Which iPad Air to Buy? - 10.9” M1 vs 11” M2 vs 13” M2
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- Apple's NEW 11 & 13" iPad Air models come with the M2 chip, but are the WORTH it over the previous 10.9" M1 iPad Air model? Let's compare EVERYTHING to find out!
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Timestamps ⬇️
10.9" M1 vs 11" M2 vs 13" M2 iPad Air - 00:00
Unboxing & Design - 0:26
Connectivity - 1:16
Should you get a Magic Keyboard? - 1:52
10.9 vs 11 vs 13" Displays - 2:32
Speaker Comparison - 3:47
Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil Pro - 5:16
Webcam & Mic Comparison - 6:59
SSD Speed Comparison - 8:15
Geekbench 6 CPU Test - 9:00
Geekbench 6 Metal GPU - 9:38
3DMark Wild Life Extreme Gaming - 10:07
Which iPad Air Should you Buy? - 11:44
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Or maybe get a refubished M1/M2 iPad Pro instead
Exactly
Or just lightly used. I’m about to sell mine for like $400. I just got the m4 11 inch
Used 2018 pro is still more than enough for most people
@@ThePartOfTheHard very true. I had the m1 and just got the m4 yesterday but I just wanted to feel like I’m future proofed and I play pretty intense games on my iPad so the extra frames and resolution is always good.
@@ThePartOfTheHard well I still have my m1. I may even keep it just bc it’s still so good.
Kindly do a battery drain comparison test for iPad Air 11" and 13"
To be honest, it looks like the M2 11 inch has slightly thicker bezels then the M1 does but the 13 inch M2 has thinner bezels.
True. The 11 is actually the same size as the old 10.9.
Good review. Good to heard that the speakers sound good on the iPad Air 13 and the screen anti reflective coating is good too.
Just got myself the Air M2 13 inch and it’s amazing. What a device. At the Istore, I had looked at both the new iPad Pro and this device and honestly, the 120hz on the Pro is stunning but not a game changer for me. To get the pro for normal use would literally be a waste of your money. Get the air 13 inch, you will not go wrong.
One of the most practical and helpful reviews. Going ahead with IPad Air 13 following this.
For portable tablet usage I have the Mini.
I have the M1 Air with 256gb. It is a great device, but not upgrading. IMO, the M2 Air is an incremental upgrade. If I were buying nowm, would get the new one, but happy with what I have.
Can I use the 10.9 case for the 11 inch?
I can't wait to see the air 13 inch vs pro 12.9 inch and 13inch comparison. Hopefully thats coming soon. Not sure if I should get the air 13inch or if I should just stay with my pro 12.9 inch ipad.
I went and picked up the 13” IPad Air and upgraded the storage to 512! Could not be happier! With the Magic Keyboard and new Apple pencil pro it’s a game changer. Fun to use.
Pro pencil on iPad Air?
@@user-ty6di6ky2oThe ipad air m2 and ipad pro m4 only interface with the new ipad pro pencil.
You are rich bro.
@@ashwaniverma5806 not me…. I have been holding off for a while for a new iPad. I still had the iPad Pro Gen 2. So, it has been a while. I was waiting for the 14” iPad but that got canceled. I use the larger size iPad for playing the piano (sheet music) is easy to read on the 13”.
I have a question.
I would like to get a new iPad for every day drawing. Which iPad would be the best to get? thank you for your help.
Id suggest you get any of the Air or Pro line due to the display for drawing You're not want that 10th gen and under.
How about Battery life ?
The problem with the comment collections on any new Apple product is that the “I am buying THIS version” peacocking - (usually for the given top of the line model) - is that there are THREE groups talking PAST each other: 1) the severely budget constrained; 2) the slightly/moderately budget constrained; 3) the “Budget? What’s a budget? I’ve got cash oozing out of every orifice” contingent.
Yep.
Although, fx I prefer the 11’’ format over the 13’’ one. It’s more comfortable to carry, and it’s easier to fit in different kinds of bags.
