I was waiting on this review Mark! 👏🏻😁 Sold, that will work for me perfectly. And my previous iPad was an older model Pro 12.9”. Mainly used for media consumption so the larger Air will be perfect! 👌🏻 Keep up the good work! 👍🏻
I’m on iPad Air 4 and honestly, not being able to use the Pencil 2 as well as ditching most accessories like the Logitech folio case has put me off the thought of upgrading.
The only thing that pushed me to an iPad Pro was getting the best display possible. If apple pushes all the display tech in the Pros to the Airs my next iPad will be an Air, hands down.
The only reason I’ve bought ipad pro’s in the past is because of the larger 13 inch screen. Now that the iPad Air has a 13 inch screen, I’ll never need to buy the pro version in the future.
I am still on the fence about which iPad to get because I really want to wait for the next iPad mini. At the same time, when I went to the Apple Store, I kind of fell in love with the new 11-inch iPad Air model. For the longest time, I was wondering why they couldn't put the Final Cut app on the iPad mini. However, after having hands-on experience with the iPad Air, I realized that the mini would be too small to even interact with Final Cut on it to begin with. So, I think I'm going to end up getting the 11-inch iPad Air. It's still small enough where it's not as gigantic as the 13-inch model and it's not nearly as expensive as the iPad Pros. This video really helped. Thank you.
I have the Mini 5 so have considered the 6 since it uses Pencil 2 and I like the Mini for taking notes. However it really is too small to effectively use split screen--I haven't decided about upgrading since I use an M1 Pro.
I’m so glad that I saw this. I was considering the M2 13” only to find out that my Pencil 2 won’t work? So with no way to charge it, it’s more useless than the old version 1. 😣
Bought the iPad Air over the Pro to be able to use my Magic Keyboard. I did not need a new iPad given what I do with it but wanted an M series device to be able to take advantage of the coming AI features. I always go for at least 256 Gb storage. I do not know why but I do. It is a step up over my old iPads, very quick etc. I also went for the new Pencil Pro, another improved device. With iPads, I go for the 11” (I do have a Mini, although I could easily give it up), which is the most versatile in my opinion. Simply a great tablet for work and home. I use it 80% of the time. Just a great device.
Completely agree about the iPad Mini. There is something about the size and form about it that makes it such a pleasant device to use. I still own the original iPad mini and it still works! Of course it is stuck on iOS 9 I believe, but I LOVE being able to run some older games on it such as Flappy Bird and Zuma’s Revenge.
My dilemma is now is choosing if I have a need to upgrade from my iPad Air 4th Gen to new iPad Air 13inch. I really like my 3 year old iPad Air and the only reason I will benefit is a bigger screen, in past I downsized from iPad Pro 12,9 first gen to my now iPad Air 4th gen and the reason was because my old iPad Pro 12,9 did bent little in the middle I’m so confused what should I do now 🤔
To me it’s a no brainier, the 13” Air wins, it’s basically Pro Lite, the difference in price means I can get the Pencil Pro as well, that’s a win win as far as I’m concerned.
Another issue with top placement of FaceTime camera: I just got a refurbished M1 12.9 iPad Pro (2 weeks before they announced the recent iPad event….sigh) and I am left handed. Every time I try to unlock my new iPad I am covering the camera with my dominant hand, which I used to pick up the iPad. It minor, but also annoying. The new placement of the camera would help me out a tonne.
if this is the iPad Air is the Ultimate iPad , should you just not go and buy a M2 pro iPad from the Apple refurbished store, because you rthen get a much better screen, and you still get a full apple warranty, and it will probably be cheaper. I do agree that the iPad Mini 6 is my favorite iPad of all time.
Yup, I just bought a 256gb iPad Pro M1 for 619 yesterday, the refurb site is the way to go, they always drop the prices the same day the new ones come out. And anything M1 onwards is already overkill. I returned my m4 iPad Pro and pocketed the difference as £400 in my pocket was worth more to me
@@antj29 I was wondering the same thing - Brand new the 13inch Air m2 model is almost the same price as the Ipad pro 11inch m2. You will now not get a 13inch if you opt for the ipad pro but you will score the pro motion , wide angle camera and lidar but you lose size and new pro pencil. Ive been scratching my head for 3 weeks now i want to pull the trigger but i just dont know which way to go.
@@vesuviocinematics472 apple had refurb , (again you know these are brand new old stock) 12.9 inch iPad Pro -128gb m1’s for £719 , and that’s the fancier screen . Stock changes each day so worth looking in there , and you can still add AppleCare too
I would say the placement of the Facetime camera would be important to many--I don't use it but I'm not in demographic for this Ipad--still use my M1 12.9 and 2018 (occasionally---battery issues) 12.9.
WiFi only unless you absolutely need internet utilization on your iPad outside or you travel. Like a lot. Starlight because it’s like classy OG silver with a bit of warmth. I have a Starlight iPad mini and it’s really good looking!
Cellular is esim so if you go that route you could be “stuck” with that option. Unless if you NEED it, WiFi is fine. And go with the blue for sure! Starlight is kinda basic
I think the 11 inch iPad air is the best value for money and it has the best price to performance ratio. I like the bigger screen, but if I truly wanted that, the iPad Air 13 inch is already up there in the price, so then I would really just save up the last to get the bigger Pro version. I decided to order the 11 inch air for now.
