I have an 11 inch 2018 iPad Pro and I genuinely can’t see myself upgrading for at least 2 more years. I don’t run into performance issues, especially on well optimised apps like procreate, and I get promotion + 2nd gen Apple Pencil support. Right now they are $350 or less used on eBay and I would honestly say for most people that’s a much better deal than the M1 iPad Air, despite the M1 chip - especially for digital artists.
100% like he said, you never really see iPads underperform! I have the same ipad as you and got it from the refurbished site for around the price of the air and i still love the power of this thing. I am waiting on the next design change tbh
Yeah ive had my ipad (same model as yours) for 2 years and performs very well for uni student use. Maybe battery life has gone down but still very good. My experience mirrors yours
None of the top tech reviewers mentioned that in addition to the M1 chip we also get double the amount of RAM with the new IPad Air 2022 vs the 2020 model, for the same price. That is why we love Dave2d ❤️
I went with a $450 refurbished 2018 11" iPad Pro. It is still a great performer, the battery health on my particular device is above 95%, the 120Hz looks and feels amazing, and the quad speakers are bonus.
@@rohan_snj Software yes, because both are the exact same chip just the Z is unlocked with a extra GPU core A12X, A12Z. It makes no difference in real world usage today and both are still crazy fast. It would depend on the screen size, the 12.9 is more paper sized if you are going to use it with the apple pencil to take notes.
@@rohan_snj get a 12.9” pro. I had an iPad Pro throughout my college career and I being able to take notes on the larger 12.9” screen was so much nicer. I still have my 2018 pro and it hasn’t slowed down since the day I got it. My original 2015 pro is still holding up if not slightly bent from a fall down the stairs.
@@rohan_snj I used to have an 11". it was nice and portable -- and light.. but overtime I wanted a bigger screen . switched to a 12.9"; heavier but I prefer the bigger screen size for writing/ taking notes. Glad I made the switch. But do note it is going to add a bit more weight.
This iPad Air (like the one before it) is great, as long as you stick to the base model. If you need more than 64GB of storage, the iPad Pro is the only sensible option. Assuming the 256GB iPad Air vs the base model iPad Pro: for $50 you get pro motion, face ID, quad speakers, thunderbolt and a better screen.
@@whitemuffin8650 You are right. That's the single scenario where the iPad Air is still the better option, if you don't care for the other Pro features.
Im debating that myself. On Amazon the 256gb air 5 and base 11 inch pro are actually the same price. The only reason I would would really want the pro though is quad speakers. Idk if thats worth halfing the storage. Also note the Air 5 has a slightly bigger battery, plus lack of quad speakers, slightly smaller screen, and 120hz should give it a battery life edge over the pro on paper. Hopefully we can see battery drain tests soon.
Bought my 2 daughters an iPad Air each for Christmas just gone by. With the same iteration out since 2020 and knowing the new iPad airs were going to be out now I was sceptical about my decision. After listening to this review and knowing my kids really wouldn't be making the extra use of the M1 chip, you've put my mind at rest and im happy with my purchase. Their iPads are insane pieces of tech im glad they get to have, just, nothing worse than buying tech at these kind of price points for it to be old and obsolete models mere months later. Thanks Dave!
I still have the 2017 10.5" iPad Pro and I'm still quite satisfied with it. I tried out the 2020 11"iPad Pro but ended up selling it because I liked the home button and touch iD on the older one. good thing I didn't sell or trade in my 2017 iPad. lol I'll have to see what the 2022 Pros would bring to the table. 🧐 5 years for an upgrade ain't too bad at all.
I think the iPads with M1 Chips are just severely held back by iPadOS. I just don't think Apple wants to compromise their MacBook sales due to making iPadOS too functional, which is unfortunate.
The iPad is a tablet and it's great at being a tablet. Not every device has to do everything. This is why Android tablets suck. They try to do everything and aren't good at anything.
Apple has told everyone that it will never run macOS and that it is up to developers to make more pro apps and most of these are worried that they would lose customers by doing this. So it is apparent that your wish is not gonna happen in the medium term so maybe best to start thinking of it as Apple promotes it. They give us the best tablet they can with the best chip, and why anyone would complain about that is mind-boggling, other than trolling. That extra headroom is great fro future-proofing; as Apple says people hold onto their tablets on average 5+ years. So maybe the time to stop complaining about this and thank Apple that they give us the M1 when they could have given us a less performing chip. I am sure every Android fan out there would love an M1 clone in their tablets!
Bullshit. Apple is not doing less because they don't want to compromise their Macbook sales, Apple is doing what they're doing because it is a goddamn iPad and people want that. People DONt want the iPad to be a Mac. Apple has both categories for people that need a specific device for their needs. Stop acting like the iPad is held back just because a Mac can do other stuff and ignore everything that Macs can't that iPads can do much better.
Hopefully the build and specs are an indicator for the MacBook airs later this year - I think they could become the ultimate hyper portable laptop for a lot of use cases that don’t require tons of power (ie just emails, UA-cam, spreadsheets, etc)
Great review. For me, the best case for the iPad Pro is the 12.9" version because it's just so big. I just got my wife a 1st Gen 12.9" iPad Pro (along with a 1st Gen Apple Pencil) for exactly that reason. The 12.9" screen, regardless of how much power the device has, is so useful because it ends up being about the same size as a sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper. This is ideal for other applications like digital sheet music, which I intend to borrow her device to use. Honestly, that old iPad Pro from 2015 still has plenty of power.
Actually here is a fix for your problem with orientation. Enable Guided access mode, and the power button will be useless unless you pressed 3 times in row in quick pace (which what you will do when exit the game) I had to use it but for different reason. Some games I play need to swipe from bottom to up, and iOS think I want to close the app and either close it, or bring the home bar (and the game do not receive this swipe).
I thought the iPad Air 4 already made the 11” Pro pretty much redundant but this just takes it a step further. $150 less (Going by the 256GB Wi-Fi only models’ pricing here) for most of the experience is a total no-brainer, especially with the M1 inside. I can live without ProMotion and prefer Touch ID to Face ID so the Air is the way to go for me personally.
on Amazon EU the 256gb iPad Air is 20€ more expensive than the 128gb iPad Pro so I don’t know about that Apple is probably betting on selling a lot of 64gb models because those are selling for 680€ at the moment
Glad you mentioned the ram, that's the biggest reason this iPad will last forever. 8gigs is going to allow for a lot of updates to come to this machine.
I always get confused when youtubers describe something famously good as “infamous” Infamous means “well known for some bad quality” which is not true about the M1 chip.
Honestly, I usually watch your videos after Marques and I am becoming more and more inclined toward you since I feel his videos are becoming too concise and brief but the details in your videos are precisely sufficient. Keep going!
