Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

Apple
83 Overall Score
vs
BOOX Tab X C 13.3" Tab X C Gray 2025

BOOX Tab X C 13.3" Tab X C Gray 2025

BOOX
57 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

82 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews

The iPad Air (2022) refurbished model receives strong praise for its performance, lightweight design, and value for money. Users highlight the M1 chip's speed and smooth operation for creative and academic tasks, though some note minor cosmetic issues like scratches and battery health concerns. Overall, it is seen as a worthwhile purchase for professionals and students alike.

Pros
  • Fast M1 chip performance
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Great value for refurbished price
  • Smooth for creative tasks
  • Excellent display quality
Cons
  • Minor scratches on display
  • Battery health below expectations
  • Incorrect charging head included
  • Battery drains quickly sometimes
  • Missing original packaging
👍 Performance 8
🤔 Battery life 6
👍 Value for money 7
🤔 Cosmetic condition 5
👍 Display quality 4
👍 Compatibility 3

BOOX Tab X C 13.3" Tab X C Gray 2025

55 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Boox Tab X C receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its large 13.3-inch screen, excellent for reading PDFs and note-taking, with improved color e-ink and handwriting recognition. However, significant complaints include a dark screen, poor battery life, sluggish interface, ghosting, and a writing feel described as "skating on glass." The high price and limited app compatibility are also common concerns, making it a niche device best suited for focused productivity rather than general tablet use.

Pros
  • Large 13.3-inch screen for PDFs
  • Improved color e-ink display
  • Good handwriting recognition
  • Android OS for app flexibility
  • Lightweight and thin design
Cons
  • Dark screen with muted colors
  • Poor battery life for some users
  • Sluggish and laggy interface
  • Ghosting issues
  • Unacceptable writing feel (skating on glass)
🤔 Screen quality 8
🤔 Battery life 5
🤔 Writing experience 5
👎 Performance speed 5
👎 Value for money 4
👍 Note taking 4

Scores

Student
Apple
87
BOOX
51
Reading
Apple
87
BOOX
60
Business
Apple
86
BOOX
48
Art Design
Apple
83
BOOX
65
Entertainment
Apple
82
BOOX
65
Productivity
Apple
77
BOOX
50

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th GenerationBOOX Tab X C 13.3" Tab X C
Processor
CPUApple M1 ★2.8Ghz Octa-core + BSR
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,127
No data
Cores88
GPUIntegrated Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
4,031
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB★6 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4X★—
Storage256 GB★128 GB
Storage TypeNVMe SSD★—
Expandable✗—
Display
Size10.9"13.3"
Resolution2360 px3200 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz★—
Brightness500 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C11
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)BOOX InkSpire
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✗—
Physical
Weight0.46 kg★0.63 kg
Battery29 Wh★—
OSiPadOSAndroid 13

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile

BOOX Tab X C 13.3" Tab X C Gray 2025

  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile

Pricing

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

No current pricing available

BOOX Tab X C 13.3" Tab X C Gray 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation

Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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