Apple iPad Air 2022 M1 64 GB

Powerful M1 processor

Recently, Apple has been actively transferring laptops, computers and tablets to proprietary ARM-architecture processors, so the 5th generation iPad Air received the M1 chip. And this will most likely become the main reason for buying a new model, since, according to the company, the performance of the central processor has increased by 60%, and the graphics one by 2 times compared to its predecessor. Numerous tests confirm the high power of the M1, thanks to which the tablet can even compete with a laptop. And if in general, then the gadget easily copes with the most complex tasks, demanding games, everyday entertainment and work with various applications for drawing, photo and video editing, which are necessary for professional activities. If we add here the iPadOS operating system with a smooth interface, multitasking function and a large number of optimized App Store applications, we get a pleasant and most comfortable use of the gadget. In addition, with such performance, the tablet will definitely serve you for more than one year.

Unfortunately, despite the new chip, the autonomy of the device has remained at the same level: one charge should be enough for 10 hours of active work in video player mode or web surfing. That is, with normal use, you will have to charge the device once every one and a half to two days. This is a good indicator, but we expected more from the M1.

Find differences

Otherwise, the 2022 Apple iPad Air is not much different from the previous generation. He received a metal body, a Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into the power button, stereo speakers and two 12-megapixel cameras on the back and front. It is unlikely that anyone uses a tablet as a camera, but still he takes pictures of quite high quality. The main camera allows you to shoot photos and videos in 4K format and copes especially well in daylight, so if you don’t have a smartphone at hand, but you urgently need to “click” something or someone, the iPad will help. The front camera is great for video calls, especially with the Center Stage feature: it automatically finds your face and focuses on it during a call, moving after you. That is, you no longer need to carry the tablet around the room - leave it on the table, and the camera will correct the shooting itself.

The front panel houses a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360x1640 pixels and a frequency of 60 Hz (alas, ProMotion with a higher refresh rate remains a feature of more expensive models). There are no questions to him either: the display is bright, detailed, has an oleophobic and anti-reflective coating, can automatically change the brightness depending on the lighting and is suitable for any scenario, be it games, watching movies or reading the news.

Accessories

The tablet can be equipped with a 2nd generation Apple Pencil stylus that magnetizes to the body and a Magic Keyboard case for more convenient use, but they will have to be spent on - accessories are not included in the package.

In addition, the gadget is equipped with USB-C with increased data transfer speed and Wi-Fi 6, but it lacks a memory card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, although this is a standard story for Apple products. A version with support for SIM cards and the ability to work in 5G networks is also available.

Thus, the Apple iPad Air is one of the most attractive offerings in the Apple range for those buyers who need high performance, but are not ready to overpay for the advanced features of the flagship Pro series.