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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 8026 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers recognize the iPad Air's fast performance, vibrant screen, and long battery life. They appreciate the value for the price, the color options, and the portability of the device. However, some customers wish it had more storage, a more reliable Touch ID, and a lighter weight.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for school and starting my business

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I always wanted to have an ipad and i was finally able to get one. i decided to get the ipad air because i didnt want to spend over $1k for a tablet when i already have a laptop. i was worried about the size but it is honestly a great size. it works for my STEM major and has helped me keep organized and be able to get things done anywhere especially since most of the documents and lectures we get are online. i also started a business and this had been a huge help with keeping organized and being and to balance between both worlds. i would definitely invest in this if you already have a laptop, but if you dont have a laptop and want the best of both worlds i would go for a pro. but as a student this is a perfect size for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I looooovvvvvvveeeeee my iPad! I literally take it everywhere with me, not just school. I love to digital plan and make sure i am checking everything on my list so I keep my iPad on me everyone, it just sits in my tote bag! Best Buy has the best high quality products. I have not needed my iPad fixed at all due to any complications! I also have geek squad membership in case anything does happen. Geek squad has the best workers, anything I need done is literally done the same day at low cost it’s insane ! I charge my iPad once a day and it last until the next day. I have an apple pen as well as the combo is perfect ! 10/10 recommend !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good price and a quality

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Totally worth Ipad Air at $399

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Ipad is crazy good, especially if you got it for the $399 deal from bestbuy. Best parts: Display is excellent for a consumer level use Excellent battery, performance is great without any lag Bad Parts: The display glares out doors, even when the brightness is higher, and drains battery due to brightness Accessories can be a bit expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Honest Review for School

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for my birthday during the summer a few weeks before my summer course started. I am a STEM major so I take a lot of science-related classes like Chemistry and Biology that have laboratory incorporated into the class. The iPad is perfect for any STEM major-related courses especially when you have a laboratory as it is really convenient to use and easy to have due to its size. So far, I've had it for 3+ months and no problems. I'm pretty sure this will be used so much during my college experience and I'm super happy with the purchase. I recommend buying it, if you are in college or just school in general because it is really convenient to have and use. The pink iPad is a light rose-tinted pink, it's a nice color just not bright or hot pink. It reminds me a bit of the old iPhone color of rose-gold without the gold in it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    iPad was at a great price and in great condition! It’s working amazing and there was no problem with it so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Air 5th gen is AWESOME!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best Ipad for student

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device is a power house. Switching from ipad 9th gen, I can feel the differences. The display is great, apps run smoothly and there are almost zero crashes due to ram issues. The only difference with pro model is that even though the ipad is snappy it sometimes doesnt feel so because the animation are locked to 60 frames since it doesn’t have a pro motion display. But for my use case; taking notes, watching videos, reading pdfs, video calls and web browising, the ipad is perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Air is awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome my daughter loves it, she absolutely loves the color, great size and very fast, it’s prefect for schoolwork and just watching videos during freetime

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Air 5th Generation

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredibly fast, even after 2 years. Battery life is impressive, it takes multiple days to drain it completely with moderate use and i find myself only needing to recharge 3-4 times a week. Overall a great productivity device, would recommend to 90% of people.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As an Apple fan boy, there is no surprise that I would thoroughly love this product. The iPad Air is perfect with someone first getting into iPads (like myself). It features better specs than the iPad 10th generation, and SLIGHTLY less than the iPad Pro. For the price point the iPad Air was a no brainer, and the integration with the Apple Pencil is flawless. The iPad is thinner than my iPhone 13 Pro Max and feels great in my hands without a case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The battery lasts up to 36 hours (at least in my experience) when not in use, when in use it has lasted about 12+hrs depending on what application I’m using. Runs very well and fast. Easy to use and great for work and school. It does look more pink in person then in my pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great So Far!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ive had this device for about a week so far and it has been a great experience. Firstly i should be transparent in the fact that this is a replacement of the ipad 10th generation I previously purchased. When i first went to the apple store I thought the devices were identical so I decided to save money and go with the Ipad 10. When I got home though the screen being delaminated was truely horrible. Everything looked terrible and you couldnt see the screens full capability. The device also has large bezels that really cheapens the experience. Once I decidee to take it back and move up to the air I see why so many people like the ipad screen. Its sharp and the resolution is great as well as the colors and brightness of the display. Watching mivies is great although definitely not oled level, its good enough for tablet viewing. Everything is even smoother with the M1 chip inside. Well done Apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my new iPad Air 5th Generation

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new iPad Air 5. I was debating for the longest between 10th gen or Air 5. I went with the Air 5 for its performance and I got it on sale, so the price I paid for the Air 5 is regular price for the 10th gen. I paid same price as I would have for the 10th gen but with a better processing chip. It’s is very light and thin. The pink is pinker in person but it’s very subtle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best iPad in this category!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the 10th generation iPad Air, and I must say that I'm incredibly impressed with its performance. The standout feature for me is the Apple M1 processor, which delivers lightning-fast speed and smooth multitasking capabilities. Whether I'm browsing the web, editing photos, or running resource-intensive apps, the iPad Air handles everything effortlessly. The M1 chip truly takes this device to a whole new level, offering desktop-class power in a portable package. I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Powerful Upgrade in Most Aspects!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First,,I really enjoy how Apple has become less rigid in customization over the years. Keep in mind, I'm a casual iPad user with a variety of devices such as a Google Pixel 7 Pro and a Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. This 64GB Version of the iPad Air was purchased by trading in my old 2019 iPad Air. It offers great screen clarity, really dynamic speakers on both ends of the iPad, and Fingerprint scanning at the top. The typical great features and quality you can expect from Apple! The Face tracking Feature on FaceTime is a really nice addition that also doesn't sacrifice quality in the video! The build of the iPad also feels very sturdy and durable. My only gripe is battery life. My 2019 iPad still got about another 30min. to and 1 hour of run time. I'm still tinkering with power settings, but I still love what I get out of it. Total has ranged from 8-10 hours STEADILY Running or Streaming. I assume the new M1 chip is a bit of a power hog, but the trade off is phenomenal performance. There is little to no delay switching between apps or working with more than one app at a time!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Screen
    Cons mentioned:
    Fingerprint, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent ipad with premium capabilities of ipad pro but at a more reasonable price. Fingerprint on the power button might be an issue for some as opposed to having a face unlock. Base model should be already at 128gb instead of 64gb. Screen is excellent with vibrant colors. Recommend for students and semi professionals.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ipad for a great price!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this Ipad at the lafayette store during the blackfriday sales week. The sales representative was very patient with me and explained the differences between the ipad models and helped me choose the right model for me. I love the color of the purple Ipad and it has been a game changer for my productivity and note taking tasks! Love this and the price that I got this from Bestbuy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best value apple product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s great for the price, only setback is the storage, but in my case I don’t need much storage and I consider this one of the best Value apple products out atm, battery life is DECENT an hour or two gaming drains it a lot. the M1 chip also makes it pretty future proof. If your getting this I also highly suggest getting the Magic keyboard, it just makes it so much more usable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worth the buy! Great battery life, no bugs, clean modern display. I got it at a great price deal during the Black Friday sale. It has wonderful connectivity and would recommend investing in it rather than getting the older I-pad models. Plus, the delivery was right on time.

    I would recommend this to a friend