Bought the 13" iPad Air on Friday and it's great. Use it for online classes, gaming, streaming movies, listening podcasts, listening to music, online bill pay, and reading. You get a big screen tablet that's fast, smooth, and light for under $900 and with an iPad trade in...I paid only $600
Is it too big as some people say? How's the split screen note-taking experience?
It's light and easy to hold in my opinion. The bigger screen size makes a big difference for web pages, gaming, and movies. I didn't buy an Apple Pencil so I can't speak on that user experience
@@lamar310is it worth it bc i only play games
@@lamar310was the ipad getting hot or no
@@isaiahortiz8940 gets hot, not extremely hot
You can use the apple pencil with the usb-c charging port for the airs. At least that’s what the apple website stated.
The drastic improvement in the new microphone(s) in the M2 STUNNED me...
Can u test third party stylus pencil for ipad air 6?
I hope, at some point, you address the sound quality of the 13 inch iPad Pro. It is noticeably different from the previous models, and it sounds much worse if you’re just listening to dialogue on CZcams. Music sounds worse to me also, but that’s a bit more subjective.
Is there actually any reason to pick air 13” over an older m1/m2 iPad Pro 12.9? The screen on the new 13” Air is identical specs-wise to the one from 2018 12.9 iPad Pro, but without promotion
A new m2 12.9 is more expensive an m1 or prior 12.9 inch will probably be used or refurbished and some people don't want that and only want brand new.
would 11inch and 13inch bend easily? im worried
Please also use the metric system for the size comparisons :) you’re being watched all over the world, not just in the US 😅
I need help Its my first iPad. Which one should I get? iPad Pro M2 or iPad Air M2?
If u have the budget go for the pro 11 inch
Here is an interesting situation. Most of the late cell carriers here in Canada sell tablets with a data plan on two-year financing. The interesting thing is they only have the 11in 256Gb version of the pro in silver or black. They also have the 2022 iPad Pro and the 2019 iPad Pro. That suggests they have an overstock of previous models they can't get rid of. They have also increased the down payment from 25% up to about 50% except for the 10th gen iPad which is still at $0 down.
Could you compare the 11” M2 Air vs the 11” M4 Pro?
Better not
M4 alot ppl don’t like bc the price so ppl got ipad air
I don't know. I fell like when I have an iPad, I have bought into a throw away tech since you can't replace the battery easily. It's a trapped fealing
Looking forward to upgrade my Air 3 to the new M2 11 inch :)
Nah, get a M1/M2 Pro for that price instead, I did the same and that's another level of experience.
better get the M2 Pro
@@Awf00L Unfortunately M2 Pro is still 300€ more than M2 Air where I live. Can't justify the price (I don't mind the 60Hz display)
Would love to see a comparison between the new iPad Pro m4 13” and the new iPad Air m2 13” I think that’s going to be a big decision for a lot of people as they now have the bigger option but not at the pro price
I love to watch things which i cannot afford😂
Great video, my upgrade decision hangs on what they do with iPadOS 18. If it’s not a dramatic change I’ll stick with my current generation.
Nice video
I wouldn't mind getting the iPad Pro but I barely use my iPad 7th gen - Apple is great at getting you to buy things you probably don'r need
08:34 Does the 13 inch have smaller bezels?
This is the best M1 vs M2 comp. M1 Air audio sounds like Max is in a tunnel and out of tunnel with M2 Air audio
I got caught in a heavy thunderstorm which soaked me, my bag and washed out my iPad Pro (2018 version). The Apple Store wanted me to buy a new one but i simply replace my 1TB 2018 model for RMB 5000. In Us that’s 920$. It still works fine - sure i want Logic and FCX but that can wait. What will make me jump is the iOS/MacOS upgrade.
battery life???
What if the I pad air 5 was 256 GB instead of the 64 you tested, would that change the read/write speed comparison
The identical question that arose for me, too.
