2020 Apple iPad Air (10.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB) - Silver (4th Generation)
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Style: WiFi
Size: 256GB
Color: Silver
Features
- Stunning 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color
- A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- Touch ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay
- 12MP back camera, 7MP FaceTime HD front camera
- Available in Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue
- Wide stereo audio
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- USB-C connector for charging and accessories
- Support for Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Product Line | iPad Air |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Display Diagonal | 10.9 inches |
| Maximum Screen Resolution | 2360 x 1640 pixels |
Frequently asked questions
The 2020 iPad Air features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color. It is equipped with the A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, which provides excellent performance for apps and games. The device also offers Touch ID for secure authentication, a 12MP back camera, and a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera. It supports Wi-Fi 6 and comes with 256GB of storage. Additionally, the 4th generation iPad Air is compatible with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard for enhanced productivity.
Yes, the 2020 iPad Air is compatible with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. This allows for precise drawing and note-taking, and the iPad Air's magnetic connector also allows you to attach and charge the Apple Pencil on the side of the device.
Absolutely, the 2020 iPad Air, with its powerful A14 Bionic chip and 256GB memory, is highly capable for professional use. This includes tasks such as photo and video editing, 3D modeling, and multitasking with split-screen capabilities. Its compatibility with the Magic Keyboard adds a laptop-like experience.
The 2020 iPad Air offers up to 10 hours of battery life for watching videos or surfing the web on a single charge, which is sufficient for most day-to-day activities without needing to recharge frequently.
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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The consensus among the reviews indicates that the iPad Air is a substantial upgrade for both new and existing iPad users. It offers compatibility with the second-gen Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard, which alongside other improvements like a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6, make for a more versatile and future-proof device. The fully laminated display, True Tone, wide color support, and the powerful A14 chip enhance the user experience considerably. Users have praised its performance, portability, and quality, asserting that it has seamlessly fit into their daily lives for a variety of tasks.
Pros
- 🌟 Supports second-gen Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard
- 📱 Slim bezels and larger 10.9" screen with high-quality display features
- 🔌 USB-C port adds versatility for connectivity and charging
- 🚀 Equipped with the powerful A14 chip for high performance
- 🌐 Future-proof with Wi-Fi 6 for faster internet connectivity
- 🔒 Touch ID moved to the top button for streamlined design
- 💼 Ideal for productivity, drawing, media consumption, and multitasking
Cons
- 💲 Premium price point compared to basic iPad models
- 🛠️ A fully laminated display can make repairs more expensive
- 📷 Lacks the advanced camera features found in the iPad Pro
- 🗂️ Max storage option is 256GB which might be limiting for some users
- ⚡️ Does not include USB4/Thunderbolt support
Should I Buy It?
If you're looking for a high-performance, versatile tablet that handles daily tasks with ease and offers significant improvements over the basic iPad, the iPad Air comes highly recommended by the users. It's great for both new iPad users and those looking to upgrade. However, if you require the utmost in display technology, camera features, or storage, you might want to consider the iPad Pro, particularly the 12.9" model. For the majority, the iPad Air strikes a balance between functionality and price, making it an excellent choice.
Style: WiFi
Size: 64 GB
Color: Space Gray
This new iPad Air, on the surface, isn't anything groundbreaking. It's a bit faster, a bit thinner, a bit lighter, and a bit shinier than all the tablets I've used before. But, taken altogether--and taken along with the second-gen Apple Pencil--it feels like an entirely new experience. I haven't been this struck by a new device in a while. Over the years, I've owned three or four iPads, a few Android tablets, and a few convertible touchscreen laptops running various OSes. I've always been partial to Samsung because of the S Pen, and I've owned a couple of Galaxy Tabs and the Chromebook Pro: I love taking handwritten notes during meetings, and I like writing my first drafts by hand. But this device, with the Pencil, is leaps and bounds better than any other tablet I've used. Writing and drawing on it feels completely intuitive and fluid. The responsiveness of the interface with the pencil is amazing--it reproduces my handwriting (chicken scratch that it is) perfectly. And more than that, the built-in handwriting recognition in the OS is frankly astounding. Either using the Scribble feature to handwrite form entries or using the Notes app's feature that lets you search your handwritten notes, everything works FAR better than I expected them to. Let me reiterate: my handwriting is atrocious. And yet, this iPad is able to decipher my hieroglyphics with a frequency that actually makes the feature really useful--I was expecting it to be little more than a gimmick, as in the past handwriting recognition apps have been completely useless for me. There've been a few times where I actually giggled out loud when the iPad recognized something I'd written that I could barely read myself. Outside of how perfectly the iPad, iPadOS14, and Pencil have all integrated into my workflow, the design of the device itself is very nice, and the build quality is excellent. The tablet feels oddly light while still feeling very sturdy. And it's thin--even Apple's marketing images really don't do it justice. And obviously the new processor is nice, though I won't pretend to have done enough to even come close to pushing its limits. But the entire experience has been very smooth, even playing around with video editing and trying to find the most graphically-intensive games on the App Store I could. Haven't seen any lag or stuttering at all. All that said, it's not perfect. I do wish Apple was finally putting OLEDs into more of their devices outside of the iPhone. The screen on this really is gorgeous, don't get me wrong. And the blacks aren't awful or anything. But given how great everything else is on this device, having a backlit screen--as advanced and pretty as it is--just feels weird. And I'm kind of ambivalent about the power button TouchID. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled the Home button is gone, but I think I'd kinda prefer FaceID. The TouchID on this iPad works great, and it does work very quickly, but I'm spoiled by being used to just tapping the screen on my iPhone and having it unlock itself automatically. Anyway, those minor gripes aside, this is a great little device, it fit itself into my workflow immediately. I think the highest praise I can give it is that it's amazing how quickly it effectively disappeared: within a couple days of using it, I stopped noticing it, because everything about writing and taking notes with the iPad and the Pencil felt second nature, it felt like it had always been there. Couldn't be happier with this purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020 by WheezingLamb
