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Thanks for the comparison. Still haven't quite decided which to buy, when it comes to upgrading from this old Air2. 😬 Maybe the 4 because of slightly better future-proofing. Loving the great 'Daniel Ricciardo' 'Honey Badger' grin at the end!
@@3agus11 am getting a refurbed iPad Pro 2018 for me atleast a new iPad 9 490 euro the 2018 pro 560 and the air 670 and the 2018 iPad Pro is better then the air it’s same speed more speakers pro motion display
Honestly when it comes to the iPad, you don't need anything more than the basic iPad because it can basically do everything that the other iPads can but costs a fraction of the price, and if you need a laptop experience, then just get an actual laptop lmao
@@BENI_MMNA true, except the basic iPad is good enough for drawing and taking notes too. Unless you’re a professional artist, the base iPad is more than good enough for art too. All good artists would say it’s the artist that matters not the tools.
@@HearMeLearn I have an iPad pro 12.9” 2018 which struggles badly when opening pdf files we receive from the architect… I work in Real estate and the site plan files are sent to all parties involved including client, conveyancer, broker, town planner, estate agent etc…. These files open fine on 8GB version on iPad pro and on Windows PC and Macs…. Basic iPad is not suited at all in in our individual and based in that I don’t think basic iPad suits anyone except the people who do the most basic task of watching utube and surfing etc….
I recently bought a very gently used iPad Air 4 256gb on the Facebook Market with only 8 battery life cycles and the guy even threw in the folio keyboard for $450. He even gave me the boxes the device came in. He was an engineer and decided to get the M1 iPad instead. Oh and it also has Apple Care +. As a College student this was a huge win for me 😎.
I think it's worth it to get either. however, if you are waiting for an iPad 10, you might as well get the 9. Apple said that the Air was for bringing Pro Features to an affordable iPad. that's why I don't think Apple will redesign the Budget iPad for a while because it would eliminate the purpose for the iPad Air (assuming the redesign will be similar to the air's). both are still amazing and are recomendible.
Currently there are rumors/leaks where iPad 10 would have the same chasis as ipad air 4 but it will be more expensive than iPad 9... So yeah do buy the iPad 9 if u wont spend any more than how much it is now
Personally, I like the design of the iPad Air significantly more than the older design. I have the original iPad Air right now (which looks identical to the iPad 9) but I am waiting on the new iPad Mini I ordered lol. Both are good iPads, I guess it just depends on your preference
I like the bezels and the home button. The home button gives a “homey” feel to me and it’s satisfying to click it. I also feel like I have more control.
For me, coming from an iPad Air 3, if something happened to it I’d probably get the iPad 9 to replace it, with 256 Gb of storage, cellular and the pen, since I already have the keyboard. It would be far cheaper than the Air 4 with the same accessories and storage etc, plus I’d rather have the headphone jack and I prefer the home button. I don’t mind the older design and the A13 chip is more than fast enough to do everything I want it to do.I actually prefer the larger bezels for gaming as well, since it’s easier to avoid touching the screen unintentionally. I can always get a cover that has room for the pen, so the magnetic feature isn’t a deal breaker and I do a lot of zoom calls for work so the front camera on the 9 is much better for me. It’s as good a deal as you’re ever going to get from Apple.
I bought the iPad 9th generation 64gb This is my first ever apple device and at this price point I guess it's a very nice entry into the ecosystem I'm a doctor and I mostly use the device for watching some lecture videos, solving tests, normal document work with word excel powerpoint and PDFs And so far 64gb looks enough
The old design of the iPad 9th gen has me hung up, like I really suspect apple left the huge bezels on it to steer some people into buying the more expensive modern looking ipads. I want to like the regular one but I just ugh 😫
The bezels are the way that they are to keep costs low. Same reason for the non-laminated display. In a few years, odds are that today’s display tech will become cheaper and Apple will eventually be able to switch to something which looks more modern.
Glad to have come across your video. This is very informative. I have been so fixed at buying the ipad air 4. However, this made me realize that I'll be just using it for basic functions for work, note taking during meetings, and browsing and watching content and made me changed my mind to choose the 9th gen instead. The only off part is the pencil. But I guess, I can deal with it. Plus it could save me a few more bucks. ♥️♥️
sameeee! i was really set on the overall look of ipad air 4 but have slowly realized that i'm basically going to pay a lot of money for how it looks when i can just get the ipad 9 and still enjoy the same functions. thank you so much for a great video!
The iPad 9 seems great for the price! To me if you are going to get the Air with additional storage just get the 11" Pro with the M1, the cost difference is a lot less between those compared to the 9 vs the Air and the M1 is a beast!
I just bought the ipad Air 4 to replace my ipad air 2. I compared it to my daughter’s ipad 8. I like the larger screen and the better speakers, as well as the opportunity to use the second generation pencil. So far so good.
Your channel has become for sure my go-to when it comes to purchasing any techy device. You just saved me a lot of budget and time with this video and even opened my mind to the possibility of going for the ipad 9 gen, seriously! Thank you so so much for your great content, I went for my macbook air because of your review and this ipad will not be the exception either! Thanks!!!!!
Ipad 9 front facing camera have a totally killer feature for me. You give just 350 $ and got a luxury camera for video call. I am very happy with my the cheapest ipad.
Finally! I've been waiting for this video since your iPad 9 pre-order video 😅 Thanks so much for making this content. This video did help me to choose iPad 9th gen instead of iPad Air 4, based on purpose of use and comparison of specs. Also just noticed, that at 0:54 you mentioned iPad Air 9 🤭. Still a great video. Thanks so much keep it up! 😊
I got the ipad 9 at launch a few weeks ago and I've had no complaints so far. Coming from a kindle fire HD10 I wanted a tablet that wasn't too expensive but had plenty of power to last me for a few years, and the ipad 9 fit the bill to a T. Only real gripe is the lack of stereo speakers whenever I'm watching content, but I have wireless headphones anyway so it's not that big of a deal.
