be able to subdivide a model one time more on a newer Ipad but that's it. Creativity and a fluent workflow are so much more important than ultra-fine wrinkles.
Is iPad Air 4 as good as 5? ›There is a key difference, though. While each product has a USB-C port, the one on the iPad Air 5 is much faster, hitting 10Gbps to the iPad Air 4's 5Gbps. If you like to connect external devices – a camera or SD card reader, for instance – you'll appreciate the extra speed of the iPad Air 5's port.
How much RAM does the iPad Air 5 have? ›It has 64 GB or 256 GB of internal storage, and 8 GB of RAM. It has a 10.9-inch 2360 by 1640 Liquid Retina Display display with 3.8 million pixels. The display is laminated and has an anti-reflective coating, as well as wide color, True Tone and 500 nits of brightness.
Why is my iPad Air 4 so slow? ›
Make sure you have enough storage
You can check your device's storage in Settings > General > [Device] Storage. For best performance, try to maintain at least 1GB of free space. If your available storage is consistently less than 1GB, your device might slow down as iOS or iPadOS repeatedly makes room for more content.
If the iPad Air or Pro is well cared for, it will last you 4.6 years. If you use the iPad everyday, then the battery will likely need to be replaced sooner and technically the iPad is not “lasting as long” and will only last 3 or so years in most cases.
Is 64GB sufficient for iPad? ›iPad storage: size Apps and games
If you don't have a ton of apps or games on your iPad, 64GB will work just fine. If you have a fair number of apps and games, consider 128GB or 256GB. If you plan to do any graphics-heavy design work, get a 512GB or even more capacious model.
64GB or less: for internet users
An iPad with 64GB storage or less is suitable if you want to browse the internet, check your email, Facetime, or watch series. It's enough storage capacity to download apps and play some games.
Despite the iPad Air technically being a more premium device than the standard iPad, the standard iPad features a slight upgrade to its Bluetooth connectivity that the iPad Air doesn't: The iPad Air uses Bluetooth 5.0, while the standard iPad uses the newer Bluetooth 5.2.
Is iPad 4 and iPad 4 air the same? ›The iPad Air has a newer, lighter, mini-like build
Apple has also made the new model lighter and 20 per cent thinner than its predecessor. The Wi-Fi model of the iPad 4 measures 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4mm and weighs 652g, while the new iPad Air comes in at 240 x 169.5 x 7.5mm and hits the scales at 469g.
The three dots at the bottom of your iPad are actually magnetic connectors. These connectors attach to the Apple Smart Keyboard or the Apple Smart Cover to give you added functionality and protection.
Is iPad Air or Pro better? ›Decision: If you want more storage and to get additional features, go with the 11-inch iPad Pro, which strikes a balance between price and performance. Or you can choose the 256GB iPad Air as the least expensive path to that much storage on a powerful iPad.