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Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Silver
The A12 Bionic chip with its embedded M12 coprocessor keeps this 10.5-inch iPad Air responsive for everyday tasks, while the 2224x1668 Retina display provides sharp visuals for media consumption. Its thin, light build and stereo speakers make it a practical, portable device for casual use at a lower refurbished price point. This tablet is best for users who primarily want a reliable device for streaming video, reading, and light entertainment.
CPU A12 Processor Model
RAM 3 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 10.5" 2224x1668
OS iPadOS
47 Overall Score
Price $160
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong portability (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong screen (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong sharpness (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average ram (11th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 42 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | A12 Processor Model |
| Cores | 6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2224x1668 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | Antemper D126B-DP | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 | URAO G140L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | A12 Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Processor (2.50 GHz ) | 2.2 GHz mediatek_helio | Apple M2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 128 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.5" 2224x1668 | 12.1" 2560x1600 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 11" 2560x1600 | 14.1" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | 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 | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation | 50.4 | 48.3 | 11.2 | 74.2 | 32.2 | 61.2 | 45.1 | 41 | 67.4 | 78.5 | 86 | 33.3 | 61 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Compare | 69.8 | 67.6 | 66 | 90.9 | 88.9 | 91.9 | 66.6 | 69.5 | 48 | 54.6 | 63 | 93.2 | 47.1 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 77.7 | 74.8 | 66 | 83.4 | 85.8 | 32.2 | 74.7 | 80.6 | 89.2 | 92.1 | 63 | 97.9 | 51.4 |
| Antemper D126B-DP Compare | 89.4 | 82.5 | 66 | 30.2 | 72.6 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 96.1 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 90.2 | 65.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Compare | 58.3 | 56.8 | 66 | 82.2 | 80.1 | 99.9 | 66.6 | 41 | 89.2 | 59.2 | 77.3 | 95.9 | 38.5 |
| URAO G140L Compare | 55.6 | 53 | 51.6 | 54.4 | 86.9 | 95.3 | 74.7 | 96.1 | 0 | 0.7 | 77.3 | 72 | 47.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $160
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Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall46.5
- Reading53.9
- Student64.1
- Business44.8
- Art Design40.6
- Productivity34.4
- Entertainment47.1
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