I have the ipad air 4 and I mainly use it for drawing. it handled 2gb clip studio paint file smoothly. M1 is a great jump, but I'm satisfied with what ipad air 4 can do
I skipped 4 m1 iPad air videos before this but Dave thumbnails are enticing and makes anyone click the video even if they actually are not interested in the video
I still use my iPad Air 4 daily and it still runs smoothly... never had problems with it and I use it a lot with procreate, streaming content and also Pokémon Unite. if you are on budget even that is a great device to pick. iPads are weird cause they are all pretty good tablets. my wife has a 2018 pro model and has no problem at all. pro motion still looks miles better than what my screen looks like even if it's older. get what you need for the time you need it. future proofing with tech is imposible. every year new stuff comes out with way better features. probably next year we will get m1 pro and pro motion on an air and so on...
The good thing about iPads is that you will generally get to keep it for years (assuming you arent a power user). Its a very high value for money. It also might be the only electronic gadget where I start at the most expensive and work down. Most of the time I start from the bottom.
iPads never underperformed even when they use to Have A series silicone, now with M1 I can bet it will keep on performing for like next 10 years cause there is no app that can take full potential of M1 and I doubt there will be any in the future, or else the differentiators between a MacBook and iPad will be lost.
Apple’s roadmap is to make iPads as compatible with macs as they can as this helps developers and allows greater integration. Although the A15 chip would have still worked okay, I think Apple knows that the future will need greater continuity and hence the plan to get iPads on the M chips. For the same price getting a chip 50% faster sounds like a win-win so have no idea why anyone would complain. Ask me if I would prefer my Tab S7+ to be 70% faster and I would say, yes please, and ask another 99 people and you will have 100%. Do not complain about getting more for no extra cost.
The real differentiator between the two is MacOS I would say. If you're not an artist/visual-oriented professional, iPadOS doesn't cut it. Most data science tools, for example, aren't on iPad. The iPad version of Excel is a joke. I tried using the iPad for two straight years before giving up and buying the base Macbook Air.
@@johnthwong What I have been saying for a while. Amongst a niche techie community on YT the desire for more "pro" apps is higher than outside that bubble, where 90% plus of tablet users do not care a jot. Developers see this and to protect their business model the tablet versions of their apps either are restricted or do not exist. Blaming the iPad is dumb, as it was a de facto tablet and it does that great. Apple and a few developers have created more "pro" apps to flex it a bit, but the truth is that it is a tablet at heart. So I use a tablet and laptop combo. When I am out and about doing my report after every job, I use something like Drafts. When I get back to base, that is synced with my laptop and I then feed it int Excel sheets. Asking the iPad to be universal when desktop Windows machines cannot do tablet stuff half as well is seemingly one-sided.
03:06 Lol... I would not call you an idiot but I was about to type *"Come on, Dave! Why can't you turn the device upside down?"* 😳😳😳 Ufff... thanks for the save.
My biggest issue with the Air 5 are the storage options, relative to the pricing. 64GB for $600 is a nonstarter for most. If Apple wants these things to be considered potential laptop replacements, the storage options should align with the Macbook and PC market. How many laptops can we find on the market, where the base configuration is 64 GB? Regarding expected support length, I'd expect Apple to support this tablet, and specifically the M1 for a decade, at least. I don't dispute Dave, when he asserts that Apples IOS updates are heavily tied to available RAM,. However, there already exists some anecdotal evidence which challenges this notion, as seen in the Ipad Air 2. The Air 2 was released in 2014 and comes with 2GB of memory. It is still receiving updates to this day, which will continue throughout Ipad OS 15. Although the air 2 will not receive Ipad OS 16, Apple will nonetheless provide at least two to three years os security patch, which amounts to a decade of end to end support, on a very old Ipad. Great review, as always!
I really wanted to upgrade my iPad, but man, even after 3 years, my iPad Air 3 is still running so good without noticeable drop in performance. This M1 ipad air really tempted me.
The thing is, since they released the M1 this year, by the time you decide to retire your device, we'll have something even better than this, and this power will be available at a lesser price aswell. No pressure to buy it just cause it released cause it ain't going anywhere but up from here
This is the best review I’ve have seen on the new Air loved the way explained everything I am planning on getting the new Air so seeing this review was very helpful
Random people keep saying that, but you are talking from a prosumers view and that makes up a tiny part of the iPad market, probably 1-5%. Developers are not too interested as they already have their pro apps on macOS, and Apple will keep adding features as and when they can get them optimised. This complaint is a niche argument as Apple has 100% said the iPad is complimentary and will NEVER replace the mac.
@@truthseeker6804 really? Like these (ua-cam.com/video/wC5lBQiXooE/v-deo.html) for one, and two maybe a more desktop-like experience like dex on samsung but better
@@urmomstraight cool stuff, yes some of those features would be cool to have, and some would be great for other people like multi users. But none is really ground breaking for me, I’m the only user of my tablet.
The Air 5 is the best value iPad for me. I only use it to browse the web, read magazines, and watch movies. Maybe editing the occasional word document as well. I have no use for Pro Motion or any of the other Pro features. I have tons of cloud space so I have no need for lots of internal storage. The Air 5 will serve my needs for years to come.
I also noticed the "iPad" wording on the back now reads "iPad Air", I didn’t even notice this small detail until I saw an article that mentioned it, otherwise, it looks ever so similar to its predecessor
Watching this on a 2018 12.9” iPad Pro. No complaints love this device highly recommend. The only thing that has ever tempted me to want to upgrade was the mini-led on the newer iPad Pro. I am jealous of the colors of the Air, but a skin works too.
@@chickenpasta7359 gotcha. I was just watching UA-cam and I noticed there was less fingerprint glare on the new one but it wasn’t enough of a difference to spend the $1000 so I returned it and am waiting for the next one to release lol
@@bridgeradams8491 yea same tbh such a good value for the years I’ve gotten out of this. It used to be my moms but she cracked it really bad, got a new one and gave me that one which I repaired for $500 which isn’t bad considering it has 256gb of storage and cellular and it included a new battery in the repair lol
I recently upgraded my 2020 iPad Air to get a 12.9" M1 iPad Pro. I have no regrets (though I admit for a split second i was mildly bothered) - I have the beautiful gigantic screen and I love it. Still - for people considering the 11" Pro, this might be a more than worthy option. Who doesn't like saving money??
You know what Dave we really love you! The way you are just not selling this ipad we love it how you said real life facts like an artist can use like any screen to create his work...
Dang everyone in the east coast has started their day and everyone in the west coast is still sleeping not knowing their notifications are all of the same videos ahhaa. Can't wait to see these vids
The speaker issue is very similar to the webcam issue that has plagued iPads for years; the device just shouldn’t be portrait orientation by default anymore. Yes, I use my iPad in portrait for reading. But a solid 80% of the time I’m grabbing the thing in landscape, covering the faceID camera with my hand, and blocking the speakers. Landscape iPads are far overdue.
