Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Gen, A12, 3GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
The A12 Bionic chip and 256GB storage make this a capable tablet for handling layered artwork and offline media libraries without lag. Its 10.5-inch Retina display with stylus support provides a precise, laminated canvas that feels responsive under the Apple Pencil. This refurbished model is best for digital illustrators and students who need a large, color-accurate screen and ample storage on a budget.
CPU Apple A12
RAM 3 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 10.5"
OS iOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
45 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong storage (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average ram (11th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 10.5" |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st Gen) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A12 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.5" | 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 | true | 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" 3rd Gen | 50.4 | 48.3 | 11.2 | 54.4 | 32.2 | 84.9 | 83.5 | 49.8 | 16.8 | 53.4 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 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 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 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 | 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
- Overall45.3
- Reading40.4
- Student59
- Business46.4
- Art Design49.7
- Productivity42.9
- Entertainment43.9
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