I tried the new fire HD 10 and it’s too slow to load up books and browsing the web. I tried two different hd10 thinking the first one was a defect but second device had the same effects. iPad 9 will be the highest selling iPad in 2021. Great choice on buying one.
Best bang for your buck is the IPad 9 -particularly at 256 gb Got it on sale at launch for $459 - over $100 cheaper than the Air 4 with 64 BG - and so far, it’s been sensational. Most recently I had the 10.5 Air 3 - but that laminated screen once again developed a problem! A bright white spot appeared on the display a couple of inches above the home button. Sadly this seems to be very common with these laminated displays - which I love, but which I think are very overrated - especially since it’s the second time that same issue happened to a laminated IPad I owned!! Besides that - 2 other reasons - I have the first generation pencil and upgrading would cost another $129 - No headphone jack on the new designs - the 9 is probably the very last IPad that will have that feature So it’s an easy choice for me - sure it’s not as cool looking - But in every other way that’s important - to me, the 9 is clearly the better buy here!
I hear you on the display issues. I have 3 of the Air 3’s and luckily apple agreed to replace all 3 of them and said the manufacture for the display has updated them and says they no longer have this white spot issue. I guess we’ll find out
So its like that last fatchick in the bar? That even though the hot chicks are all gone at least you don’t have to go home by yourself if you lower your standards and expectations and that will do?
If you're not meticulous about features. What air 4 can do, you can do it also on the ipad 9. Even it's not fully laminated, still a great screen and it can take 1080p 60fps front facing video
Essentially the ipad 9 does everything the Air can do the Air just does it better or is a step up. I think its worth it for people to look at the other Apple products they own. If you have a mac idk why you would bother wasting a few hundred dollars on the Air or 11” Pro.
I bought the gen9 ipad after your review and I love it. The battery life was amazing and the performing was great for a student who only need a tablet for reading pdfs and note taking. The screen time on my ipad is 7-8 hours a day but at the end of the day i still have ~20-30% left to play games or watch movies. The only down side is the gen9 does not support apple pen 2. But I found myself using the pen1 just great. Totally worth the money! Thank you ❤
@@TechGearTalk I need it to study, and edit some 4K vídeos from my GoPro (shorts) because I edit on my Laptop. I'm between an Ipad air 4 64GB and an Ipad 9th 256 GB for almost the same price. Do you think the 9th generation will work for me?
I got the iPad 9th generation and love it. It works great. I’ve used it for gaming and for emails and web browsing. I also purchased the Logitech combo touch keyboard and it was a great investment.
I think I’m going to do the same lol I was stuck between purchasing the iPad mini or the iPad 9 gen as my first ever iPad but I think I might go for the iPad 9
I have the M1 Macbook Air and an iPhone 12. For me, the iPad 9 is a perfect go-between since I do all my heavy lifting on the Macbook. However, for those who do not have a Mac or Macbook but want something that can give a better "laptop" experience, the Air 4 might be a better choice - in my opinion of course.
Thank you for this! I choose iPad 9th 64gb because it's the only one I can afford. Mine is on the way so I'm exicted for it. If one day I have enough money, I'll go for iPad Pro 😊
Go with the iPad 9 64GB for $269 or the iPad 256GB for $399 at Walmart. Add in the Apple Pencil 1 for $99 from Apple and you have the best value in tablet tech for $368 or $498. That's my opinion.
Other than the Full screen display, the chip and magic keyboard support, it’s really not much of a difference really! Would like to see a redesign on the base iPad tho l
Ok, this will be a long one, but, I don't usually comment on videos and stuff: but I'm an artist myself. I've been using procreate for the last one and a half month, and I've not noticed what everyone has said it was going to be better on the iPad air 4. Like, I'm really doing okay with my apple pencil 1. Charing is really fast, and if you need to charge it, make sure your iPad is charged and you can eat a snack, go to the bathroom, brush your teeth, or anything for more than 5 minutes and the apple pencil will have more than enough battery to use for like 2 or 3 days. Second of all, the drawing performance on the iPad 9 is just ridiculously good. I had a Galaxy tab S6 lite and clip studio paint lagged all the time. It was like 30ms or something on clip studio. Sketching was *h a r d* I've also tried the iPad pro 2020 for drawing. Sketched a few things in there and in my opinion, I've had the same exact experience. They're both amazing. TL;DR: If you don't forget to charge your iPad daily and you need battery on the apple pencil, leave the pencil charging for 15 minutes and it will be full battery again. It's literally that fast. Don't worry about if the display is laminated or not, you won't noticed. I've also tried the Kamvas 13 in the past, which is a fully laminated display, the iPad pro 2020 and I've not noticed a single difference while drawing. I absolutely recommend the iPad 9 if you're an artist. Even if you're a hardcore artist who makes very big art pieces, it'll be just fine.
Thanks for your review. I'm very confusing to choose Basic Ipad or Air 4 acctually wkwkwkwk. And your review make me decide to choose Ipad 9 for my daily drive
@@quirkyguy29 just for note taking and edit video for exercise in my university. Most of all recommend me to buy Basic Ipad, cause cheaper than air and it worth to buy for the first experience. Btw it's my first Ipad wkwkwk
Thanks for doing this. I’ve been searching for a in-depth non bias comparison. This video was great! I have the 9th gen and was thinking of switching but I’m not an artist or gamer so it doesn’t make sense. Thanks for this
I always enjoy watching your videos! Very informational and as a content creator myself, I appreciate the effort you put in to making such wonderful and valuable contents. More power to you!
As a iphone 13 owner i have never had a ipad but brought a ipad 2021 today for my daughters birthday tomorrow. For the price tag of £300 i was blown away by how good the ipad 2021 is the display screen, performance in gaming or web browsing is very good. I think i might look into the pro ;)
I asked for this comparison on your iPad 8 vs 9 video around last week. With this video I was finally able to make up my mind and decided on the iPad Air 4! Got it yesterday and loving every bits of it. Many thanks to you mate!