I had an iPad 7th gen that was enough for me. Had it for a couple of years , got a free iPad Pro 12.9 and I think I might not ever upgrade. I really just use it for media. The sound is great on the iPad Pro m1
I recently bought a HP Spectre x360 14 assuming I would be doing all my main work on that device as it has desktop apps and runs windows. But recently I bought the magic keyboard for my iPad Air 4th gen and it really has made the iPad into a full on computer and i can do about 90% of stuff I would usually do on my windows laptop now on my iPad due to having this keyboard and mouse. Now my laptop sits on my desk plugged into an external monitor for stuff like heavy multitasking and office apps but whenever I leave the house e.g. school, i love taking my iPad for its battery life. Size and portability as well as apple ecosystem features such as airdropping photos from my phone and personal hotspot instant on. Only few complains of this iPad is, the speakers don’t sound as good, they are very respectable but would love quad speakers. Black levels aren’t any where as good as laptop. And my laptop is also LCD. I think this is an iPad Air issue as iPad Pro doesnt suffer as much. A flashlight for scanning documents on the rear camera. I use goodnotes a lot and use my iPad for school work so just a convenience feature. 128gb storage would have been the sweet spot but i got 64gb and paid for icloud+ as it integrates better with my laptop. I do wish the screen was promotion but i dont really miss it on an iPad for what i use it for and considering the iPad itself costs only $600 its a pretty good deal. Ofc once you add the keyboard and Apple Pencil it gets to £1000 quickly but totally worth it for my use case
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Sorry sir, but this is one of the best, on point, review I've seen on UA-cam. Well written and excellent pace 👏👏👏
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@Tj Semeniuk not at all. It's just a cute phrase :)
I had a 10th gen iPad ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.
The iPad Pro would still be the choice for me. The 120hz display is more important to me than the added storage at around $100 less for the 256 gb iPad Air.
@@truthseeker6804 interesting at my place i could get both at the same price (The Pro with 128 or the Air with 256) i think imma go for the pro bc i wanna draw and the 120hertz would be amazing
Picked one up for 100 off msrp cuz best buy priced matched amazon. Cant wait to pick it up next tuesday. Only ever used the “base” ipads , the 2nd ,6th in particular. Plus traded in my 6th gen and knocked another 100 off.
I’ve the 2017 Pro. Loving that thing for note taking w pencil. No performance issues at all. Id advise students to look at it, it’s half price compared to 2018. The old pencil really isn’t a big deal, it’s battery lasts a week
Thank you Dave your reviews are really helpful I feel like you don’t just review things with bias. You are just apple Samsung Microsoft etc. You look at product who it is best for and guide the consumer. You also call out short comings or when something is bad value for the money.
this with a student discount (500$ with a pencil, I got apple care too but didn't include that) and it's a better choice than pro because refurbished units don't get the free pen (it's a 100$ gift card, which most use to just get the pen)
I know you mentioned that 60hz is fine but that would a deal breaker for me as my last few phones are high refresh as well as my gaming monitors so I have gotten really sensitive to display lag as a result and any new device would have to be at least 90hz. Otherwise, this is pretty slick.
Tbh I used the 10.5 iPad Pro with 120 Hz and my phone with 60 Hz for a couple of years and it didn't feel wrong. Maybe the change of display size and OS made me think of the devices as really different things or "activities".
@@carlosreyesf19 I'm sure it varies from person to person but I have the Pixel 6 which is 90hz, Razer Phone 2 which is 120hz, a gaming laptop which is 144hz and a gaming monitor which is 144hz so my main devices for the last few years have all been high refresh. When I use my gfs iPad and iPhone 10 which are 60hz, I instantly notice the lag. I have a few friends who notice too once they upgraded. But again not everyone notice higher refresh.
@@Paulie8K haha of course I do notice. But I was just not used to seeing a phone at 90-120 Hz so my phone didn't feel outdated. That was 4 years ago, though.
I think its because the M2 in ipad Pro will have significant improvement compared to the M1 so Apple doesn't need to make it complicated by optimize ipad OS for both A and M series.
I just want a flagship version of iPad mini. Many years ago I had to spend a month in a hospital and I realized that iPad mini 2 was the perfect device for gaming because of how light and comfortable it was to hold like a handheld game console and yet the screen was big enough for movies and other media consumption. In addition it fitted in any small bag and even slid perfectly in an inner pocket of my jacket. It was truly marvelous device and I wish we could have a high end Mini with mini-led display and powerfull chip so it could be used as desktop when connected to a monitor.
Great video! Pretty sure I want to go for the Air, but I'm concerned about the storage. How big is the OS? And how much usable storage would there be on a 64gb? Majority of things I plan to use it for are cloud based thankfully, although I would probably keep a few movies or episodes of something available for journeys without an internet connection. Would the 64gb have enough space for apps, the odd game and media? Or am I better off bumping up to the the 11inch iPad pro 128gb over the air 256gb? Thank you to anyone who can help 😊
Aww man…. When it comes to tablets I‘ve always been the Windows/Surface guy. I’ve had a couple of Surface devices and never had any real issues with them. But nowadays I actually don’t need a Windows Tablet with a Laptop Intel CPU. I just need a Tablet that is snappy in the OS and has great Pen Support. And the iPad Air with M1 really makes me consider doing the switch… I’m already somewhat in the Apple ecosystem with an iPhone, Watch and AirPods and having my Tablet be in that ecosystem really would be beneficial.. Dang it Apple…
I think the iPad is a no brainer for a tablet. I still struggle to see Surface as a proper tablet experience, more of a Windows 2in1. You get more software supported with Windows, but that only matters if this is your laptop/desktop replacement and you specifically need something with a desktop OS - that said they’re not very powerful running Windows either with Intel in a tablet chassis with no cooling. That aside this is just a better product.
@@User-cb4jm I've actually used my Surface Pro 4 for studying. At that time I used it for Visual Studio, MSSQL and stuff like that. Plus the fact that it has the kickstand build in and the magnetic keyboard (which at this time was an exclusive for surface) was just super convenient. And the Pen has an actual button that you can configure to do a whole bunch of stuff is also something I would've missed then. But now I use a Laptop for all of that and the iPad is more and more compelling.
@@Mc_Fly if you are only looking for casual pen use (not work-related), I'd personally push you towards the base iPad+pencil. It just looks rather dated, but other than that it shouldn't be hindering performance in most apps, I don't see the need to spend 80% more for slightly better speakers, type-C port, brightness & design, not to mention the 2nd gen Pencil also costs 30% more than the 1st gen one. Or maybe look at the Tab S7+ or Tab S8, you get the 120Hz & Pen included in the box, not to mention 128GB base storage which is also expandable!
@@User-cb4jm Surface is definitely a 2 in 1 but that's what makes it great. It's literally the opposite of what people want in the iPad, the ability to have either. Surfaces have their cons, like basically no app store, but the ability to manage a heavy workflow then lie down and goof around like watch UA-cam is invaluable. And workflow is light-years aheads of what it is in either MacOS or iPadOS, the organization of open windows and apps is genius compared to the mess on Mac or app switching on iPad.
I just have one question is 64gb enough? With genshin impact being around 16gb, throw some other heavy games and a few apps, I think it will be filled up in no time, considering the size of ipad apps are generally more than their mobile counterparts
I use 128gb iPad Pro M1, and I’ve used over 100gb so far and I’m deleting stuff regularly. I don’t even play heavy games. Go for 256gb if you’re planning to use the device for gaming. The 64gb is for content consumers people who watch movies and UA-cam.
