iPad 10th gen vs iPad Air - An Easy Choice! 

That’s what I did. Many of the “gripes” on the internet are irrelevant to me.

@Luis From spaceforce - I think it was a budget consideration more than anything for me. I had an iPad Air 2, so I was due for an upgrade, I just didn’t need anything special as I just use it casually.

@@doplinger1 I was able to get my iPad Air 4, Apple Pencil 2, and Apple keyboard case all for 430 from buying second hand. I really can’t tell the difference between my air 4 and my gf’s air 5. Also the iPad look almost brand new so it was the best choice for me.

@@doplinger1 I upgraded from my air 3. It is a great upgrade and I got the 64 gb version. A cheap hub + usb drive are much cheap than apples upgrade.

Just got the 10th gen could care less about the pencil

Hey, would you say 64GB are enough, or should I take one with 256GB? Unfortunately 128GB is not an option for the IPad Air.

@@VictormitcI’ve been using my IPad Air 5 for nearly a year and 64 gb has been plenty! I have lots of games and use it to download Netflix shows and it hasn’t reached half capacity yet. I’d recommend you to get an SSD storage if you need more rather than getting more internal storage

@@Buster18 Okay, I'll take the cheaper option then. Thank you very much! Since you've been using it for a while, how well does the battery last? Does it last a day without charging?

@@Victormitc it lasts me a day, I use it non stop, watch yt and stuff in morning at like 7 then do all school on it 9-4 then am on it rest of day til 10 ish and then put it on charge. It’s incredible

@@Buster18 Okay, that sound great. Thanks a lot for your answers!

But isnt the keyboard folio much more expensive? Logitech over 100€ and Apple original over 300€!

@@harrison00xXx it’s always dependent on the name brand as well.

@@harrison00xXx they have “offbrand” versions with good reviews on amazon. I usually go that route except for something like the apple pencil when it comes to cases and accessories

@@itsuplike9947 well i prefer a good old apple bluetooth keyboard and a basic magnetic case, much cheaper, yet high quality and for my usecase at least much more convenient But there is sadly no option except the apple pencil if you want to enjoy wireless charging and pairing as well all the features (pressure sensitivity is a must have!)

Hey willie ! can you post the link>?

Still both are amazing advantages! The M1 is just blazing fast for anything and futureproof enough to enjoy the iPad for 5+ years and the directly charged Pencil might be nice, but i have it mostly at my desk in deep standby mode and 40-80% charge level since i dont need the pencil that often. I know a friend who killed 3 pencils in 2 years. Always left it at the iPad charged (as intended…), always the battery just died and he could not use the pencil longer than 30 minutes without recharging which is a BIG NO GO for a 150€ pencil.

@@harrison00xXx I don't understand what your friend did to destroy that pencil. I want to avoid that mistake

​@@ringi52me too!

How was the refurbished

is refurbished good ? i am scared to get refurbished

@@gurnoorsingh7469 depends

@@cammayburrell8117 It's been good. I did notice some small dings and surface level blemishes but they don't detract from the overall experience.

I was able to get my iPad Air 4, Apple Pencil 2, and Apple keyboard case all for 430 from buying second hand. I really can’t tell the difference between my air 4 and my gf’s air 5. I recommend looking into the used market for iPads.

Yes only procreate for drawing...

What made you decide get the iPad air? Tbh I'm debating what to get between these two because their so different yet so similar i can't choose between them. Especially i keep seeing ipad air is not worth buying especially for it's price....

@@Eievuy My use of the iPad will consist of 3D design work and taking notes. I really wanted to use the Apple Pencil 2 because of how it is so easy to set up and use. The Ipad air 5th generation also has better hardware. I like this for longevity and I may actually use that with rendering. I knew that I would use this iPad for years to come and I would mainly be taking notes and drawing so I also opted in for the 256GB model for the extra storage. I really just needed 128GB but this iPad does not come in it. Another reason is that I was looking to purchase and iPad SOON and near me the 10th Gen's are hard to find in stores at the moment. I looked online and I could easily order pickup the iPad air 5th generation. I would actually put the iPad 10th gen at the bottom of my list to pick up. Ive seen them in store and I truly hate the air gap. I would put iPads in a ranking like this: iPad 5th Gen iPad 4th Gen iPad 9th Gen iPad 10th Gen Also, I really hated the glare on the 10th Gen. For $100 more, the air gets you an M series processor, much better screen and 2nd gen pen support. No brainer. Or just save the money and get the 9th gen. There are 3rd party pens and keyboards available if needed in future. The price of the 10th gen isn’t the value you get from a bit more from the air. If you are not getting the iPad air 5th gen I would highly recommend the iPad air 4th gen because it has the same chip as the 10th gen and also looks better aesthetically to me. If I was not doing design work on the iPad and just noted or casual browsing I would definitely find an iPad air 4th Gen. Lastly the iPad air 5th generation was on sale for a $100 off and the 10th Gen was not.

