Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Nov 13 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

	Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	10.2 inches bestbuy.com	10.9 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2160 x 1620 bestbuy.com	2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com
Chip	A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine bestbuy.com	M1 chip with Neural Engine bestbuy.com
Storage	64 gigabytes bestbuy.com	64 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	10 hours bestbuy.com	10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	17.4 ounces bestbuy.com	16.32 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$459.99 bestbuy.com	$749.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular: Refresh rate. Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular if

• Lower starting price — $459.99 vs $749.99 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular if

• Lighter — 16.32 ounces vs 17.4 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular offers lower starting price ($459.99 vs $749.99); the iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular counters with lighter (16.32 ounces vs 17.4 ounces). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular lists at $279.99 while Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular lists at $749 — Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular undercuts Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular by $469.01 (168%).

Winner: Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular

Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular: 7/10

Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular: 5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular
Screen size	10.2 inches	10.9 inches
Resolution	2160 x 1620	2360 x 1640
Chip	A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine	M1 chip with Neural Engine
RAM	3 gigabytes	8 gigabytes
Storage	64 gigabytes	64 gigabytes
Battery life	10 hours	10 hours

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad 9th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular.

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