Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the latest model of the Apple 10.9-Inch iPad Air (5th Generation), and it has left me utterly impressed. Apple's commitment to innovation and user-centric design is unmistakably evident in this sleek and powerful device. The first thing that caught my attention was the stunning Liquid Retina display. The 10.9-inch screen size strikes a perfect balance, offering a spacious canvas for productivity without compromising the tablet's portability. The vivid colors, sharp resolution, and True Tone technology make every image and video a visual delight, making it a joy to use for work or entertainment. The iPad Air's performance is nothing short of outstanding, thanks to the powerful A14 Bionic chip. Whether multitasking between apps, running graphics-intensive games, or handling demanding creative tasks, the device handles everything effortlessly. The speed and responsiveness are truly remarkable, making it a reliable companion for both personal and professional use. Apple's decision to incorporate Touch ID into the iPad Air is a welcome feature. The placement of the fingerprint sensor in the power button is not only convenient but also maintains the device's sleek and modern aesthetic. FaceTime and video conferencing have been elevated with the 12MP front camera's Center Stage feature, ensuring that you stay in focus during calls, making virtual interactions more engaging. The integration of Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Magic Keyboard support enhances the iPad Air's versatility. Whether you're sketching, note-taking, or typing up documents, the accessories seamlessly integrate with the device, providing a user-friendly and immersive experience. In terms of design, Apple continues to set the standard for elegance. The iPad Air is incredibly slim, lightweight, and boasts a premium build quality. The range of available colors adds a personal touch, allowing users to choose a device that complements their style. Battery life remains impressive, providing ample usage on a single charge. This, coupled with the USB-C connectivity for faster charging and data transfer, ensures that the iPad Air is always ready to keep up with your on-the-go lifestyle. In conclusion, the Apple 10.9-Inch iPad Air (5th Generation) is a masterpiece of technology, seamlessly blending power, elegance, and functionality. Whether you're a professional seeking a productivity tool or someone looking for a versatile and enjoyable tablet, this latest iPad Air model is undoubtedly a top choice. Apple continues to redefine excellence, making the iPad Air a testament to their commitment to delivering exceptional devices. Disclaimer: This review is based on my personal experience and reflects my own opinions.

I recently got the Apple 10.9-Inch iPad Air (5th Gen) with the M1 chip, and it's amazing! Pros: Super Fast: The M1 chip makes everything smooth—multitasking, gaming, and even video editing feel effortless. Gorgeous Display: The 10.9-inch Retina display is vibrant and crisp. Perfect for watching videos or sketching. Light & Portable: It's thin and lightweight, ideal for travel or daily use. I barely feel it in my bag. Sleek Blue Color: The blue color is subtle but stylish, giving it a unique look. Apple Pencil 2 Support: Great for drawing or note-taking. Feels very responsive, almost like paper. Cons: 64GB Storage: Feels a bit limited if you use large apps or save lots of files. Go for the 256GB if possible. No Face ID: Still using Touch ID, which works well, but Face ID would’ve been nice. Overall: The iPad Air 5th Gen is a portable powerhouse with great performance thanks to the M1 chip. Perfect for work, creative tasks, and entertainment. Highly recommend, but consider the 256GB version!

The iPad Air is a powerful and versatile device that offers a great user experience. With its sleek design, lightweight body, and large display, it is perfect for both work and entertainment purposes. One of the standout features of the iPad Air is its performance. It is equipped with the powerful A14 Bionic chip, which ensures smooth multitasking and fast app loading times. Whether you're browsing the web, editing photos, or playing games, the iPad Air can handle it all with ease. The display on the iPad Air is stunning. With a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, you get vibrant colors, sharp details, and excellent viewing angles. Whether you're watching movies, reading ebooks, or working on documents, the display delivers an immersive and enjoyable experience. The iPad Air also supports Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, which makes it a great tool for creativity and productivity. The Apple Pencil allows you to draw, sketch, and take notes with precision, while the Magic Keyboard provides a comfortable typing experience and turns the iPad Air into a laptop-like device. In terms of battery life, the iPad Air can easily last a full day on a single charge, making it perfect for on-the-go use. It also supports fast charging, so you can quickly recharge the battery when needed. Overall, the iPad Air is a fantastic device that offers a great balance of performance, portability, and versatility. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual user, it is definitely worth it! I purchased items for each of my three kids for college.

