I had a 10th gen iPad ruclips.net/user/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.
First time iPad user currently watching on the air 5 256gb and i completely agree with you, its a nearly perfect device unless you “need” the pro features
@@LeshaeScheepers I take pictures on my phone so don’t need the cameras, I have a Bluetooth speaker I use whenever I listen to music in the house so I didn’t need the extra speakers & the last difference is the screen which a lot of people were saying be it doesn’t come with the mini LED display “if you don’t already have a 120hz display device you won’t notice a difference between the air & pro” so with all of that I decided I’d save myself a few dollars
Thanks for the video. I have to be honest, as someone who always bought the 12.9” since it was release, I bought the 11” iPad Pro last years and I do not think I will ever go back to a larger format. Maybe if the iPad can be a 100% laptop replacement then probably but for now, I love this form factor. I still use it 80% of the time over my MBA M1.
@@craigbrown04 And don’t get me wrong, I loved my 12.9” but I was always going at it from the perspective that Apple would really push the so called laptop replacement we’ve been craving. I always used it like a laptop but now this 11” I just use it in all its form be it with the Magic Keyboard or alone. It has changed my view of this size. I even bought a slim sling bad to carry everywhere. Ok I do want mini-LED but eventually. ;-) Wishing for a slim laptop replacement stems back from the days where my work first introduced me to my MS Surface Pro 7, i was hooked on the form-factor since.
Similar to my case...Thanks for the video. I have to be honest, as someone who always bought a MacBook Pro (MBP) since 2007, I got the 11” iPad Pro M1 back in January and I do not think I will ever go back to a MBP. My iPad Pro 11" is a 100% laptop replacement for me because everything I do is mainly in the cloud. I also love this form factor.
I have the iPad Air 5th Gen in 64gb. I feel it's perfect for me because I don't like a lot of clutter on my devices. My iPhone is 256gb and I've only used 80gb. I literally tried to utilize the space by downloading a bunch of games from Apple Arcade that I have yet to play. I also have apple one service which gives me 2tb of iCloud storage to share with family so I think I'll be covered. I dabble a bit in editing videos but if need be I'll just use an external hard drive like I have before. It'll take some file management from time to time but I don't mind. I plan to use my iPad for nursing school.
I got it . I am a child psychiatrist doing write ups and zoom like sessions left and right. The 256gb memory is ample for any apps I need. It simply rocks and keeps me able to move around and stay productive. I use Notion, fantastical, and others apps such as todoist. The shortcuts like the ones for two apps at once take things to a different level. To me, the pro would be too weighty In more ways than one. Cheers!
Using it right now, absolutely amazing, watched the book of boba fest which was absolutely beautiful on this thing, the speakers are great, it’s fast, it’s sleek, and affordable and feels sturdy and amazing. The 120hertz is kinda a gimmick to me, but would be nice, but I really prefer this bad boy, as soon as I saw it I deleted the iPad Pro 11 from my cart and added it immediately. No regrets here! Great and accurate review
Thanks for genuine review. I bought it recently and super happy. There is no build issue with my ipad air. I bought it from Apple Online Store - India. As you mentioned, it could have come with 128 gb. I highly recommend this if anyone has Air 3 or below or iPad 7 or below and looking for upgrade.
Bought the 2021 iPad Pro last week on Amazon discounted. Almost immediately sent it back. Completely overkill for the average user like myself. Ordered the 65gb iPad Air 5 instead and feel much more at home with it. I would recommend leaving the Pro models unless you’re a “Pro”. The average user these days really doesn’t need all the extra features, and ProMotion personally was making me feel a bit seasick when switching between my 60hz iPhone.
I am actually on this table too and was thinking to return the Pro for the Air 5 or mini 6, but then I was like, you know what? I deserve nice things too and plus the size of the Air 5 is just 0.1 inch away from my 11 inch Pro 🎉
I upgraded from a fully loaded original IPad Air to the iPad Air 2022 with 256 because I wanted the Pencil 2 to hopefully soon play with SketchUp. I'm finding the new model much faster.
Really appreciate the fact that you went to the Air over the Pro. I try to recommend the Air to people on the fence online but I feel like many ppl always push towards the Pro because of the screen and storage. Good video.
Just got an iPad Air 5th generation and it has been incredible. It’s so fast and capable, and I haven’t really been able to slow it down with the new M1 chip. It’s so thin, I felt paranoid it was gonna snap in half every 5 seconds, so I’ve put a case in it. I’ve had no build quality issues except for an oddly jiggly power button. The only complaint I have is that I was going to recommend this to a friend, but now they’v put the prices up, it makes no sense to buy an iPad Air over the 11” M1 iPad Pro! Apple is becoming out of touch that we want quality AND value for money, but their new prices are just ridiculous. Great video, keep it up!!
I upgraded to iPad Air 5. 256 gb more storage. Love it. Thanks for the video. Still can use ipencil 2nd gen and magic keyboard. Fantastic combo. For media consumption its even better has not disappointed. I use it for training at my job , note taking , research. And if decide to further education, I’m prepared for it. It’s an Amazing tool and perfect size for traveling .
I am a heavy user of iPad 6th generation. Use it to give classes every single day. I have been using it for 3 years now. I really need it. Unfortunately in Brazil the iPad Pro is inexplicably expensive. More than double the price of the USA. I will try to get the iPad Air 5 abroad. If I had the money I would go pro. But this air 5 seems to be more than sufficient for my use, as I will be upgrading from 6th generation.
Great video as always 🙏. But I personaly would still prefer the ipad pro M1 12.9 inch over the ipad air M1 10.9 . Spending few bucks extra will help for long term. Ipad air is best for students on budget. Colors dosent matter to me , as once we use a soft case we only see the screen we working on 😁 - Storage capacity are very limited in Ipad air - No face id . This really required for regularly working. - no LIDAR which i use regularly , some apps use LIDAR providing accurate mesausrements. Even though iphone 13 pro has LIDAR, Having it in IPAD really helps. - Size is limited to 10.9 inch. Using 12.9" is very good for split screen multitasking ( its very much portable than people think ). Photo editing / Video editing in mini led is great and 12.9 size great to watch netflix , Games etc. - Transfer speeds is better in ipad pro M1 compared to air, which i regularly transfer huge data . I had no issues with portability of ipad pro 12.9 M1. I dont feel bulky or heavy, i feel more useful and productive in ipad pro M1 12.9 inch the screensize helps a lot in multitasking..and miniLED display is fantastic to work while photo editing.