I think should be much faster but still slower than M2 version.
the 13 inch air has thinner bezel too
Air but Heavy, what's the point of air meaning?
13” speaker very good
This is so good to hear. I was getting worried about the sound on the iPad Air 13”.
0:29 Actually, the new Air is $599.
He said he upgraded the storage
@@Zaidoesstuff He upgraded it on the 13”; the 11” was still at 128GB when he turned the box around.
$570
Keep the comparisons coming my guy
just curious in anyone's experience how do people offset the 64gb of storage on a device.
Probably icloud and flashdrive via usbc. Ipads are for mobile computing so icloud makes the most sense tbh.
We need iPad Air 13 inch versus iPad Pro M4 13 inch!
13 inch all the way. i have the 2022 12,9 inch ipad and i mistake 11 inchers for the mini i cant imagine using one
I know you’ll be grabbing the new 16.9-inch iPad Air upgrade when it comes out in 2025.
@@readwriter same
Definitely the 13” M2 Air is the best bargain. I am a designer, so I regularly use the iPad to draw, conceptualize, etc. The bells and whistles on the Pro models are really not worthwhile. M4 is not going to do anything the M2 can’t with the current iPadOS and available applications.
Should have compared the new iPad Air m2 to the old iPad Pro m2
If you want a large iPad with a really good screen for cheaper, get an M1 or M2 12.9 pro
Pro baby!🎉
Max just made my decision a whole lot harder. Lol. I wish he added m1 256gb stats too. Additional gb may affect results
I am finally considering upgrading from my iPad Pro 2018. The roll feature on the Pencil Pro seems major for me for painting. The landscape face camera is the other major positive. Not considering the iPad Pro M4. Not enough advantage for the price. Still will wait to see if there will be a MacOS hybrid OS for iPad. If it comes I will be one of first to get a new iPad.
NONE!!! buy ipad pro m2 for 670$ which has 120hz+fast usb c+2 cameras + lidar +4 speakers!!!! all this for less than 100 $ + you can use 2generation pan
But the front facing camera position still sucks ass.
@@Mamo878 lol 😂!! Noooo, you have an app that fixes your eyes bye 👀 front … the whole reposition of the camera is pointless
@@stpav2698right.. so you will have your face going to the side to look at the screen and your eyes going to the camera giving everyone the fake side eyes the entire time?
@@TokyoNeko8 lol 😂!! Noooo, you have an app that fixes your eyes bye 👀 front … the whole reposition of the camera is pointless
😂😂😂 not if you want new pencil
M1 is capable of doing everything I will ever want
Exactly! If one doesn’t do iPad gaming (or intense gaming) and/or video editing…M1 is all that is needed - (at least until they throw us a fastball by weighting iPadOS down with intense AI computing requirements).
M2 Air vs M2 Pro?
Pls do a detailed comparison between m3 MacBook Air and the Lenovo yoga pro 7 2024 model with that amd 8845 processor
i'm happy with my m1 12.9 8gb rams .... i won't be upgrading any time soon
I switched from the iPad Air 10.9” to the M1 12.9” a long time ago mainly because I felt like the screen size was way too small!! I absolutely made the right decision !! Plan on trading the M1 in for the 13” M4 iPad Pro soon, CAN’T WAIT!!! 😊
I don’t know how you can bear to wait for the new 16.9-inch iPad Air coming out in 2025.
@@readwriter are you talking sarcastically because why would someone grab a 17 inch IPAD, it isnt a laptop but a portable device that is an alternate to the iPhone
Watching from my new IPad Air M1
$399 is a great deal
Same 😂
*_Thanx._*
I think I’m only getting it once it can replace a MacBook or smth. Than I would get it.
Bro idc if there’s 4 speakers and only 2 work, I rather have sounds on both sides than have it only on one side
And battery? Ipad air 5 had worse battery than others because of maybe m1
Which iPad to Buy? - 12.9” M2 Air vs 12.9” M2 Pro
please review
The 12.9 inch ipad pro M1 looks better after eaxh new review.
ipad air 6 m2 11'' or ipad pro m2 11"
0:08 $799 isn’t affordable to literally tons of people but okay 😂
but Pro version is $1299. $500 gap.
