Apple iPad Air (5th generation): Specs, Key Features & Rivals
Before you compare it with anything else, here’s the iPad Air 5 on its own: a tablet from Apple, positioned in the midrange tablet class. The main competition for the iPad Air 5 comes from iPad Air M2, iPad Air 4 and iPad Air M3.
Accessories & Productivity: Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
Stylus support
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Keyboard accessory
Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio
OS at launch
iPadOS 15
Cameras
Cameras: Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
Rear camera
12 MP
Front camera
12 MP
Front camera position
Portrait edge
Battery & Connectivity
Battery & Connectivity: Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
Battery
28.6 Wh
Rated battery lifeManufacturer rating
10 h
Port
USB-C
Cellular option
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Design & Build
Design & Build: Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
Height
9.75 in
Width
7.03 in
Thickness
0.24 in
Weight
16.26 oz
Price
Price: Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
Launch price
$599
How It Stacks Up in the Midrange Tablet Class
Against the class average, the iPad Air 5 is 13% lower on refresh rate. There’s nothing unusual about the iPad Air 5’s rated battery life; it’s near the class average. On weight, the iPad Air 5 sits right around the average for its class.
