Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 256GB, Space Gray
The 10.5-inch laminated display with True Tone and 256GB of storage makes this a strong value for media consumption and document handling. Its slim, refurbished build with a Smart Connector and first-gen Apple Pencil support provides a cost-effective entry into the iPad ecosystem. This device is best for students or casual users who need a large, color-accurate screen for note-taking and streaming without paying for a current-generation model.
CPU Apple A12 Bionic
RAM 3 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 10.5"
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
39 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong storage (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong feature (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average ram (11th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 10.5" |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A12 Bionic | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.5" | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | 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 | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 | 50.4 | 48.3 | 11.2 | 54.4 | 32.2 | 65.9 | 83.5 | 8.9 | 13 | 54.3 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.8 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.2 | 76 | 80.8 | 95.9 | 88.1 | 99 | 92.8 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 7.5 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall38.6
- Reading38
- Student51.8
- Business32.3
- Art Design43.1
- Productivity35.7
- Entertainment39.7
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