The airs are comparable with the old keyboard which you can find used or refinished. Saving a lot of money. I bought a refurbished keyboard for me and my air for $120. And I bought a $100 used one for a used iPad Pro that I am getting for my parents who no longer have a working laptop.
Loving the M4 11'" iPad Pro, great compliment to 13' M3 MacBook Air, both light and extremely portable w/ beautiful screens. New Apple Pencil & Magic keyboard needed upgrades.
The Ipad air 13 with the pencil is more pro for my professional needs. mainly because of the touch button ID. The 13 inch screen is essential. better speakers, better screen, pro motion, m4 chip and Face ID, are unnecessary marketing fluff. For functional media consumption the features of the air are excellent. Having to raise the screen to unlock it from a desk or table is just plain irritating. for research and writing the iPad air is an excellent professional work tool.
I think it's at the point where it's very obvious the reason Apple isn't putting 90/120hz panels in the Air iPads/Regular iPhones is to have a differentiating feature that pushes users to the Pro models. 600-1300 tablets/Phones in 2024 should have a higher refresh rate than 60hz - in face, most do. I can't think of a single phone over 300$ that doesn't have a high refresh rate display outside of Apple's - even the Samsung A9 tablet has 90hz panel(a 200$ tablet). People can say that "the normal person doesn't notice it," but it should definitely still be a feature in a tablet that costs this much. The major reason it should have that people will notice it for is using the Apple pencil. As a note taking device, 90/120hz panels make a big difference in the latency and natural feel of writing with a stylus. The other thing that is important is how fast a device "feels." The iPad Air could have an M4 Ultra chip in it, but it will only ever feel as fast as the display and animations allow it to feel. I would argue an M1 chip with 90hz panel would feel a faster device than an M2 chip with a 60hz panel. Anyway, it is what it is. I feel Apple is producing some quality products right now, but I hate how they are intentionally making some devices like this and the iPhone 15/15plus less capable simply to push users to spend more for the higher end Pro models.
Good points. A second hand 10.5 inch IPad Pro with a new battery is also a bargain as long as it is supported. I recently got an iPhone 15 Pro Max for the bigger screen and superb video and telephoto lens etc. That is an outstanding portable work tool too, just turn to landscape and use my ultra light water resistant Logitech keyboard (the one that’s about £50). With audio in for MS Word it’s also very accurate for dictating into - for me about 95% accurate.
Mate, let me tell you a thing. The pro-motion is nothing you can’t live without. I’m saying this due to my gf having an 13pro max, and me coming from android (the past 3 phones had 90 hz and 2 with 120hz) I wanted to switch to Iphone due to easy of use. She kept telling me to get the pro version so that i have that pro-motion display, so I listened and ended up buying a NON-pro, an normal iphone 15 :). Do i see a difference between mine and hers in terms of smoothness? Yes. Does it affect my normal usage (i don’t game) Hell no. Does it bother me in any shape or form that i gave up higher refresh rate screens to go back to 60Hz? Not in the slightest.
Thinking about the iPad Air. I have 2018 11" iPad Pro which is giving up the ghost (won't charge, out of warranty, $500 repair) - it seems like a good time to upgrade. It served me well, the only downfall was that as I began using music reading apps the notation was smaller than optimal for my aging eyes. I like that the Air has a larger size - ideal for my use - but by the time I buy one, a case, the new pencil we're close to $1,000. Would I be better off buying a refurbished 5th or 6th generation Pro?
Hey imo maybe go iPad Air getting new pencils if u need it cuz refurbished Apple gives updates for iPhone/ipad for 5/6 years If you get a refurbished which is already a couple or few years old, u wont get as many years out of it 😢 Also the battery will be brand new if u get a new 1
The more reviews I see of the new iPads, the more upset I get that the Mini wasn't included. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Btw, I got on Apple Support chat and was able to find out the battery health of my 5th Gen Mini. It’s apparently on 84%. Thanks, as always, for the content.
And if you use in your lap as I do, you don't have to hold the Ipad at all--and can reach out and touch if needed (or write), or type messages, email, comments on the keyboard.
Usually I buy the iPad Pros, but since the iPad Air comes in purple….I may just switch! On the other hand, am hoping my current M1 12.9 iPad Pro lasts for another five years! 😂
Vacillating between this and a new larger MacBook Air for writing purposes and editing our new(ish) whispered ASMR UA-cam channel videos. Thanks for helping me decide !
I'm waiting impatiently for the new Mini, as it's the form factor that suits me. Yes, I'll probably be paying more than I should, but anything bigger would most likely spend a large percentage of its life in a drawer. By the way, you can get your iPad Mini’s battery health checked via Apple Support chat. My 5th Gen apparently has +80%. Thanks for the content.
I'm using a 2021 M1 Ipad Pro 12.9 and still have a 2018 Ipad Pro 12.9 (had/has battery issues)--and def. not ready for an update but am watching the Air 12.9 because its now in the ballgame for future update--I need 512 storage (also use multiple external drives/photographer) and also want the magic keyboard since I tend to use in my lap (and Pencil since I use that daily but not for drawing except very basic sketches). I've now subbed to you and will watch--and check back after WWDC also since I feel the updates I want will come via software rather than hardware.
