Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" 2015, A8X, 1GB, 64GB, Gold
The A8X chip with 64-bit architecture delivers 40% faster CPU performance and 2.5x the graphics power, all in a chassis just 0.24 inches thin. Its 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution remains sharp for reading and sketching, supported by a fingerprint reader and 10-hour battery life. This tablet is best for students and casual readers who want an ultra-portable iOS device for basic media consumption and note-taking.
CPU 2.4 GHz
RAM 1 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
stylus Yes
35 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong feature (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong screen (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average ram (1st percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 2.4 GHz |
| Cores | 2 |
| GPU | PowerVR |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | Antemper D126B-DP | URAO G140L | MENTUME K30 K70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.4 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Processor (2.50 GHz ) | 2.2 GHz mediatek_helio | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 128 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 12.1" 2560x1600 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 14.1" | 10.1" |
| OS | iOS | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" | 7.5 | 7 | 0.8 | 67.6 | 32.2 | 74.9 | 30.1 | 57.2 | 59.2 | 25.2 | 72 | 79.2 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Compare | 69.8 | 67.7 | 66 | 90.9 | 88.9 | 91.9 | 66.6 | 48 | 54.6 | 63 | 93.2 | 47 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 77.7 | 74.8 | 66 | 83.4 | 85.8 | 32.2 | 74.7 | 89.2 | 92.1 | 63 | 97.9 | 51.4 |
| Antemper D126B-DP Compare | 89.4 | 82.5 | 66 | 30.1 | 72.6 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 90.2 | 65.6 |
| URAO G140L Compare | 55.6 | 52.9 | 51.5 | 54.4 | 86.9 | 95.3 | 74.7 | 0 | 0.7 | 77.3 | 72 | 47.6 |
| MENTUME K30 K70 Compare | 69.8 | 67.7 | 91 | 54.4 | 66 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 0 | 10.7 | 77.3 | 86.2 | 83.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall35.2
- Reading50
- Student63.1
- Business30.5
- Art Design39.2
- Productivity30
- Entertainment35.3
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