This video is a prime example a great comparison from a simplistic perspective & to help you make the wisest purchase. I believe both are great values for the money. To me, it comes down to functionality. I believe the iPad 9 provides the best value.
I upgraded from the 7 because of the space difference. Both function well and the battery on the 9 is great. I have a problem with the speaker on incoming FaceTime calls but it’s awesome.
i’ve been waiting for you to release a video like this and i’m so so thankful u act made one! literally my fav channel when i need tips like this! thank you so much!
After watching your video, I decide to buy an iPad 9 next month, since the daily basic activity I need could be covered by this iPad. The additional reason is the price for the iPad plus apple pencil 1st version in my area is equal to an iPad Air without the pencil. I think it is more economical for me, in my case. Thank you for your video. It helps so much. 😊🙏
Honestly, the basic iPad would be enough for me but I hate it that they still have this old design because I love the new design which is just available for the iPad air. But paying so much more money for the design? What's the possibility that the ipad10 will have those design?
I myself am getting the IPad Air 2020 because I really like drawing so the screens perfect and I’m very satisfied with the no button thing. It just works better for me personally 😄
ipad air 4 is really great! i’ve been using mine for almost 9 months, my ipad lasts me 2-3 days with 30% battery left but i only use it for browsing, watching and taking notes.
Hi there, I am looking to buy ipad 9 and one of my needs are video editing on luma fusion, mostly for reels and short form content. Did you notice any lag while editing? And which storage did you go for? Would really help me to know
I'm still trying to be an artist, but I have no problems using the Apple Pencil with the non-laminated display on the iPad 9. It's as good as I need it to be, as long as I face directly towards the screen for more sophisticated artwork on the 9th gen.
I watched many of your videos the last weekend. I wanted the ipad9 in first, But i think the Air4 is the better buy for me when I look into the future and what I want to do with it. Mostly working with Raw Photos from my Nikon, with the Apple Pencil. Thank you very much for your videos.
I'm from Bahrain and after watching many of your reviews I just want to say you are one of the best content creator and honestly maybe you are the first person ever I do subscribe to the channel from my self without feeling I'm forced to , keep the hard work, good luck
If you really can afford the ipad air 4, i highly suggest you go that route, so many people I know are sick of the old design and the awkward means of charging the pen. The difference in display quality and size, lamination, performance, speakers, etc. is acceptable though. This is from a student perspective btw, in which the primary usage is taking notes, annotations, downloading documents, obviously sometimes also watching videos and whatnot.
@@Iridiumcosmos honestly i might sound materialistic but the ipad air looks way better in terms of design + the second generation apple pencil is also an advantage
@@linnil You have to consider that the Air is also nearly double the price when you can get the iPad 9 256 GB for much less on top of that. The performance is also not that much different between the two (A13 vs A14) as well. I don’t know, I may be biased because I have the 9th gen but I have absolutely no problems with it. In terms of functionality, the iPad 9 literally can do everything the Air 4 can do.
Been waiting for this, thank you so much. I'm going with iPad 9 gen with 256 gb storage for my first iPad experience. Thank you for helping me to get a choice. 👍🏼 Edit : I've got my iPad 9 two weeks before and don't have complaint so far. The non-laminated display is not even bothered me.
I am so tempted by the style of the air, but for what I do (watch/browse/research/stream) the 9 seems more affordable..I do like the idea of the non reflective screen and stereo speakers though, but do they justify that extra £150.. VERY COOL video, thanks! :-)
Hi man :) Do you think the basic model will be useful for many years to come or I would have to replace it a few years? (And in that case the Air model is better?) I mean, would they both last about the same time or the Air would last significantly more, in terms of Ram requirements and OS updates?
With the new iPad Air 5 being released, you can now get the Air 4 for about €500 or even less. A €100 upgrade makes it quite attractive compared to the new iPad 9. Still not sure I actually need it though...
@@hadang7816Actually seen pristine condition ones for €525, so assumed you might get it for a little less even... Talking about used ones here (not refurb)
Since I have a MacBook Air already I think the iPad 9 will be an excellent combo... Although I would consider buying a iPad Air 4 if I were to look for a tablet and laptop replacement
Thank you for giving a review that “normal” people can understand lol all the terms and numbers explained and made me feel better about my purchase. Thanks a lot! :)
Coming from the iPad Air 2, would the refurbished iPad pro 2017 10.5 inch be a better value than the iPad9? I can get the pro 64gb refurbished from Apple for €429($496) and the iPad 9 new 64gb for €365($442). Alternatively I can get a refurbished iPad pro 2020 11” 128 gb from Apple for €669($775). Or even the Pro 2018 11” for €589($681). So many choices. Or maybe wait for the new iPad 10 design should they make one. The proces are a lot higher in Europe unfortunately.
@@ryanvanderveer4263 because I have ordered it 3 weeks ago, so it's actually here but i can only take it in 5 days because now it's lockdown, it's actually very stupid, isn't it
I am from India and watch your video. I really impressed and thought to purchase it for my study, but I do not have budget to purchase it. In future if I able to purchase apple I will definitely recommend your advice
The Ipad Air 4 is like a mini Ipad Pro of old. Here's the thing, except for 4k editing, which I don't know why anybody is doing this on an Ipad except for cramped travel lightweightedness (is that a real word? for what an Ipad Pro is for), the Ipad 9 seems to be a gaming, surfing powerhouse. The Ipad 9 is almost 1/2 the price. If the Ipad Air were $100 or $200 more then maybe, but if history tells anything, both will be obsolete at the same time. You'd just spent 80% more and should've bought a few hundred dollars of stock more.
