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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 8225 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the 10.9-Inch iPad Air (5th Generation) for its ease of use, impressive screen size and performance, and long battery life. Many appreciate its lightweight design and consider the price reasonable for the features offered. While some find the storage capacity limiting and miss the inclusion of Face ID, most users highlight the positive aspects of this iPad model.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Performance, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad air is golden

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

    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 great product, superior to my outdated ipad I replaced.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.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best iPad Yet!!!

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

    The best device to go to whether you want to play games or work on 3d design, the iPad Air 5th gen is the best. The new M1 chip allows it to process at amazing speeds and run even the most complex of games at good speeds. And the 48 megapixel front camera gives it great quality for everyday pictures. Center Stage on the back camera makes sure you’re always in the photo, wether your on a video call or just want to take a selfie center stage always keeps you in the shot. With its brilliant and bright display you can make sure you get the best photo quality for viewing photos. With it’s all day battery life you are assured that whatever you’re doing you can drag it out and the battery will still be going strong!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST Purchase Ever!!! No Regrets

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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.

    Recently I purchased an Ipad Air on the Best Buy website. The whole process was made easy and efficient. I opted to pick up my purchase from the nearby store. It was ready for pickup within an hour! Emails and the website made the process of buying and picking up easy as 1 2 3! Apple’s Ipad Air is just the device I was looking for. Having a larger screen is great for watching videos and everyday tasks. So far, the battery life has been great with no problems. Durability is great, I’m very careful with my devices so I have it in a case. I would definitely recommend this device. It’s a great surface for artists along with just regular use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Screen size

    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, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Experience with the apple air-pad

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

    Before I was using samsung air-pad after switching to apple air-pad it is an amazing experience with the performance, display and battery backup. Overall it is a nice air-pad at this budget.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Screen size

    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:
    Battery life, Performance, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing

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

    I have to say that it is a great device, fast performance, very large screen and good speakers, battery life is good.

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

    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.

    I had previously an ipad pro 12.9 2023, i sold it because was too much for the regular use. I bought this one instead and until now it is an amazing tool for work. It is lighter, perfert size and super capable to do anything you need

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect iPad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Battery is great, iPad size is good for me. Love the color and how easy it is to use. It can be helpful for school notes or doing art designs

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good purchase overall

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

    I bought my iPad when it was on sale, so it was a really good deal. I paid the same for a new 5th gen air as I would have for a refurbished 4th air from Apple. This is my first time owning an iPad, so it’s taking some getting used to. But overall I really like it and it’s a good product. The tablet is super thing and lightweight. To the point that it has made other tablets feel really bulky and heavy to me now. Even with a case on I’m worried about damaging it. It just seems really delicate and fragile. It has a very good battery life, and if it dies once you plug it in it’ll turn back on immediately, so no waiting. I also bought the 2nd gen Apple Pencil to use with procreate. I’m still learning how to use it, but so far I’m satisfied with that as well. My only complaint with it really is that the pencil sucks up the iPads battery like crazy. Also, I ordered it online for pickup in-store, and the employee who went and got my iPad wasn’t rude, but she was really aggressive with it and kind of slamming the box around. And the iPads aren’t very well protected in the box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Screen size

    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:
    Screen size
    Cons mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Safe option

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

    Perfect for college students. Lightweight, compact, and has the same functionalities as the pro. Only difference is the camera which is not a priority for me. Also delivered very quickly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Work Tablet

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

    I got this tablet as a replacement to a laptop for my small business. I got the pen and keyboard case, which are some of the best i could find with tablets in other brands. It holds a charge very well and it is easy to transport. I got the smaller gb because i figured i could just use the cloud if necessary for more storage. The price was somewhat decent, comparably, but most of these kinds of things run very high. However it has made business running and organization so much easier, so if you need it for something like that? I highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Processor speed

    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:
    Performance, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good device

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

    Good device for daily task. M1 chip is very good for heavy task. Good for student and official personal who wants small factor device to do daily task like meeting, online class, sketching, drawing, gaming. Even some AAA games will run smoothly. Although it's not MacBook but can do most of the task easily

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Performance

    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:
    Battery life, Processor speed, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's an amazing product and from an amazing store

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

    I really enjoy this iPad air it's an amazing product, the quality of the device is not even close to other devices, from the battery life to the fast speed from the pen to the screen and everything in between.

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