Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" 2014, A8X, 4GB, 64GB, Gold
The fully laminated 9.7-inch Retina display with an antireflective coating sets it apart, delivering a 2048-by-1536 resolution that remains clear even under direct light. Its thin, 6.1mm aluminum unibody design still feels premium and portable, making it a durable option for casual handheld use. This refurbished tablet is best for readers and media consumers who prioritize a high-quality screen over raw processing power.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
43 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong cpu (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong affordability (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong portability (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| 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
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" | MENTUME K30 K70 | Raemond M70 K70 | SKYEGG K15 | Aobante 10.1 | SUNTUNG D126 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | 2 GHz | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 2 GHz | 2 GHz | Apple M2 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 18 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 128 | 256 | 256 | 128 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 10.1" | 11" | 11" | 10.1" | 11" |
| OS | iOS | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| 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" | 89.4 | 90.2 | 31 | 71.9 | 32.2 | 47.7 | 45.2 | 57.2 | 82.2 | 20.2 | 23.2 | 84.1 |
| 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 |
| Raemond M70 K70 Compare | 55.6 | 52.9 | 66 | 63.4 | 80.1 | 96.3 | 74.7 | 0 | 54.9 | 63 | 90.2 | 59.8 |
| SKYEGG K15 Compare | 69.8 | 67.7 | 95.6 | 54.4 | 80.1 | 45.4 | 74.7 | 0 | 59.2 | 63 | 72 | 72.6 |
| Aobante 10.1 Compare | 69.8 | 67.7 | 95.6 | 54.4 | 66 | 57.8 | 55.1 | 0 | 5.3 | 63 | 70.1 | 79.2 |
| SUNTUNG D126 Compare | 89.4 | 90.2 | 66 | 30.1 | 72.6 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 0 | 59.2 | 58.7 | 56.1 | 63 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall43.4
- Reading44.2
- Student61.8
- Business35.3
- Art Design42.2
- Productivity33.5
- Entertainment47.8
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