Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" 2015, A8X, 1GB, 64GB, Gold
The A8X chip with 64-bit architecture delivers 40% faster CPU performance and 2.5x the graphics power, all in a chassis just 0.24 inches thin. Its 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution remains sharp for reading and sketching, supported by a fingerprint reader and 10-hour battery life. This tablet is best for students and casual readers who want an ultra-portable iOS device for basic media consumption and note-taking.
CPU 2.4 GHz
RAM 1 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
stylus Yes
35 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong feature (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong screen (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average ram (1st percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 2.4 GHz |
| Cores | 2 |
| GPU | PowerVR |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.4 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 1 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" | 7.5 | 7 | 0.8 | 67.6 | 32.2 | 74.9 | 30.1 | 57.2 | 59.2 | 25.2 | 72 | 79.2 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.8 | 78.2 | 21.8 | 92.8 | 81.2 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82.1 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.9 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.3 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.7 | 58.4 | 39.5 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall35.2
- Reading50
- Student63.1
- Business30.5
- Art Design39.2
- Productivity30
- Entertainment35.3
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