Hello, im a medstud and confuse what ipad should i buy...i use it for taking note but sometimes i will use it to learn drawing... what will you recommend air 4 64gb or ipad 9 64/256gb.. thank you
I want to use an iPad for Steam Remote gaming (occasional, not always), Watching Video content (Netflix, and all), reading (PDFs) and playing Games (Clash of Clans, PuBG, etc.). Which iPad would you recommend?
Hey!! I want to buy an ipad air. This is November of 2021. I want to know if I should wait for the next ipad release?? Would there be major upgrades to wait for???
Do Wi‑Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 in iPad 9th make any considerable difference against Wi-Fi 6 and BT 5.0 in iPad Air? Will I notice it in next few years as a casual user (browsing, netflixing, no gaming)?
Which one is better for long term use (4-5years) Ipad 9th 2021 or Ipad Air 4 2020, considering the air has more modern look and usb C? The 9th basically has everything i need tho, but i want it last long🙏🏻
Really good video with an excellent expression. I love your videos :) I'm confused for 2 weeks. I have samsung galaxy which I love but I it but I also want to exprience apple watch. I have macbook m1 and iphone and want to get an another ecosystem device. Which one should you prefer ipad 9 or apple watch? I just can not decide which one should I buy. They are really expensive at my country so...
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What's up everyone?! I hope this comparison of the iPad 9 and the iPad Air 4 was helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about?
The iPad 9 getting more love than ever.. You put up the best comparison videos Sagi 🔥 all the best to you 🎉
You said iPad Air 9
12:54 Which detection?
Thanks for the comparison. Still haven't quite decided which to buy, when it comes to upgrading from this old Air2. 😬 Maybe the 4 because of slightly better future-proofing. Loving the great 'Daniel Ricciardo' 'Honey Badger' grin at the end!
For students which iPad is better ?
Personally I love the design of iPad Air 4 but ipad 9th gen seem to be a good value for money 🙂
I love the USB-C
@@mmmmmmmm1942 I love the price
exactly like what i think, so which one do you want buy in the end ?
@@3agus11 am getting a refurbed iPad Pro 2018 for me atleast a new iPad 9 490 euro the 2018 pro 560 and the air 670 and the 2018 iPad Pro is better then the air it’s same speed more speakers pro motion display
exactly what I was looking for! been torn between this 2, but I guess I’m getting the iPad 9 for daily work
So glad I could help Marvin! Thanks for being part of the channel!
Just wait for ipad air 5
@@100xSbirro When is that coming?
@@Blank_Space march 2022 probably
@@100xSbirro yup
Honestly when it comes to the iPad, you don't need anything more than the basic iPad because it can basically do everything that the other iPads can but costs a fraction of the price, and if you need a laptop experience, then just get an actual laptop lmao
Except for when you want to draw.
@@BENI_MMNA agree with u . I only need digital note making so I go for 9 generation rather than air
@@BENI_MMNA true, except the basic iPad is good enough for drawing and taking notes too. Unless you’re a professional artist, the base iPad is more than good enough for art too. All good artists would say it’s the artist that matters not the tools.
@@HearMeLearn And garage band is fine on the basic iPad as well
@@HearMeLearn I have an iPad pro 12.9” 2018 which struggles badly when opening pdf files we receive from the architect…
I work in Real estate and the site plan files are sent to all parties involved including client, conveyancer, broker, town planner, estate agent etc….
These files open fine on 8GB version on iPad pro and on Windows PC and Macs….
Basic iPad is not suited at all in in our individual and based in that I don’t think basic iPad suits anyone except the people who do the most basic task of watching utube and surfing etc….
I recently bought a very gently used iPad Air 4 256gb on the Facebook Market with only 8 battery life cycles and the guy even threw in the folio keyboard for $450. He even gave me the boxes the device came in. He was an engineer and decided to get the M1 iPad instead. Oh and it also has Apple Care +. As a College student this was a huge win for me 😎.
That is such a good deal. I’ve been looking for a while but haven’t found a good deal yet
You could have asked if he was in the mood to clean your place once a week as part of the deal for at least a year, would’ve been nice
Damn! That's such a great deal
Lucky
Congrats
I think it's worth it to get either. however, if you are waiting for an iPad 10, you might as well get the 9. Apple said that the Air was for bringing Pro Features to an affordable iPad. that's why I don't think Apple will redesign the Budget iPad for a while because it would eliminate the purpose for the iPad Air (assuming the redesign will be similar to the air's). both are still amazing and are recomendible.
Currently there are rumors/leaks where iPad 10 would have the same chasis as ipad air 4 but it will be more expensive than iPad 9... So yeah do buy the iPad 9 if u wont spend any more than how much it is now
this aged like milk
Man this comment age poorly like the milk on my wall yeah ipad 10 is *totally good*
I was really confused between these two. After watching your video, I decided to buy iPad 9 as it checks all my requirements. Thank you.
Personally, I like the design of the iPad Air significantly more than the older design. I have the original iPad Air right now (which looks identical to the iPad 9) but I am waiting on the new iPad Mini I ordered lol. Both are good iPads, I guess it just depends on your preference
Right? I love the new design but I don't want the new Apple pencil, I already have the 1st. I just HATE the bezels...but I love my mini 5 so idk
Yea, the iPad 9 looks super ugly, but it is a lot better value
I like the bezels and the home button. The home button gives a “homey” feel to me and it’s satisfying to click it. I also feel like I have more control.
For me, coming from an iPad Air 3, if something happened to it I’d probably get the iPad 9 to replace it, with 256 Gb of storage, cellular and the pen, since I already have the keyboard. It would be far cheaper than the Air 4 with the same accessories and storage etc, plus I’d rather have the headphone jack and I prefer the home button. I don’t mind the older design and the A13 chip is more than fast enough to do everything I want it to do.I actually prefer the larger bezels for gaming as well, since it’s easier to avoid touching the screen unintentionally. I can always get a cover that has room for the pen, so the magnetic feature isn’t a deal breaker and I do a lot of zoom calls for work so the front camera on the 9 is much better for me. It’s as good a deal as you’re ever going to get from Apple.
