iPad 10 vs 9 vs iPad Air: How the lineup compares

The The 10th generation iPad is official here It comes with a large number of great updates. but the iPad 9th generation It stays in the lineup and there’s also the iPad Air 2022 to consider. However, the iPad 10 may offer a great place for modern features at an affordable price. Below we will break down all the similarities and differences between iPad 10, 9 and iPad Air.

The 2022 iPad Air Blur the line between affordable iPads and Pro models, giving many people an incentive to skip the 11-inch iPad Pro. But the entry-level iPad 9 carried on the old design with large bezels and a home button.

Now that it’s a file iPad 10 . arrived With Apple’s modern, thin-bezel design and a lower price tag than the iPad Air with many of the same features, customers are likely to push away from both the iPad Pro and Air.

Let’s dive into what you get with the iPad 10, 9, and iPad Air. For all the charts below, the iPad 10 is in the middle row with the iPad 9 on the left and the iPad Air on the right.

iPad 10 vs 9 vs iPad Air

performance

In its announcement, Apple focused on improving from the iPad 9 to 10. With the upgrade from the A13 to the A14 Bionic, the company is touting 20% ​​faster CPU speed and 80% faster Neural Engine.

	iPad 9	iPad 10	2022 iPad Air
chip	A13 Bionic	A14 Bionic	m 1
CPU cores	6	6	8
GPU cores	4	4	8
nervous motor nuclei	8	16	16
storage	64 or 256 GB	64 or 256 GB	64 or 256 GB
RAM	3 GB	Probably 4 GB	8 GB
USB-C	❌	✅	✅
cellular	4G	5G network	5G network

Meanwhile, the 2022 iPad Air is powered by the M1 chip. This includes a more powerful eight-core CPU and an eight-core GPU. But, unless you’re seriously powering your iPad with professional workflows like video editing, graphic design, etc., you probably don’t need or even notice the M1 chip upgrade.

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The iPad 10 gets the same screen as the more expensive iPad Air. This is a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360 x 1640. Other specs include 500 nits of brightness, True Tone, and a slim bezel.

The three main features you don’t get with the iPad 10 on the iPad Air are the P3’s wide color, anti-reflective coating, and laminated display.

But for most people, the upgraded iPad 10 display will be great 😁.

	iPad 9	iPad 10	2022 iPad Air
Show	10.2″	10.9	10.9
the decision	2160 x 1620	2360 x 1640	2360 x 1640
PPI (pixels per inch)	264	264	264
Screen brightness	500 net	500 net	500 net
real tune	✅	✅	✅
Wide color P3	❌	❌	✅
ProMotion (120 Hz)	❌	❌	❌
anti-reflective coating	❌	❌	✅
Fully laminated screen	❌	❌	✅
Standard Retina display	✅	–	–
Liquid Retina display	❌	✅	✅

Delivery and accessories

iPad 10 gets a brand new device Magic Keyboard Folio It has some great features beyond the cost of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro/Air.

However, the downside is that the iPad 10 is still limited to the version Apple Pencil 1st generation. This means a USB-C to Lightning Adapter comes in the box For a high quality charging experience.

iPad Air works with all Apple accessories such as the iPad Pro. Includes second generation Apple PencilAnd the magic keyboardAnd the Smart Keyboard Folio.

The iPad 10 and iPad Air both continue to use Touch ID but instead of being placed in the Home button, it is found inside the Top button.

	iPad 9	iPad 10	2022 iPad Air
Apple Pencil Support	first generation	first generation	second generation
Magic Keyboard support	❌	❌	✅
Magic Keyboard Folio . support	❌	✅	❌
Bluetooth	4.2	5.2	5.0
5G network	❌	✅ (but without mmWave)	✅ (but without mmWave)
Wifi 6	❌	✅	✅
Lightning	✅	❌	❌
USB-C	❌	✅	✅ 3.1 second generation
lightning strike	❌	❌	❌
Connection ID	✅	✅	✅
Face ID	❌	❌	❌

Another upgrade with the iPad 10 is the switch to USB-C. Apple hasn’t detailed in its tech specs whether USB 3.1 Gen 2 for the iPad 10 like the iPad Air uses, we’ll have to wait and see.

Like the iPhone SE 3, the iPad 10 and iPad Air do not have mmWave 5G support with cellular models. But since mmWave is the rarest version of 5G coverage to be found, that probably isn’t a problem for most people.

splash of color

If the color of your next iPad matters, you have more options with the iPad 10 and iPad Air.

The iPad 10 comes in silver, pink, blue, and yellow. iPad Air comes in space gray, starlight, pink, purple, and blue.

iPad 9 only comes in space gray and silver.

iPad 10 vs 9 vs Air بطارية Battery Life

The iPad 10 has the same battery life as the iPad 9 and iPad Air:

• 10 hours of using the web or video on WiFi
• 9 hours of web use with a cell phone

Storage and price

Below is a breakdown of the price differences (MSRP) between these three iPads. However, with the iPad Air on the market for a while, that can sometimes happen Can be found at a reduced price.

	iPad 9	iPad 10	2022 iPad Air
64 GB WiFi	$329	$449	$599
64 GB + Cell	$459	$599	$749
256 GB Wi-Fi	$479	$599	$749
256 GB + Cell	609 dollars	$749	$899

cameras

You get the same rear camera with the iPad 10 on the Air which uses a 12MP wide lens. With the iPad 9, you get a slightly less capable 8MP wide rear camera.

Another neat change coming first on the iPad – the 10th model gets a landscape front camera that makes it more convenient for video calls.

	iPad 9	iPad 10	2022 iPad Air
8 MP rear lens	✅	–	–
12MP rear lens	❌	✅	✅
Smart HDR 3 for photos	❌	✅	✅
Back camera flash	❌	✅	✅
4K video	❌	✅	✅
Extended Dynamic Range		✅	✅
slow motion video	720p at 120fps	1080p up to 240 fps	1080p up to 240 fps
12MP Ultra Wide Front Camera	✅	–	✅
12MP Ultra Wide Landscape Camera	❌	✅	❌
2x optical zoom	✅	✅	✅
Automatic stage center tracking	✅	✅	✅
Horizontal dual-speaker sound	❌	✅	✅

And when it comes to speakers, you get the same horizontal speaker system on the iPad 10 and Air while the iPad 9 has a more basic speaker system.

iPad Air 10 vs 9 vs iPad Air Finale

Why buy an iPad 10?

When you consider all the similarities and differences, the iPad 10 is likely to be a great choice for most people. At regular prices, it’s $150 less than the iPad Air with almost all the best features included.

Orders Unlock now for iPad 10 With first delivery and in-store availability from October 26th.

Why buy an iPad 9 or an iPad Air?

If you want to pick up The most affordable iPad with a 10-inch screen For basic use and don’t mind the older design, the iPad 9 is fit.

If you know you’ll be pushing your tablet to the limit regularly, the iPad Air might be even more tempting with the M1 chip. But really, if you’re — or might become a power user, the iPad Pro might be better with 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, a 120Hz ProMotion display, and Thunderbolt support.

However, if you can find iPad Air for saleIt can make him more persuasive.

We will have a full comparison of the new M2 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Pro and iPad Air soon. In the meantime, check out how the M1 iPads stack up in our comparison:

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