I bought the air 2 weeks before the M1 version was announced. The shop didn't accept the return as I didn't purchase it from Apple directly. Unfortunate first Apple product experience.
Everyone had lots of expectations for iPad OS15 when they put the m1 in the pro. Then what we got hardly utilized the m1 at all. Don’t get your hope up this year.
@@makasete30 Yeah, iPads are amazing and much superior to iPhones and possibly MacBooks, but they’re literally running iOS. Samsung’s OS for their tablets is much better.
Honestly i prefer the Galaxy S8 Ultra. There is just something more appealing about the look of that tablet compared to this. Plus the quality and utility its comes with. Really competitive tbh
The new iPad Air wins on the chip, front camera & 5G The old iPad Pro (3rd gen) wins on resolution, ProMotion & face ID The power & the rest of it relatively the same
one of the best thing about dude is that whenever achieves something he never gives the credit to himself he always respect us the audience to most and team too. He is always polite in every of his videos. we congratulate ourselves for this achievement. more to come and everything to come. we're always with u.
Getting the ipad air. Waiting on delivery. I plan to use it for art, but Ive never had a 120ghz display so I wont know the lack of it. The price in CAD climbs so quickly with the pen and any accessories the hit to my pocketbook was just too much going to the pro when the air is 90% there.
I'm still using a 9.7" ipad pro from 2016 and its performance and battery life is now starting to lack after almost 6 years of heavy daily use, so I feel like it's time for a new ipad. I'm torn between just getting a new M1 ipad Air or just holding out for the next ipad pro models. The problem is I recently bought a Surface Pro 8, which is great, but the overall user experience purely for media consumption isn't great, I actually find it quite frustrating to use with its keyboard detached, so I often find myself reaching for my ipad instead of my surface pro when I just wanna quickly watch a video or just want a device to carry with me for media consumption on the bus or whatever, but owning a new surface pro 8 is making me question whether or not buying a new ipad is a dumb decision, even though I know I'll get a lot of daily use and utility out of a new ipad. Just don't wanna feel like I'm wasting money, you know?
Use the guided access for gaming, it won’t accidentally turn off your device if you press the power button, and triple click the power button to turn off guided access
Just bought the Pro 11" instead - at 265gb I only paid 50€ more for the 2021 iPad Pro on Amazon. I was waiting for the Air 5 to come out to buy that one originally, but I'm very happy with 120 Hz and face unlock
It becomes a little but more tricky in deciding between the air and the comparable pro if you getting it through your mobile carrier because the monthly installment fee is a very nominal difference
The iPad Air is ripe this year
I mean... yeah
sounds about right
bezels could have been small
@@kavivarman they could, but why? You need to hold onto something afterall
Dave and marques at the same time.
I chose dave😏
I have an 11 inch 2018 iPad Pro and I genuinely can’t see myself upgrading for at least 2 more years. I don’t run into performance issues, especially on well optimised apps like procreate, and I get promotion + 2nd gen Apple Pencil support. Right now they are $350 or less used on eBay and I would honestly say for most people that’s a much better deal than the M1 iPad Air, despite the M1 chip - especially for digital artists.
100% like he said, you never really see iPads underperform! I have the same ipad as you and got it from the refurbished site for around the price of the air and i still love the power of this thing. I am waiting on the next design change tbh
Refurbished is also a good choice. But honestly all iPads are a great value than iPhones, so any iPad you get really is a good deal.
Yeah ive had my ipad (same model as yours) for 2 years and performs very well for uni student use. Maybe battery life has gone down but still very good. My experience mirrors yours
Echo this, my 2018 iPad Pro still eats everything you throw at it.
same here brother, same model and i might upgrade if there ever is an M2 ipad pro!
None of the top tech reviewers mentioned that in addition to the M1 chip we also get double the amount of RAM with the new IPad Air 2022 vs the 2020 model, for the same price. That is why we love Dave2d ❤️
vs, not vis-a-vis
Many youtubers have already mentioned it.
Which is the most important thing. Android tablets had 8GB ram since 2019
@@blue4059 duh its ios . Remember that iphone x with 3gb ram was faster than androids with 12gb ram at that time ?
@@bullykojima3232 Faster is one thing.
ACTUAL multitasking is another. iPhone X is garbage at multitasking. 😂😂😂
Never missed a DAVE2D review. It's so straightforward, detailed, precise and time saving. I come here first before visiting any other tech reviewer.
He is an excellent reviewer, however this comment seems a little “I want a heart so badly”
@@reviewanythingexcepttechus6630 so true
Totally agree. One of the most unbiased tech reviewer.
I started to get annoyed with MKBHD wasting my time with other things besides the product. Dave2D is my favorite
you sound like you’re doing a product review
I went with a $450 refurbished 2018 11" iPad Pro. It is still a great performer, the battery health on my particular device is above 95%, the 120Hz looks and feels amazing, and the quad speakers are bonus.
Hey bro shall I buy the iPad 12.9 2018 or 11inch iPad pro 2020 for school? How will the software for 2018 hold up now in 2022?
@@rohan_snj I would suggest the 11 inch 2020 pro
@@rohan_snj Software yes, because both are the exact same chip just the Z is unlocked with a extra GPU core A12X, A12Z. It makes no difference in real world usage today and both are still crazy fast.
It would depend on the screen size, the 12.9 is more paper sized if you are going to use it with the apple pencil to take notes.
@@rohan_snj get a 12.9” pro. I had an iPad Pro throughout my college career and I being able to take notes on the larger 12.9” screen was so much nicer. I still have my 2018 pro and it hasn’t slowed down since the day I got it. My original 2015 pro is still holding up if not slightly bent from a fall down the stairs.
@@rohan_snj I used to have an 11". it was nice and portable -- and light.. but overtime I wanted a bigger screen . switched to a 12.9"; heavier but I prefer the bigger screen size for writing/ taking notes. Glad I made the switch. But do note it is going to add a bit more weight.
This iPad Air (like the one before it) is great, as long as you stick to the base model. If you need more than 64GB of storage, the iPad Pro is the only sensible option. Assuming the 256GB iPad Air vs the base model iPad Pro: for $50 you get pro motion, face ID, quad speakers, thunderbolt and a better screen.
I need 256gb so the Air is better, pro with 256 is way to much money
@@whitemuffin8650 You are right. That's the single scenario where the iPad Air is still the better option, if you don't care for the other Pro features.
I think 256Gb Air is here just to "force" more people to buy base iPad Pro, they probably won't sell many units compared to base storage Air
Im debating that myself. On Amazon the 256gb air 5 and base 11 inch pro are actually the same price. The only reason I would would really want the pro though is quad speakers. Idk if thats worth halfing the storage. Also note the Air 5 has a slightly bigger battery, plus lack of quad speakers, slightly smaller screen, and 120hz should give it a battery life edge over the pro on paper. Hopefully we can see battery drain tests soon.
@@GhostAcez you can buy 1to ssd for $150 on a amazon and connect it to your ipad if needed
Bought my 2 daughters an iPad Air each for Christmas just gone by. With the same iteration out since 2020 and knowing the new iPad airs were going to be out now I was sceptical about my decision. After listening to this review and knowing my kids really wouldn't be making the extra use of the M1 chip, you've put my mind at rest and im happy with my purchase.
