Apple iPad Air (5th Generation) Review & Price

Overall review summary

Expert Rating: 8.4/10

Apple iPad Air (5th Generation) - Full Blog Review

Overview

• Model: Apple iPad Air (5th Generation) – introduced 2022. 
  
• Chip: Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU) - same generation chip used in some Macs and iPad Pro models. 
  
• Sizes/Variants: Comes in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular / 5G versions. Storage options include 64 GB and 256 GB. 
  
• Display: 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, IPS-LCD, fully laminated, wide color (P3), True Tone, oleophobic coating. 
• Apple iPad Air (5th Generation) Price is Rs.59900

Design & Build

• Sleek, flat-edge design; similar body shape to previous iPad Air models. 
  
• Thin - about 6.1 mm thickness. 
  
• Light-weight: Wi-Fi model around 461 g; Wi-Fi + Cellular/5G slightly more (≈462g). 
  
• Colors: Offered in several color options (Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue) - gives choices. 
  
• Build quality: Premium aluminium body; USB-C port; Touch ID sensor in the top button for unlocking etc. 

Display

• Size: 10.9-inch display (approx. 2360 × 1640 resolution, giving around 264 pixels per inch) 
  
• Brightness: Rated about 500 nits for typical brightness. 
  
• Screen treatments: Fully laminated, anti-reflective coating, oleophobic coating to reduce fingerprints. 
  
• Color accuracy: Supports wide color gamut (P3), True Tone - decent for content viewing, arts, reading. 

Performance & Hardware

• M1 chip gives a big jump over the previous generation. Faster CPU, better GPU. Good for multitasking, design, moderate video editing. 
  
• Neural Engine for ML tasks. 
  
• RAM (not always explicitly stated) but the M1 architecture makes it feel snappy even under load.
  
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), optional 5G in cellular model. USB-C with faster transfer speed compared to older Airs. 

Camera & Speakers

• Rear camera: 12MP wide, f/1.8 aperture. Decent optics. 
  
• Front camera: 12MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth, with Center Stage — keeps you centered when video calling even if you move. 
  
• Speakers: Stereo speakers (in landscape orientation), dual microphones. Good for video calls, media consumption. 

Battery Life & Charging

• Battery capacity: ~ 28.6-28.9 Wh. 
  
• Manufacturer claim: up to 10 hours of surfing web on Wi-Fi or video watching. With 5G or cellular use, slightly less. 
  
• Real-world testing: Varies based on use. For light to moderate tasks (reading, browsing, video streaming), you’ll get close to the advertised hours. Heavy usage (gaming, video editing, full brightness) will reduce this noticeably. 
  
• Charging: USB-C charger included (20W adapter). Charging to full takes approx ~2 hours + depending on usage while charging. 

Connectivity & Features

• Touch ID in the top power button for unlocking, payments etc. 
  
• USB-C port supports faster data transfer (10 Gbps in some cases) and connection to external accessories. 
  
• Support for 2nd generation Apple Pencil. Great for note taking, drawing. 
  
• Center Stage feature via front camera makes video calls more dynamic. 

Real-World Use & Scenarios

• Students & note-taking: great choice. Apple Pencil support, good portability, capable performance.
  
• Digital content consumption: great for streaming, reading, watching videos. Display is good; audio decent.
  
• Creative work: Some video editing, drawing apps will run fine, but for very heavy workloads (large ProRes videos etc.) maybe a Pro iPad or stronger model better.
  
• Travel & portability: Light enough to carry around; design helps. Good connectivity with Wi-Fi / Cellular variant.
  
• Professional / Office Use: Can handle office apps, multitasking; Touch ID is convenient. For people who do a lot of multitasking or demand smoother scrolling, Pro models might offer advantages.

Final Verdict

The Apple iPad Air (5th Generation, M1) is a solid mid-premium tablet that offers a lot of what users want:

• Strong performance - good enough for many creative tasks, multitasking, office work.
  
• Beautiful display, good camera features, compatibility with Apple Pencil.
  
• Stylish build, decent battery, diverse connectivity options.
  

If you’re looking for a tablet that is powerful but not as pricey as iPad Pro, this is a great choice.

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