Is the iPad Air Worth the Increased Price Tag?

Question

W tej chwili rozważam, czy iPad Air jest wart dodatkowych pieniędzy w porównaniu do podstawowego modelu iPada. Co można uznać za zalety w przypadku, gdy w tym samym czasie trzeba zapłacić więcej?

Answer 1

If you are looking forward to performing tasks which are more demanding like the editing of 4K videos, engaging in extensive photo editing or playing advanced games, then purchasing iPad Air would certainly be justified. The chip M2 has incorporated into the iPad Air boosts the stability of performance, upscales the memory to 8 GB while the basic iPad had only 4 GB making it faster, and introduces exclusive features such as Stage Manager along with professional apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic. Apart from the above, iPad Air also supports WiFi 6E for enhanced networking, more initial storage and provision for Apple Props pencil and Magic Keyboard. In case these features are in line with your usage, the iPad Air would be worth the cost.

Comments

I personally ordered the iPad Air w/M2, 128gb cellular.
Yes they dropped the price on the iPad.
But for me, I’m taking into consideration that it’s an A14 chip, which will be great for awhile, but then when the device gets to a point to where it won’t take updates because of the outdated chip and storage, and then it will be only a matter of time before Apple puts it on the end-of-life list because they will make software updates for it, it just won’t be the same ones that every other updated iPad with an M-series chip gets.
Still a worthy iPad to get for new 1st time iPad owners and for people who are on a budget or a startup business who don’t want the mini, (or business in general), even for schools, that this iPad is catered for.
Bottom line is, whatever YOUR needs are for, as they say..
“There is an iPad for everyone”!
Happy shopping everyone.

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Another point for iPad is Air better futureproofing with an overpowered M2 chip, needed for future software updates that the base iPad can't do.

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For me, the only real advantage the new air has is, future proofing .  I don’t want to buy a new iPad every year or two. So, the air should be current or adequate longer.

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I have the iPad Air 5th Generation. I use it for basic tasks, and it's great for traveling. I think Apple could make iPads more affordable for people, offer a higher amount of base-level storage, and charge less for memory upgrades.

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This content post Greg, was very timely post Apple's announcements on Tuesday. Used to recommend most people buy from Apple, the basic iPad 9th generation but, now that this is no longer available, just buy the iPad Air. Because, it is better in every way (with the exception of price) than the basic iPad 10th generation (smile...smile).

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So glad you made this content because I was thinking about buying the Air…

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never quite understood the case for the Air. for me, it is either going cheap or go pro. used, if budget is a concern.

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I have both iPad Pro M4 and iPad 10th gen. There is no point in getting the iPad Air if you're just web browsing and watching movies/youtube. Regular iPad will work just fine.

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I went with the air for hopefully longevity. So far I’m loving it

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Best Buy sold iPad Air M1 for $399 on Sunday. And I missed it.

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I was debating what to buy to replace my iPad Air 2 that is finally getting slow and battery dies quickly.
When I found that retail stores were putting the 64 gig iPad Air (5th gen) on sale for $400, it was a very easy choice.
Plus Best Buy is giving me $110 for trade in on my iPad Air 2, so not a bad deal overall. I figure if the iPad Air 2 gave me 9 years of use with no issues, going with another Air was a no brainer.

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I’m thinking about getting the iPad Air 11 for school work and taking notes using the pencil. Is that a good idea?

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My wife uses the iPad for Youtube and web browsing. 64 gigs is too small at this point, especially if her Air 3 lasted 5 years and is almost full. Do we get the $499 256 gb iPad or the $599 128 gb Air? I’m leaning towards the cheaper iPad unless someone has a good reason otherwise.

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The current iPad is more than sufficient for most users, especially for entertainment uses. Only go for the Air if you know you need it. The new Air, is a good upgrade path for existing Pro users especially with the 13" model. Current Pro is a halo product and for those that are able and willing to pay for an exceptional OLED experience. For the rest of us, it is between the standard iPad and Air.

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I was so determined to buy the new iPad Air 11" 128gb until I read some reviews. Now, I could really use some help deciding which iPad to buy. I will mainly use it for studying/reading, social media, watching content, and maybe some drawing in my free time. (I already have a MBP M2).
I am really torn between the iPad 10th gene (256gb) with the USB-C Pencil and the new iPad Air because they are both in the same price range.

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I’m so on the fence  between the ipad 10th gen and the air 11 (even more so after this) . Its prime would be normal everyday "stuff" and some photo editing "on the go" with lightroom . The other concern is , is the air more future proof than the 10 . No interest in gaming etc and cant see id use the pencil overly much . Words of wisdom please !!!  There's also the element that at £320 Id be far more "relaxed" about slinging it in a backpack than £600 !