Their iPads are insane pieces of tech im glad they get to have, just, nothing worse than buying tech at these kind of price points for it to be old and obsolete models mere months later.
Thanks Dave!
iPad airs are absolute bargains for the speed and performance nothing else on the market that can compare
I was waiting for the M1 iPad Air for a long time. Now that they have it I know I'm getting one. excellent review as always!
I know im getting one too. I cant wait till its release!
I still have the 2017 10.5" iPad Pro and I'm still quite satisfied with it. I tried out the 2020 11"iPad Pro but ended up selling it because I liked the home button and touch iD on the older one. good thing I didn't sell or trade in my 2017 iPad. lol
I'll have to see what the 2022 Pros would bring to the table. 🧐 5 years for an upgrade ain't too bad at all.
Also an 10.5” iPad Pro user here ✋🏻
I think the iPads with M1 Chips are just severely held back by iPadOS. I just don't think Apple wants to compromise their MacBook sales due to making iPadOS too functional, which is unfortunate.
It just shows that Apple can very well sell you an M1 Mac Mini for $500, easily, but they won't.
The iPad is a tablet and it's great at being a tablet. Not every device has to do everything. This is why Android tablets suck. They try to do everything and aren't good at anything.
Apple has told everyone that it will never run macOS and that it is up to developers to make more pro apps and most of these are worried that they would lose customers by doing this. So it is apparent that your wish is not gonna happen in the medium term so maybe best to start thinking of it as Apple promotes it. They give us the best tablet they can with the best chip, and why anyone would complain about that is mind-boggling, other than trolling. That extra headroom is great fro future-proofing; as Apple says people hold onto their tablets on average 5+ years. So maybe the time to stop complaining about this and thank Apple that they give us the M1 when they could have given us a less performing chip. I am sure every Android fan out there would love an M1 clone in their tablets!
Bullshit. Apple is not doing less because they don't want to compromise their Macbook sales, Apple is doing what they're doing because it is a goddamn iPad and people want that. People DONt want the iPad to be a Mac. Apple has both categories for people that need a specific device for their needs.
Stop acting like the iPad is held back just because a Mac can do other stuff and ignore everything that Macs can't that iPads can do much better.
@@Raja995mh33 I want a mac in an ipad form factor . Wheres my choice?
Hopefully the build and specs are an indicator for the MacBook airs later this year - I think they could become the ultimate hyper portable laptop for a lot of use cases that don’t require tons of power (ie just emails, UA-cam, spreadsheets, etc)
Great review. For me, the best case for the iPad Pro is the 12.9" version because it's just so big. I just got my wife a 1st Gen 12.9" iPad Pro (along with a 1st Gen Apple Pencil) for exactly that reason. The 12.9" screen, regardless of how much power the device has, is so useful because it ends up being about the same size as a sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper. This is ideal for other applications like digital sheet music, which I intend to borrow her device to use. Honestly, that old iPad Pro from 2015 still has plenty of power.
Actually here is a fix for your problem with orientation. Enable Guided access mode, and the power button will be useless unless you pressed 3 times in row in quick pace (which what you will do when exit the game)
I had to use it but for different reason. Some games I play need to swipe from bottom to up, and iOS think I want to close the app and either close it, or bring the home bar (and the game do not receive this swipe).
I thought the iPad Air 4 already made the 11” Pro pretty much redundant but this just takes it a step further. $150 less (Going by the 256GB Wi-Fi only models’ pricing here) for most of the experience is a total no-brainer, especially with the M1 inside. I can live without ProMotion and prefer Touch ID to Face ID so the Air is the way to go for me personally.
on Amazon EU the 256gb iPad Air is 20€ more expensive than the 128gb iPad Pro so I don’t know about that
Apple is probably betting on selling a lot of 64gb models because those are selling for 680€ at the moment
@@rub23n they're probably betting on nudging consumers towards the 256 and then the pro
Great review as always. Simple, focused on the user experience as opposed to a bunch of specs.
Great review, thanks Dave.
Presently using an original 9.7-in iPad Pro, this M1 Air will be my next upgrade.
Glad you mentioned the ram, that's the biggest reason this iPad will last forever. 8gigs is going to allow for a lot of updates to come to this machine.
What’s really strange is (at least here in Japan) that the price for a 256GB model is very very close. Much close than for the base model.
In the US a 256gb iPad Air is only 50 dollars less than the 128gb iPad Pro, I think apple just wants people to buy the more expensive product.
@@TheFalseShepphard You need to not only detect the error, but also report the error
@@gullevek i think in the last line of your comment, it should be "closer" not close
The subtle "yellow-blue" screen background is genius!
just bought it last month, amazing and fun to use, superb! incredible specs w/ lot of features for the future
I always get confused when youtubers describe something famously good as “infamous”
Infamous means “well known for some bad quality” which is not true about the M1 chip.
Thank you! That bugged the hell out of me.
Honestly, I usually watch your videos after Marques and I am becoming more and more inclined toward you since I feel his videos are becoming too concise and brief but the details in your videos are precisely sufficient. Keep going!
I have the ipad air 4 and I mainly use it for drawing. it handled 2gb clip studio paint file smoothly. M1 is a great jump, but I'm satisfied with what ipad air 4 can do
It's always very relaxing hearing you talking Dave
yea most of the time ik these are products im not even interested in but i like dave's presentation and his voice
Dave2d is flexing his blastoise drawing skill n I love it
I skipped 4 m1 iPad air videos before this but Dave thumbnails are enticing and makes anyone click the video even if they actually are not interested in the video
I still use my iPad Air 4 daily and it still runs smoothly... never had problems with it and I use it a lot with procreate, streaming content and also Pokémon Unite. if you are on budget even that is a great device to pick. iPads are weird cause they are all pretty good tablets. my wife has a 2018 pro model and has no problem at all. pro motion still looks miles better than what my screen looks like even if it's older. get what you need for the time you need it. future proofing with tech is imposible. every year new stuff comes out with way better features. probably next year we will get m1 pro and pro motion on an air and so on...
The good thing about iPads is that you will generally get to keep it for years (assuming you arent a power user).
Its a very high value for money. It also might be the only electronic gadget where I start at the most expensive and work down. Most of the time I start from the bottom.
iPads never underperformed even when they use to Have A series silicone, now with M1 I can bet it will keep on performing for like next 10 years cause there is no app that can take full potential of M1 and I doubt there will be any in the future, or else the differentiators between a MacBook and iPad will be lost.
Apple’s roadmap is to make iPads as compatible with macs as they can as this helps developers and allows greater integration. Although the A15 chip would have still worked okay, I think Apple knows that the future will need greater continuity and hence the plan to get iPads on the M chips. For the same price getting a chip 50% faster sounds like a win-win so have no idea why anyone would complain. Ask me if I would prefer my Tab S7+ to be 70% faster and I would say, yes please, and ask another 99 people and you will have 100%. Do not complain about getting more for no extra cost.