Just a question mate , how do you find the miniled for viewing text , thinking about the bloom thing , if you are an old fart like me with so so eyes , sharp text is a nice thing to have . Thanks in advance.
I am ambivalent because of the storage and the lack of 120hz. Personally, upgrading to the Pro doesn't make sense for me. Apple knew exactly what they were doing. It is an underhanded way to get folks to buy the Pro.
Interesting as always! You’re right about the pricing structure still being a sticking point. I went route B with the iPad Pro 11 128Gb discounted on Amazon. Clients’ 12.9” versions always felt too unwieldy. I’ve not struggled with 128Gb and feel the better screen shades the new Air still. USB-C functions means I don’t have to carry a laptop for work any longer! I really cannot conceive where Apple with take the iPads next. What more do they need?!
I think that's the right move for a lot of people! Ad yeah, I have no idea unless they're going to do something really cool with the software this year, let's hope they do!
They coult make it available as a 2nd screen for PC as per samsung galaxy tab s8 so can use at work and at home. Open up the file system, have multitasking work properly, and have a functioning desktop mode as per Dex.
Just wanna say Tom, you seem like a super nice genuine human. I watch all your content regardless if it applies to me or not (though most does). Just wanted to say that I can’t wait for you to reach 100k. If you do open memberships eventually, I can bet a fair number of us would want to support. As always thanks for having Pocky in videos haha.
I was comparing the 2021 pro to the 2022 air, but ultimately what got me to chose the pro instead, was the way better speakers in the pro, which is very important to me.
Had the same dillema and also went for the 11" Pro 128gb. The price vs the 256gb Air was for me, the same due to discounts. When looking at the benefits of the pro vs having that extra storage seemed to heavily favour the pro. First iPad and very impressed with the Pro so far.
If you mean double the memory over the 64gb air, that also means a price difference of about 150-200 dollars between the air and the pro. I even chose an air with 256gb, as I prefer more storage to having a few cosmetic improvements on a pro that I can live without. All depends what you need it for. Better speakers and camera and face ID and better screen are luxury add ons that don’t necessarily tempt people to the pro model, especially if you prefer touch id, use headphones and speakers a lot and don’t care about cameras. And if you never used a pro and upgraded from a base ipad, an air will do the job.
Many other tubers feel the default 64gb storage will feel too small over time. I know my current mini is bumping up wrong 50 GB. OF COURSE there are ways to reduce storage… but in the past I have found these measures o be cumbersome. And, sadly, the only higher level storage is 256 Gb for 150… which puts you near the pro pricing
I got the pro. It made no sense to get the 256 gig air over the 128 gig pro. Also I don’t 128 gig is more than enough for me and my work is mostly dealing with word and pdf docs on the cloud.
Anyone upgrading from a standard ipad probably won’t care that much about pro features and will go for the extra storage. That was my thinking. This is for people upgrading from base ipads who probably don’t think about professional level usage and never used pro features so don’t really care for extra screen and speaker power, camera, face ID etc. The air is the sweet spot for light professional use, portability, speed and entertaniment.
1:48 Exactly, (M1) ipad air 2022 is the only ipad model that has different colors, this ia far the most important feature, honestly, to pick air vs pro. I want a pink one and my daughter a purple one. So, within two minutes you identified the only real reason.
You already have an ipad pro with the same chipset but better screen+ more screen estate + pro motion+ better battery life+ smaller borders+ much better speakers+ HDR support + Faster storage and what not... BUT YOU SWITCHED TO AN IPAD AIR INSTEAD OF THE SMALLER IPAD PRO 11. Doesn't make any sense. Why waste the money you spend in the first place. Just positive criticism. Really like your aesthetics. Keep up the great work.
Feedback is always appreciated! It might be worth looking at 7:10 again. I'm not getting rid of the 12.9 inch, it's serving a higher purpose right now - video on that soon!
@@ByteReview 😊ok. I just purchased the iPad pro 11. Wanted to buy the 12.9 but felt its too large for daily use ( main purpose is watching some RUclips and read books + some drawing). Didn't go with the Air because the base model storage is just 64GB + the battery life + the lack of pro motion. Videos are enjoyable. Keep it up brother. Wish you cud also make comparison video between tablets like galaxy tab ultra and iPads.
@@atorbtech Thanks! galaxy Tab stuff is interesting but I just find android on tablets a little meh. Even though the screens on those tablets are amazing.
Good video mate the air 5 looks a good machine . I have the air 4 , i still love my little air 4 , mine doesn’t seem to have any squeaks or squeaky bits in the panel , I have noticed though , when I adjust the ipad angle of the screen while it’s on the magic keyboard , I do get a bit of a squeak from the hinge area of the magic keyboard when it hits a certain point, I took the iPad off the magic keyboard and tried it , and sure enough the magic keyboard squeaked by itself in the hinge. I might add I have this magic keyboard for about a year and it has done it since new , but does not seem to effect the keyboard which still works like a Beauty . Thinking about whether I would go to the new model, for my use of just general web browsing, looking at tubes , media consumption, my air 4 does the job fine , and rarely do I feel the need for more horsepower. Of course it would be nice to have even more horsepower 😎, but for my use I really don’t think I need it given the price of these things. Something i would not have minded , and that is the 4 speakers from the pro models ( I am just assuming they would be somewhat louder? ). Don’t get me wrong ,the air 4 speakers in isolation do a good job , but I drag my little iPad everywhere and it does a fair stint in the kitchen, and occasionally when I have appliances in the kitchen going , be it the kettle or the noisy stove exhaust fans , or the oil in the pan crackling , I have the air in the corner and I have to have the volume maxed out in that scenario , Either that or wear headphones which fixes that problem instantly ( just thought I’d mention it though ). Speaking of headphones and more to the point Bluetooth , I have some older model Bose headphones , and occasionally while I have music or something playing on the iPad while it is in the kitchen and I make a run out to my letter box out the front of the house or the rubbish bins a good 50+ feet away , and the phones hold connection to the iPad air4 , Again just thought I’d mention it, as that seems a stellar Bluetooth performance to me for both devices. Sorry for the long post.