For me, the iPad Pro is a halo product for Apple to show off their latest tech, but the iPad Air is a more practical tablet that can serve 99% of the users out there. I'm trying to decide between 11" and 13' iPad Air.,
Hello,in your opinion, which one is better ipad air 13 or ipad pro m1 12.9? I am not creator or anything I'm just a student so i will be using it for note taking,studying,media consumption and some gaming what will be better 120hz but with m1,bluetooth 5 (idon't care a lot about the other difference)or m2 and blu5.3 but 60hz? I have glaxy s21ultra, so will i miss the high refresh rate on the air in studying and gaming or the m2 Make it more snappy and not that crucial?
Well i suggest that you should buy the iPad Air 13 inch Because it comes with a better chip That guarantees a bit more software support Plus a landscape front camera is way more ergonomic Otherwise the iPad Pro comes with a better display and better back cameras if you care about that And I’ve used a 120hz display and In my opinion it doesn’t make a difference even tho I’m kinda of a tech savvy person Finally making a decision to buy either one of these iPads is fully up to you and both of them are great iPads
@@ahmedallam5785 well I could you tell that it doesn't really make a difference in my opinion. My M1 iPad Air is smoother, than my a54 even though that's 120hz . I also have the iPhone 13 and it's 60 hz and it's still so smooth. But if you're using it for note taking you're gonna get a smoother note taking experience on the IPad pro. Also , If you care about the apple pencil pro features you might wanna got for the air 13
@@ahmedallam5785 so the choice for one of them over the other is up to you, depending on how you're gonna use your iPad and which features and compromises you could deal with. Also, depending on the prices you're getting, one of them might be a better option than the other.
A device that would cost you upwards of £1k for semi-decent storage AND only has a 60Hz panel is just not a good buying option. Oh, and the incompatibility with the latest accessories and confusion with what works is just ridiculous, as you alluded to. £130 for a stylus is absolutely insane - especially when Samsung include their stylus in the box!
So I know zero about tech. I have a 13 promax 512. Love it. New job requires remote desk and it doesn’t work easily. I bought an iPad Pro gen 6 12.9” M2 1TB 16MB ram and also bought iPad Air 13” M2 1TB 8MB ram Honest question (I store a lot of data and pictures on my devices) is the iPad Pro gen 6 really better than the iPad Air 13”? Same screen size, same M2, same 1TB storage. Is the 16MB of Ram really worth $750 more than the new iPad Air 13”? Seriously I don’t know about tech. I need it to serve as a laptop and remote desk. I have 14 days to return one or the other and I need an honest opinion from a tech guy. I rarely game, I do edit pictures a lot, very little video editing but some. Is the gen 6 iPad Pro really worth $750 more? Again I ordered both. Maybe I’ll take pictures with the pad but more so editing pics from a camera or my iPhone 13 promax. Help, please. iPad Air 13”
@@picnicphoto I did notice in the iFixit tear down that the M2 iPad Air’s speakers are at least at opposite corners of the machine. Previous Airs had them at one end. That gave very poor stereo separation in landscape orientation. Opposite corners should give excellent stereo separation in landscape, and fair separation in portrait - better with the 13” than the 11”
Is it normal for this ipad to heat up when charging? i just bought mine and when i was charging it, it's getting warmer near the charging port and the center
Wait what?? I thought this was better than my vivo pad 3 pro, but it's worse in every single compartment while being more expensive?? This is such a confusing move by apple
What are the speakers like? Ive currently got a oneplus pad that has quad speakers and 144hz refresh rate so im assuming this would be a downgrade. Everything i have is apple apart from my pad so wanted to get an ipad. The Pro is too expensive but the air 13 inch would be within my budget.
The second hand 13 inch M2 iPad Pro is now cheaper than m3 iPad Air. And both still have apple care plus. Can’t think of any reason to go with air when second hand m2 iPad Pro is that affordable.
Don't get me wrong i love ipad. But i think that Apple should have 120hz and oled on all models. There are android tablets that have 120 hz and oled that cost the same or less than the base ipad. And why call it pro motion ? Or retina display ? It's not really a feature many consumers that don't know tech are fooled. Apple they are rebranding existing technology as pro motion or retina display. I don't need much power so the base ipad is good enough for me. Just watching content and browsing the web and some casual gaming.
Jerry checks quality and durability of devices so you know what you get. IPad Air is far from being perfect. 60hz is a big deal in the iPad since iPad is Mostly a screen and any iPad is already overpowered for what they can do
Ipad air 13 m2 is excellent for those who wants 13 inch Ipad for cheap. But situation with incompatible Apple Pencil 2 is a kick in the balls. But you can go around by buying pencil usb-c, if everything you do is just writing and annotation.
I really wanted the M4 iPad Pro for about half a day, but I quickly realized the M2 Air (11-inch) was what would benefit me most; I already have the original Magic Keyboard, and though my M1 iPad Pro still has more power than I could ever use in an iPad, the Apple Pencil Pro brings some interesting enhancements that I’m eager to use. In fact, I’ve had the Pencil Pro for just a couple of days and the new functions are already becoming muscle memory. I’m interested in the 13-inch iPad Air and I love that this larger form factor is finally in a less expensive model other than the Pro, but the 11-inch has always been the sweet spot for portability and functionality for me. But I’m still holding out hope that they give us a mini 7 soon (and that it comes with some kind of keyboard support).