The real differentiator between the two is MacOS I would say. If you're not an artist/visual-oriented professional, iPadOS doesn't cut it. Most data science tools, for example, aren't on iPad. The iPad version of Excel is a joke. I tried using the iPad for two straight years before giving up and buying the base Macbook Air.
@@johnthwong What I have been saying for a while. Amongst a niche techie community on YT the desire for more "pro" apps is higher than outside that bubble, where 90% plus of tablet users do not care a jot. Developers see this and to protect their business model the tablet versions of their apps either are restricted or do not exist. Blaming the iPad is dumb, as it was a de facto tablet and it does that great. Apple and a few developers have created more "pro" apps to flex it a bit, but the truth is that it is a tablet at heart.
So I use a tablet and laptop combo. When I am out and about doing my report after every job, I use something like Drafts. When I get back to base, that is synced with my laptop and I then feed it int Excel sheets. Asking the iPad to be universal when desktop Windows machines cannot do tablet stuff half as well is seemingly one-sided.
the iPad is great for students! Cheap and can do everything a laptop can do
03:06 Lol... I would not call you an idiot but I was about to type *"Come on, Dave! Why can't you turn the device upside down?"* 😳😳😳
Ufff... thanks for the save.
My biggest issue with the Air 5 are the storage options, relative to the pricing. 64GB for $600 is a nonstarter for most. If Apple wants these things to be considered potential laptop replacements, the storage options should align with the Macbook and PC market. How many laptops can we find on the market, where the base configuration is 64 GB? Regarding expected support length, I'd expect Apple to support this tablet, and specifically the M1 for a decade, at least. I don't dispute Dave, when he asserts that Apples IOS updates are heavily tied to available RAM,. However, there already exists some anecdotal evidence which challenges this notion, as seen in the Ipad Air 2. The Air 2 was released in 2014 and comes with 2GB of memory. It is still receiving updates to this day, which will continue throughout Ipad OS 15. Although the air 2 will not receive Ipad OS 16, Apple will nonetheless provide at least two to three years os security patch, which amounts to a decade of end to end support, on a very old Ipad. Great review, as always!
Well said! This is a premium and it should have the storage to match, and if not at least put back the option to add an SD card for added storage
Does 64 gb affect performance?
@@rice-eater6756 Not from what I’ve seen
Are you not using cloud storage?
@@rosewaters2533 cloud storage?
I have no intention of buying this (never owned an apple product) but I love Dave's presentation and editing. Top notch.
I really wanted to upgrade my iPad, but man, even after 3 years, my iPad Air 3 is still running so good without noticeable drop in performance. This M1 ipad air really tempted me.
The thing is, since they released the M1 this year, by the time you decide to retire your device, we'll have something even better than this, and this power will be available at a lesser price aswell. No pressure to buy it just cause it released cause it ain't going anywhere but up from here
@@ishanmamadapur6307 yeah, you are right. It just shows how great the longevity of iPad is.
This is the best review I’ve have seen on the new Air loved the way explained everything I am planning on getting the new Air so seeing this review was very helpful
I really hope iPad OS 16 brings some major improvements to make use of these insane SoCs
Improvements like what? Honestly I don’t see any problem with iPadOS.
Random people keep saying that, but you are talking from a prosumers view and that makes up a tiny part of the iPad market, probably 1-5%. Developers are not too interested as they already have their pro apps on macOS, and Apple will keep adding features as and when they can get them optimised. This complaint is a niche argument as Apple has 100% said the iPad is complimentary and will NEVER replace the mac.
@@truthseeker6804 really?
Like these (ua-cam.com/video/wC5lBQiXooE/v-deo.html) for one, and two maybe a more desktop-like experience like dex on samsung but better
@@truthseeker6804 lack of dex like experience like that of Samsung tablets is a dealbreaker to me.
@@urmomstraight cool stuff, yes some of those features would be cool to have, and some would be great for other people like multi users. But none is really ground breaking for me, I’m the only user of my tablet.
I love tech reviewers like you
The Air 5 is the best value iPad for me. I only use it to browse the web, read magazines, and watch movies. Maybe editing the occasional word document as well. I have no use for Pro Motion or any of the other Pro features. I have tons of cloud space so I have no need for lots of internal storage. The Air 5 will serve my needs for years to come.
what do you use for cloud space? (other than iCloud)
@@ahmedkamalhasin2070 I have the 1TB cloud space that comes with Microsoft Office 365 (which I got for super cheap during a sale)
I also noticed the "iPad" wording on the back now reads "iPad Air", I didn’t even notice this small detail until I saw an article that mentioned it, otherwise, it looks ever so similar to its predecessor
Watching this on a 2018 12.9” iPad Pro. No complaints love this device highly recommend. The only thing that has ever tempted me to want to upgrade was the mini-led on the newer iPad Pro. I am jealous of the colors of the Air, but a skin works too.
Mini led isn’t worth it tbh i barely noticed a difference when I brought the new 12.9 outside and compared to the 2018 11 side by side
@@Lefraud564 It's definitely a big difference if you're watching HDR content or using it outdoors on a sunny day.
@@chickenpasta7359 gotcha. I was just watching UA-cam and I noticed there was less fingerprint glare on the new one but it wasn’t enough of a difference to spend the $1000 so I returned it and am waiting for the next one to release lol
@@Lefraud564 thank you. Honestly at this point I’m waiting for a “redesign”
@@bridgeradams8491 yea same tbh such a good value for the years I’ve gotten out of this. It used to be my moms but she cracked it really bad, got a new one and gave me that one which I repaired for $500 which isn’t bad considering it has 256gb of storage and cellular and it included a new battery in the repair lol
Another beautiful review. Best tech channel for a reason.
I recently upgraded my 2020 iPad Air to get a 12.9" M1 iPad Pro. I have no regrets (though I admit for a split second i was mildly bothered) - I have the beautiful gigantic screen and I love it. Still - for people considering the 11" Pro, this might be a more than worthy option. Who doesn't like saving money??
You know what Dave we really love you!
The way you are just not selling this ipad we love it how you said real life facts like an artist can use like any screen to create his work...
2:59 put a case on the device, problem solved. I've never seen someone walking around with an iPad without a case anyway
Dang everyone in the east coast has started their day and everyone in the west coast is still sleeping not knowing their notifications are all of the same videos ahhaa. Can't wait to see these vids
The speaker issue is very similar to the webcam issue that has plagued iPads for years; the device just shouldn’t be portrait orientation by default anymore.
Yes, I use my iPad in portrait for reading. But a solid 80% of the time I’m grabbing the thing in landscape, covering the faceID camera with my hand, and blocking the speakers. Landscape iPads are far overdue.
aha ask your friend to paint on a 12hz screen for 2 hours, he won't talk to you for a week afterwards xD
I had an iPad 7th gen that was enough for me. Had it for a couple of years , got a free iPad Pro 12.9 and I think I might not ever upgrade. I really just use it for media. The sound is great on the iPad Pro m1
Love the wallpaper (yellow and blue - subtle)!