I just got the new Air 5 (base model, starlight), pencil and Magic keyboard - feel free to do a video on productivity short cuts for all of these - it’s all completely foreign to me (and a bit of a novelty). However, watching this video on my 2019 Mini 5 😂 which is still my one-handed, bash around, go-to device while at home.
Im planning on getting the mini 6, but how does the portability fits you for everyday carry for air 5, is the weight difference and size make a difference?
You bought base variant. Are you a student bcos im planning to buy ipad air m1 base variant but only problem is storage and i will use note taking, some games, streaming contents etc
@@revup9973 it really comes down to what your needs are. I find the Air 5 with Magic Keyboard is enabling me to mostly (but not quite) replace my Mac Mini Desktop and the size enables multi-tasking with the increased screen sized realestate compared to my mini. However, it’s heavy and it tends to stay on a stationary stable surface like a table, desk or sometimes my lap in landscape mode. You don’t really need a magic keyboard, a stand and Bluetooth keyboard would suffice if needed for workflows… but I like the typing experience of the Magic). However it’s my Mini 5 (and it would be similar for the newer, faster 6) that is my constant companion due to its portable size and weight - it’s one-hand carry. Different uses though, I use it in mostly portrait mode for lighter admin tasks with two-thumb typing, light note taking with pencil, reading, scrolling… and landscape mode for streaming video and games.
@@ramchander6719 If you can afford more storage, get it. But I’ve found that my iPad mini 5 with 64 gigs that I’ve had since 2019, has rarely even got near its limit, therefore I was comfortable with getting the base model for Air 5. I’ve been an undergrad student since 2020, and have used my iPad as a secondary device to my computer - even made media on it for assignments. If you have wi-fi at home and at your place of education, it’s easy to save everything to the cloud and only download media to watch offline as you need it. Your note taking apps will save your work to the cloud. Save your student PDF’s and study materials to your cloud drive (iCloud, Google Drive or OneDrive), and then drag and drop them into your note taking apps - ensure your note taking apps back up to the cloud - this has the added benefit of cloud syncing your work to your computer and phone - and takes up very little ‘space’ on your device’s memory. You can also get a USB C hard drive or SSD to plug in externally if you find you need more storage.
@@rebeccaw9656 Thank You for this, it really bugging me to whether to get the 11 or the mini, I don’t do any typing at home or when I’m outside, plus the form factor really worries me, since I am planning to carry it around when I’m outside. I just want to jog down some note, nothing too serious and watching content when Im at home, since I already have a tv, the big ipad screen didn’t really botter me.
NO! I accidentally hit dislike, and YT displayed the message something like “feedback will be shared with creator”. I reversed it immediately but, Tom, if you see that come through, my apologies! Disregard it and know that I loved this video as always. Have a lovely day! 🍣
Nice video! I personally went for the Mini this time. It's the perfect size for my current needs and I'm very happy with it. However, I can see the appeal of the Air (even if so closely priced to the Pro). In a way, I'm hoping for a OLED iPad and then... that's going to be my next iPad :D Cheers!
Video was great! I bought the baseline iPad Air 2022 in blue with the white smart cover. It does exactly what I need it to do. I’m worried about the storage space, but it’s primarily a note taking, project research device for me.
you took base storage iPad air ?? What is the available storage when you bought and is there any possible to remove apps I'm concerned about storage could you tell me your experience, please!!!
Yes @ram i went with the base storage. I have a lot of iCloud storage. 2tb with the apple one plan. So far it hasn’t been an issue. Like i stated though, its primarily a note taking, pen tool for photoshop/illustrator, and media consumption device. my phone does the heavy lifting of all the apps and gaming. although, i do have xbox cloud on the iPad. But that’s just streaming games.
i went with the air 5 64gb model in blue. Because im using it next to my macbook pro und just for taking handwritten notes and scientific reading in university, i hope the 64 gb will be enough for the next 2 years…
Hi there, how would you suggest this for video editing? Working with Only office docs like excel, presentations and word? do share your user experience when browsing a web and perhaps bloggers and working and designing their blog what the feel is? I am aware in terms of a students' perspective is really good.
So you will sacrifice the 12.9 XDR screen for a screen with weaker contrast ratio unable to play HDR content? Tell me more about it bro ‘cause i can’t really decide between them 😔
I think a far better choice than the iPad Air 2022 is the iPad Pro 2021, you basically get the same thing for a similar price, but you get 4 speakers, a 120Hz display, a 128GB version and other features. Not too long ago I was deciding between these iPads and ended up buying the iPad Pro 2021, it offers a bit more for similar amount of money.
Thanks for the review. I got the 64 gb as I am not a gaming or media creation user. (Hopefully I won’t regret it). No squeaky sound for me. I am surprised you didn’t comment 9n the battery life. I found it drains much faster than my old iPad Air for just normal surfing and streaming (or using one of the note taking apps, I don’t have note app on the old iPad, just feel battery life fast in general). What has your experience been?
Bought iPad Air 64gb last night for class this morning but bought the 256gb and returning the former tomorrow. My boyfriend bought us the largest iPad Pro along w the magic keyboard it was just too heavy to lug around for school. I purchased the air, the pencil, and a light weight case and will wait to see if I still need the magic keyboard. Maybe it will be lighter since it is smaller?
Hello from france! great job! correct, the 128 gb, 4 great speakers, 120 hzt, face id......for 200 euros more.....ipad air is not at the good price. but is it serious buying ipad pro in may 22 when new ipad pro will be released soon?
Great review! Came to your video, because i'm struggling to decide if the 256GB is what i should get, as the Air will be the main device for my wife and kids (both under 5). In Canada the difference to the base 11" pro is only $50, but we really don't need the pro features. I'm just getting a Mini for myself, since it's mainly going to be my content consumption device.
I ordered a 256 for storage down the road. I don’t know how useful 64gb will be then ~2-3years from now. I was planning to try 64 and a 1tb ssd just for storage but from what I have seen you cannot work off of ssds. This may change with future os updates. For me the 128 in the base 11pro at 799 is a downgrade.