This is a great tablet however it’s missing some things that make me go huh? Performance wise this tablet is fantastic, I love the ability to multitask with ease. I experienced no lagging whatsoever while running procreate, YouTube, safari, and express at the same time. The display is stunning, the fullness of the colors doesn’t leave much more to desire. Although it’s not 120hz, it’s smooth and snappy. The bezels are definitely thick, however imo because of the size of the tablet I’m unbothered. Watching YouTube videos or movies on it is exceptional. Sound quality wise, and maybe my only gripe is I don’t think the speakers are very loud. They are loud enough if you’re nearby but if your listening while moving around you’ll definitely have difficulty. For example, if you’re cooking and watching a video, the sound of water boiling will drown it out unless your iPad is near it which I wouldn’t recommend. Otherwise the sound is rich enough to catch those annoying parts in the movies where you’re not sure if you should turn your volume up because the next scene might bust your eardrums. The camera is okay, not impressive but definitely does the job. Connectivity hasn’t been an issue, even when I tethered it to my iPhone 12pro, it operated with great speed and ease when I did a quick download. I love that I can work between my tablet, iPhone and Mac mini with ease. I also find much more productivity because not everything is done on my iPhone where there can be a bunch of distractions. As far as use with the Apple Pencil, it’s been stellar. I’ve never used one before so I have nothing to compare it to besides maybe the S pen. It works without lag nor is it overly sensitive. I’d recommend this to anybody who draws anything from fashion to anime, even if you’re a writer who wants the security a tablet can bring, it’s a good choice to pair with this iPad. Battery life is great, I charge it after a few days of moderate use typically. It’s a tough cookie. The back is aluminum with a nice matte finish, scratches won’t likely be an issue and fingerprints don’t show up unless your touching the apple logo on the back which is reflective. What makes me go huh? I love that Touch ID is a thing but even lower end devices have face unlock. It should be available on the iPad Air imo. Also because it’s a tablet which would typically be for reading, I don’t understand why apple has barred Nook purchases. Also, although I greatly prefer usb-c type, it’s now another separate charger that must be used from the iPhone. I will say I love that they did add the charger brick alongside the usb type c cable. Imo this is a great middle ground choice within the apple sphere however, far from a middle grounded device overall. In comparison to other brands, this iPad Air will give them a run for their money for sure. One thing apple does well is give people reliability within their products, with that said, imo the price point is fair. Aesthetically it’s beautiful, the color is

Title: The iPad Air Achieves Outstanding Performance and Portability on All Fronts I'm excited to share my experience with the iPad Air, which I had the pleasure of using recently. The thin profile and light weight of the iPad Air immediately caught my attention when I first opened its packaging. Because of its extreme portability, I can easily carry it with me wherever I go, whether I'm relaxing at home or traveling to work. The iPad Air's outstanding performance is one of its best qualities. This tablet offers smooth multitasking and lightning-fast performance because to its A14 Bionic CPU. The iPad Air manages everything with ease, whether I'm playing games, streaming films, or perusing the internet. Another highlight is the 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. The sharp details and brilliant colors bring the content to life on the screen. The display never ceases to amaze me, whether I'm reading e-books, editing images, or watching movies. I particularly like that the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil support have been included. The iPad Air's adaptability is increased by these add-ons, which make it easier for me to type up documents, take notes, and sketch ideas. I'm really pleased with my experience with the iPad Air overall. It is a robust, lightweight gadget that excels in every way. Regardless of your role - professional, student, or casual user - I wholeheartedly urge you to check out the iPad Air. It really is a revolution in the tablet industry.

Apple never disappoints... great product, superior to my outdated ipad I replaced. It's the perfect size, elegant color, fast, efficient, long lasting battery and so much better than a laptop, which always end up breaking on me in the first 2-3 years. My last ipad air lasted over 15 years! Expect this one to serve me well roo.

