Buyers choosing between the iPad and iPad Air face a tough choice because, at first glance, they look similar. Unlike the iPad Pro, which makes its intentions clear, the iPad Air is harder to distinguish from the base iPad. The current iPad (10th generation), released in October 2022, is about a year and a half older than the latest iPad Air (6th generation), released in May 2024.
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The differences between the tablets are substantial in both price and performance. While the iPad is an excellent value for most tasks, the iPad Air is significantly faster and has several useful features. The Air also comes in a new size. In addition to the 11-inch model, there is now a 13-inch alternative. These advantages are worth the higher price.
The Apple iPad and iPad Air look similar. Both tablets have attractive touchscreens and are available in the same screen size.
Under the hood, the iPad Air uses the Apple M2 chip, while the iPad has the older A14 Bionic chip. Gamers and content creators will appreciate the iPad Air’s faster processor in applications like Adobe Photoshop and iPad games. Both tablets also support the USB-C Apple Pencil, but the iPad Air also supports the Apple Pencil Pro, while the iPad also only works with the stock version.
