iPad 9 vs. iPad Air 5 - Which Should You Buy?

iPad 9 vs. iPad Air 5 - Which Should You Buy?

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[trevinodude]

I have an iPad 9 and I was really curious how the base model iPad stacked up compared to the newer Air 5 in terms of value. I have no need to switch or anything so I'm not going to but I still get curious about newer tech when I hear about it. For those who have the Air 5, I hope they love it, but yeah... I got my iPad 9 on January after squeezing as much use out of my old iPad 2 as I could before it stopped being able to perform the task I needed it for, and I love my iPad 9... So I do recommend the base level iPad if you need a capable tablet without needing to spend a whole lot, but yeah, I suppose if you are an artist it may be better to go with the Air due to a laminated display and use of the better version of the Apple Pencil, but I agree with this video in the sense that these two iPads are so comparable that unless you have the cash to shell for the Air, the iPad 9 is probably the better fit for most people.

[WillMathematics]

Ipad 9 is 1/2 the price and just as good for most use cases.

[fredlada]

The real comparison doesnt lie with the ipad 9 and the ipad air 5, the real deal nobody talks about is the ipad air 4, and compared to the ipad 9 the ipad air 4 is better in every way with a better A14 chip, usb c and pretty much everything else the ipad air 5 does minus the M1 chip.

If you put the ipad 9 next to the ipad air 4, for roughly the same price, the ipad air 4 is a better in every way.

Of course all things considered the air 5 is better than the air 4 but the price tag will make people decide what they can do, its just that if you are considering inbetween an ipad air 5 and an ipad 9, double check what the ipad air 4 has to offer, its something nobody talks about.

The ipad air 5 can only be compared with the pro models to be more fair, and its simply because of the M1 chip, the ipad 9 uses a bionic chip, not anything comparable with the m1.

[DoctorProfessorPablo]

Hey, thanks for this. I think I’m getting the base model. Yes it’s a date look but I’m not willing to fork out more than $500 on a tablet when I have a powerful gaming laptop nearby that could do the heavy lifting.

[YoyoYoyo-kjbc]

Got both … gave 9 to my daughter after buying air 5 recently

[any]

Deep down I know the 9 is enough but the huge bezels bother me so much. I love the screen on the air

[any]

For a college student, which is best? Also it would be the first iPad this person has and the dollar is very expensive. Is it worth it spending more on the air in the sense that it would last longer? Would it be able to receive more updates, battery last longer, be faster and convenient for studying for longer periods of time? Thanks. I’m not really an artist but I’d definitely use the pencil a lot to take notes and draw/design occasionally

By the way I want this to last about 6+ years. I really want to use for as long as possible, I do not plan on updating unless it’s impossible to use it anymore

[lunarmoth]

Well, there are speakers on one side of the iphone 13 too, so I don't think it'd be a deciding factor for me. If I'm fine with how my phone's speakers operate, I should be fine with how the iPad 9's speakers operate.
It might be a deciding factor for others, though. Thank you for this succinct, and thorough review.

[Thouxanbann]

If you have a MacBook 2017 and later
The Air is the way to go! I just got one and don’t regret it!

[zoellar]

I think that i will get the 9th generation agree, for me, a light user with no gaming need, that should work just fine. My only other decision is do I get the 64 G or the 256 G?

[mrdinosaurproductions]

1:13 Lol, this comparison makes the iPad look ancient

[jj]

If you use a case… get the iPad 9…. If you don’t use a case get the AIR.

[SoulMdSunshine]

Thanks for the comparison. Is it worth the difference of 64GB $429 to 256GB $629 (prices for wifi models here)? I need to upgrade from my iPad Mini 2...thanks to your video I think I’ll go with the iPad 9.

[swagglytree]

The sole reason I want an iPad is for drawing (procreate) and animating. Would the 9 be good for that?

[xxtropicgamerxdidk]

I just decided to get the iPad Air 5 since it’s more future proof!

[magnaraihuangdinata]

Do you think I should wait for ipad 10th gen or buy ipad air 2022 now? I like the screen on air but I don't think it's quite worth it to buy air cause its's quite pricy in my country. I plan to use ipad for watching movies, and sometimes edit word & power point files. Do you think ipad 10 enough or buy air instead?

[hyeri-ssi]

Never had or use ipad before but i have the m1 macbook air. Do you think ipad 9 will be okay for me? And which storage will be suitable? I’ll use it mainly for note taking and downloading pdfs and planning to use it for >5 years or so

[donwilson]

I have arthritis and using the fingerprint button at the bottom is just awkward having to bend my wrist. I do not have an air yet but it seems to to be easier and more natural to use to location of the air finger scanner.

[wizardsavage.]

I had the ipad 9 and i upgraded to the ipad air 5 and it’s way better. Better screen and more upgraded software also has a better camera.

[Dampyr]

What about screen aspect ratio? On ipad 9 is 4:3. Is it possible to watch YouTube, Netflix or something else in full screen, or there will be huge bezels on top and bottom? I will be thankful for answer.