Got myself the 9th gen 256GB. Doing great! Helps a lot in both personal and work load. Thanks for your review!
I bought the iPad 9th generation 64gb
This is my first ever apple device and at this price point I guess it's a very nice entry into the ecosystem
I'm a doctor and I mostly use the device for watching some lecture videos, solving tests, normal document work with word excel powerpoint and PDFs
And so far 64gb looks enough
CONGRATS!!! You got a great device at a great value!
The old design of the iPad 9th gen has me hung up, like I really suspect apple left the huge bezels on it to steer some people into buying the more expensive modern looking ipads. I want to like the regular one but I just ugh 😫
The bezels are the way that they are to keep costs low. Same reason for the non-laminated display. In a few years, odds are that today’s display tech will become cheaper and Apple will eventually be able to switch to something which looks more modern.
Glad to have come across your video. This is very informative. I have been so fixed at buying the ipad air 4. However, this made me realize that I'll be just using it for basic functions for work, note taking during meetings, and browsing and watching content and made me changed my mind to choose the 9th gen instead. The only off part is the pencil. But I guess, I can deal with it. Plus it could save me a few more bucks. ♥️♥️
So glad I could help!!!
sameeee! i was really set on the overall look of ipad air 4 but have slowly realized that i'm basically going to pay a lot of money for how it looks when i can just get the ipad 9 and still enjoy the same functions. thank you so much for a great video!
The iPad 9 seems great for the price! To me if you are going to get the Air with additional storage just get the 11" Pro with the M1, the cost difference is a lot less between those compared to the 9 vs the Air and the M1 is a beast!
I just bought the ipad Air 4 to replace my ipad air 2. I compared it to my daughter’s ipad 8. I like the larger screen and the better speakers, as well as the opportunity to use the second generation pencil. So far so good.
Your channel has become for sure my go-to when it comes to purchasing any techy device. You just saved me a lot of budget and time with this video and even opened my mind to the possibility of going for the ipad 9 gen, seriously! Thank you so so much for your great content, I went for my macbook air because of your review and this ipad will not be the exception either! Thanks!!!!!
I'm so glad I've been able to help Andrea! Happy to hear that you're liking the MacBook Air! Appreciate you being part of the channel!
Literally yesterday I was looking for a video like this, your the coolest!
Glad I could help Adan! I do my best.
Ipad 9 front facing camera have a totally killer feature for me. You give just 350 $ and got a luxury camera for video call. I am very happy with my the cheapest ipad.
Finally! I've been waiting for this video since your iPad 9 pre-order video 😅 Thanks so much for making this content. This video did help me to choose iPad 9th gen instead of iPad Air 4, based on purpose of use and comparison of specs. Also just noticed, that at 0:54 you mentioned iPad Air 9 🤭. Still a great video. Thanks so much keep it up! 😊
I got the ipad 9 at launch a few weeks ago and I've had no complaints so far. Coming from a kindle fire HD10 I wanted a tablet that wasn't too expensive but had plenty of power to last me for a few years, and the ipad 9 fit the bill to a T. Only real gripe is the lack of stereo speakers whenever I'm watching content, but I have wireless headphones anyway so it's not that big of a deal.
A friend of mine got essentially the same upgrade and she is beyond thrilled!u
I tried the new fire HD 10 and it’s too slow to load up books and browsing the web. I tried two different hd10 thinking the first one was a defect but second device had the same effects. iPad 9 will be the highest selling iPad in 2021. Great choice on buying one.
It has stereo speakers but just firing from one side
Speakers are that big of a deal? Because that's what's keeping me away from buying it.
@@BlackPlated my opinion, it’s a big deal. If you’re on a tight budget, get the iPad 9. Otherwise, get the iPad Air 4 when it goes on sale again.
Best bang for your buck is the IPad 9 -particularly at 256 gb
Got it on sale at launch for $459 - over $100 cheaper than the Air 4 with 64 BG - and so far, it’s been sensational.
Most recently I had the 10.5 Air 3 - but that laminated screen once again developed a problem!
A bright white spot appeared on the display a couple of inches above the home button.
Sadly this seems to be very common with these laminated displays - which I love, but which I think are very overrated - especially since it’s the second time that same issue happened to a laminated IPad I owned!!
Besides that - 2 other reasons
- I have the first generation pencil and upgrading would cost another $129
- No headphone jack on the new designs - the 9 is probably the very last IPad that will have that feature
So it’s an easy choice for me - sure it’s not as cool looking -
But in every other way that’s important - to me, the 9 is clearly the better buy here!
I hear you on the display issues. I have 3 of the Air 3’s and luckily apple agreed to replace all 3 of them and said the manufacture for the display has updated them and says they no longer have this white spot issue. I guess we’ll find out
@@1BadVan
Very Cool that they did that!
They told me it was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do!!
@@johnrigs6540 yea that sucks, I do have the apple care plus for all of mine here. Worth the money for situations like this
So its like that last fatchick in the bar? That even though the hot chicks are all gone at least you don’t have to go home by yourself if you lower your standards and expectations and that will do?
@@americancitizen1885 interesting comparison when talking about iPads. Not like he bought a Samsung galaxy tablet
If you're not meticulous about features. What air 4 can do, you can do it also on the ipad 9. Even it's not fully laminated, still a great screen and it can take 1080p 60fps front facing video
Thx
Essentially the ipad 9 does everything the Air can do the Air just does it better or is a step up. I think its worth it for people to look at the other Apple products they own. If you have a mac idk why you would bother wasting a few hundred dollars on the Air or 11” Pro.
I appreciate the insights Michael. I does come down to use case and preference.
