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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 8025 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 21 reviews

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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my iPad!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my iPad it is great for college students particularly to take notes on!

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

    Best iPad I’ve Ever Owned!!

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

    This has to be the best tablet I have owned to date. It has plently of power and is even faster than my PC! I use this device on a daily basis and it’s so easy to use. I bought the magic keyboard to go along with this amazing tablet and I turned this thing into a laptop! Worth the buy especially becuase it has the M1 chip which will have a very long life!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This iPad is amazing! I’ve had it maybe 2 years & I haven’t had an issue since. I got the color purple and it’s beautiful! Also the camera quality is amazing!! I took 4 pictures just from my iPad just to show how good the camera quality isThis was worth the purchase!!!

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

    My favorite iPad so far

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this iPad. I use this with the Apple Pencil 2 for drawing. I also use this a lot for watching videos. I love the ability to divide the screen and have multiple windows open at once. I’m told I can use this as an extra screen for my MacBook Pro, but I have yet to try it. I’m a big fan.

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

    IPad Pro

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

    This was a great surprise for my husband's birthday. We love the iPad PRO and TY for the discount. It's light weight and love all the features. Easy to setup it's 5-⭐

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

    Best. Purchase. Ever.

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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 drawing and I haven’t drawn for like 4 years or so (gotta love depression) but I finally bit the bullet and bought an iPad to start drawing again. Let me tell you, this was the best purchase I’ve made in a long time. I’m drawing like a mad-woman and feel like myself again and it’s amazing. So amazing that I started crying in the middle of my first piece haha. The battery is great- i use it for about 4 hours a day and it lasts me 3 days on one charge. It’s amazing to watch my favorite shows on too, the picture quality is amazing. Just go ahead and buy this, whatever your reason is, go check out already.

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

    Switching from an iPad Pro 12.9 to a iPad Air 10.9

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

    The Apple 10.9 " iPad Air, 5th Generation with Wi-Fi is an excellent device. I switched from an iPad Pro 12.9, 5 Generation with Wi-Fi + 5G LTE. I was financing the iPad Pro through Verizon Wireless, I wanted to reduce my monthly bill and not have to pay for the extra line on the iPad which is what influenced me to make the change. My former iPad Pro 12.9 had an M1 processor just like the new iPad Air so I didn't lose any computing power. Since I went from a 128 GB model with the iPad Pro 12.9 to a 64 GB model with the iPad Air, I did have to perform some housekeeping to make space. I was able to clear a lot from old text messages. The 10.9" is a sweet spot for portability and compactness while not being too small for viewing videos and reading. With the abundance of Wi-Fi, I don't feel a need for the 5G LTE service. I was able to find the Starlight color which is very nice although it's mostly in a Logitech keyboard case for convenience and protection. I purchased during a sale for $499.99 which is a much more budget friendly price than the iPad Pros. I highly recommend this model!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Powerful beast, but has some flaws.

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

    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.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING!

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

    This is amazing! It has a great camera and cool features. It is big and easy to use I recommend this product to everyone who wants an iPad. The picture down below is an example of the camera quality.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome IPad

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first iPad, works pretty well runs fast not laggy. Touch ID can be a little tedious sometimes. Other than that it’s great over all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Fingerprint

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No more button!

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

    Great upgrade over me having the previous 3rd gen air model. Much quicker and more responsive. If you want a good iPad that’s not a pro or 10th gen I would recommend this model. I got in on sale for $100 less. Worth it! I’m still not a fan of the fingerprint to unlock compared to face ID, but it still works better than the previous generations.

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

    Good student tablet for PhD research.

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

    I bought this as an aid to keep all my notes and research papaers in a single location. I bought i pad air over the ipad 10.9” due to M1 chip set so that i can use it for 5-8 years. Where as i am not sure if i can acjieve that in 10.9” as it becomes glitchy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible device

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

    I have been more productive with my music on my iPad than I have been on my PC for the past ten years. It's fast, reliable, and built extremely well. With my music hobby aside, it also works as my daily driver at work for notetaking, web browsing, etc. Absolutely worth the purchase.

