ProMotion and more storage would have been nice, but this new Air is a top-quality package – not least because of that M1 chip.

Powerful M1 chip, Excellent build quality, Vastly improved front camera, Rich app and hardware ecosystem

Only 64GB entry-level storage, Poor external display support

By integrating the M1 SoC into the iPad Air Apple managed to close the gap between the Air and the Pro. Overall performance is superb and should last for many years to come. At the time of writing there were practically no apps that pushed the M1 to its limits.

great design and build quality, fast M1 processor, good IPS display without PWM flickering, very good speakers

60 Hz display, no Wi-FI 6E

Combining desktop-class performance with an elegant design, 5G, and comprehensive accessory support, the new iPad Air is the best iPad for most people all over again.

Beautiful design, Superb processing and graphics power, Cheaper than the iPad Pro

No ProMotion, Lack of battery improvements

Well I’ve only had this a week or so,it it’s the bet one I’ve had.it does as it’s told when it’s told,my previous one didnt. It’s lovely & immediately alive to the touch.

Replaced a 2nd generation iPad. Very pleased with this one, great technology and brilliant camera.

Jump to: Design | Screen | Hardware and Performance Speakers | Camera | Software features | Should you buy? Apple quite predictably announced a refresh to the iPad Air line. Why predictably?

Unrivaled performance at this price, Premium build quality, Solid speakers, Supports iPad Pro (11-inch) accessories

64 GB of base storage is a bit stingy, the only other option is a costly jump to 256 GB, Expensive accessories

Much of the new iPad Air from Apple is a known quantity. The design, screen, speakers, rear camera, and fingerprint scanner are all carried over from the 2020 model. The updated front-facing camera with Apple’s Center Stage feature can be found across the entire iPad line.

Fast performance, Excellent display and speakers, Comfortable to use in both portrait and landscape, All-day battery life

Base model has only 64GB of storage, getting more is a steep upcharge, Front-facing camera is awkward in landscape orientation, Touch ID is not as convenient as Face ID

When I take a few steps back, I think that there are actually two new iPad Air options available here...

Lowest cost M1 chip, Still a great design, The Magic Keyboard is great

64GB base storage is limiting, Single rear camera is outdated, Louder speakers would have been nice at this price

Yes, if you are looking to upgrade from an earlier iPad. Yes, if you want a powerful iPad but don’t want to spend as much as on the iPad Pro. Yes, if you want a computer that you can carry everywhere and literally do everything with.

The 2022 iPad Air takes an already excellent tablet and makes it even better. Most people in the market for a tablet should consider this one, especially those willing to spend more than the $329 for the entry-level iPad.