So revisiting this posts with the release Of iPad OS 16 apple is integrating a new feature called virtual memory which will Allow you to take storage and convert to memory for apps So 256 is a solid buy for the m1 air. I’m sure m2 iPad Pro will be coming in the fall.
I'm waiting for some money in the mail as soon as I get it I'm going to get the blue iPad air with cellular I have a crapy android tablet that just plane sucks so I saw lots of reviews on the iPad air and think I would love it
As someone who isn't a creator and who already has a gaming laptop, I realised I don't need the power of the M1 chip. I'd instead would make more use of mobility & space. Managed to get a used Ipad Air 4 with 256GB + 4G for $450, and that will hopefully be a better bang for my buck over the cheapest M1 version that has 64GB and only WiFi.
@@tomatotom984 The one downside is that the iPad Air + the Magic Keyboard = a hefty pair. The keyboard alone seems to weigh close to the Ipad. So that was a bit of a surprise.
non 12.9" iPads don't have the 3:2 aspect ratio. if the rest including the air and the mini will have that, then i might. the bezels are still thick. magsafe and wireless charging, front cam on the long edge, and a black but short pencil is still years away.
Great vid as usual! Bought the big boi last year and I don't want to switch after such a short time period because of environmental reasons, but I'm going full MacOS with a MacBook in summer and the 11 Inch version is probably a way better companion.
I’m currently undergoing the MacOS transition too! And yeah don’t upgrade unless you need to! As mentioned I’m in a strange position of owning many iPads so my opinion is really skewed as such haha
Was just wondering why my iPad Air 5 has the antenna like the iPhone on the side because I only got the Wi-Fi version been looking at a few videos but no one has talked about it
I bought the 2021 ipad pro 11" with 128GB just a few months ago... totally would've waited and copped this ipad if I knew it was going to be this good!
@@PassionPno sure but is it really necessary? In the end I got a really good deal one a pro 11 with 256gb but still never really answered that question
I got the 64, Although a 128 would have been good I don’t use up a lot of the storage💀 it’s mostly for media consumption and HW/notes so as long as I can upload my stuff to cloud/drive I think I’ll be fine😅
I still will hold onto my 2018 11 inch iPad Pro. I would like to upgrade to a mini led iPad Pro 11 inch. If apple doesn’t add that, then I’m going to the 12.9
iPad Air is not an 11’’ device, as presented here. It has a 10.9’’ screen, and while pixel density is the same, there are less pixels due to smaller size. And this difference wasn’t even mentioned. It is very minor, but still let the viewers decide if it is maybe of importance to them. After using iPad Pro 11 for quite some time, I do notice a bigger bezel and smaller screen on the Air. And I haven’t noticed FaceID mentioned? It is a very nice thing to have compared to the Air.
Theres no way right now to buy the ipad air, bc 64gb is just not enough + the ipad pro with 128gb is actually cheaper than the air with 256gb (pro got more featured 120hz for example)
I had a 10th gen iPad ruclips.net/user/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.
First time iPad user currently watching on the air 5 256gb and i completely agree with you, its a nearly perfect device unless you “need” the pro features
What made you decide on 256gb air 5 over 128gb pro? I’m stuck on this
@@LeshaeScheepers I take pictures on my phone so don’t need the cameras, I have a Bluetooth speaker I use whenever I listen to music in the house so I didn’t need the extra speakers & the last difference is the screen which a lot of people were saying be it doesn’t come with the mini LED display “if you don’t already have a 120hz display device you won’t notice a difference between the air & pro” so with all of that I decided I’d save myself a few dollars
And until you want to watch HDR content 😤
Thanks for the video. I have to be honest, as someone who always bought the 12.9” since it was release, I bought the 11” iPad Pro last years and I do not think I will ever go back to a larger format. Maybe if the iPad can be a 100% laptop replacement then probably but for now, I love this form factor. I still use it 80% of the time over my MBA M1.
Yeah it’s defo the ‘right’ size for an iPad - I’m loving it
Same here. I have an 11 inch pro and love it, perfect size for me
@@craigbrown04 And don’t get me wrong, I loved my 12.9” but I was always going at it from the perspective that Apple would really push the so called laptop replacement we’ve been craving. I always used it like a laptop but now this 11” I just use it in all its form be it with the Magic Keyboard or alone. It has changed my view of this size. I even bought a slim sling bad to carry everywhere. Ok I do want mini-LED but eventually. ;-) Wishing for a slim laptop replacement stems back from the days where my work first introduced me to my MS Surface Pro 7, i was hooked on the form-factor since.
Similar to my case...Thanks for the video. I have to be honest, as someone who always bought a MacBook Pro (MBP) since 2007, I got the 11” iPad Pro M1 back in January and I do not think I will ever go back to a MBP. My iPad Pro 11" is a 100% laptop replacement for me because everything I do is mainly in the cloud. I also love this form factor.
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I have the iPad Air 5th Gen in 64gb. I feel it's perfect for me because I don't like a lot of clutter on my devices. My iPhone is 256gb and I've only used 80gb. I literally tried to utilize the space by downloading a bunch of games from Apple Arcade that I have yet to play. I also have apple one service which gives me 2tb of iCloud storage to share with family so I think I'll be covered. I dabble a bit in editing videos but if need be I'll just use an external hard drive like I have before. It'll take some file management from time to time but I don't mind. I plan to use my iPad for nursing school.
I got it . I am a child psychiatrist doing write ups and zoom like sessions left and right. The 256gb memory is ample for any apps I need. It simply rocks and keeps me able to move around and stay productive. I use Notion, fantastical, and others apps such as todoist. The shortcuts like the ones for two apps at once take things to a different level. To me, the pro would be too weighty In more ways than one. Cheers!
Using it right now, absolutely amazing, watched the book of boba fest which was absolutely beautiful on this thing, the speakers are great, it’s fast, it’s sleek, and affordable and feels sturdy and amazing. The 120hertz is kinda a gimmick to me, but would be nice, but I really prefer this bad boy, as soon as I saw it I deleted the iPad Pro 11 from my cart and added it immediately. No regrets here! Great and accurate review
Thanks for genuine review. I bought it recently and super happy. There is no build issue with my ipad air. I bought it from Apple Online Store - India. As you mentioned, it could have come with 128 gb. I highly recommend this if anyone has Air 3 or below or iPad 7 or below and looking for upgrade.
