bought M1 Air 5, in October 2023 from Apple Edu Stor with a $100.00 gift card bonus! ZERO REGRETS!! Great for note-taking, 3-D design sketches in Freeform, with Logitech Crayon (USB-C). I also use it with a BT keyboard & mouse to work in Pages & Keynote.
The Big down side of the IPad 5th Gen is storage…. If you won’t more than 64gb it’s more expensive than the IPad 6th Gen base model with 128 gb $649 to $599
No need for a 5 to 6 upgrade, but for new buyers, the air 6 has its attractions. Agree about the pencil. I use a third party, cost 20$, and charges by cable if you have a usb/hdmi/usb-c adapter. Apple pencil is definitely an unnecesary luxury unless you are a pro artist.
I grabbed the air 6 over air 5. 128gb seems like a sweet spot for my use case(I came from an ipad 6th gen 32gb). It’s also cheaper than the 256gb M1 in my country and is likely going to get more support lifespan-wise.
@@taetaekim2193As a student & you can find a new M1 Air 5 with 256 GB - go for it, The M1 is almost the equal of the M2 plus you will be glad of all that storage the longer you have it. I only bought a new M2, 128 GB Air 6 because i couldn’t find a new Air 5 anywhere working reason.
I mean the iPad Air 5 2022 is still good due to it’s M1 chip so for sure it will still last long. However, if you haven’t gotten an iPad yet and looking at the Airs, might as well go to the iPad Air 2024 as it would last longer and benefit from the M2 chip. I am planning on getting the iPad Air 6 2024 for school (also since because I don’t own an iPad yet).
99.9% of people don’t need M chip power for anything they do. And the M chip Airs battery life is abysmal. 10th gen does everything a majority of the population needs with better battery life.
Just bought a brand new iPad Air 5 64Gb for 399 USD, including 2 yrs of AppleCare. My own assessment, based on my use case, falls in line with what you are speaking to in this video. Thank you, I always feel better when someone as smart as you confirms my decisions.
Depends what you need it for. If you are making videos and doing other stuff at the same time, the M2 might be better, although air 5 handles 4k editing no problem in my experience. The air 5 camera position for me doesn’t matter as i use laptop for conference calls, but if you need an ipad for daily meetings, air 6 will be better. 256 storage is a plus, also depends what you are doing with 128gb. If you are gaming, doing heavy office use, making videos regularly, 128 might not be enough without external storage.
Depends on what storage you need going forward and how you use an IPad….. 64GB is fine for regular users media and searching but photos and games and other content my require more storage
My suggestion is go with at least 128GB with AI being stored on devices with Apps and updates going forward if you plan on having IPad more than 3 years . AI files could be bigger than past updates and Apps
Been contemplating for weeks on what to get between the 2 since they are very much identical except for the chips. For a first time owner of an iPad, I grabbed the air 6. Price doesn't differ much between air 5 256GB and air 6 128GB, also the Pencil Pro is way cooler. I also have a hard drive so storage won't be an issue. Anyways, kudos to this video.
Bought the air 5 on sale for $449.99 in Feb 2024. The air 6 despite having a higher base storage doesn’t mean shit cuz I still have 24gb free on my air 5. The air 6 is nearly identical besides the base storage.
Wow, thanks so much for this! I just bought the iPad Air 5 for my nephews shortly before the iPad Air 6 came out. I felt so bad as I could have waited for the air 6, but I feel much better for getting the air 5 after watching this because there did not seem to be much of an upgrade. The M2 chip, the screen size, more space, and a few other things were slight upgrades. However, I did not feel it was much of an upgrade. My nephews are happy with the air 5 so I guess getting the air 5 was not a bad choice. Anyways, thanks a lot for this video and I feel better after watching it.👍
Yeah mine is dope, bought a cell version 256 gb, from a pawn shop for $450, it was still in the 1-year warranty so I was able to add AppleCare. I think it's the perfect iPad as well, the battery kind of sucks but I think that's with all iPads.
I only bought mine so i have an apple device to verify logins to various apple services. I don't own an iPhone. Storage is a moot point. Just needed a device for logging in and using as a remote browser in Apple tv and music
naah coming from an Air 4 the Air 6 is the right Upgrade. Air 5 isnt justified enough for me. That Pencil Pro, Landscape Cam and M2 makes it for me oh and 128gb.