Next time you do a review, show more of the product you are reviewing than yourself. In this video for example, your camera position make the iPad Air 13 appear to have weird dimensions.
The argument you make for keeping the M2 iPad Pro should be the same for keeping the M1 iPad Pro. Almost seems like you don’t know that the M1 & M2 share all the same accessories as well as the 12.9 inch both having Mini-LEDs in M1 AND M2 variants. Am I wrong?
For those reading comments , don’t buy this iPad Air 13 to use with keyboard instead get a MacBook Air with a little extra money. If you’re really into iPad get the greatest screen with the pro ones or get iPad Air 11 or the regular ipad. This iPad Air 13 doesn’t make any sense . It’s not a laptop replacement and not a portable iPad. Sucks
I’ve never understood the need to stick a keyboard on an ipad. Better to have a laptop and avoid paying through the nose for add ons. Also the screen keyboard, what’s wrong with it exactly? I’ve done tonnes of on screen writing with it. Portability is definitely a thing, so while I am tempted by a 13” air, for me it would be a home device with wifi only, something for kids to do homework on and watch stuff on a slightly bigger screen. The 11” air is big enough for professional situations and small enough to carry around.
@@Therejectionartist agree with you! I ditched my iPad with its accessories for MacBook Air . iPad can’t replace MacBooks . It’s a great media consumption device but doesn’t fit for most people in their work flow.
Are you an iPad Air or iPad Pro kinda person 🤔
Both 😂 I’ve I own an M2 Pro at the moment, my 1st iPad was the Air2
I was waiting on this review Mark! 👏🏻😁 Sold, that will work for me perfectly. And my previous iPad was an older model Pro 12.9”. Mainly used for media consumption so the larger Air will be perfect! 👌🏻 Keep up the good work! 👍🏻
I’m on iPad Air 4 and honestly, not being able to use the Pencil 2 as well as ditching most accessories like the Logitech folio case has put me off the thought of upgrading.
The only thing that pushed me to an iPad Pro was getting the best display possible. If apple pushes all the display tech in the Pros to the Airs my next iPad will be an Air, hands down.
I still use the 2020 pro and thinking of upgrading to the 2022 pro M2; what do you think?
“The camera system you won’t use.” love it 🤣
Classic! LOL
The only reason I’ve bought ipad pro’s in the past is because of the larger 13 inch screen. Now that the iPad Air has a 13 inch screen, I’ll never need to buy the pro version in the future.
I am still on the fence about which iPad to get because I really want to wait for the next iPad mini. At the same time, when I went to the Apple Store, I kind of fell in love with the new 11-inch iPad Air model. For the longest time, I was wondering why they couldn't put the Final Cut app on the iPad mini. However, after having hands-on experience with the iPad Air, I realized that the mini would be too small to even interact with Final Cut on it to begin with. So, I think I'm going to end up getting the 11-inch iPad Air. It's still small enough where it's not as gigantic as the 13-inch model and it's not nearly as expensive as the iPad Pros. This video really helped. Thank you.
I have the Mini 5 so have considered the 6 since it uses Pencil 2 and I like the Mini for taking notes. However it really is too small to effectively use split screen--I haven't decided about upgrading since I use an M1 Pro.
I’m so glad that I saw this. I was considering the M2 13” only to find out that my Pencil 2 won’t work? So with no way to charge it, it’s more useless than the old version 1. 😣
It's nice that you are giving the other ipads a fair chance instead of only favoring the pro.
Of course!
Bought the iPad Air over the Pro to be able to use my Magic Keyboard. I did not need a new iPad given what I do with it but wanted an M series device to be able to take advantage of the coming AI features. I always go for at least 256 Gb storage. I do not know why but I do. It is a step up over my old iPads, very quick etc. I also went for the new Pencil Pro, another improved device. With iPads, I go for the 11” (I do have a Mini, although I could easily give it up), which is the most versatile in my opinion. Simply a great tablet for work and home. I use it 80% of the time. Just a great device.
Great video. Think I’m going to buy an iPad Air 13” it looks incredible and I’ll save a bit too.
Thanks Mark, great video. I’ve not seen your content before but this was really good and very informative 🙏😎
I appreciate that!
Completely agree about the iPad Mini. There is something about the size and form about it that makes it such a pleasant device to use. I still own the original iPad mini and it still works! Of course it is stuck on iOS 9 I believe, but I LOVE being able to run some older games on it such as Flappy Bird and Zuma’s Revenge.
My dilemma is now is choosing if I have a need to upgrade from my iPad Air 4th Gen to new iPad Air 13inch. I really like my 3 year old iPad Air and the only reason I will benefit is a bigger screen, in past I downsized from iPad Pro 12,9 first gen to my now iPad Air 4th gen and the reason was because my old iPad Pro 12,9 did bent little in the middle
I’m so confused what should I do now 🤔
Crackin video, as always, Mark.
Thank you!
To me it’s a no brainier, the 13” Air wins, it’s basically Pro Lite, the difference in price means I can get the Pencil Pro as well, that’s a win win as far as I’m concerned.