@@kelvinkms3671Just because one is more expensive doesn’t mean the other is affordable. It’s just a tablet.
Gotta agree there. The problem is the people keep buying into the hype when something releases like every 3 months it seems. If people stop buying, then prices go down. I paid $800 for my far superior IPAD Pro Gen 2 11" in 2020
Lack of adaptive refresh rate is the only reason I would not buy the air
iPad Air M2 vs iPad Pro M2!
I just don’t see the point in the Air anymore. Why are there M chips in these iPads? If the developer event does not do anything with ipad os, I would not be a buying a new ipad. Its ipad OS still.
If they dont give a desktop mode, or full mac os apps I do not see the point.
I love my ipad mini 6. But for example its basically the tablet version of an iphone 14 or 14plus spec wise.
However it can’t run stage manager, but the M1 is not much faster than the A15 in single core, its the multi core performance mixed with added ram.
So in Theory. The A14 Ipads & A15 Ipads should be able to handle a new version of ipad os, with better features.
They are making the line up confusing, unless they’re planning on switching on all the iPads to M chipsets.
The mini 6 is the best choice for an iPad right now in my opinion for the price and features on sale.
Or the ipad air 5 is on sale for $399 & $499. But you can find the M2 macbook air for $849.
I find these comparisons interesting. As I use an M2 10 Core MA, & A15 Mini. So I feel the gap is really not that big between the 2 to warrant a bigger price anymore.
Why pay $700 for 256gb without a keyboard? When that ends up costing more than an M2 Macbook Air? That is way more capable.
I feel for Ipads if your looking for one getting an Ipad 10 or Mini 6, or Air 5 is a way better deal. Sadly Ipad OS is so far behind. There might be people who want these features, but at the end of the day it does nothing new.
Ipad Os has been the same since files were introduced. The iphone features being added arent features when they’re old. We still have no calculator app? Wtf?
If ipad os 18 is not different then what we have now. For me Im out.
The iPad 6th gen the os has literally been the same since that ipad. Very few updates. Why is apple so confused on what software people want for there iPads?
Everyone needs to start submitting feedback to apple for iPads. Asking for a desktop experience. Paying these prices for a big iphone is just pathetic at this point.
In my country iPad Pro 2022 m2 and air 2024 m2 have same price, what should I buy?
Ipad pro m2
Isnt that obvious bro?😊 if you want better choice wait for m2 ipad pro to get price down. i am using ipad air 5 m1 currently and according to me its 60hz feel very slow and its ips lcd is not upto mark. i am looking to sell it and get 12.9 inch ipad pro m2 as according to me MINILED and oled have no difference at all and I will find hefty discount on it.
Pro
PRO M2 not even a question
iPad Pro has 120Hz Pro motion screen.
0:18 there is no M3
Nano sim, not micro
ipad has good hardware but poor OS where as surface tab has real desktop OS but poor chipset.
Feels like the wrong comparison. Better would have been iPad 10th Gen vs iPad Air M2 Vs iPad Pro M4
It's not wrong. It makes perfect sense now that M1 Air price is down to $400.
Many sorts of comparisons can be done and they will probably have more. They are not limited to _just_ this comparison line-up.
I feel apple will one day slow their devices down on purpose. Even the A12 ipad is powerful enough nowdays
The M2 11 you are testing is 599, not 699!
He stated it was the upgraded storage option which would have put it at $699
@@ATLPtrkno he didn’t state that for the 11”, in fact when he starts with the performance test you can see the screen of the 11” clearly indicating 128gb.
@@zerohero2800 ah my mistake! I knew he referenced one being the upgraded storage but he was referring to the 13 inch. Oops!
For 90% of the people regular iPad, the creatives pro. Air is for no one.