@@Bunnyboo3419 I do NOT say that you SHOULD Upgrade. I just say M1 Air 5 is an upgrade sure but its not worth from an A14 Air 4 (M1/A14 are also same architecture so yeah) but now with the GPU Power and 2x Multicore of M2 compared to A14 Air 4 and Pencil Pro plus Landscape Cam it IS an Upgrade for the Air 4 Users for sure worth it. All these "daily" facetime things etc just got better. I bet you get a decent used Deal on your Air 4 though? Sold mine for 350€ and got my M2 Air IF I had chosen 128Gb for 600€ - but I went 256gb personally. 250€/Dollar is definetely worth the Upgrade. For ANY Pre Air 4 Owner it should be a now or never.. :D For any M1 Air 5 owner hell nah why? For Air 4 Owners its worth it, you decide. I take the Power of M2 for Stage Manager and AAA Gaming (Assassins Creed comes next month really wanna try that out) and set Pencil Pro + Landscape Cam + double Base Storage AND 80€ CHEAPER in Europe to Base M1 Air 5 was the go for me.
@@travistouthang341 the pure GPU improvements comapred to M1 is a deal for me I just played Assassins Creed Mirage on High no issue solid 30fps - just drains to much battery and gets pretty warm for me so i put it back to medium looks almost the same for me. :D
im in that situation, I have an iPad Air 4 with 256 gb and my mainly use is drawing, I draw there and sometimes gaming, the battery is falling behind so I was planning on upgrading now that the 6 just came out. do you think the Apple Pencil is improved enough? or I should just stick with my iPad 4 two more years ?
I found that iPad Air 5 256gb refurbished is $570 and iPad 6 new 128gb is the same. This is not a huge difference price wise, since I don't want 64gb. Which do I get?
people complaining about the 64 gb base variant, i ask you: WHY WOULD YOU EVEN GET THE 64 GB VERSION?????? getting the 256 gb is such an easy pick! i got the 5th gen with 256gb last year and i’m beyond happy with it!
@@MichaelWriggles Yikes, someone's fun to hangout. I'd just shell out a little than use a 64GB device, that's just redundant. I'd rather be without an iPad than use a 64GB one, but that's just me. Have a great day!
I only use for travel. I can load a solid 30-40gb of content on the iPad + USB-C SSD for other movies or files. But I get why 256 is better for future proofing for most people.
I have already using the xioami pad 6 it has 144hz refresh rate screen if I am switching to an iPad which has 60hz display is their any type of problem of laggy or slow should my eye's will considering?
Actually, very much worth it if the only reason for upgrading your tablet is because you want the new pencil 🤷🏼♀️ Literally makes no sense why now!!!! they decide to change the magnet placement. So the new pencil wouldn’t connect on my iPad Air 4… and my old pencil doesn’t even register on the 6. It’s all a scam
@@iPhoneMuseum had the second gen pencil for over 2 years…. Wanted the better drawing experience and it wouldn’t even magnetize to the damn tablet. When both the 2nd and pro are the SAME PRICE. So after $135…. I spent $650 on a tablet just to use the pencil. Ya. Brain dead. Both scenarios. Them changing it up purposely being greedy…. And me being dumb enough to buy it. And that was still with $150 off from Best Buy’s open box offers.
Enjoy my iPad Air 5 long-term review!
bought M1 Air 5, in October 2023 from Apple Edu Stor with a $100.00 gift card bonus! ZERO REGRETS!! Great for note-taking, 3-D design sketches in Freeform, with Logitech Crayon (USB-C). I also use it with a BT keyboard & mouse to work in Pages & Keynote.
The Big down side of the IPad 5th Gen is storage…. If you won’t more than 64gb it’s more expensive than the IPad 6th Gen base model with 128 gb $649 to $599
Ikr? This video doesn’t make any sense.
even with current discounts on 5th gen? i can buy a 256gb 5th gen for the same price as a 128gb 6th gen right now.
@@sjdess but you won't get to use the Apple Pencil pro.
@@sjdess where are the discounts I don't see them?
exactly!!! you're better off just getting the 128gb cuz the 256gb m1 price is outrageous
I have the iPad the Air 5. I use it for basic, every day things like email, streaming, and light document usage. I see no reason to upgrade.
No need for a 5 to 6 upgrade, but for new buyers, the air 6 has its attractions. Agree about the pencil. I use a third party, cost 20$, and charges by cable if you have a usb/hdmi/usb-c adapter. Apple pencil is definitely an unnecesary luxury unless you are a pro artist.
I grabbed the air 6 over air 5. 128gb seems like a sweet spot for my use case(I came from an ipad 6th gen 32gb). It’s also cheaper than the 256gb M1 in my country and is likely going to get more support lifespan-wise.
same here ! the newest with 128 is cheaper than the 5th , I think I will go with that one myself as well :)
I did the same and happy with the decision!
hi! sorry to chip in and I know you got the m2 alr but I need insights...for a student, would you recommend air 5 256gb or air 6 128gb?
@@taetaekim2193As a student & you can find a new M1 Air 5 with 256 GB - go for it, The M1 is almost the equal of the M2 plus you will be glad of all that storage the longer you have it. I only bought a new M2, 128 GB Air 6 because i couldn’t find a new Air 5 anywhere working reason.
within reason.