I have buy the 11 inch ipad pro, i love the tandem oled screen for netflix , youtube enzz the max.
Another issue with top placement of FaceTime camera: I just got a refurbished M1 12.9 iPad Pro (2 weeks before they announced the recent iPad event….sigh) and I am left handed.
Every time I try to unlock my new iPad I am covering the camera with my dominant hand, which I used to pick up the iPad. It minor, but also annoying.
The new placement of the camera would help me out a tonne.
Yeah. I have that too. You do eventually get used to moving your hand out of the way though.
Just got one and so far so good.
Honestly i think a refurbed M2 Pro is a better buy than the M2 Air… mini LED screen, face ID and thunderbolt alone make it a superior product!
FaceTime camera is the deal breaker
@@rthilsonI agree that landscape FaceTime camera is good change for the iPad Air M2’s over the M2 Pro
Totally agree
@@rthilsonit’s not THAT bad
@@rthilsonit’s not that bad
if this is the iPad Air is the Ultimate iPad , should you just not go and buy a M2 pro iPad from the Apple refurbished store, because you rthen get a much better screen, and you still get a full apple warranty, and it will probably be cheaper. I do agree that the iPad Mini 6 is my favorite iPad of all time.
Yup, I just bought a 256gb iPad Pro M1 for 619 yesterday, the refurb site is the way to go, they always drop the prices the same day the new ones come out. And anything M1 onwards is already overkill. I returned my m4 iPad Pro and pocketed the difference as £400 in my pocket was worth more to me
@@antj29 I was wondering the same thing - Brand new the 13inch Air m2 model is almost the same price as the Ipad pro 11inch m2. You will now not get a 13inch if you opt for the ipad pro but you will score the pro motion , wide angle camera and lidar but you lose size and new pro pencil. Ive been scratching my head for 3 weeks now i want to pull the trigger but i just dont know which way to go.
@@vesuviocinematics472 apple had refurb , (again you know these are brand new old stock) 12.9 inch iPad Pro -128gb m1’s for £719 , and that’s the fancier screen . Stock changes each day so worth looking in there , and you can still add AppleCare too
Unless you want the Pencil pro. I have an M2 Pro, but I’m getting the 13in Air, just for the pencil
@@DaveCummings76 Enjoy it its a nice machine.
Wouldn’t a refurbished m1 or m2 12.9inch iPad Pro be better for about the same price?
Depends how important the placement of the FaceTime camera
I would say the placement of the Facetime camera would be important to many--I don't use it but I'm not in demographic for this Ipad--still use my M1 12.9 and 2018 (occasionally---battery issues) 12.9.
Far better. I have one and the M1 chip is more than adequate. Also the mini led screen is miles better than the latest Air.
I do a lot of FaceTime. Friends all over the world. The better camera placement is luring me.
My dilemma is different: should I get the wifi or wifi+cellular option?
Colour: blue or starlight?😅
WiFi only unless you absolutely need internet utilization on your iPad outside or you travel. Like a lot. Starlight because it’s like classy OG silver with a bit of warmth. I have a Starlight iPad mini and it’s really good looking!
Cellular is esim so if you go that route you could be “stuck” with that option. Unless if you NEED it, WiFi is fine. And go with the blue for sure! Starlight is kinda basic
I think the 11 inch iPad air is the best value for money and it has the best price to performance ratio.
I like the bigger screen, but if I truly wanted that, the iPad Air 13 inch is already up there in the price, so then I would really just save up the last to get the bigger Pro version.
I decided to order the 11 inch air for now.
Still ❤ing my S9 Ultra
For me it needs to be the size of the iPad mini, hopping for the iPad 7 soon. I use my iPad Pro 12.9 for movie
Mark, I've not seen one review of the new camera position when using the iPad in the portrait position, could you show us how FaceTime looks . Cheers
The airs are comparable with the old keyboard which you can find used or refinished. Saving a lot of money. I bought a refurbished keyboard for me and my air for $120. And I bought a $100 used one for a used iPad Pro that I am getting for my parents who no longer have a working laptop.
Loving the M4 11'" iPad Pro, great compliment to 13' M3 MacBook Air, both light and extremely portable w/ beautiful screens. New Apple Pencil & Magic keyboard needed upgrades.
How do you like the screen, do your eyes get tired? There is a lot of information about PWM, I want to buy one for myself, but I’m a little afraid
Nice comparison; thx! How about the 2 M2 iPads? The new Air and the 6th gen Pro?
The Ipad air 13 with the pencil is more pro for my professional needs. mainly because of the touch button ID. The 13 inch screen is essential. better speakers, better screen, pro motion, m4 chip and Face ID, are unnecessary marketing fluff. For functional media consumption the features of the air are excellent. Having to raise the screen to unlock it from a desk or table is just plain irritating. for research and writing the iPad air is an excellent professional work tool.
*I’m not going to sit and start going like “OHH NOO LOOK IT BENDS” because it’s gonna bend if you do that.* 😂
I think it's at the point where it's very obvious the reason Apple isn't putting 90/120hz panels in the Air iPads/Regular iPhones is to have a differentiating feature that pushes users to the Pro models. 600-1300 tablets/Phones in 2024 should have a higher refresh rate than 60hz - in face, most do. I can't think of a single phone over 300$ that doesn't have a high refresh rate display outside of Apple's - even the Samsung A9 tablet has 90hz panel(a 200$ tablet).
