We purchased the Apple iPad Air (2019) so that our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and review it. Read on for our full product review.

Apple’s latest iPad Air refreshes a product line that hasn’t seen an update since 2017. The new iPad Air, which hit shelves in 2019, borrows hardware and features from both ends of Apple’s lineup, bridging the gap between the affordable iPad and premium iPad Pro. It has a price tag that’s affordable for most consumers, but its Pencil and Smart Keyboard functionality ensure it fits into the busy lives of professionals and creatives alike.

That’s not an easy market segment to stand out in, but with its powerful A12 Bionic processor, gorgeous display, and compatibility with the Pro’s accessories, the Air carves out a niche for itself. We put the iPad Air to the test to see just how well it handles all day, work and play.

The iPad Air is 10.5 inches, the same size as last year’s base iPad Pro. Its sleek aluminum and glass enclosure weighs 1.03 pounds, light enough to hold for hours. It’s impossibly thin, just 0.24 inches, with a footprint of 9.8 by 6.8 inches (HW), making it smaller than a sheet of paper.