This old is amazing I’ve had it since November 28 and it’s the thing I use the very most everyday all the time, I was a highschool student and now I’m a college student and use it for everything honestly, I love it, the charge holds pretty well and is not that heavy, it’s super fast too, is not slow and you can play games and do literally everything with it, the pictures come out just fine, battery life is amazing can go 2 days without charge or if heavy use just the whole day but I would def recommend if you’re a college student or highschool student like me that needs something that’s touchscreen and to take notes with and that’s portable

iPads are the dominant tablet on the market for a reason-they’re simply better than anything else on the market. This particular model is the iPad Air, which is thinner and a bit smaller in size than a full 12.9” iPad Pro, but it’s still a huge upgrade from the basic iPad, as it has Apple’s M2 chip-the same one from their laptops and computers-versus the A14 chip in the regular iPad-which is the chip from the iPhone. So this is essentially a computer in tablet form similar to the iPad Pro, though it’s not quite as fast/powerful. But for the majority of people, this is more than sufficient. I personally wanted one just for basic use, nothing much more than the same things I use my phone for, except I wanted a larger screen and the iPad multitasking features as well as Apple Pencil compatibility (this model is compatible with the newest Pencil, and has the magnetic dock/charger on the side of the iPad itself) but upon use, I was blown away at the things this is capable of. It’s so much more than an iPhone with a larger screen, there’s many iPad specific features. I’ve now used this to replace my laptop for 90% of the things I used it for, and it’s much easier and better and far better for travel and on the go use. The battery actually lasts quite a while, unlike many laptops, and there’s a special case available from Apple that has an integrated keyboard and trackpad to turn this into a full on laptop. I’m honestly surprised at just how thin this Air model is as well, and I love the colors available. I highly recommend the keyboard folio and pencil from Apple if you plan to use this as a laptop/computer in any way. And new iPads will finally be debuting soon, so these are hugely reduced in price at the moment (I bought mine about 3 months ago for about 75% of the full price) and Apple products are never reduced in price until the next newer model is available, but these are currently still the best iPads you can buy and are much reduced. If you do only want an iPad for simple things like watching videos, playing games, using apps, the internet, etc. then I’d suggest getting the regular iPad model and not an Air model, as the regular is cheaper and more than powerful enough for those things; you only need the additional power of higher models if you’re going to be putting stress on it by multitasking or using it as a computer. And if it’s just for your kids to play with and watch videos on, definitely get a regular model instead of a mini. It’ll have longer battery life due to less power consumption from a less powerful chipset compared to Air or Pro models. Also, the camera on non pro models are kinda subpar tbh. They’re by no means bad cameras, but they’re just not as sophisticated or good as what’s on current iPhone pro models, as these have single lens cameras from iPhone 10 models. But most people aren’t using iPads for photography anyway, so the camera on these are more than enough. Def suggest buying one of these while they’re cheap!

I've been using the iPad Air M1 for a few weeks now, and I'm really impressed. It's fast, powerful, and versatile, and it's the perfect tablet for my needs. I use my iPad for a variety of things, including work, school, and entertainment. For work, I use it to create presentations, write emails, and do research. For school, I use it to take notes, read textbooks, and watch lectures. And for entertainment, I use it to watch movies, play games, and listen to music. The iPad Air M1 is perfect for all of these tasks. It's fast enough to handle even the most demanding workloads, and it's versatile enough to be used for a variety of things. I also love the fact that it's so thin and light, which makes it easy to carry around with me. Although, the display at 90hz i would have preferred, but apple's os make 60hz look quite smooth. Overall, I'm really happy with the iPad Air M1. It's a great tablet that's perfect for anyone who wants a powerful, versatile, and portable device.

The iPad Air 10.9 impresses with its sleek design, powerful performance, and vibrant display. Its lightweight yet durable build makes it convenient for on-the-go usage, while the A14 Bionic chip ensures seamless multitasking and smooth operation. The Liquid Retina display delivers stunning visuals, whether you're browsing the web, watching movies, or editing photos. Additionally, the support for the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard enhances productivity and creativity. Overall, the iPad Air 10.9 stands out as a versatile and stylish device that caters to both work and entertainment needs with finesse.

I recently purchased the Apple 10.9-Inch iPad Air - Latest Model, and I must say I am extremely impressed. The sleek design and lightweight feel make it a joy to use. The performance is top-notch, allowing me to seamlessly multitask and run multiple apps without any lag. The display is stunning, with vibrant colors and sharp details that enhance my viewing experience. The battery life is impressive, lasting me throughout the day with heavy usage. Overall, I highly recommend the iPad Air to anyone looking for a powerful and versatile tablet

This iPad has been an amazing purchase. I bought at the beginning of the year when I started med school and so far it has worked perfectly. I primarily use it for note taking (I would highly recommend Goodnotes for this) and reading my textbooks on pdf. The functionality is smooth and a 10.9 inch size is just right. I would not recommend going any smaller if you are looking to do more extensive notetaking or PowerPoint review. Initially I was concerned about the windows/apple compatibility as I use a pc, but with one note and one driv, which I downloaded directly on the iPad, I’ve had not issues and smooth transition between the iPad and my laptop. I don’t any additional power is necessary for school purposes, I run complete anatomy, which is a particularly heavy program, on the iPad with no problems.