People can say that "the normal person doesn't notice it," but it should definitely still be a feature in a tablet that costs this much. The major reason it should have that people will notice it for is using the Apple pencil. As a note taking device, 90/120hz panels make a big difference in the latency and natural feel of writing with a stylus. The other thing that is important is how fast a device "feels." The iPad Air could have an M4 Ultra chip in it, but it will only ever feel as fast as the display and animations allow it to feel. I would argue an M1 chip with 90hz panel would feel a faster device than an M2 chip with a 60hz panel.
Anyway, it is what it is. I feel Apple is producing some quality products right now, but I hate how they are intentionally making some devices like this and the iPhone 15/15plus less capable simply to push users to spend more for the higher end Pro models.
Good points. A second hand 10.5 inch IPad Pro with a new battery is also a bargain as long as it is supported.
I recently got an iPhone 15 Pro Max for the bigger screen and superb video and telephoto lens etc.
That is an outstanding portable work tool too, just turn to landscape and use my ultra light water resistant Logitech keyboard (the one that’s about £50). With audio in for MS Word it’s also very accurate for dictating into - for me about 95% accurate.
The biggest difference for me from the Pro iPad is the OLED display and pro-motion
Mate, let me tell you a thing. The pro-motion is nothing you can’t live without.
I’m saying this due to my gf having an 13pro max, and me coming from android (the past 3 phones had 90 hz and 2 with 120hz) I wanted to switch to Iphone due to easy of use. She kept telling me to get the pro version so that i have that pro-motion display, so I listened and ended up buying a NON-pro, an normal iphone 15 :). Do i see a difference between mine and hers in terms of smoothness? Yes.
Does it affect my normal usage (i don’t game) Hell no.
Does it bother me in any shape or form that i gave up higher refresh rate screens to go back to 60Hz? Not in the slightest.
Thinking about the iPad Air. I have 2018 11" iPad Pro which is giving up the ghost (won't charge, out of warranty, $500 repair) - it seems like a good time to upgrade. It served me well, the only downfall was that as I began using music reading apps the notation was smaller than optimal for my aging eyes. I like that the Air has a larger size - ideal for my use - but by the time I buy one, a case, the new pencil we're close to $1,000. Would I be better off buying a refurbished 5th or 6th generation Pro?
Hey imo maybe go iPad Air getting new pencils if u need it cuz refurbished Apple gives updates for iPhone/ipad for 5/6 years
If you get a refurbished which is already a couple or few years old, u wont get as many years out of it 😢
Also the battery will be brand new if u get a new 1
I didn't want to do this, but...
APPLE FINALLY GETS AIR COMMAND AFTER 11 YEARS
For google photos organization, which is the better device to do this task? On macbook air or ipad air?
The more reviews I see of the new iPads, the more upset I get that the Mini wasn't included. I’m sure I’m not the only one.
Btw, I got on Apple Support chat and was able to find out the battery health of my 5th Gen Mini. It’s apparently on 84%.
Thanks, as always, for the content.
i buy to my ipad air bluetooth keyboard on mechanical keys and it is better and much chipper then magic keyboard
I don’t think that keyboard is really needed for iPad, it kinda opposite to what iPad stands for
For work it is though
And if you use in your lap as I do, you don't have to hold the Ipad at all--and can reach out and touch if needed (or write), or type messages, email, comments on the keyboard.
I completely agree the iPad mini six is the best however I believe a better deal and a better iPad is the M1 iPad Pro 12.9 inch than the new air
Great review! What about the sound in both iPad, do they sound the same or there is a different.
Usually I buy the iPad Pros, but since the iPad Air comes in purple….I may just switch! On the other hand, am hoping my current M1 12.9 iPad Pro lasts for another five years! 😂
I’m just about to upgrade from my 2015 12.9 iPad Pro, look after it and it’ll last!
Vacillating between this and a new larger MacBook Air for writing purposes and editing our new(ish) whispered ASMR UA-cam channel videos. Thanks for helping me decide !
I'm waiting impatiently for the new Mini, as it's the form factor that suits me. Yes, I'll probably be paying more than I should, but anything bigger would most likely spend a large percentage of its life in a drawer.
By the way, you can get your iPad Mini’s battery health checked via Apple Support chat. My 5th Gen apparently has +80%.
Thanks for the content.
I'm using a 2021 M1 Ipad Pro 12.9 and still have a 2018 Ipad Pro 12.9 (had/has battery issues)--and def. not ready for an update but am watching the Air 12.9 because its now in the ballgame for future update--I need 512 storage (also use multiple external drives/photographer) and also want the magic keyboard since I tend to use in my lap (and Pencil since I use that daily but not for drawing except very basic sketches). I've now subbed to you and will watch--and check back after WWDC also since I feel the updates I want will come via software rather than hardware.
I think I will uprade to this from my M1 Pro, but still keep my M1 Pro for the screen advantages.
Good luck !. 🙏🤞 !.
Are there any differences when watching videos on Netflix? Is the Pro better?
"such a first world problem" too many ipad 😂😅😅😅😅😂🎉 you got me there mate
I’m worried the incoming AI features in iPadOS 18 won’t support anything but the M4s. That’s why I’m not jumping on the Air right now.
