Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

Apple
83 Overall Score
vs
Amazon Fire HD 10 Olive 2021

Amazon Fire HD 10 Olive 2021

Amazon
26 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

Amazon Fire HD 10 Olive 2021

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Amazon Fire HD 10 is widely praised for its fast performance, crisp display, and excellent value for money. Users love the long battery life, responsive touchscreen, and good sound quality, making it ideal for media consumption and casual use. However, a few users report issues with app buffering and unhelpful tech support, which slightly dampens the overall sentiment.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Crisp and vibrant display
  • Long battery life
  • Responsive touchscreen
  • Good sound quality
Cons
  • App buffering issues
  • Unhelpful tech support
  • Some apps still buffer
👍 Performance 5
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Sound quality 3
👎 App buffering 2

Scores

Student
Apple
87
Amazon
20
Reading
Apple
86
Amazon
25
Business
Apple
85
Amazon
17
Art Design
Apple
82
Amazon
24
Entertainment
Apple
82
Amazon
21
Productivity
Apple
76
Amazon
18

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th GenerationAmazon Fire HD 10
Processor
CPU*Apple M1 ★MediaTek Kompanio 520/528 (MT8186/MT8186T)
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,127
3,693
Cores88
GPUIntegrated Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
4,031
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB★3 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4X★—
Storage256 GB★32 GB
Storage TypeNVMe SSD★—
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size10.9"10.1"
Resolution2360 px★1920 px
PanelLiquid RetinaLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz★—
Brightness500 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3★
USB-C11
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)Made for Amazon Stylus Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★—
Face Unlock✗—
Physical
Weight0.46 kg★0.47 kg
Battery29 Wh★—
OSiPadOSFire OS

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile

Amazon Fire HD 10 Olive 2021

  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average gpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile

Pricing

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Purple 2022

Amazon Fire HD 10 Olive 2021

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation

Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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