iPad Air 2024 Review - Why It's (Actually) Better Than the Pro

The iPad Air M2 has arrived. Welcome to my review where we go over the best and the worst about it. Including why it's better than the Pro.

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[lamar]

Seems like most reviews and critics don’t understand that the big screen 13” iPad Air is $800 and the Pro model is $1, 300 but when you test them side by side at an Apple Store you don’t notice a $500 difference. I lined them up and played YouTube, a game, and browsed websites and all I noticed was that the Pro had better blacks, got brighter, and had louder speakers…not worth $500 for most users. I own the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy Tab S8+ which both have 120Hz OLED screens and use my tablets for online school, gaming, streaming movies, listening to music, listening to podcasts, and reading…the 60Hz screen on the Air is just as good on a day to day basis and the screen never feels half as fast like the numbers on paper suggest. I traded in my 2018 iPad Pro and got a $330 trade in credit so my 13” Air was under $600. If you are an artist, video editor, or musician…pay extra and go with the Pro cuz for them it’s worth it

[Anni]

I used the iPad pro 11 M1 and now ‚upgraded‘ to iPad Air 13 M2, because I use it as a teacher and needed the bigger screen for all my planning and notes on my students. I use split view and for this, the 11 inch is just not large enough. I tested both new 13 inch iPads and didn‘t notice too much difference between the Air and pro to really pay that much more. And i have to say, my face ID on my iPad pro annoyed me often enough, because i always had my thumb over the camera. Would be different now but I am absolutely happy with Touch ID and my new 13 inch iPad Air:)

[guillermobarrios]

Do you always use your ipad without a case? Would love to see a video of yours about both this and a screen protector.

[kcbc]

Team 13” watching this on mine 🥰 this is my first larger sized iPad and wow! I absolutely love the larger screen size since I mostly use it for watching shows and YouTube. The news app is also amazing on the larger display magazines are basically full sized now.

[VectorGaming]

After using a 12.9” 2018 iPad Pro throughout grad school, I picked up an 11” M2 Air and prefer the smaller size much more. It’s easier to use as an iPad and still functions just fine as a laptop replacement with the Magic Keyboard. I like that it’s smaller than even the MacBook Air and can still offer a decent typing experience.

[goodlife]

I think it’s more visible on a smartphone to have a 120 hz display than on a tablet. You use tablets a little bit different in real life. And also the displays, iOS and the apple performance is so smooth that you do not realise the difference so much

[ivyclaireargel]

Is Ipad Air 6 128GB really enough?😢 If I would plan to have the latest IOS version and depend it for my study as I am a premed student?

[canbarscevik]

Just bought the 13’’ version but it is not comfortable to use with one hand. Although I like to read magazines with it and use it as the second screen for MacBook, I am thinking about exchanging with 11’’ version. We will see in a week, how it will end.

[DavidJenkins-xvxs]

Do you always use your ipad without a case?

[jamesmartin]

you convinced me Mr. Nik - I'm upgrading to an iPad Air 11" this year from a Mini 😊👍 (my mini will be happy with my baby niece 😊)

[jerrymoreno]

Great video! Thoughtful review and recommendation.

[DEOCHI-rqlp]

I’ve been using ipad pro 10.5 for about 6 years. I don’t have a laptop so it’s my main device and I’m using it for about 5 hours a day. Right now I’m considering between ipad pro 11 m4 and ipad air 13. The tandem oled screen looks so amazing but i mainly use ipad for youtube, web browing and read some comics so I think ipad air 13 isn’t a bad choice at all. Ipad pro 10.5 is 120Hz so if I use ipad air 13 with 60Hz, will it be noticeable? Which one do you think I should upgrade?

[marklola]

Im getting a air 2024. Though im sticking with android for my mobile and use windows 11 pc and not a chance im changing that

[lisashetlermac]

The iPad Air 13" is my new favorite device! I went from the 2020 12.9" iPad Pro 1 TB to the 13" iPad Air 1 TB in purple. I love it!!!

[RobBeckett-huub]

I ordered the 13” yesterday. I don’t have it yet. It’s replacing my 7 year old Generation 2 iPad Pro 12.9”. I’m not a gamer I mostly just do internet, Facebook and email with it while planted in my recliner. I only bought the Pro for the larger screen and so I believe the Air 13” will fill all my requirements. Hey and Apple is giving me $160 for my old Pro.

[Nicole__]

I had an 11" pro but changed to the 12.9" M2 last year, I love it soo much -- more close of the size of an actual sheet of full size paper, way better usability-- and don't think I'll be upgrading given the new $ of the M4/cost/benefit compared to the last model

[Sj-rk]

Does this thing have 4 or 2 speakers im confused cuz there are 4 speaker grills and sounds coming out only from 2

[jstan]

I got the 13 inch air and like the fingerprint scanner because of the rest your finger unlock feature. With Face ID you have to face the tablet and then swipe up. Face ID requires two motions.

[Mubenrangrezz]

Is ipad air m2 good for gaming ? For rest media consumption and all i know its worth it. But for gaming is it good? This will be my first apple ipad so some expert please suggest .

[bienthanhhien]

How long does the battery on the iPad Air 6 11" version last?