The iPads are fine I use a mini the problem is the software it needs a massive upgrade or put Mac OS on it
For me, the iPad Pro is a halo product for Apple to show off their latest tech, but the iPad Air is a more practical tablet that can serve 99% of the users out there.
I'm trying to decide between 11" and 13' iPad Air.,
Are you able to up date to the latest iPad iso? Cos am unable to lack of storage
I'm thinking of getting an Air 13 inch for one main reason:
- *LCD IPS screen easier on the eyes rather than mini LED/OLED*
The mini LED and OLED will not make eyes easier ?
@@HappyBeignets-sk6iq PWM
M2 ipad air lacks only one thing, that is 60Hzs , i just want to know how will it be with pubg 😢
Hello,in your opinion, which one is better ipad air 13 or ipad pro m1 12.9?
I am not creator or anything I'm just a student so i will be using it for note taking,studying,media consumption and some gaming
what will be better 120hz but with m1,bluetooth 5 (idon't care a lot about the other difference)or m2 and blu5.3 but 60hz?
I have glaxy s21ultra, so will i miss the high refresh rate on the air in studying and gaming or the m2 Make it more snappy and not that crucial?
Well i suggest that you should buy the iPad Air 13 inch
Because it comes with a better chip
That guarantees a bit more software support
Plus a landscape front camera is way more ergonomic
Otherwise the iPad Pro comes with a better display and better back cameras if you care about that
And I’ve used a 120hz display and In my opinion it doesn’t make a difference even tho I’m kinda of a tech savvy person
Finally making a decision to buy either one of these iPads is fully up to you and both of them are great iPads
@@user-x.sso you think that i won't miss the high refresh rate? Wouldn't it
feel choppy compared to smooth 120hz?
@@ahmedallam5785 well I could you tell that it doesn't really make a difference in my opinion.
My M1 iPad Air is smoother, than my a54 even though that's 120hz .
I also have the iPhone 13 and it's 60 hz and it's still so smooth.
But if you're using it for note taking you're gonna get a smoother note taking experience on the IPad pro.
Also , If you care about the apple pencil pro features you might wanna got for the air 13
@@ahmedallam5785 so the choice for one of them over the other is up to you, depending on how you're gonna use your iPad and which features and compromises you could deal with.
Also, depending on the prices
you're getting,
one of them might be a better option than the other.
@@user-x.s i get what you are saying.thank you
Loving my iPad Air M2!
Unless you need the Pencil, the MacBook is a wiser choice
Oled and the refresh rate are deal breakers for me, so, will trade in my old iPad Pro 2020 for the new one
A device that would cost you upwards of £1k for semi-decent storage AND only has a 60Hz panel is just not a good buying option. Oh, and the incompatibility with the latest accessories and confusion with what works is just ridiculous, as you alluded to. £130 for a stylus is absolutely insane - especially when Samsung include their stylus in the box!
Need a ipad to read comics.
11" or 13" what would you choose?
iPad OS18 will help make the final call.
So I know zero about tech. I have a 13 promax 512. Love it.
New job requires remote desk and it doesn’t work easily.
I bought an iPad Pro gen 6 12.9” M2 1TB 16MB ram and also bought iPad Air 13” M2 1TB 8MB ram
Honest question (I store a lot of data and pictures on my devices) is the iPad Pro gen 6 really better than the iPad Air 13”?
Same screen size, same M2, same 1TB storage. Is the 16MB of Ram really worth $750 more than the new iPad Air 13”? Seriously I don’t know about tech. I need it to serve as a laptop and remote desk.
I have 14 days to return one or the other and I need an honest opinion from a tech guy. I rarely game, I do edit pictures a lot, very little video editing but some. Is the gen 6 iPad Pro really worth $750 more? Again I ordered both. Maybe I’ll take pictures with the pad but more so editing pics from a camera or my iPhone 13 promax.
Help, please.
iPad Air 13”
Please help!
Yeah... stereo speakers in the iPad Air (despite the 4 speaker grills) vs quad speakers in the M4 iPad Pro. But you knew someone would mention that.
Or--if you use earphones or Airpod Pros---I almost never utilize the speakers in my 12.9 Pro.
@@picnicphoto I did notice in the iFixit tear down that the M2 iPad Air’s speakers are at least at opposite corners of the machine. Previous Airs had them at one end. That gave very poor stereo separation in landscape orientation. Opposite corners should give excellent stereo separation in landscape, and fair separation in portrait - better with the 13” than the 11”
Is it normal for this ipad to heat up when charging? i just bought mine and when i was charging it, it's getting warmer near the charging port and the center
Nice one I’m hoping they will update the mini 😎
8:54 amazing how not knowing about the new thinnest ipad makes us live under the rock. 👏 👏
Would you know if it works with the current Smart Keyboard Folio?
I wanted to buy one but I stay with my 12.9 iPad many I’m gonna buy a MacBook m3 soon
Wait what?? I thought this was better than my vivo pad 3 pro, but it's worse in every single compartment while being more expensive?? This is such a confusing move by apple
What are the speakers like? Ive currently got a oneplus pad that has quad speakers and 144hz refresh rate so im assuming this would be a downgrade. Everything i have is apple apart from my pad so wanted to get an ipad. The Pro is too expensive but the air 13 inch would be within my budget.
