Today we compare the iPad Air 5 to the previous generation iPad Air to find any major differences & changes!
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Except for the extra screen size I’m not seeing a compelling reason to move up from my iPad mini 6. The M1 chip seems like overkill for a device like this, at least for my usage.
Not if you’re an artist who uses artist heavy apps. If not then ya.
Great information! I do have a friend who has the iPad Air 4th generation. I’ll have to ask him what all he does on it. I purchased the iPad Pro 2018 model in early 2019. I don’t plan to upgrade until it does not support iPadOS anymore. When I purchased this iPad, I was not sure if the iPad Air first generation would continue to receive software support. When I watched the worldwide developers conference Keynote later in June of that year, I did see where iPad air first generation will not receive the new iPadOS software. I just trade it in the iPad for cash. I have to let my dad borrow my iPad when he was still working full-time and he preferred the desktop computer over the iPad.
What is the tool to test the SSD speed? I have an iPad 5 air that I pre-order and pick up on day one, and I have to problem on build quality, my unit is not doing any weird sounds or have any notice build quality, but want to check SSD now after I see the video. Mine is also 64GB
Personally I think it’s a bad deal especially if you upgrade your storage which makes it closer to the M1 iPad Pro 11”. And for the additional price you get better speakers, better screen, better camera, thinner bezels, more storage, thunderbolt
You are completely right. If the Air was slightly cheaper and/or came with 128 GB of storage to start, it could be different, but right now, the Air 5 is DOA.
This was also my reason why I switched directly to the M1 iPad Pro 11″ (coming from an iPad 6th gen), at the time when the iPad air 4 even exists and it was the best purchase I ever had.
This is exactly what Apple wants you to do….spend that extra bit more money because that means higher profit margins. There’s a reason they give users limited storage and charge you a high price for additional storage.
Thank you, Considering this review and my needs, I don’t think I need to upgrade from the Air 4.
Same dude
Same
Strange that Apple may be putting much slower storage in the 64GB model. If that’s actually on purpose and not just a fluke it should really be mentioned somewhere on the box or their site.
The unexpected results in your video edit testing is likely linked to the unusual results in your storage speed tests. Video rendering is as much I/O-bound as SOC-bound so if the storage is not performing, neither will the export.
Great review. Thanks for a fair unbiased opinion. I went with the 5 as I am future proofing my home and mobile computing devices for a 5-7 year run.
Should have just bought the current model pro
@Daniel Castellanos No.. where I live it’s like 200 dollars more for the 256 gb model compared to the 256 5’th air, 64 isn’t cutting it these days. But whatever, maybe its’s better where you live.
@FalseInformation the pro is 128 which is great. If you’re video editing you can get 500gb external fast wire lacie which is also great for transferring and storing large files
I’m worried that apple is gonna stop updating all other devices that don’t contain a m1 chip in the next year or two. I’d hate to get the air 4 and then it slow down like crazy in a 1-2 years. I’m trying to pick my first tablet out for drawing. Apple tablets are just a lot of money to commit too.
If it’s for drawing, get the pro. You’ll actually benefit from the 120 hz screen, which will actually be able to take advantage of the power of the m1 chip.
What do you mean by updating?
Apple could stop offering updates, but they traditionally don’t deem a device vintage for 5 years (meaning they support their devices’ software) and at 7 years it’s considered obsolete and they no longer support it. I have the first ever iPad mini and it still works 9 years later – it’s not the best, but I can search the web.
why would they do that man it logistically makes zero sense, only 2 out of the 5 devices in their current lineup offer an M1 chip or above, and most of the iPad user base is using the 10th gen and the 9th which have the a14 and the a13 chip, it wouldn’t make sense to drop support for over half of their consumer base.
Sales guy at the Apple store showed me the creaky build quality and what everyone keeps leaving out that he showed me at the actual Apple store was how the LCD screen is also squishy and gives a rainbow a ripple effect when you press down on it. This LCD squishy rainbow ripple is not prevalent in the pro, though. I don’t know if it’s prevalent in the air 4 as well.
The rainbow thing with high pressure is common on every screen. Especially on laminated ones.
I’ve been using iPads since gen 1 and I draw on them. Right now I have an M1 pro and a Mini. If I push hard on them I get a rainbow ripple. And I had this on every screen from Wacom Cintiq, Galaxy tab, Surface pro and iPads.
It’s not harsh, and you have to really press hard, which only happens if you need to draw specific precise lines. You can teach yourself against it.
But you can test out any screen if you push hard.