Yeah, if I didn’t already have a MacBook I would’ve bought the air instead of an iPad 9, maybe even a pro!
I have a MacBook but honestly in the house I use my iPad more tbh way more convenient for me
Interesting perspective
I bought the gen9 ipad after your review and I love it. The battery life was amazing and the performing was great for a student who only need a tablet for reading pdfs and note taking. The screen time on my ipad is 7-8 hours a day but at the end of the day i still have ~20-30% left to play games or watch movies. The only down side is the gen9 does not support apple pen 2. But I found myself using the pen1 just great. Totally worth the money! Thank you ❤
Thanks for sharing!!! So glad you’re enjoying the iPad 9!!! Thank you for being part of the channel!
@@TechGearTalk I need it to study, and edit some 4K vídeos from my GoPro (shorts) because I edit on my Laptop. I'm between an Ipad air 4 64GB and an Ipad 9th 256 GB for almost the same price. Do you think the 9th generation will work for me?
I got the iPad 9th generation and love it. It works great. I’ve used it for gaming and for emails and web browsing. I also purchased the Logitech combo touch keyboard and it was a great investment.
Sounds like you got an excellent setup! Thank you for sharing Rafael!
Hey, Guzman Congrats! You picked the 64gb or 256gb?
@@sujanroy5812 I got the 256gb since this is my first iPad and I wanted to have a good amount of storage.
@@LIT0187 Great choice! I also ordered my first ever iPad 9th gen, 256Gb bcoz i needed ample amount of storage space. Hoping for the best 😊
I think I’m going to do the same lol I was stuck between purchasing the iPad mini or the iPad 9 gen as my first ever iPad but I think I might go for the iPad 9
Finally, this video is out. I literally had to check your channel everyday for this comparison.
Hope you enjoyed it Lynn! (I'm working as hard and as fast as I can) 🙏
@@TechGearTalk Thank you for all the comparisons and reviews. I’ve finally bought an iPad 9.😁
I have the M1 Macbook Air and an iPhone 12. For me, the iPad 9 is a perfect go-between since I do all my heavy lifting on the Macbook.
However, for those who do not have a Mac or Macbook but want something that can give a better "laptop" experience, the Air 4 might be a better choice - in my opinion of course.
Just bought the Ipad 9 because your Ipad 9 review. Thanks!
That's great Mira!!! I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you for this! I choose iPad 9th 64gb because it's the only one I can afford. Mine is on the way so I'm exicted for it. If one day I have enough money, I'll go for iPad Pro 😊
Go with the iPad 9 64GB for $269 or the iPad 256GB for $399 at Walmart. Add in the Apple Pencil 1 for $99 from Apple and you have the best value in tablet tech for $368 or $498. That's my opinion.
Other than the Full screen display, the chip and magic keyboard support,
it’s really not much of a difference really!
Would like to see a redesign on the base iPad tho l
I wonder if it's coming next year!
@@TechGearTalk I really hope so, I mean at this point I’d even take the iPad Pro 2017 design lol
(With the thinner side bezels)
You can't design iPad better than what they have, it'll just be a rectangle with thin bezels.
That’s exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you for helping me sorted things out. A dilemma between air 4 and 9.
Ok, this will be a long one, but, I don't usually comment on videos and stuff: but I'm an artist myself. I've been using procreate for the last one and a half month, and I've not noticed what everyone has said it was going to be better on the iPad air 4.
Like, I'm really doing okay with my apple pencil 1. Charing is really fast, and if you need to charge it, make sure your iPad is charged and you can eat a snack, go to the bathroom, brush your teeth, or anything for more than 5 minutes and the apple pencil will have more than enough battery to use for like 2 or 3 days.
Second of all, the drawing performance on the iPad 9 is just ridiculously good.
I had a Galaxy tab S6 lite and clip studio paint lagged all the time. It was like 30ms or something on clip studio. Sketching was *h a r d*
I've also tried the iPad pro 2020 for drawing. Sketched a few things in there and in my opinion, I've had the same exact experience. They're both amazing.
TL;DR: If you don't forget to charge your iPad daily and you need battery on the apple pencil, leave the pencil charging for 15 minutes and it will be full battery again. It's literally that fast. Don't worry about if the display is laminated or not, you won't noticed. I've also tried the Kamvas 13 in the past, which is a fully laminated display, the iPad pro 2020 and I've not noticed a single difference while drawing.
I absolutely recommend the iPad 9 if you're an artist. Even if you're a hardcore artist who makes very big art pieces, it'll be just fine.
Thanks for your review. I'm very confusing to choose Basic Ipad or Air 4 acctually wkwkwkwk. And your review make me decide to choose Ipad 9 for my daily drive
@@duniainsri951 I'm glad I helped! :D
What are you using it for tho? Art? Or writing, note taking and such?
@@quirkyguy29 just for note taking and edit video for exercise in my university. Most of all recommend me to buy Basic Ipad, cause cheaper than air and it worth to buy for the first experience. Btw it's my first Ipad wkwkwk
Thanks for doing this. I’ve been searching for a in-depth non bias comparison. This video was great! I have the 9th gen and was thinking of switching but I’m not an artist or gamer so it doesn’t make sense. Thanks for this
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback and for being part of the channel.
I always enjoy watching your videos! Very informational and as a content creator myself, I appreciate the effort you put in to making such wonderful and valuable contents. More power to you!
I appreciate you taking the time to leave such kind feedback!
As a iphone 13 owner i have never had a ipad but brought a ipad 2021 today for my daughters birthday tomorrow. For the price tag of £300 i was blown away by how good the ipad 2021 is the display screen, performance in gaming or web browsing is very good. I think i might look into the pro ;)
I asked for this comparison on your iPad 8 vs 9 video around last week. With this video I was finally able to make up my mind and decided on the iPad Air 4! Got it yesterday and loving every bits of it. Many thanks to you mate!