@MarkEllisReviews, do you know if there's already a Benks pencil that works with this? Don't feel like paying Apple prices for this accessory. .
Great video just subscribed 😅❤ cheers buddy
Welcome!
You do get to choose between WiFi only or WiFi and 5G, no?
Nice comparison;
The second hand 13 inch M2 iPad Pro is now cheaper than m3 iPad Air. And both still have apple care plus.
Can’t think of any reason to go with air when second hand m2 iPad Pro is that affordable.
For the same price, the UK Apple refurb site had the M1 13” Pro, so a strap back on processor speed, and it’s out of stock.
The lack of a laminated screen is the biggest drawback for me when considering an iPad Air.
The iPad Air has a laminated display.
Don't get me wrong i love ipad. But i think that Apple should have 120hz and oled on all models. There are android tablets that have 120 hz and oled that cost the same or less than the base ipad. And why call it pro motion ? Or retina display ? It's not really a feature many consumers that don't know tech are fooled. Apple they are rebranding existing technology as pro motion or retina display. I don't need much power so the base ipad is good enough for me. Just watching content and browsing the web and some casual gaming.
Nice video
Jerry checks quality and durability of devices so you know what you get. IPad Air is far from being perfect. 60hz is a big deal in the iPad since iPad is Mostly a screen and any iPad is already overpowered for what they can do
Until Ipad OS changes, my Ipad 9th gen does basically everything the M2/M4 Ipads can do. No reason to upgrade.
Can we use android earbuds with the new ipad air
I'm an iPad Pro person but my wallet prefers the iPad Air. 😂
I enjoy your videos. Always good content. You talk a little quiet... we bit hard to hear. Cheers!
Thanks! Hit that volume up button (there’s loads of volume there ;) )
Ipad air 13 m2 is excellent for those who wants 13 inch Ipad for cheap. But situation with incompatible Apple Pencil 2 is a kick in the balls. But you can go around by buying pencil usb-c, if everything you do is just writing and annotation.
60hz in 2024 is criminal
Maybe 90htz for the 13in. Air 🤔
I really wanted the M4 iPad Pro for about half a day, but I quickly realized the M2 Air (11-inch) was what would benefit me most; I already have the original Magic Keyboard, and though my M1 iPad Pro still has more power than I could ever use in an iPad, the Apple Pencil Pro brings some interesting enhancements that I’m eager to use. In fact, I’ve had the Pencil Pro for just a couple of days and the new functions are already becoming muscle memory. I’m interested in the 13-inch iPad Air and I love that this larger form factor is finally in a less expensive model other than the Pro, but the 11-inch has always been the sweet spot for portability and functionality for me. But I’m still holding out hope that they give us a mini 7 soon (and that it comes with some kind of keyboard support).
You may use the camera, but probably for scanning documents…
M1 is overpowered for an iPad, let alone an M4
would this model bend easily?
You spend alot of time bending your tech?
The camera system that you won’t use. LOL
Your review just quotes specs. You were talking about promotion diplay but never once you showed them side by side scrolling.
There’s plenty of opinion and buying guidance in there, mate - and you won’t see the difference with ProMotion on a video shot in 24fps.
Until the iPad Pro can run MacOS or they make the MacBook a touchscreen I won’t be upgrading
Neither will happen no point to buy both then
That such a first world problem really got me 😂😂😂
From a third world country 😂
9 core gpu
Woah bruh please change the thumbnail 😮 Nightmare fuel for sure
😂😂😂😂
Views and clicks fuel, for sure.
Next time you do a review, show more of the product you are reviewing than yourself. In this video for example, your camera position make the iPad Air 13 appear to have weird dimensions.
The argument you make for keeping the M2 iPad Pro should be the same for keeping the M1 iPad Pro. Almost seems like you don’t know that the M1 & M2 share all the same accessories as well as the 12.9 inch both having Mini-LEDs in M1 AND M2 variants. Am I wrong?
For those reading comments , don’t buy this iPad Air 13 to use with keyboard instead get a MacBook Air with a little extra money. If you’re really into iPad get the greatest screen with the pro ones or get iPad Air 11 or the regular ipad. This iPad Air 13 doesn’t make any sense . It’s not a laptop replacement and not a portable iPad. Sucks
😅I just return from 11 inch to 13 inch ,I don’t need computer just need watch movie and UA-cam light work
@@yabibiin if your work just to reply to emails , then good for you
I’ve never understood the need to stick a keyboard on an ipad. Better to have a laptop and avoid paying through the nose for add ons. Also the screen keyboard, what’s wrong with it exactly? I’ve done tonnes of on screen writing with it. Portability is definitely a thing, so while I am tempted by a 13” air, for me it would be a home device with wifi only, something for kids to do homework on and watch stuff on a slightly bigger screen. The 11” air is big enough for professional situations and small enough to carry around.
@@Therejectionartist agree with you! I ditched my iPad with its accessories for MacBook Air . iPad can’t replace MacBooks . It’s a great media consumption device but doesn’t fit for most people in their work flow.
This video is sooo not for me…
… gonna buy an iPad 10th gen I think.
Sensible closed-jaw smile. Just like God intended.
Glad to be of service.