Bought the 2021 iPad Pro last week on Amazon discounted. Almost immediately sent it back. Completely overkill for the average user like myself. Ordered the 65gb iPad Air 5 instead and feel much more at home with it. I would recommend leaving the Pro models unless you’re a “Pro”. The average user these days really doesn’t need all the extra features, and ProMotion personally was making me feel a bit seasick when switching between my 60hz iPhone.
Great! made the same choice!
Interesting insight
What do you mean by seasick?
I am actually on this table too and was thinking to return the Pro for the Air 5 or mini 6, but then I was like, you know what? I deserve nice things too and plus the size of the Air 5 is just 0.1 inch away from my 11 inch Pro 🎉
@@alvindior5508too fast, not used to it
I upgraded from a fully loaded original IPad Air to the iPad Air 2022 with 256 because I wanted the Pencil 2 to hopefully soon play with SketchUp. I'm finding the new model much faster.
Really appreciate the fact that you went to the Air over the Pro. I try to recommend the Air to people on the fence online but I feel like many ppl always push towards the Pro because of the screen and storage. Good video.
The air is the real MVP
Just got an iPad Air 5th generation and it has been incredible. It’s so fast and capable, and I haven’t really been able to slow it down with the new M1 chip. It’s so thin, I felt paranoid it was gonna snap in half every 5 seconds, so I’ve put a case in it. I’ve had no build quality issues except for an oddly jiggly power button. The only complaint I have is that I was going to recommend this to a friend, but now they’v put the prices up, it makes no sense to buy an iPad Air over the 11” M1 iPad Pro! Apple is becoming out of touch that we want quality AND value for money, but their new prices are just ridiculous. Great video, keep it up!!
I upgraded to iPad Air 5. 256 gb more storage. Love it. Thanks for the video. Still can use ipencil 2nd gen and magic keyboard. Fantastic combo. For media consumption its even better has not disappointed. I use it for training at my job , note taking , research. And if decide to further education, I’m prepared for it. It’s an Amazing tool and perfect size for traveling .
Glorious thumbnail dude
Ayyyoo thanks Noah
I am a heavy user of iPad 6th generation. Use it to give classes every single day. I have been using it for 3 years now. I really need it. Unfortunately in Brazil the iPad Pro is inexplicably expensive. More than double the price of the USA. I will try to get the iPad Air 5 abroad. If I had the money I would go pro. But this air 5 seems to be more than sufficient for my use, as I will be upgrading from 6th generation.
I have the 64gb air 2022 model. I love it. I use it for streaming services and drawing. So far still have a lot of space left.
Great video as always 🙏. But I personaly would still prefer the ipad pro M1 12.9 inch over the ipad air M1 10.9 . Spending few bucks extra will help for long term. Ipad air is best for students on budget. Colors dosent matter to me , as once we use a soft case we only see the screen we working on 😁
- Storage capacity are very limited in Ipad air
- No face id . This really required for regularly working.
- no LIDAR which i use regularly , some apps use LIDAR providing accurate mesausrements. Even though iphone 13 pro has LIDAR, Having it in IPAD really helps.
- Size is limited to 10.9 inch. Using 12.9" is very good for split screen multitasking ( its very much portable than people think ). Photo editing / Video editing in mini led is great and 12.9 size great to watch netflix , Games etc.
- Transfer speeds is better in ipad pro M1 compared to air, which i regularly transfer huge data .
I had no issues with portability of ipad pro 12.9 M1. I dont feel bulky or heavy, i feel more useful and productive in ipad pro M1 12.9 inch the screensize helps a lot in multitasking..and miniLED display is fantastic to work while photo editing.
The MiniLED screen really is stunning, I think that’s the main thing I’ll miss from the 12.9!
@@ByteReview Thanks Bro 🙏I can understand 😊. Love your videos ❤
Just a question mate , how do you find the miniled for viewing text , thinking about the bloom thing , if you are an old fart like me with so so eyes , sharp text is a nice thing to have .
Thanks in advance.
Oooh that’s an objective and honest review bro! Only a masochist will downgrade from mini-Led to Led😅
Awesome review Tom.
Thanks dude!
I am ambivalent because of the storage and the lack of 120hz. Personally, upgrading to the Pro doesn't make sense for me. Apple knew exactly what they were doing. It is an underhanded way to get folks to buy the Pro.
Interesting as always! You’re right about the pricing structure still being a sticking point. I went route B with the iPad Pro 11 128Gb discounted on Amazon. Clients’ 12.9” versions always felt too unwieldy. I’ve not struggled with 128Gb and feel the better screen shades the new Air still. USB-C functions means I don’t have to carry a laptop for work any longer! I really cannot conceive where Apple with take the iPads next. What more do they need?!
I think that's the right move for a lot of people! Ad yeah, I have no idea unless they're going to do something really cool with the software this year, let's hope they do!
They coult make it available as a 2nd screen for PC as per samsung galaxy tab s8 so can use at work and at home. Open up the file system, have multitasking work properly, and have a functioning desktop mode as per Dex.
Just wanna say Tom, you seem like a super nice genuine human. I watch all your content regardless if it applies to me or not (though most does). Just wanted to say that I can’t wait for you to reach 100k. If you do open memberships eventually, I can bet a fair number of us would want to support. As always thanks for having Pocky in videos haha.
That really does mean a lot! Thank you. I always get Pocky in if I can haha. Very interested in doing a membership, keep your eyes open for it 👀
I was comparing the 2021 pro to the 2022 air, but ultimately what got me to chose the pro instead, was the way better speakers in the pro, which is very important to me.
Had the same dillema and also went for the 11" Pro 128gb. The price vs the 256gb Air was for me, the same due to discounts. When looking at the benefits of the pro vs having that extra storage seemed to heavily favour the pro.
First iPad and very impressed with the Pro so far.
