Alternatives to iPad Air
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Apple iPad Air is the mid-range iPad, refreshed May 2024 with the M2 chip and now available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) sizes — the first time iPad Air offered a 13-inch option. iPad Air features Liquid Retina display (no ProMotion 120Hz, that's iPad Pro), 8 GB RAM (M2 enables Apple Intelligence), Touch ID in the power button, USB-C with fast charging, and full Apple Pencil Pro support (the new top-tier stylus, also works with iPad Pro).
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iPad Pro
M4 chip, ProMotion 120Hz, OLED Tandem display, more powerful for pros
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- What are the best alternatives to iPad Air?
- The top alternatives to iPad Air include iPad Pro. Each has a full side-by-side comparison with specs, pros & cons, and a verdict on A Versus B.
- How is iPad Air different from its competitors?
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- Based on search volume and user engagement on A Versus B, iPad Pro is the most-compared alternative to iPad Air. See the full side-by-side comparison above.
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