So I got this iPad Air 5th because I wanted to upgrade from my old tablet that I've had for almost 4 years. I was thinking between the 10th Gen regular iPad, and this one, and I went with this one because of the many benefits, like better screen, M1 chip, better keyboard support, Apple Pencil Gen 2 support etc. I was super excited to get it, and I was impressed with the craftsmanship (in typical Apple fashion), how sleek it looked, how light it is and just the whole experience of using it. ESPECIALLY the Magic Keyboard, which is one of my favorite keyboards out there. I think it's almost as good as my MacBook's keyboard. Anyway ... the reason I give it ONLY 2 stars is because it fails miserably on the ONE THING I actually need out of a tablet. WRITING. I use my tablets JUST to journal and take notes. Just plain written text. That's IT! And while the writing experience is very smooth and as close to writing on paper as possible (at least at the beginning) ... there are a few problems with it that I just couldn't live with. 1. Within 5 min of writing (I only used Apple's Notes app), my iPad starting heating up quite a bit on the right side, where the Apple Pencil magnetically attaches. And within 10-15 min it was getting really HOT! 2. I wouldn't have minded that if the battery held up. But it didn't. When it would heat up, the battery would drain as fast as an open dam. It went from 96% to 72% in little over 30 min of writing, which is very lame. You could almost see it draining in real time. That's not acceptable. 3. And last but not least, the BIGGEST problem of them all is the LATENCY. As soon as I continuously wrote for 2.5 pages or more (2.5 screens filled with text) ... the latency of the pen becomes ridiculous. And it only gets worse the longer I keep writing. Like it gets SO BAD that on many instances it was taking almost a second for the writing to show up on my screen, after I had written it. Too bad BestBuy won't allow me to post a video of it. For some weird reason though, if after writing for a while, I switch to typing on that same note ... and THEN continue writing, the latency would be good for another page or so, and then it would start again after 2 pages. It just BLOWS MY MIND how Apple could let such a fatal flaw slip by. ON A TABLET! That's a tablet's main differentiator that separates it from other smart devices. You can WRITE on it. And this tablet is TERRIBLE at it! It's great when you start a new note in the first few minutes, but after a while ... it's BAD. And it has an M1 chip in it ... Like how is this even possible? Very disappointing ... My 4-year-old Samsung tablet didn't even come close to having a latency like this. And I was writing continuously on it for over 1,000 pages in a single note. I kid you not. (my daily journal) So this was VERY disappointing to say the least. Considering that I JUST completely switched over to Apple a few months ago, after being a lifetime Windows and Android user. I absolutely LOVE everything else Apple, but this ... was my first Apple disappointment. So no ... if you are a heavy writer like me, I DO NOT recommend this iPad. I tried testing my friend's iPad Pro 3rd Generation the other day, and while it DID have the heating and battery problem too ... it didn't have the latency problem. I only noticed very minor latency after 3 or so pages of continuous writing. And if this iPad behaved the same, I would have kept it. But unfortunately, it didn't. So I DO NOT recommend it. But if you're the average casual user that uses this to browse the Internet and watch some videos on youtube ... then sure, by all means. Go for it. It's an excellent piece of technology. FOR the average user. Hope that helps in your decision making.

I got this new version for my partner since he bought the last version only a few months ago. So he traded in the Air 4 for the new Air 5. It’s fast and this will least a good 4-6 years with all the updates it will have in its lifecycle. The camera with the CenterStage its a much better improvement over the last version. When he has to use it for zoom calls or facetime he has to move it at a certain degrees to get a good shot while using the camera and now that it moves with you it accommodates itself and he doesn’t have to move the tablet around. It works well with the Logitech Combo Keyboard he was using for both the Air 4 and Air 5 smoothly. The Apple Pencil works very well and is responsive to whatever he is using it for. I will say that the battery life could be a bit more desirable if it had an all day life but he gets a good 8-10 hours depending the usage for typing stuff or watching movies or tv with the streaming apps. The one major downside is the storage. This should have been at least 128GB instead of the paltry 64GB that its still doing with most iPads now have at least 128GB. But since he’s not using it for editing and stuff this should do for what he does with it. Overall with a major upgrade with the M1 Chip its super fast but this could have been improved more with extra internal storage from 64GB to 128GB and the camera with flash and a few more megapixels but overall its a major improvement from the last version which hasn’t been barely 2 years since the iPad Air 4 came out.

