iPad Air (7th generation): 2 of 8 decision facts sourced. Missing: Screen size, Resolution, Refresh rate, Chip, Storage, Battery life.
iPad Air (5th generation): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.
| iPad Air (7th generation) | iPad Air (5th generation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Screen size | Not yet sourced | 10.9 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | Not yet sourced | 2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com |
| Chip | Not yet sourced | M1 chip with Neural Engine bestbuy.com |
| Storage | Not yet sourced | 64 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | Not yet sourced | 10 hours bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 1.76 ounces bestbuy.com | 16.32 ounces bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $159.99 bestbuy.com | $599.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — iPad Air (7th generation): Screen size, Resolution, Refresh rate, Chip, Storage, Battery life. iPad Air (5th generation): Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the iPad Air leads with lighter (1.76 ounces vs 16.32 ounces) and lower starting price ($159.99 vs $599.99). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.
Winner: iPad Air (7th generation)
iPad Air (7th generation): 8.5/10
iPad Air (5th generation): 7/10
| iPad Air (7th generation) | iPad Air (5th generation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.76 ounces | 16.32 ounces |
| Starting MSRP | $159.99 | $599.99 |
| Brand Compatibility | Apple | — |
| Case Style | Keyboard folio | — |
| Design | Solid | — |
| Model Compatibility | Apple iPad (7th Generation) 10.2" 2019 | — |
Our pick: iPad Air (7th generation).
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