I recently bought a HP Spectre x360 14 assuming I would be doing all my main work on that device as it has desktop apps and runs windows. But recently I bought the magic keyboard for my iPad Air 4th gen and it really has made the iPad into a full on computer and i can do about 90% of stuff I would usually do on my windows laptop now on my iPad due to having this keyboard and mouse. Now my laptop sits on my desk plugged into an external monitor for stuff like heavy multitasking and office apps but whenever I leave the house e.g. school, i love taking my iPad for its battery life. Size and portability as well as apple ecosystem features such as airdropping photos from my phone and personal hotspot instant on. Only few complains of this iPad is, the speakers don’t sound as good, they are very respectable but would love quad speakers. Black levels aren’t any where as good as laptop. And my laptop is also LCD. I think this is an iPad Air issue as iPad Pro doesnt suffer as much. A flashlight for scanning documents on the rear camera. I use goodnotes a lot and use my iPad for school work so just a convenience feature. 128gb storage would have been the sweet spot but i got 64gb and paid for icloud+ as it integrates better with my laptop. I do wish the screen was promotion but i dont really miss it on an iPad for what i use it for and considering the iPad itself costs only $600 its a pretty good deal. Ofc once you add the keyboard and Apple Pencil it gets to £1000 quickly but totally worth it for my use case
Sorry sir, but this is one of the best, on point, review I've seen on UA-cam. Well written and excellent pace 👏👏👏
@Tj Semeniuk not at all. It's just a cute phrase :)
I had a 10th gen iPad ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.
4:33 nice sketch would like to see a completed version of that
The iPad Pro would still be the choice for me. The 120hz display is more important to me than the added storage at around $100 less for the 256 gb iPad Air.
Yess. So smooth. Sent from my M1 iPad Pro 12.9”
Actually the iPad Air 256 is $50 cheaper than the iPad Pro 128gb.
@@truthseeker6804 interesting at my place i could get both at the same price (The Pro with 128 or the Air with 256) i think imma go for the pro bc i wanna draw and the 120hertz would be amazing
I agree. M1 for 60hz sceen is overkill I will get Ipad Mini 6 and waiting for new Ipad Pro instead.
@@truthseeker6804 Oh, choice is even easier then. Pro all the way for me.
Picked one up for 100 off msrp cuz best buy priced matched amazon. Cant wait to pick it up next tuesday. Only ever used the “base” ipads , the 2nd ,6th in particular. Plus traded in my 6th gen and knocked another 100 off.
I’ve the 2017 Pro. Loving that thing for note taking w pencil. No performance issues at all.
Id advise students to look at it, it’s half price compared to 2018. The old pencil really isn’t a big deal, it’s battery lasts a week
Battery is atrocious on mine. Also has the screen issue where eventually most/all will develop a white spot. Imo a 2018 model would be a better idea
Thank you Dave your reviews are really helpful I feel like you don’t just review things with bias. You are just apple Samsung Microsoft etc. You look at product who it is best for and guide the consumer. You also call out short comings or when something is bad value for the money.
Infamous means famous for something bad.
No it doesn't 💀
Love your subtle reference with the wallpaper and its colors! Thanks!
Love it when Dave showing off his art skill. Even though not really good, but love the confidence 👍
Lol I’m terrible at drawing stuff
@@Dave2D what that looked awesome lol the guy is trolling bruh
@@Dave2D not trying to kiss your ass but dudes straight up just being an ass. Your not bad at all. Love your Ukraine support wallpaper though. 🇺🇦
this with a student discount (500$ with a pencil, I got apple care too but didn't include that) and it's a better choice than pro because refurbished units don't get the free pen (it's a 100$ gift card, which most use to just get the pen)
I know you mentioned that 60hz is fine but that would a deal breaker for me as my last few phones are high refresh as well as my gaming monitors so I have gotten really sensitive to display lag as a result and any new device would have to be at least 90hz. Otherwise, this is pretty slick.
120hz is the most gimmick feature imo. Got iphone 13 pro last month and did not notice anything major.
Tbh I used the 10.5 iPad Pro with 120 Hz and my phone with 60 Hz for a couple of years and it didn't feel wrong. Maybe the change of display size and OS made me think of the devices as really different things or "activities".
@@carlosreyesf19 I'm sure it varies from person to person but I have the Pixel 6 which is 90hz, Razer Phone 2 which is 120hz, a gaming laptop which is 144hz and a gaming monitor which is 144hz so my main devices for the last few years have all been high refresh. When I use my gfs iPad and iPhone 10 which are 60hz, I instantly notice the lag. I have a few friends who notice too once they upgraded. But again not everyone notice higher refresh.
@@Paulie8K haha of course I do notice. But I was just not used to seeing a phone at 90-120 Hz so my phone didn't feel outdated. That was 4 years ago, though.
@@anejaG55 you're just blind I'm sorry
im definitely gonna buy this ipad air asap for editing video
Street fodo
I think its because the M2 in ipad Pro will have significant improvement compared to the M1 so Apple doesn't need to make it complicated by optimize ipad OS for both A and M series.
More like M1 Ultra on Ipad Pro 2022
@@lowerfive6318 it wouldn't fit in the ipad pro lmao.
@@lowerfive6318 I'd be surprised if the m1 pro even fit in the same chassis.
I just want a flagship version of iPad mini. Many years ago I had to spend a month in a hospital and I realized that iPad mini 2 was the perfect device for gaming because of how light and comfortable it was to hold like a handheld game console and yet the screen was big enough for movies and other media consumption. In addition it fitted in any small bag and even slid perfectly in an inner pocket of my jacket. It was truly marvelous device and I wish we could have a high end Mini with mini-led display and powerfull chip so it could be used as desktop when connected to a monitor.
Great video! Pretty sure I want to go for the Air, but I'm concerned about the storage.
How big is the OS? And how much usable storage would there be on a 64gb?
Majority of things I plan to use it for are cloud based thankfully, although I would probably keep a few movies or episodes of something available for journeys without an internet connection. Would the 64gb have enough space for apps, the odd game and media?
Or am I better off bumping up to the the 11inch iPad pro 128gb over the air 256gb?
Thank you to anyone who can help 😊
The operating system is 8.18gb and the system data is currently 1.67gb
@@arsenicbug1537 thank you! So 64gb sounds like it should be absolutely fine for for I plan to use it for.
@@googlinggoogler yep as someone who mostly paints it can probably fil up over time but thankfully a
Dont ever doubt Dave's Review like i did at 3:06
Aww man…. When it comes to tablets I‘ve always been the Windows/Surface guy. I’ve had a couple of Surface devices and never had any real issues with them. But nowadays I actually don’t need a Windows Tablet with a Laptop Intel CPU. I just need a Tablet that is snappy in the OS and has great Pen Support. And the iPad Air with M1 really makes me consider doing the switch… I’m already somewhat in the Apple ecosystem with an iPhone, Watch and AirPods and having my Tablet be in that ecosystem really would be beneficial..
Dang it Apple…
I think the iPad is a no brainer for a tablet. I still struggle to see Surface as a proper tablet experience, more of a Windows 2in1. You get more software supported with Windows, but that only matters if this is your laptop/desktop replacement and you specifically need something with a desktop OS - that said they’re not very powerful running Windows either with Intel in a tablet chassis with no cooling. That aside this is just a better product.