Better speakers, Face ID double memory, 120hz display there is no reason to buy the Air over the Pro imo
If you mean double the memory over the 64gb air, that also means a price difference of about 150-200 dollars between the air and the pro. I even chose an air with 256gb, as I prefer more storage to having a few cosmetic improvements on a pro that I can live without. All depends what you need it for. Better speakers and camera and face ID and better screen are luxury add ons that don’t necessarily tempt people to the pro model, especially if you prefer touch id, use headphones and speakers a lot and don’t care about cameras. And if you never used a pro and upgraded from a base ipad, an air will do the job.
killer video man! that purple looks slick
Thanks for stopping by dude, and yeah man you know it 💜
*Another one of Tom's videos for my Monday?!* I am blessed indeed! Let's get it!!!!
Ahhh thank you so much
Many other tubers feel the default 64gb storage will feel too small over time. I know my current mini is bumping up wrong 50 GB. OF COURSE there are ways to reduce storage… but in the past I have found these measures o be cumbersome. And, sadly, the only higher level storage is 256 Gb for 150… which puts you near the pro pricing
I got the pro. It made no sense to get the 256 gig air over the 128 gig pro. Also I don’t 128 gig is more than enough for me and my work is mostly dealing with word and pdf docs on the cloud.
I got a blue ipad air 5 with no cellular and 256 GB. I don't actually have it yet, but it's on the way!
Anyone upgrading from a standard ipad probably won’t care that much about pro features and will go for the extra storage. That was my thinking. This is for people upgrading from base ipads who probably don’t think about professional level usage and never used pro features so don’t really care for extra screen and speaker power, camera, face ID etc. The air is the sweet spot for light professional use, portability, speed and entertaniment.
Recently got the ipad air 4th gen for 379 new from Walmart. Happy with it so far! A14 chip is still a beast today
That's a great deal
1:48 Exactly, (M1) ipad air 2022 is the only ipad model that has different colors, this ia far the most important feature, honestly, to pick air vs pro. I want a pink one and my daughter a purple one. So, within two minutes you identified the only real reason.
You already have an ipad pro with the same chipset but better screen+ more screen estate + pro motion+ better battery life+ smaller borders+ much better speakers+ HDR support + Faster storage and what not... BUT YOU SWITCHED TO AN IPAD AIR INSTEAD OF THE SMALLER IPAD PRO 11. Doesn't make any sense. Why waste the money you spend in the first place.
Just positive criticism. Really like your aesthetics. Keep up the great work.
Feedback is always appreciated! It might be worth looking at 7:10 again. I'm not getting rid of the 12.9 inch, it's serving a higher purpose right now - video on that soon!
@@ByteReview 😊ok. I just purchased the iPad pro 11. Wanted to buy the 12.9 but felt its too large for daily use ( main purpose is watching some RUclips and read books + some drawing). Didn't go with the Air because the base model storage is just 64GB + the battery life + the lack of pro motion.
Videos are enjoyable. Keep it up brother. Wish you cud also make comparison video between tablets like galaxy tab ultra and iPads.
@@atorbtech Thanks! galaxy Tab stuff is interesting but I just find android on tablets a little meh. Even though the screens on those tablets are amazing.
The pop-punk load on ur spotify at 5:35 made my day! Also thank you for the great review. :)
Dude I'm deep in the pop punk rabbit hole 🤣
Still waiting for mine!!! Hopefully this week :)
I still have iPad Air 4 64GB ,it does the job. Be awhile till upgrade.
Good video mate the air 5 looks a good machine .
I have the air 4 , i still love my little air 4 , mine doesn’t seem to have any squeaks or squeaky bits in the panel , I have noticed though , when I adjust the ipad angle of the screen while it’s on the magic keyboard , I do get a bit of a squeak from the hinge area of the magic keyboard when it hits a certain point, I took the iPad off the magic keyboard and tried it , and sure enough the magic keyboard squeaked by itself in the hinge.
I might add I have this magic keyboard for about a year and it has done it since new , but does not seem to effect the keyboard which still works like a Beauty .
Thinking about whether I would go to the new model, for my use of just general web browsing, looking at tubes , media consumption, my air 4 does the job fine , and rarely do I feel the need for more horsepower.
Of course it would be nice to have even more horsepower 😎, but for my use I really don’t think I need it given the price of these things.
Something i would not have minded , and that is the 4 speakers from the pro models ( I am just assuming they would be somewhat louder? ).
Don’t get me wrong ,the air 4 speakers in isolation do a good job , but I drag my little iPad everywhere and it does a fair stint in the kitchen, and occasionally when I have appliances in the kitchen going , be it the kettle or the noisy stove exhaust fans , or the oil in the pan crackling , I have the air in the corner and I have to have the volume maxed out in that scenario ,
Either that or wear headphones which fixes that problem instantly ( just thought I’d mention it though ).
Speaking of headphones and more to the point Bluetooth , I have some older model Bose headphones , and occasionally while I have music or something playing on the iPad while it is in the kitchen and I make a run out to my letter box out the front of the house or the rubbish bins a good 50+ feet away , and the phones hold connection to the iPad air4 ,
Again just thought I’d mention it, as that seems a stellar Bluetooth performance to me for both devices.
Sorry for the long post.
I just got the new Air 5 (base model, starlight), pencil and Magic keyboard - feel free to do a video on productivity short cuts for all of these - it’s all completely foreign to me (and a bit of a novelty). However, watching this video on my 2019 Mini 5 😂 which is still my one-handed, bash around, go-to device while at home.
Im planning on getting the mini 6, but how does the portability fits you for everyday carry for air 5, is the weight difference and size make a difference?
You bought base variant. Are you a student bcos im planning to buy ipad air m1 base variant but only problem is storage and i will use note taking, some games, streaming contents etc
@@revup9973 it really comes down to what your needs are. I find the Air 5 with Magic Keyboard is enabling me to mostly (but not quite) replace my Mac Mini Desktop and the size enables multi-tasking with the increased screen sized realestate compared to my mini. However, it’s heavy and it tends to stay on a stationary stable surface like a table, desk or sometimes my lap in landscape mode. You don’t really need a magic keyboard, a stand and Bluetooth keyboard would suffice if needed for workflows… but I like the typing experience of the Magic). However it’s my Mini 5 (and it would be similar for the newer, faster 6) that is my constant companion due to its portable size and weight - it’s one-hand carry. Different uses though, I use it in mostly portrait mode for lighter admin tasks with two-thumb typing, light note taking with pencil, reading, scrolling… and landscape mode for streaming video and games.
