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Apple iPad Air 9.7" iPad Air 2 Space Gray 2014
The A8X chip and 2048x1536 Retina display deliver sharp visuals and smooth performance for a tablet of this era. Its thin, lightweight build at 417g and Touch ID fingerprint sensor add practical security and portability. This refurbished model suits students or casual readers who prioritize a compact screen and basic iOS functionality over raw power.
CPU 1.50GHz
RAM 2 GB
Storage 16 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
Battery 28 Wh
40 Overall Score
Price $62
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average storage (4th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)
- Below average gpu (12th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 47 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 1.50GHz |
| Cores | 3 |
| GPU | PowerVR GXA6850 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR2 |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Battery | 28 Wh |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 9.7" iPad Air 2 | QDDQ TB02 TAB9 | DOOGEE Tab G6 Pro Tab G6 Pro | MENTUME K70 K80 | Lenovo Idea Tab ZAFR0929US | SKYEGG K15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.50GHz | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | 2 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity | 2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 16 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 10" | 12" | 10.1" | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" |
| OS | iOS | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Cellular | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | 28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 9.7" iPad Air 2 | 9.9 | 12.2 | 5.3 | 61.5 | 94.8 | 50.7 | 3.6 | 28.4 | 75 |
| QDDQ TB02 TAB9 Compare | 83.2 | 79.5 | 65.4 | 48.9 | 79 | 96.4 | 73.7 | 88 | 71.1 |
| DOOGEE Tab G6 Pro Tab G6 Pro Compare | 91.9 | 87.8 | 65.4 | 39.1 | 86.3 | 96.4 | 51.9 | 71.3 | 55.6 |
| MENTUME K70 K80 Compare | 83.2 | 79.5 | 91.5 | 48.9 | 63.3 | 88.3 | 51.9 | 78 | 84.2 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab ZAFR0929US Compare | 83.2 | 79.5 | 65.4 | 80.7 | 30.6 | 88.3 | 64.7 | 63.1 | 97.1 |
| SKYEGG K15 Compare | 83.2 | 79.5 | 96 | 48.9 | 79 | 40.4 | 73.7 | 63.1 | 71.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $62
Newegg 7 offers From $62
Best Buy 8 offers From $85
Amazon 4 offers From $85
Price History
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations7
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