@@User-cb4jm I've actually used my Surface Pro 4 for studying. At that time I used it for Visual Studio, MSSQL and stuff like that. Plus the fact that it has the kickstand build in and the magnetic keyboard (which at this time was an exclusive for surface) was just super convenient. And the Pen has an actual button that you can configure to do a whole bunch of stuff is also something I would've missed then. But now I use a Laptop for all of that and the iPad is more and more compelling.
@@Mc_Fly if you are only looking for casual pen use (not work-related), I'd personally push you towards the base iPad+pencil.
It just looks rather dated, but other than that it shouldn't be hindering performance in most apps, I don't see the need to spend 80% more for slightly better speakers, type-C port, brightness & design, not to mention the 2nd gen Pencil also costs 30% more than the 1st gen one.
Or maybe look at the Tab S7+ or Tab S8, you get the 120Hz & Pen included in the box, not to mention 128GB base storage which is also expandable!
@@User-cb4jm Surface is definitely a 2 in 1 but that's what makes it great. It's literally the opposite of what people want in the iPad, the ability to have either. Surfaces have their cons, like basically no app store, but the ability to manage a heavy workflow then lie down and goof around like watch UA-cam is invaluable. And workflow is light-years aheads of what it is in either MacOS or iPadOS, the organization of open windows and apps is genius compared to the mess on Mac or app switching on iPad.
what size of tablet are you looking to buy? I'd suggest looking into samsung tablets. they work perfectly + Dex for multi tasking is 10/10
I've been waiting for this
Now that the iPad Air has an M1 chip, i want to know how long the battery lasts for a full day? Is it similar to the iPad Pro battery life or not?
Yes, MKBHD said they both have the same battery life
Thanks for another great review video!
Create pain point…
“Man, this sound is so muted when I play handheld. I might need some Bluetooth headphones!”
AirPods 📈
When you're drawing seriously(1:30) *VS* when you're drawing casually(4:08)
I just have one question is 64gb enough? With genshin impact being around 16gb, throw some other heavy games and a few apps, I think it will be filled up in no time, considering the size of ipad apps are generally more than their mobile counterparts
if you're using it for gaming like Genshin Impact, its better to buy the 256GB version
Ya same question because i really planning to buy i think 64gb id is better with some ssd external
Depends I’d say. If you have iCloud storage you should be fine but without I’d upgrade.
No 64gb makes zero sense these days. You might as well save some money and buy a Chromebook at that point
I use 128gb iPad Pro M1, and I’ve used over 100gb so far and I’m deleting stuff regularly. I don’t even play heavy games. Go for 256gb if you’re planning to use the device for gaming. The 64gb is for content consumers people who watch movies and UA-cam.
Sneaking in the Sonic trailer and drawing Blastoise? A man after my own heart
I bought the air 2 weeks before the M1 version was announced. The shop didn't accept the return as I didn't purchase it from Apple directly. Unfortunate first Apple product experience.
This is why people tell to keep updated about rumours and leaks and iPad Air was 100% sure it will be launched
Yes blame Apple for not releasing products on your buying schedule. Shame on them for not realizing the world revolves around only you. Eye rolls
@@chrisak49 I'm not even blaming Apple you fanboy. I didn't buy directly from Apple so I couldn't make use of the 14 day return policy. That's all.
Is that the Studio Display at your back? 😂
Really makes me wonder what apple has in store for iPad OS 16 this year...
Everyone had lots of expectations for iPad OS15 when they put the m1 in the pro. Then what we got hardly utilized the m1 at all. Don’t get your hope up this year.
@@makasete30 True..true i am upset that they didn't even add first party apps like logic pro xcode or FCP
@@yesiam6758 how many $600 ipad users are willing to spend $300 on a software, final cut. There’s LumaFusion for $30 does what most people would want.
@@makasete30 Yeah, iPads are amazing and much superior to iPhones and possibly MacBooks, but they’re literally running iOS. Samsung’s OS for their tablets is much better.
Honestly i prefer the Galaxy S8 Ultra. There is just something more appealing about the look of that tablet compared to this. Plus the quality and utility its comes with. Really competitive tbh
DEX
No android comes even close to the M1 chip, how do you even say this is beyond me
You made it so simple in a short quick video. Going with the air. Thanks.
The new iPad Air wins on the chip, front camera & 5G
The old iPad Pro (3rd gen) wins on resolution, ProMotion & face ID
The power & the rest of it relatively the same
quad speakers and 5 studio quality mics in iPad Pro are killer.
one of the best thing about dude is that whenever achieves something he never gives the credit to himself he always respect us the audience to most and team too. He is always polite in every of his videos. we congratulate ourselves for this achievement. more to come and everything to come. we're always with u.
0:21 - 0:28 this cut is pretty interesting and creatively!
Great stuff! Always the best😎
This looks great I love the corner designs
I sneezed while watching your video on my phone and totally tried to wipe off those holes in your wall…. Great video as always man! 👍🏼
Getting the ipad air. Waiting on delivery. I plan to use it for art, but Ive never had a 120ghz display so I wont know the lack of it. The price in CAD climbs so quickly with the pen and any accessories the hit to my pocketbook was just too much going to the pro when the air is 90% there.
What is that ipad accessory hanging off of it at 1:37???
Edit: Just looked it up, it appears to be the ROG Clavis?? interesting
I love how I get a surface add right before watching an iPad review lol.
Helpful review, thanks!
I'm still using a 9.7" ipad pro from 2016 and its performance and battery life is now starting to lack after almost 6 years of heavy daily use, so I feel like it's time for a new ipad. I'm torn between just getting a new M1 ipad Air or just holding out for the next ipad pro models. The problem is I recently bought a Surface Pro 8, which is great, but the overall user experience purely for media consumption isn't great, I actually find it quite frustrating to use with its keyboard detached, so I often find myself reaching for my ipad instead of my surface pro when I just wanna quickly watch a video or just want a device to carry with me for media consumption on the bus or whatever, but owning a new surface pro 8 is making me question whether or not buying a new ipad is a dumb decision, even though I know I'll get a lot of daily use and utility out of a new ipad. Just don't wanna feel like I'm wasting money, you know?
That Blastoise sketch was a blast in-between the videos✨❤️
You can turn guided access on while gaming. It will lock the screen. The button won't tamper with the screen while it's on.
That art-work startled me and then I read the caption.. almost had me....lol
Use the guided access for gaming, it won’t accidentally turn off your device if you press the power button, and triple click the power button to turn off guided access
Nice choice of colors for the background image!
Just bought the Pro 11" instead - at 265gb I only paid 50€ more for the 2021 iPad Pro on Amazon. I was waiting for the Air 5 to come out to buy that one originally, but I'm very happy with 120 Hz and face unlock
always on point..thanks dave
It becomes a little but more tricky in deciding between the air and the comparable pro if you getting it through your mobile carrier because the monthly installment fee is a very nominal difference
Such a nice review