iPad Air 12.9 Inch 5TH Generation vs iPad Air 13 Inch 6TH Generation
Verdict: The iPad Air 13 Inch 6TH Generation wins on performance and screen size with its M2 chip and 600-nit 13-inch display versus the older M1 model. The 5th gen remains viable for budget buyers but trails in GPU capability and display options. Both share 8GB RAM but the 6th gen supports up to 1TB storage.
Winner: iPad Air 13 Inch 6TH Generation
iPad Air 12.9 Inch 5TH Generation: 5.5/10
iPad Air 13 Inch 6TH Generation: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 12.9 Inch 5TH Generation | iPad Air 13 Inch 6TH Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| chip | M1 | M2 |
| display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina | 13-inch Liquid Retina 600 nits |
| ram | 8GB | 8GB |
| storage_options | 64GB-256GB | 128GB-1TB |
iPad Air 12.9 Inch 5TH Generation
What works
- Lower used market price
- Still supports Apple Pencil 2
- Compact 10.9-inch size
What doesn't
- Older M1 chip
- No 13-inch option
iPad Air 13 Inch 6TH Generation
What works
- Larger 13-inch display at 600 nits
- Faster M2 chip with 9-core GPU
- Up to 1TB storage
What doesn't
- Discontinued per provided facts
- Higher original MSRP
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 13 Inch 6TH Generation.
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