I’ve been looking to buy an iPad for a while and after all the research this iPad Air was the best choice for me. Best Buy had an awesome sale and I snagged it just for me and my son in blue! It’s so perfect. I’m happy

The 5th gen iPad Air came highly recommended for college students so I ordered one to use in place of my laptop. Bible study, classes, managing the household and bills, I use it for everything and all from anywhere I’m at! You can’t beat this thing it is fast, lightweight, user friendly and has great battery life & memory. I recommend it to everyone and now my dad will be getting one for Father’s Day!

Just what I need for my small business and personal life, it’s so lightweight and easy to carry! Quickly linked all my apple items and has made my life much easier! My notes have been much easier, communication and follow up.. game changing! I’m not tech savvy at all, but it runs well, just like my computer! Definitely glad to have this in my life! The blue is a deeper blue than shown but still beautiful

This tablet has a lot of power for the price being it has an M1 Chip and 8GB of ram. It never ever felt taxed or slow. The build is premium and it works with the new Apple Pencil which is great. It also has the newer edge to edge design which makes it feel modern. The price was great since I got it for 500 dollars on sale. Having USB C is a huge advantage as it means I can hook up to an external display and get faster charging speeds. On the other hand…. the fingerprint scanner is annoyingly small and doesn’t always read my fingerprint. It often takes multiple tries to read it. The bezels are really thick and are an annoyance. I bought this tablet a month ago and found that for my needs an m1 refurbished iPad Pro was a better fit and so I traded in my iPad Air. Verdict: Someone who is looking for a powerful tablet for a good price, it’s hard to beat this. But I suggest you try out the fingerprint scanner to see if you can live with it.

I’m a college student and I absolutely love it! I got the 64gb simple because the other option was way too much for me especially if you pay for iCloud or use one drive. I needed something that would allow me to write my notes as typing doesn’t help me remember or truly take in the information, all while keeping everything in one place without having to carry around a bunch of notebooks or papers every where but I also use it all the time to watch movies, read books, digital planning, and journal. It’s really an everyday type of device rather than just for school. It’ll be great for people that do a lot of digital art and so forth too. It’s sleek, lightweight, easy to grip, and the camera is great too. Also, since I have an iPhone, I was able to set up my iPad in 5mins (no, I’m not exaggerating) after I had connected the iPad to the WiFi. The fingerprint sensor on the power button is so sleek and easy to use, have had no problems whatsoever with it. Also got the Apple Pencil and of course it also works seemlessly with the iPad but I do wish it had more of a grip to it but that’s an easy fix with decorative grips that I can purchase on Amazon or shein. I bought this for myself after saving and I’m so proud of myself and absolutely love my purchase. I guarantee that you’ll love it too. If you’re wondering if to buy it with Best Buy then I say go for it. Their customer service is top tier so if you have any questions feel free to use the pop-up customer support tool. I got my package the next day and was even notified that it’s on its way when it was like 15-20 mins away so you could bet I was at the door patiently waiting! It didn’t come damaged or opened in anyway, the box was properly packed to ensure that none of that would happen.

This is possibly the best iPad to date. The Pro models can tend to be way too pricey for a tablet, but this is probably "The Sweet Spot" for a tablet in 2022. I say that because it's the perfect size, has great sounding speakers, love the Touch ID, love the Center Stage front facing camera with super wide angle (keeps everyone in the frame with minimal effort). The M1 chip makes it "future-proof", and the screen is just super vivid. Oh, and the Touch ID....I'll take that over facial recognition any day...works very well in either landscape or portrait mode (set those options during set up). I bought mine at the N Canton Best Buy (Ohio). They were very helpful as usual. They price-matched Amazon not only on the iPad Air 5, but also the Otterbox Defender case, saving me over $100 between the two. I also have a MacBook Pro 15" which I use for photo editing, etc. But this is nice to have as a back-up, and also allows me to have two screens at once which can be handy in the days we find ourselves in. Def very happy!! Keeper!!