@Sloppy Toons I have not experienced this on my iPad pro
I have not experienced this on my air 4
@TheSagefx yeah I was talking about the 5 having this issue not the 4
Irrelevant but this is the first time I’m watching a YT video at 2160p HDR on my iPhone. It looks so good! Thanks for the amazing quality
I gotta say, been using my ipad air 4th gen since june 2021 mainly for drawing with clip studio paint. It can handle big canvas with no stutter. (1600×17920 pixels for webcomic and 4000×6000 pixels for illustration with 300+ layers).
No reason for me to upgrade. I’m more than satisfied with the performance.
@Lethy Guaimare maximum layers for default A4 size in procreate for iPad air 4 is 57 layers by the way
Apple store has this refurbished for $589 Canadian.
Torn between this and 9th generation but worried about the non laminated display. Also the chip set in air is a step up as well as ram.
which ipad air is $589? 4 or 5?
@Impulsive Urge 4. At least it was.
i upgraded from ipad 8th gen to ipad air 5. i love how light the ipad air is, and the screen is even bigger than ipad 8. one thing for sure, ipad 8 definitely has longer battery life.
I bought the iPad Air 4 when it came out, and I couldn’t be happier with it. The A5 is powerful with the M1 chip, but the performance between the A4 and the A5 isn’t that much distinguishing. And besides, if I need to scratch that M1 itch, I have my M1 MacBook Air. Not to mention that you’ll save some money. If you’re coming from the OG iPad, then it’s a worthy upgrade to the A4 or the A5. But if you have the A4 already, save your money. The A4 is still a worthy buy.
Ughh I have the A4, but this new stage manager is what is literally going to kill me because we are not going to be able to have it, but only M1 chip iPad’s. I think I’ll live tbh and I’ll save up for a new iPad to upgrade from in a year or two because I sincerely want that desktop experience with my iPad since I used it as my computer
would you say its worth dropping $50 more on an A5 compared to an A4 for someone that hasn’t had an iPad before? i don’t see myself needing the M1 as this would mainly be for notes and media consumption. not to mention needing the pencil which is another expense on top. how has your A4 aged over the last 2 years?
@sahil ali I would say that it comes down to necessity. If for notes and media, then the A4 should be good. It’ll have 4G if you get the cellular version. The 2nd Gen Pencil will work fine with it too. That said; get the A5 if you want to future proof it. M1 with 5G on it sounds like it will last much longer than the A4. It’ll handle notes, media, and more. I upgraded to the A5 and gave my A4 to my brother; held up like a champ.
@Elliott Ware yeah i agree the A5 will last you years because of the M1 chip. i will most likely upgrade to a M2 iPad Air whenever that comes out within the next year or two because the A4 is practically useless now when it comes to future Apple updates.
@Elliott Ware ya I’m not opting for the cellular one. I think I’m just gonna get the air 4 bc I don’t see the use in needing an M1 chip for what I need it for. Plus I can put the saved money towards the Apple Pencil. In terms of future proof. Im sure apple will support it still for the next 5 years with updates so I’m not too worried on that. Thanks for your feedback!
This is the best comparison of ipads ive come across in a week and it was super helpful. I wanted to get the ipad 4 but my dad recommended getting an ipad with an M1 chip because it would be faster and better in the long run (for updates and new apps). Now i feel so so much more informed and confident. Thank you!
Which one did u buy?
Which one did u buy
I feel like I just recently got my Air 4 tbh. But I bought it in 2020 and I love it! It’s still working phenomenally. I use it for school, YouTube, Tv shows, movies, shopping, etc. I just downloaded procreate, so, drawing eventually.
Does anyone recommend the Like paper screen protector? Is it worth it, and why?
@Yashas M V aww, I’m so sorry to hear that!
I did end up buying one. It definitely doesn’t provide any drop protection but my writing experience with it is a lot better than my tempered glass screen protector; it was too slippery for writing and no control imo. Only negative about the paperlike so far, is that the pencil scratches it up pretty easily, which takes away from the “aesthetic”
it doesn’t look as clean.
For me i honestly choose the 256gb of ipad air 4 than 64 gb of ipad air 5. They are very close and it is very convenient for having a big memory so that less stress and save a big money
I only use my tablet for streaming, graphic designs, watching movies, reading manga and books, the news, gaming, etc so I can get by with 64 GB.
Thank you for your review. And with that wealth of info I went ahead and purchased the IPad 4 with 256 gb which has great reviews. I plan on using it for digital planning, Procreate and Canva. I think it should go the distance. I just couldn’t see spending $250 – $300 more for the IPad 5 that does pretty much the same thing as the IPad 4.