Apple iPad Air (2022)

10 Mar 2022

The fifth generation iPad Air is powered by an M1 chip and features an improved front-facing camera with Centre Stage functionality.

HWZ's Overall Rating: 8.5

Design:

8.5

Features:

8.5

User-Friendliness:

Performance:

9.5

Value:

M1 chip means it's crazy fast

Gorgeous display

Thin and light body

Works with iPad Pro accessories

Deep integration with Macs

Display capped at 60Hz

Battery life could be better

Big step up in price over basic iPad

Accessories sold separately and pricey

Product Specification

Operating system	iPadOS 15
Processor	Apple M1
Memory	8GB
Display	10.9-inch Liquid Retina display 2360 x 1640 pixels 264 pixel per inch P3 wide colour display True Tone technology 500 nits brightness
Camera	Rear: 12MP wide camera f/1.8 Five-element lens Autofocus with Focus Pixels Smart HDR 3 Auto image stabilisation Front: 12MP ultra wide, 122-degree FOV f/2.4 Smart HDR 3 Centre Stage
Video Support	Rear camera: 4K video at 24/25/30/60fps Slow-motion Time-lapse video with stabilisation Cinematic video stabilisation Extended dynamic range up to 30fps Front: 1080p at 25/30/60fps Extended dynamic range up to 30fps
Audio Support	Stereo speakers
I/O Ports	1 x USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gbps)
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz) Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0
Storage	64GB, 256GB
Battery	28.6Wh
Dimensions	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm
Weight	461g