Style: WiFi
Size: 64 GB
Color: Space Gray
TLDR: This is the best choice for someone new to the iPad line or wanting to upgrade from an old model. It supports the same, second-gen Apple Pencil as the top of the line iPad Pro, while a unique combination of Touch ID and slim bezels by moving the fingerprint sensor to the top button. And, its got a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6 for easier connectivity. Let's take a look at where the Air sits in comparison to the rest of the iPad line--in other words, why pay more to get the Air instead of the basic iPad? As a quick recap, Apple's current line of iPads is divided into four different categories: iPad Mini, iPad, iPad Air (this product), and iPad Pro. The iPad and iPad mini feature the traditional, circular home button with Touch ID sensor inside (similar to a blown-up version of the iPhone 7/8/SE), and they have fairly large bezels (this is especially bad on the size-conscious Mini). These models have older generation CPUs and only support the first-generation Apple Pencil. This version of the Pencil has an easy-to-lose cap covering a Lightning port for charging it (which requires an adapter, or awkwardly plugging into into the bottom of your iPad). It's completely cylindrical and will easily roll of a desk. These cheaper models also don't support the Magic Keyboard, which allows your iPad to "levitate" above the keys; they only support a simpler Smart Keyboard where the keys and iPad screen come together at the hinge. With the Air, you get the same Magic Keyboard as is available for the Pro--and the same second generation Apple Pencil, which supports double-tap (ex to change pencil to eraser tool) and magnetically mounts and charges on the side of your iPad, rather than awkwardly sticking out the bottom. By upgrading to the Air (this model), you get a slightly larger screen (10.9" vs 10.2", thanks to the smaller bezels). And, the screen improves in quality as well as size. The Air has a fully laminated display, which means there's no air gap between the screen and the glass--preventing reflections and the hollow sound when you tap on the screen. The downside is that breaking the front glass is a more expensive repair--that's why the school-friendly base model iPad doesn't include this feature. The Air also includes True Tone and wide color, which makes the display look more vibrant by adapting to the lighting conditions around you. You also get much better connectivity with the Air. You'll get the future-proof WiFi 6, which is just starting to hit the market, and a USB-C port that gives you more charging flexibility and lets you plug in hard drives, SSDs, SD cards, cameras, and monitors with an inexpensive USB-C hub instead of the pricey Lightning to Camera adapter required on older models. For those who haven't used iPad in a while, the latest iPadOS actually supports plugging in an external drive and browsing the files on it without any extra software, and that's a lot easier to do on the Air. If you have a Mac, Surface, or other recent computer, you're already familiar with what USB-C can do. Last but certainly not least, the iPad Air has the same A14 chip found in the latest iPhone 12 and 12 Pro lines. The basic iPad has the two and a half year old A12 chip instead. And, the base iPad has an atrocious 1.2MP front camera, which is hardly appropriate for today's Zoom-centric world. What are some reasons you might want to get the Pro instead of Air? Both look a lot alike they have the ultra-slim, black bezels (similar to a blown up iPhone X or later, minus the notch). But the iPad Pro also has an enormous 12.9" option, which comes with Apple's best in class Super Retina XDR display technology--easily the best display on any tablet out there. This is only on the 12.9"--so yet another reason to stick with the Air if you want the 11" size--and it is similar to the display of the iPhone 12 or Apple's infamously expensive Pro Display XDR monitor. Unlike the iPhone, both sizes of the Pro come with a 120Hz display (refresh rate automatically switches from 24, 60, and 120 Hz based on the content you are viewing), which Apple calls ProMotion. Speaking of the 12.9", my one complaint with the Air and the 11" Pro is that they don't make very good use of the much larger screen space for the keyboard. They allow you to swipe down on the oversized letter keys to enter numbers, whereas the Pro actually displays a separate number row above the letter keys, like a real keyboard. That said, if this bugs you too, you may as well just get a Magic Keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard and use that. Both sizes of the Pro also have a better camera--a 12MP wide and 10MP ultra wide lens plus flash, similar to an iPhone 12. The Air, on the other hand, has the 12MP wide camera but no flash. Hardly anyone takes serious pictures on an iPad--but if you do, I recommend checking out the Halide pro camera app which was just redesigned for iPad last week. The front camera is also improved (12MP with ultra wide view on the Pro, and 7MP on the Air). The Pros also have USB4/Thunderbolt support for ultra-fast external SSD support, and they have the same M1 processor used on Macs. You can configure them with up to 2TB internal storage, vs only 256GB on the Air. I've never bought a cellular iPad (preferring to use the personal hotspot feature on my iPhone instead), but if you are looking at one, the Pro might make more sense because it comes with 5G support, similar to the iPhone 12. In conclusion, for most people this iPad Air offers everything you need in a future-proof package and great price point. For those who want it all, get the iPad Pro 12.9" (think twice about the 11" Pro since you're paying a premium price and missing the best-in class display of the 12.9").
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021 by Aidan H