@@ramchander6719 If you can afford more storage, get it. But I’ve found that my iPad mini 5 with 64 gigs that I’ve had since 2019, has rarely even got near its limit, therefore I was comfortable with getting the base model for Air 5. I’ve been an undergrad student since 2020, and have used my iPad as a secondary device to my computer - even made media on it for assignments. If you have wi-fi at home and at your place of education, it’s easy to save everything to the cloud and only download media to watch offline as you need it. Your note taking apps will save your work to the cloud. Save your student PDF’s and study materials to your cloud drive (iCloud, Google Drive or OneDrive), and then drag and drop them into your note taking apps - ensure your note taking apps back up to the cloud - this has the added benefit of cloud syncing your work to your computer and phone - and takes up very little ‘space’ on your device’s memory. You can also get a USB C hard drive or SSD to plug in externally if you find you need more storage.
@@rebeccaw9656 Thank You for this, it really bugging me to whether to get the 11 or the mini, I don’t do any typing at home or when I’m outside, plus the form factor really worries me, since I am planning to carry it around when I’m outside. I just want to jog down some note, nothing too serious and watching content when Im at home, since I already have a tv, the big ipad screen didn’t really botter me.
Mine arrived yesterday, it is so good
My iPad 5 has rattling near its camera and feels off. Still incredible 💫
NO! I accidentally hit dislike, and YT displayed the message something like “feedback will be shared with creator”.
I reversed it immediately but, Tom, if you see that come through, my apologies! Disregard it and know that I loved this video as always. Have a lovely day! 🍣
Nice video!
I personally went for the Mini this time. It's the perfect size for my current needs and I'm very happy with it. However, I can see the appeal of the Air (even if so closely priced to the Pro).
In a way, I'm hoping for a OLED iPad and then... that's going to be my next iPad :D
Cheers!
OLED would be the ultimate upgrade
@@ByteReview exactly!! :)
@@ByteReview such a shame they haven’t upgraded it yet
Just found your channel and subscribed great information, would you choose the 256gb Air over the base 11 inch pro for Lumafusion mainly.
Welcome to the channel! And yeah working with video files you gotta have that storage space
Video was great! I bought the baseline iPad Air 2022 in blue with the white smart cover. It does exactly what I need it to do. I’m worried about the storage space, but it’s primarily a note taking, project research device for me.
I think it’ll be fine, perhaps work in the cloud where you can (google docs and the like)
you took base storage iPad air ??
What is the available storage when you bought and is there any possible to remove apps
I'm concerned about storage could you tell me your experience, please!!!
Yes @ram i went with the base storage. I have a lot of iCloud storage. 2tb with the apple one plan. So far it hasn’t been an issue. Like i stated though, its primarily a note taking, pen tool for photoshop/illustrator, and media consumption device. my phone does the heavy lifting of all the apps and gaming. although, i do have xbox cloud on the iPad. But that’s just streaming games.
i went with the air 5 64gb model in blue. Because im using it next to my macbook pro und just for taking handwritten notes and scientific reading in university, i hope the 64 gb will be enough for the next 2 years…
Hi there,
how would you suggest this for video editing? Working with Only office docs like excel, presentations and word? do share your user experience when browsing a web and perhaps bloggers and working and designing their blog what the feel is? I am aware in terms of a students' perspective is really good.
If you're getting into video editing a MacBook is defo the way to go. The iPad can do it but the experience isn't great !
What do you feel about Touch ID versus Face ID? Thanks
I prefer FaceID but both are great
So you will sacrifice the 12.9 XDR screen for a screen with weaker contrast ratio unable to play HDR content? Tell me more about it bro ‘cause i can’t really decide between them 😔
I think a far better choice than the iPad Air 2022 is the iPad Pro 2021, you basically get the same thing for a similar price, but you get 4 speakers, a 120Hz display, a 128GB version and other features. Not too long ago I was deciding between these iPads and ended up buying the iPad Pro 2021, it offers a bit more for similar amount of money.
Smart choice!
Thanks for the review. I got the 64 gb as I am not a gaming or media creation user. (Hopefully I won’t regret it). No squeaky sound for me. I am surprised you didn’t comment 9n the battery life. I found it drains much faster than my old iPad Air for just normal surfing and streaming (or using one of the note taking apps, I don’t have note app on the old iPad, just feel battery life fast in general). What has your experience been?
Because of M1 bro… ofc it drains faster
Mine drains faster than I thought it would too. Not sure why?
Once there is proper monitor support, I'll buy one.
My previous ipad only had 32Gb and it was okay so twice the amount is gonna be perfect.
Bought iPad Air 64gb last night for class this morning but bought the 256gb and returning the former tomorrow. My boyfriend bought us the largest iPad Pro along w the magic keyboard it was just too heavy to lug around for school. I purchased the air, the pencil, and a light weight case and will wait to see if I still need the magic keyboard. Maybe it will be lighter since it is smaller?
Should be!
Hello from france! great job!
correct, the 128 gb, 4 great speakers, 120 hzt, face id......for 200 euros more.....ipad air is not at the good price. but is it serious buying ipad pro in may 22 when new ipad pro will be released soon?
I wanted to love the Air 5, but the screen distortion from light presses with apple pencil killed it for me.
So is it normal? I’ve experienced this problem and i was wondering if i should replace it
Great review! Came to your video, because i'm struggling to decide if the 256GB is what i should get, as the Air will be the main device for my wife and kids (both under 5). In Canada the difference to the base 11" pro is only $50, but we really don't need the pro features. I'm just getting a Mini for myself, since it's mainly going to be my content consumption device.
I ordered a 256 for storage down the road.
I don’t know how useful 64gb will be then ~2-3years from now. I was planning to try 64 and a 1tb ssd just for storage but from what I have seen you cannot work off of ssds. This may change with future os updates.
For me the 128 in the base 11pro at 799 is a downgrade.
@@LEGOmania-TV I agree. So many say the Pro with 128GB is a better deal. It’s really not since it has less memory. It is absolutely a downgrade.
So revisiting this posts with the release
Of iPad OS 16 apple is integrating a new feature called virtual memory which will
Allow you to take storage and convert to memory for apps
So 256 is a solid buy for the m1 air.
I’m sure m2 iPad Pro will be coming in the fall.