Yesss the video I’ve been needing lol thanks so much for making this
Glad to hear it. Hope you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the video. I’m more and more convinced to buy iPad Air 4!!!
This video is a prime example a great comparison from a simplistic perspective & to help you make the wisest purchase. I believe both are great values for the money. To me, it comes down to functionality. I believe the iPad 9 provides the best value.
I upgraded from the 7 because of the space difference. Both function well and the battery on the 9 is great. I have a problem with the speaker on incoming FaceTime calls but it’s awesome.
i’ve been waiting for you to release a video like this and i’m so so thankful u act made one! literally my fav channel when i need tips like this! thank you so much!
After watching your video, I decide to buy an iPad 9 next month, since the daily basic activity I need could be covered by this iPad. The additional reason is the price for the iPad plus apple pencil 1st version in my area is equal to an iPad Air without the pencil. I think it is more economical for me, in my case. Thank you for your video. It helps so much. 😊🙏
Honestly, the basic iPad would be enough for me but I hate it that they still have this old design because I love the new design which is just available for the iPad air. But paying so much more money for the design? What's the possibility that the ipad10 will have those design?
Hm, interesting..
I’m so happy with my Air! The fact that is faster than my friend’s super expensive pc it’s just shocking
Ikr
Which GB did you purchase?
Thank you for your video!!! I've been wondering about this for the last few days and now I can choose the one that suitable for me. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Love apple ipads
I myself am getting the IPad Air 2020 because I really like drawing so the screens perfect and I’m very satisfied with the no button thing. It just works better for me personally 😄
ipad air 4 is really great! i’ve been using mine for almost 9 months, my ipad lasts me 2-3 days with 30% battery left but i only use it for browsing, watching and taking notes.
@@annaespiloy wonderful!
Ipad 9 hands down. I use it for video editing on lumafusion and art on procreate. It's brilliant!
Hi there, I am looking to buy ipad 9 and one of my needs are video editing on luma fusion, mostly for reels and short form content. Did you notice any lag while editing? And which storage did you go for? Would really help me to know
Which storage you have? I want to buy ipad9 but still conffusing chose 64gigs or 256gigs. Thankyou
Amazing how you make videos such that even people without any knowledge/ new to Apple can understand 🤙
Thank you so much for watching and for the kind feedback.
This was super helpful. Thank you for comparing these!
I'm still trying to be an artist, but I have no problems using the Apple Pencil with the non-laminated display on the iPad 9. It's as good as I need it to be, as long as I face directly towards the screen for more sophisticated artwork on the 9th gen.
Finally a video with iPad 9 vs iPad air 4 comparison
Thanks to your reviews ended up getting 9th gen👍
Enjoy it!!!
I already bought the ipad 9 256 gb. It suits for me as student :D
CONGRATS!!! You got a really nice iPad!
Are you happy with it? I need one for uni too and can’t decide
@@missyvalentine9931 i really satisfied with my decision ! It really have complete features that you want 🥰
I watched many of your videos the last weekend. I wanted the ipad9 in first, But i think the Air4 is the better buy for me when I look into the future and what I want to do with it. Mostly working with Raw Photos from my Nikon, with the Apple Pencil. Thank you very much for your videos.
Tysm! Now I’m definitely deciding iPad 9 gen, it perfectly fits.
I’ve been waiting for your comparison vid for the 9 and air4! 🙏 Thank you 🌻
Hope you like it!
I'm from Bahrain and after watching many of your reviews I just want to say you are one of the best content creator and honestly maybe you are the first person ever I do subscribe to the channel from my self without feeling I'm forced to , keep the hard work, good luck
If you really can afford the ipad air 4, i highly suggest you go that route, so many people I know are sick of the old design and the awkward means of charging the pen. The difference in display quality and size, lamination, performance, speakers, etc. is acceptable though. This is from a student perspective btw, in which the primary usage is taking notes, annotations, downloading documents, obviously sometimes also watching videos and whatnot.
What makes it better for a student? I’m trying to use it to take notes for college too because having paper notes is horrible.
since you're also a student, is 64GB storage enough for just this purpose?
If you’re just taking notes. Just save the $200 and get the iPad 9. Lmao.
@@Iridiumcosmos honestly i might sound materialistic but the ipad air looks way better in terms of design + the second generation apple pencil is also an advantage
@@linnil You have to consider that the Air is also nearly double the price when you can get the iPad 9 256 GB for much less on top of that. The performance is also not that much different between the two (A13 vs A14) as well. I don’t know, I may be biased because I have the 9th gen but I have absolutely no problems with it. In terms of functionality, the iPad 9 literally can do everything the Air 4 can do.
Been waiting for this, thank you so much. I'm going with iPad 9 gen with 256 gb storage for my first iPad experience. Thank you for helping me to get a choice. 👍🏼
Edit : I've got my iPad 9 two weeks before and don't have complaint so far. The non-laminated display is not even bothered me.
Nice. What can you tell me about the speakers? It bothers me a little bit they are only on one side of the device.
I am so tempted by the style of the air, but for what I do (watch/browse/research/stream) the 9 seems more affordable..I do like the idea of the non reflective screen and stereo speakers though, but do they justify that extra £150.. VERY COOL video, thanks! :-)
Hi man :)
Do you think the basic model will be useful for many years to come or I would have to replace it a few years? (And in that case the Air model is better?)
I mean, would they both last about the same time or the Air would last significantly more, in terms of Ram requirements and OS updates?
thats what was my question as well
5-6 years depends how u use it etc
That's a good question i would like him to answer it that would super helpful
Thank you!
This is very helpful!
i am using air 4 from couple of days, enjoying so far. Very good for student
Just the video I am looking for. It really compelled me to drop a comment. Keep it up. I would love to watch more of your videos. Keep it up.