I mean the iPad Air 5 2022 is still good due to it’s M1 chip so for sure it will still last long. However, if you haven’t gotten an iPad yet and looking at the Airs, might as well go to the iPad Air 2024 as it would last longer and benefit from the M2 chip.
I am planning on getting the iPad Air 6 2024 for school (also since because I don’t own an iPad yet).
same
99.9% of people don’t need M chip power for anything they do. And the M chip Airs battery life is abysmal. 10th gen does everything a majority of the population needs with better battery life.
This is exactly what I did, I bought the Air 5 when it went on sale for $399. It's perfect for my use case and budget.
How’s the battery life? Looking to but this as a student
@@kritigoomer Very good. I've been charging mine every other day (your results may vary of course).
@@bryans8656 that's really great, thank you!
$399 for ipad air is overkill, kudos to you.
Just bought a brand new iPad Air 5 64Gb for 399 USD, including 2 yrs of AppleCare. My own assessment, based on my use case, falls in line with what you are speaking to in this video. Thank you, I always feel better when someone as smart as you confirms my decisions.
M2, Landscape camera, 13 inch, 128Gb base storage.. Air 6 is the best upgrade.
My dilemma...iPad Air 5 256gb for $550 or iPad Air 6 128gb for $569. Air 5 64gb is at $399 but 64gb is too small. Any suggestions?
Depends what you need it for. If you are making videos and doing other stuff at the same time, the M2 might be better, although air 5 handles 4k editing no problem in my experience. The air 5 camera position for me doesn’t matter as i use laptop for conference calls, but if you need an ipad for daily meetings, air 6 will be better. 256 storage is a plus, also depends what you are doing with 128gb. If you are gaming, doing heavy office use, making videos regularly, 128 might not be enough without external storage.
Depends on what storage you need going forward and how you use an IPad….. 64GB is fine for regular users media and searching but photos and games and other content my require more storage
In my opinion, 64gb storage would be just fine if you go with iCloud.
My suggestion is go with at least 128GB with AI being stored on devices with Apps and updates going forward if you plan on having IPad more than 3 years . AI files could be bigger than past updates and Apps
Hi same dilemma... which one did you buy?
Thing is the stores at my place all decided to stop selling the air 5
This is so helpful. Thank you!
Of course!
Just ordered mine 256 gb model air 5 499
Been contemplating for weeks on what to get between the 2 since they are very much identical except for the chips. For a first time owner of an iPad, I grabbed the air 6. Price doesn't differ much between air 5 256GB and air 6 128GB, also the Pencil Pro is way cooler. I also have a hard drive so storage won't be an issue. Anyways, kudos to this video.
Bought the air 5 on sale for $449.99 in Feb 2024. The air 6 despite having a higher base storage doesn’t mean shit cuz I still have 24gb free on my air 5. The air 6 is nearly identical besides the base storage.
Wow, thanks so much for this! I just bought the iPad Air 5 for my nephews shortly before the iPad Air 6 came out. I felt so bad as I could have waited for the air 6, but I feel much better for getting the air 5 after watching this because there did not seem to be much of an upgrade. The M2 chip, the screen size, more space, and a few other things were slight upgrades. However, I did not feel it was much of an upgrade. My nephews are happy with the air 5 so I guess getting the air 5 was not a bad choice. Anyways, thanks a lot for this video and I feel better after watching it.👍
I’m getting the Air 5 for my daughter who is three years old. The chips makes no difference to kids. You’ve made the correct choice.
Yeah mine is dope, bought a cell version 256 gb, from a pawn shop for $450, it was still in the 1-year warranty so I was able to add AppleCare. I think it's the perfect iPad as well, the battery kind of sucks but I think that's with all iPads.
Right now NEW 5th gen Air sells on Amazon for $399. I just grabbed one!
You mean the 64gb one?
@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj yes, 64GB wifi only
What color?
@@grzegorzszul4195Oh ok as I thought you were referring to the 256gb which was hard to believe because that one is still over $500.
I only bought mine so i have an apple device to verify logins to various apple services. I don't own an iPhone. Storage is a moot point. Just needed a device for logging in and using as a remote browser in Apple tv and music
naah coming from an Air 4 the Air 6 is the right Upgrade. Air 5 isnt justified enough for me.
That Pencil Pro, Landscape Cam and M2 makes it for me oh and 128gb.
So you think someone that had an Air Force for the past four years should just jump straight to the six? I just don’t wanna pay 500 something dollars.
@@Bunnyboo3419 I do NOT say that you SHOULD Upgrade. I just say M1 Air 5 is an upgrade sure but its not worth from an A14 Air 4 (M1/A14 are also same architecture so yeah) but now with the GPU Power and 2x Multicore of M2 compared to A14 Air 4 and Pencil Pro plus Landscape Cam it IS an Upgrade for the Air 4 Users for sure worth it. All these "daily" facetime things etc just got better.