Stunning video. As always.
Ayyy thanks
I'm waiting for some money in the mail as soon as I get it I'm going to get the blue iPad air with cellular I have a crapy android tablet that just plane sucks so I saw lots of reviews on the iPad air and think I would love it
Great video. One of the better reviews! Can’t weigh up whether the storage is more worth it then the pro features? !!! Ahhhh what a decision to make
It’s a really tricky one!
It definately is. Do you think it’s holds it’s ground against the 11 inch pro?
@@daniellewis1253 Absolutely it does but if 120Hz, better speakers, bigger screen, LiDar etc mean a lot to you, then go pro
Haha your making it harder for me!!! Great video though bro throughly enjoyed
As someone who isn't a creator and who already has a gaming laptop, I realised I don't need the power of the M1 chip. I'd instead would make more use of mobility & space. Managed to get a used Ipad Air 4 with 256GB + 4G for $450, and that will hopefully be a better bang for my buck over the cheapest M1 version that has 64GB and only WiFi.
How is it?
@@tomatotom984 I've been pretty happy with it so far. Haven't run into any limitations and does everything I need.
@@tomatotom984 The one downside is that the iPad Air + the Magic Keyboard = a hefty pair. The keyboard alone seems to weigh close to the Ipad. So that was a bit of a surprise.
non 12.9" iPads don't have the 3:2 aspect ratio. if the rest including the air and the mini will have that, then i might. the bezels are still thick. magsafe and wireless charging, front cam on the long edge, and a black but short pencil is still years away.
I have the recent smaller iPad pro and think it's worth it alone for speaker upgrade. Although don't think mine has centre stage?
The 2021 version does I believe? The 2020 one doesn’t
No 120hz at this pricepoint, no deal.
Which ipad would you recommend to use for Procreate?
Air or Pro. Pencil Gen 2 support will be the main thing that will make that better
thank you!
Great vid as usual! Bought the big boi last year and I don't want to switch after such a short time period because of environmental reasons, but I'm going full MacOS with a MacBook in summer and the 11 Inch version is probably a way better companion.
I’m currently undergoing the MacOS transition too! And yeah don’t upgrade unless you need to! As mentioned I’m in a strange position of owning many iPads so my opinion is really skewed as such haha
I wanna buy the air 5 but I’ve never had an iPad and I have no idea if 64gb is enough.
It’s enough if you dont plan on using it for a lot of photography or video recording.
I just find that pricing the air with 256gb then the 11" pro is very close to the price of the air and the speakers are so much better in the pro.
3:03 that's the first I've heard about that hopefully mine is good it's coming tomorrow
Purple?! I always thought it was space grey
Im using iPad Pro 2020 and i dont really use the 120hz refresh rate and lidar sensor. Is it okay to switch to iPad Air 5?
Sounds like yes
Was just wondering why my iPad Air 5 has the antenna like the iPhone on the side because I only got the Wi-Fi version been looking at a few videos but no one has talked about it
I’m getting the pro 11” bcs Face ID 4 speakers and bcs it’s not delayed for 2 month here in Czech Republic. Or wait for June
I bought the 2021 ipad pro 11" with 128GB just a few months ago... totally would've waited and copped this ipad if I knew it was going to be this good!
Amazing video ! 👌😀
🙌🏻🙌🏻
I was hoping you would bring up the build quality.
Once you go 120hz, you never go back. Bought an Ipad Air yesterday and immediately returned it for a pro 11
I got the iPad Air 5 and so far I haven’t heard any creaking.
I enjoyed the AMSR of tapping on an iPad. LOL
Still using my iPad Air 2, 128GB 😅🤪
Me too but looking to upgrade to 12.9 or waiting for a new iPad Pro
People who got the creaks seem to have the blue one and it seems to be certain batch
I have the 256 air and love it no creaks or issues but one. My tax software will not run on it. Very disappointing.
How does one (as a student device) decide between 128gb and 256gb storage? For 128gb would probably get the pro 11 otherwise the air...
256gb is better.
@@PassionPno sure but is it really necessary? In the end I got a really good deal one a pro 11 with 256gb but still never really answered that question
Btw I use the home screen and wallpaper u got in this vid
Nice!
@@ByteReview love u man from iraq
Where did you get the wallpaper?
Link in description - it's one of my own!
I got the 64, Although a 128 would have been good I don’t use up a lot of the storage💀 it’s mostly for media consumption and HW/notes so as long as I can upload my stuff to cloud/drive I think I’ll be fine😅
Who else is watching this on a iPad Air 5th Gen (2022)?
what anime is in the background?
256gb is the way to go
11in M1 why not?
Wonderful video as always! :)
Thanks mann
I still will hold onto my 2018 11 inch iPad Pro. I would like to upgrade to a mini led iPad Pro 11 inch. If apple doesn’t add that, then I’m going to the 12.9
The 2018 pro is still so good
Great video.
🙌🏻
I hope that the air one day gets 120 hz.
Well then, try the Ipad Pro 11" 128gb and compate that to the Air 5 256gb
No M1 there.
@@spillledcarryout yea there is a M1 in the 11 inch I pad pro
Anybody noticed "my neighbour totoro" on th TV screen ?
👀
Yup
pro is totally worth the price, but I bought the air cause $$
iPad Air is not an 11’’ device, as presented here. It has a 10.9’’ screen, and while pixel density is the same, there are less pixels due to smaller size. And this difference wasn’t even mentioned. It is very minor, but still let the viewers decide if it is maybe of importance to them. After using iPad Pro 11 for quite some time, I do notice a bigger bezel and smaller screen on the Air. And I haven’t noticed FaceID mentioned? It is a very nice thing to have compared to the Air.
am i the only person that feels bad when he tries to bend it 😬😵
I felt bad doing it
But the casing makes cracking noise.
2:38
Theres no way right now to buy the ipad air, bc 64gb is just not enough + the ipad pro with 128gb is actually cheaper than the air with 256gb (pro got more featured 120hz for example)
8:08
@@ByteReview For sure they will sell more ipad air with 128gb rather than 64 or 256gb
Refresh rate and speakers are dealbreakers for me and no 12.9
I just get the ipad 9
Why the fuck would you try to bend the iPad in the first place.