Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 2014

Name: Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 2014
Brand: Apple
SKU: MNW12LL/A
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (520 reviews)

★★★★☆ 4.4 (520)

Powered by the A8X chip, this tablet delivers smooth performance for its class, complemented by a sharp 9.7-inch 2048x1536 display and a practical Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Its thin, light build enhances portability for up to 10 hours of battery life, making it a capable media viewer. This device is best for casual readers and streaming enthusiasts who prioritize a high-quality screen in a compact form factor.

CPU Apple A8X

RAM 2 GB

Storage 32 GB

Screen 9.7" 2048x1536

OS iOS

37 Overall Score

Price $80

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

Strong battery (86th percentile) 86th
Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
Strong screen (71st percentile) 71st

Cons

Below average cpu (4th percentile)
Below average ram (4th percentile)
Below average gpu (7th percentile)
Below average storage (9th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch

72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 16 sources · Oct 2026

Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 4.1

GPU 6.6

RAM 4.4

Screen 70.9

Battery 85.7

Feature 43.4

Storage 8.9

User Sentiment 39.2

Connectivity 35.6

Social Proof 85.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU	Apple A8X
Cores	2

Memory & Storage

RAM	2 GB
Storage	32 GB
Storage Type	eMMC
Expandable	No

Display

Size	9.7"
Resolution	2048x1536
Panel	IPS

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	Yes
USB-C	0
Cellular	No

Features

Stylus Support	No
Fingerprint Reader	Yes
Face Unlock	No

Physical

Weight	0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs
OS	iOS

vs Competition

SpecsOur scores

Spec	Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2	Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL	UMIDIGI Active T1	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE	MENTUME K70	Relndoo P30
CPU	Apple A8X	MediaTek	2000 MHz	Apple M2	2 GHz	ARM
RAM (GB)	2	8	16	6	18	26
Storage (GB)	32	256	128	128	128	256
Screen	9.7" 2048x1536	11" 2560x1600	11"	10.9" 2304x1440	10.1"	10.1"
OS	iOS	Android 15	Android	Android 13	Android 15	Android 15
Stylus	false	false	true	true	true	true
Cellular	false	false	true	true	false	true
		Compare	Compare	Compare	Compare	Compare

Product	CPU	GPU	RAM	Screen	Battery	Feature	Storage	User Sentiment	Connectivity	Social Proof
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2	4.1	6.6	4.4	70.9	85.7	43.4	8.9	39.2	35.6	85.4
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare	93.2	89.5	67	82.5	87.7	33.3	74.6	77.8	66.7	97.7
UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare	84.9	81.4	87.6	30	89.1	79.7	54.9	88.3	89.2	72
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Compare	67.9	67	53.3	73.8	81.1	99.5	69.3	0	96.6	85.4
MENTUME K70 Compare	84.9	81.4	91.3	54.6	66.4	89.7	54.9	65.7	79.6	72
Relndoo P30 Compare	84.9	81.4	96.4	54.6	81.1	89.7	74.6	39.2	74	72

Price

Value & Pricing

From $80 7 offers across 3 retailers

Newegg 2 offers From $80

Refurbished Best Price $80 Refurbished $85

Best Buy 4 offers From $80

Refurbished $80 Used $80 Refurbished Out of Stock $80 Refurbished Out of Stock $430

Amazon 1 offer From $94

Refurbished $94

Price History

Usage Scores

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Other Configurations4

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