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iPad 10.9 vs. iPad Air: Design
In terms of design, the iPad 10.9 and the iPad Air are very similar. The differences are in the thickness, weight, and colours.
- The iPad Air design is available in pastel colours such as space grey, starlight, pink, purple, and blue.
- The iPad 10.9 design comes in vivid colours, starting with silver, blue, yellow, and pink.
- The iPad Air is lighter and thinner than the iPad 10.9. It’s 0.1 centimetres thick, to be precise.
The iPad Air vs. the iPad 10.9: Screen
The screen is everything to an iPad, which is why it's second in our iPad 10.9 vs. iPad Air comparison.
- Both the iPad 10.9 and iPad Air have the same screen size. They're identical.
- The differences are in the display technology. For example, the iPad Air screen has an anti-reflective coating and is fully laminated to bring the screen closer to your fingers.
- The iPad Air also reproduces colours more accurately and vividly than the iPad 10.9.
The iPad Air vs. the iPad 10.9: Processor
Now for the processor, the most significant difference between the iPad 10.9 and the iPad Air lies:
- The iPad Air processor has the M1 Chip, while the iPad 10.9 has the A15 Chip. The M1 Chip is 50% more powerful!
- With the iPad 10.9, you'll be able to perform everyday tasks like searching the web, working on documents, and managing your email super-fast.
- With the iPad Air, you'll have infinitely better performance. Everything will become even faster, and you can do heavy work such as video editing, photo editing, or playing demanding video games. If you're going to use your iPad for work, the iPad Air with the M1 Chip is perfect.
Apple Pencil and keyboards on iPad 10.9 vs. iPad Air
The iPad 10.9 and iPad Air use different accessories:
- The iPad Air is compatible with Apple Pencil 2
- The iPad 10.9 is compatible with Apple Pencil 1
- The iPad Air is compatible with Magic Keyboard
- The iPad 10.9 is compatible with Magic Keyboard Folio
Also, read to know about the differences between the new iPad 10.9 and iPad Pro.
So what is the difference between iPad 10.9" and iPad Air:
Apple Pencil 2 attaches magnetically to the side of the iPad and charges at the same time. Apple Pencil 1, on the other hand, is charged and carried separately.
Regarding the keyboard, the iPad 10.9" Magic Keyboard Folio is fascinating as it is a two-part case that can be detached if you leave the keyboard on one side and the case that protects the iPad and functions as a lectern on the other.
On the other hand, the iPad Air's Magic Keyboard is attached to the iPad. The advantage is that It has backlit keys to make working at night as comfortable as possible.
Summary of the differences between iPad 10.9" and iPad Air
| Features | iPad 10.9" | iPad Air |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 10.9" | 10.9" |
| Screen brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Antireflective coating: | No | Yes |
| Rear camera | 12 Mpx wide angle | 12 Mpx wide angle |
| Unlocking method | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Accessories | 1st gen Apple Pencil | 2nd gen Apple Pencil |
| Processor | A15 chip | M1 chip |
| Connectivity | WiFi + 5G | WiFi + 5G |
| Colours | Silver, Blue, Yellow and Pink | Space Grey, Starlight, Pink, Purple and Blue |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB | 64GB, 256GB |
| Battery life | 10 hours of web surfing | 10 hours of web surfing |
iPad Air vs. iPad 10.9: Which should I choose?
The 10.9" iPad model is perfect for your first iPad. It's ideal for surfing the internet, watching films and series, managing your social networks, taking university notes, managing documents, etc.
The iPad Air is designed for work, thanks to its power and higher-quality display. With it, nothing will stand in your way. Both models can be found at the iSTYLE Apple Store.