I bet you get a decent used Deal on your Air 4 though? Sold mine for 350€ and got my M2 Air IF I had chosen 128Gb for 600€ - but I went 256gb personally. 250€/Dollar is definetely worth the Upgrade.
For ANY Pre Air 4 Owner it should be a now or never.. :D For any M1 Air 5 owner hell nah why? For Air 4 Owners its worth it, you decide. I take the Power of M2 for Stage Manager and AAA Gaming (Assassins Creed comes next month really wanna try that out) and set Pencil Pro + Landscape Cam + double Base Storage AND 80€ CHEAPER in Europe to Base M1 Air 5 was the go for me.
Same thoughts. I prefer the Air 2024
@@travistouthang341 the pure GPU improvements comapred to M1 is a deal for me I just played Assassins Creed Mirage on High no issue solid 30fps - just drains to much battery and gets pretty warm for me so i put it back to medium looks almost the same for me. :D
im in that situation, I have an iPad Air 4 with 256 gb and my mainly use is drawing, I draw there and sometimes gaming, the battery is falling behind so I was planning on upgrading now that the 6 just came out. do you think the Apple Pencil is improved enough? or I should just stick with my iPad 4 two more years ?
hello planning to buy my 1st ipad (ever) what do you think is better, ipad air 5 or ipad air 6? please help, i’m really torn between the two huhu.
Up😊
I am also torn what I will select to buy
I totally agree, it dos all I need
Get an open box Apple Pencil from Best Buy. $56 and looks and operates like brand new
Recommendations on a good, cheap pencil that connects ?
I heard they stop supporting iPads after there 5 years old it’s about to be 3 so I’m struggling to know if I should get it or not
I bought one new from Walmart for $399 a few days ago.
I found that iPad Air 5 256gb refurbished is $570 and iPad 6 new 128gb is the same. This is not a huge difference price wise, since I don't want 64gb. Which do I get?
same here. only reason i see is apple pencil with new fancy functions. i think 256gb is better for longevity though. it depends on your needs
More gb is better or can go for 64gb also please suggest
How about battery life
Idk if its helpful for anyone, but ipad air 5 is able to smoothly run genshin impact and honkai star rail with the highest graphics quality:3
How long does it last ?
people complaining about the 64 gb base variant, i ask you: WHY WOULD YOU EVEN GET THE 64 GB VERSION?????? getting the 256 gb is such an easy pick! i got the 5th gen with 256gb last year and i’m beyond happy with it!
You cant seriously be that dense. Its because to upgrade it is hundreds of dollars more and not everyone can afford that
@@MichaelWriggles Yikes, someone's fun to hangout. I'd just shell out a little than use a 64GB device, that's just redundant. I'd rather be without an iPad than use a 64GB one, but that's just me. Have a great day!
@@erhs1095that’s just braindead
I only use for travel. I can load a solid 30-40gb of content on the iPad + USB-C SSD for other movies or files. But I get why 256 is better for future proofing for most people.
i bought also ipad air 5, and i have no regret buying it, its powerfull for gaming,👍
But the price on the storage bro.
Put the price links where it shows it's cheaper then latest one
The cheapest prices I have seen are on Amazon.
Apple pricing about the space and the Apple Pencil is greed
Air 6 is 90 fps?
Just bought a 256GB for $549, Amazon
Air 5 has horrible battery life though. I’d get a 10th gen before an Air 6 for the better battery life.
I have already using the xioami pad 6 it has 144hz refresh rate screen if I am switching to an iPad which has 60hz display is their any type of problem of laggy or slow should my eye's will considering?
i buy a m1 for 399$
Actually, very much worth it if the only reason for upgrading your tablet is because you want the new pencil 🤷🏼♀️
Literally makes no sense why now!!!! they decide to change the magnet placement.
So the new pencil wouldn’t connect on my iPad Air 4… and my old pencil doesn’t even register on the 6.
It’s all a scam
What Apple Pencil do you use for air 4.
Second gen or pro
@@iPhoneMuseum had the second gen pencil for over 2 years…. Wanted the better drawing experience and it wouldn’t even magnetize to the damn tablet. When both the 2nd and pro are the SAME PRICE. So after $135…. I spent $650 on a tablet just to use the pencil. Ya. Brain dead. Both scenarios. Them changing it up purposely being greedy…. And me being dumb enough to buy it. And that was still with $150 off from Best Buy’s open box offers.
@@ashlynlarsen for me I use the Apple Pencil usb c it works well and iPad Air 5th gen
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What's the thumbs down for?
@@jasonrtech they're just mad they can't afford apple products 💀