Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 4GB, 64GB, Blue
The Apple M1 chip delivers desktop-class performance in a 463g tablet with a sharp 2360x1640 IPS display, making it a standout for its processing power at this weight. This refurbished unit offers the core M1 experience at a lower entry price, with a 12MP front camera and USB-C connectivity adding practical value. It’s best for digital artists and note-takers who prioritize Apple Pencil support and a laminated screen in a portable, professionally restored device.
CPU Apple M1
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 10.9" 2360x1640
OS iOS
stylus Yes
57 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong cpu (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong feature (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong screen (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 |
| Cores | 8 |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 10.9" |
| Resolution | 2360x1640 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.9" 2360x1640 | 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 | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 | 84.8 | 99.4 | 31 | 80.1 | 32.2 | 81.6 | 45.2 | 57.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 0 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.8 | 78.3 | 21.7 | 92.8 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 87.5 | 42.2 | 92.8 | 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 | 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 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 39.5 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall57.1
- Reading48.9
- Student46.8
- Business50.9
- Art Design66.4
- Productivity55.2
- Entertainment59.3
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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