I’m so glad the video was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
With the new iPad Air 5 being released, you can now get the Air 4 for about €500 or even less. A €100 upgrade makes it quite attractive compared to the new iPad 9. Still not sure I actually need it though...
hi just wondering where you can get it for around €500 because the lowest i’m seeing is 600 😭 would be nice w that price
@@hadang7816Actually seen pristine condition ones for €525, so assumed you might get it for a little less even... Talking about used ones here (not refurb)
Thanks for the really Comprehensive video !
Hope it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
bought ipad 9 last night, thankyou for the review!
Really Good comparison! Been torn between this two models and also on budget.. Am clearer now... Tqqq👌👌👌
hi from mexico i appreciate that your content has subtitles in spanish
Had to sub because this vid was exactly what I needed and the quality is top-notch 👌🏽
So glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
Well made video.... nicely done👍👍👍 my pal you earned my subscription.....keep up the good work
Thank you for the kinds words and for being part of the channel 🙏🏻
Got the iPad 9 and I’m so happy with it!
Finally! It's so crystal for me. Thank you
So glad to hear it!
Since I have a MacBook Air already I think the iPad 9 will be an excellent combo... Although I would consider buying a iPad Air 4 if I were to look for a tablet and laptop replacement
I appreciate the input and your sharing your perspective, Aaron!
We have the same combo!
Exactly, a MBP13 or MBAir with a iPad 9 for a second screen is the perfect combo.
@@2020-k8v Could you let me know why? I'm trying to decide between the 2 tablets. I have a MacBook air!
M1 MacBook Air and iPad 9 killer combo
Thank you. Great review.
Very honest analysis, thank you 🙏
Best Tech Reviewer
Have been subscribed to u for really long time
Got the air 4 long time ago
And still watch ur vids
Hope you reach 20 million+
Thank you for the kind words and support! Glad you’re enjoying the Air 4!!!
i needed this comparison! 😩
Best ipad review so far, great work, much appreciated
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
Awaited video😉
Hope you enjoyed it!
Great video. Very clear and objective. Touched on all of the points I need to make a buying decision. Thank You!
Thank you for giving a review that “normal” people can understand lol all the terms and numbers explained and made me feel better about my purchase. Thanks a lot! :)
I wonder if anti-reflective coating/screen cover make difference to our eyes. this is one of my buying choice. thanks.
Is there a big difference for gaming and battery life?Thx
Which one is better for a student??
I bought ipad 9 256gb for good price and im happy with that bcs i think 64gb not enough for future updates and apps
Coming from the iPad Air 2, would the refurbished iPad pro 2017 10.5 inch be a better value than the iPad9? I can get the pro 64gb refurbished from Apple for €429($496) and the iPad 9 new 64gb for €365($442).
Alternatively I can get a refurbished iPad pro 2020 11” 128 gb from Apple for €669($775). Or even the Pro 2018 11” for €589($681). So many choices.
Or maybe wait for the new iPad 10 design should they make one.
The proces are a lot higher in Europe unfortunately.
I just bought the Ipad Air 4 today. The full screen display is my fav part.
CONGRATS!!! It's such an amazing iPad!
Same
@@ryanvanderveer4263 It could be same for me, but I can only get the iPad in the next 5 days:(
@@feetgoall why is that?
@@ryanvanderveer4263 because I have ordered it 3 weeks ago, so it's actually here but i can only take it in 5 days because now it's lockdown, it's actually very stupid, isn't it
I am from India and watch your video. I really impressed and thought to purchase it for my study, but I do not have budget to purchase it. In future if I able to purchase apple I will definitely recommend your advice
The Ipad Air 4 is like a mini Ipad Pro of old. Here's the thing, except for 4k editing, which I don't know why anybody is doing this on an Ipad except for cramped travel lightweightedness (is that a real word? for what an Ipad Pro is for), the Ipad 9 seems to be a gaming, surfing powerhouse. The Ipad 9 is almost 1/2 the price. If the Ipad Air were $100 or $200 more then maybe, but if history tells anything, both will be obsolete at the same time. You'd just spent 80% more and should've bought a few hundred dollars of stock more.
Hello, im a medstud and confuse what ipad should i buy...i use it for taking note but sometimes i will use it to learn drawing... what will you recommend air 4 64gb or ipad 9 64/256gb.. thank you
Great review , thank you. Watching this again and I think iPad 9 will do just well for what I need it for?
So glad it's helpful!
I want to use an iPad for Steam Remote gaming (occasional, not always), Watching Video content (Netflix, and all), reading (PDFs) and playing Games (Clash of Clans, PuBG, etc.). Which iPad would you recommend?
Hey!! I want to buy an ipad air. This is November of 2021. I want to know if I should wait for the next ipad release?? Would there be major upgrades to wait for???
Do Wi‑Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 in iPad 9th make any considerable difference against Wi-Fi 6 and BT 5.0 in iPad Air? Will I notice it in next few years as a casual user (browsing, netflixing, no gaming)?
They are unlikely to. That would not be a reason for me to get the Air over the iPad 9. Hope that helps. Appreciate you being part of the channel!
Which one is better for long term use (4-5years) Ipad 9th 2021 or Ipad Air 4 2020, considering the air has more modern look and usb C? The 9th basically has everything i need tho, but i want it last long🙏🏻
Ofcourse it will last atleast 3 yrs easily
Both of them should last 4/5 years, potentially even longer
Really good video with an excellent expression. I love your videos :) I'm confused for 2 weeks. I have samsung galaxy which I love but I it but I also want to exprience apple watch. I have macbook m1 and iphone and want to get an another ecosystem device. Which one should you prefer ipad 9 or apple watch? I just can not decide which one should I buy. They are really expensive at my country so...
Hi, im torn between Iphone 13 vs Iphone 13 Pro because of the ProMotion. Could u do video on that? Is it really worth getting? Thanks!
You're the best, your videos are a great Monday start for me😊
Yay! Thank you!