Possibility of a bit more iPadOS version upgrades for the silicon models? My lovely old - and obsoleted - iPad Air 2 was long in tbe tooth. I’m happy to have picked up a new M1 Air (256 GB; blue) for just $600 last month (April 2024).
Regular iPad is for little kids and grandparents.
iPad Air is for students and the average consumer.
iPad Pro is for creators, artists, and video editors.
The 13" iPad Air offers the big screen tablet experience for under $900. Apple gave me a $300 trade in credit so got mine for $600 and it's better than the regular iPad especially for gaming. The newer console quality games require an M series chip
Regular iPad doesn't have a laminated P3 screen nor external Stage Manager support unfortunately
Nope.
Regular iPad only has 4GB RAM and a slower CPU and performance is noticeably much worse than Air.
M2 Audio is better
iPad aspect ratio is lame for watching media, half the screen is black bars :/
that 64GB will hurt in the long run…
He was comparing!!!
ipad mini when???????
Probably this Fall 2024
Would you rather get the new iPad Air or old iPad Pro?
0:23 M1 vs M2 vs M3 (?) iPad Air?
I don't know if this video was rushed... it's always good tests but it's too often these problems with wrong texts...
Now my thhouhts about iPad Air and that is: end it, Apple! Stop selling it!
Instead just keep the older iPad Pro M2 and sell it a bit cheaper instead of this embarrasing "iPad Air".
I hope Apple can fire Tim Cook as CEO. Put some better guy as CEO. A guy that got a better eye for line-ups. And let Tim Cook get his old job back: COO at Apple!
$399 is very great price now. make M2 iPad Air 11" so much worst value. It should sell for $479. $570 is overpriced.
$800.= affordable 🤔
I won’t upgrade until the iPad can run MacOS
Dumb
Plan to wait for a very long time then…. These are tablets not laptops.
why are you screaming all the time?!
Wondering iPad Pro M4 11 or 13 😂and the color
The 13in air doesn’t compare to the 13in pro. The pro screen it out of this world
M2 make speakers suck 😂
Just don’t loan yours to Jerry Rig Everything…lol.
I would not buy any of them. It's overpriced and don't even have AMOLED screen
Wow
SSSUUUIIII
People saying "buying refurb M2 Pro" are too simplistic.
Get me a 13" M2 Pro outside the US for $800 and I'll give you $800 on top of that.
first (or not)
Fact: M2 Air display actually is 10.86" as Air 4 & 5 (Apple lied it was 11").
All the benzels are 8.3mm. Ewww... 🤭
You forgot to mention that with the new expensive iPad Air, Apple had crippled it by not including promotion . So it’s stuck at 60 Hz instead of 120 Hz making lagging response with touch, gestures and games as another incentive to buy the more costly models.
They also only have 2 speakers, and 1 microphone why? Of course, to force you to buy the more expensive model. They include a crappy 20 watt charger instead of the 36 watt charger that they are capable of using. But you can conveniently buy it on their website for $49.99 after you have already paid over $1000. That is, of course, unless you live in Europe, in which case you get no charger thanks to Greta Thunberg .
They don’t even include the two stupid stickers because of environmental concerns but if you purchase an iPad in their store you get them so I guess the environment is only affected outside of the store. Apparently, Timmy Cook is quite the bean counter, I just wish he would get back to designing revolutionary products like Steve Jobs used to do. Instead of handing out all of the peoples hard - earned money and giving it to all of his woke liberal left organizations. He should use it to do more research and development for the next great thing.👺
Well you’re pretty far off base aren’t you. Apple “eliminated” ProMotion? That would imply it was at one time on the Air which it was NOT. The Air has NEVER had ProMotion. Only the Pro does. Hence the name, Pro…. Also. Take away 2 speakers? Yet again no they did not. The Air has ALWAYS only has 2 speakers. The Pro has 4. Nothing has changed.
If you’re going to complain at least get your facts straight