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

    Nursing student

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

    I love my iPad!! I’m a nursing student in my 30’s and I love being able to make notes, refer back efficiently instead of lugging several notebooks in my backpack.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good iPad

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

    This iPad is worth to buy, this is my first iPad that I bought and I really enjoy it. And the display is excellent, the battery life will not fail you.

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

    Great product!

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

    This is my first iPad. I love it! The size of the Air Pad is smaller than my Surface Pro. I like to watch Movies when I fly and I think the IPad Air will fit on the tray table a little better. I already have an iPhone and I Watch. This was so easy to set up and I’m not very computer literate! The iPad pairs itself with your IPhone. It’s just like using your phone. My Niece recommended this product because, she has always had Apple products. She was right!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Air 5

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

    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

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect For Students

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

    I bought this as a tool for college. The battery life is great. Easy access to all of your school work. I also bought the Apple Pencil to take notes. Definitely recommend for any student.

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

    Very Helpful Workstation

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

    The Ipad Air 5 is great, even with the lowest available storage. Cloud storage has been more than enough, and I use this tablet all the time for reference material as well as for school work. I also work on art and use it to play and stream games and media. It has become my go to device for most situations that a cell phone just won't quite do. I have health and chronic pain issues, so being able to rely on this device and sit in positions depending upon my unique needs rather than have to struggle to sit at a desk is amazing. It can't do everything, but it comes close enough. It is light and portable, with extra accessory options to expand capabilities or storage. Overall a great all around workstation. Protect it with a cheap case and screen protector to have some extra piece of mind. I let my cat play with it too, and have dropped it a couple times, and the device itself doesn't have any signs of damage.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    I was planning to buy iPad for a long time and I finally got this item for a discount. It’s a great product and easy to use and long battery life. I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 21 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about reliability, camera, connectivity and usability. Editors are less positive about size and storage and have mixed opinions about price. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
  • TechRadarRating, 4 out of 5Gareth Beavis on March 16, 2022

    iPad Air (2022) reviewA great, versatile tablet that struggles to establish an identity

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  • GizmodoPhillip Tracy on March 25, 2022

    Apple's New iPad Air Is the Smart ChoiceThe new iPad Air improves a winning formula without raising the price.

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  • Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 5Tony Polanco on March 16, 2022

    Apple iPad Air (2022) review: A new standard for tabletsApple's new iPad Air outshines its predecessor thanks to its powerful M1 chip, 12MP front-facing camera and 5G connectivity.

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  • Ars TechnicaSamuel Axon on March 16, 2022

    2022 iPad Air review: M1, other tablets 0Apple's new Air looks familiar, but it's blazing fast thanks to the M1.

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  • ZDNetRating, 4.5 out of 5Jason Cipriani on March 16, 2022

    iPad Air (2022) review: So good I almost regret buying my iPad Pro | ZDNetApple's newest tablet has it all. Performance, battery life, 5G and a wide range of use cases.

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  • 9to5mac.comJosé Adorno on March 20, 2022

    iPad Air 5 is great, but here's why it's not an M1 iPad Pro replacementApple just announced the iPad Air 5 . With the M1 chip inside of it and an updated USB-C port, it never looked as “Pro” as now. That said, I'm still not convinced it can replace the M1 iPad Pro as the tablet professional goes – here's why. expand

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  • 9to5mac.comFilipe Espósito on March 7, 2022

    Exclusive: iPad Air 5 to match iPad Pro performance with M1 chip, 5GThere are only a few hours left until Apple's next special event , where the company is expected to announce the 3rd generation iPhone SE, new Mac models, and also a new iPad Air. Rumors had already predicted that this new iPad will feature 5G

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  • Tech AdvisorRating, 4.5 out of 5Lewis Painter on October 19, 2022

    iPad Air 5 (2022) reviewThe iPad Air is the best iPad for most people - even those considering an iPad Pro 11.

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