@@EievuyI’m planning to buy air 5 cause its good for gaming and compatible with 2nd gen apple pencil

You also lose a shit ton of features

@@HK-tj1kr doubt it

@@steve9348 pressure sensitivity?

@@HK-tj1kr For illustrators yes, you do lose pressure sensitivity. However for normal students who are just looking to take notes, Crayon is more durable than pencil, better build quality, and no fuss with the weird charging system! Not to mention it has a physical on/off switch to make sure you don’t waste your pencil battery when not in use. Plus, pencil gen 1 is just waiting to lose the cap every single time, you don’t know how many friends of mine complained about losing their pencil cap when charging it.

@@tylerhiew3595 looking to start digital art on an iPad, should I just invest in a regular pencil, or is the crayon a good choice?

Yeah bro there is so many discounts on Amazon right now

The Air 4 is a discontinued device from 2020. I wouldn’t pick it. People would rather buy a new 9 than the Air 4. We’re talking new purchases.

I picked the 10 gen I mean apple doesn't sell the air 4 anymore and I'm not buying a refurbished one

Apple refurbished air 4 is literally perfect, and apple actively made the iPad 10 bad on purpose so the air series is higher up on the lineup, the fact that anyone would get the 10 at that price is astounding. Apple refurbished air 4 is 10/10 better

@@azula2699 tell all the cons of the ipad 10th gen

@@cammayburrell8117good choice

You can just go to Logitech with a Smart Folio :) As for the landscape camera, if you only use it for things like video conferencing, just get a separate webcam.

The Air 4 is a discontinued device. It has almost no trade in value now being over 2 yrs old. Even if you find it new, the battery has depreciated. I wouldn’t suggest purchasing one unless you cannot afford the 5 and are in the market for an Air.

@@jmbosquesillo7203facts 😊

Same with the Air 5 At least when you get a good (student?) discount. I paid for the 256GB version about as much as the 64GB version would cost regularily. Its a good deal since i dont buy the overpriced MagicKeyboard and prefer a lot a good old 2011 Apple BT Keyboard with 2xAA batteries and a basic cover/stand. Especially since i use the iPad a lot as Desktop Setup via USB-C hub (including proper mouse, keyboard, monitor,…) and on the go i rarely need a dedicated keyboard its the perfect, yet somewhat affordable solution. I mean its crazy when you realize a iPad Air 5 256GB, Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2 cost about 1300€, i paid in total (ESR magnetic cover + Pencil 2) about 800€. Since i have a proper Notebook (16“ M1 Pro Macbook) i cant care less about this MagicKeyboard for the iPad anyways. What i would really wish for any iPad… a magnetic stand/attachment for the iPad to be used as MacBook screen in portrait position, like this the 11“ Air 5 is about as high in screen size as the 16“ MacBook Pro and it would blend in nearly perfectly. In landscape mode it feels just like a tiny secondary screen.

good answer, helped me with my doubt, but here in Brazil Ipad 10 is RS 4000 what is $834 there.... its a lot... unfortunately i will have to wait more

It’s because of the camera array.

No.

M2 Pro owner here. I went with the Pro over the Air because longterm, the better battery life, more efficient M2 chip and ProMotion are a better bet. I recommend getting the better iPad first, then save up and get the accessories later.

What did you choose in the end?

@@Victormitc for me.. iPad Air Gen 5 with 256gb. Loving it so far!

@@MacSociety Great to hear that! Do you recommend taking the one with 256GB or can 64 GB be enough?

@@Victormitc Well, can't say this applies for you, but for me, I heard rumors and mumbles that the extended monitor desktop where it is its own workspace and not just a mirror may not work right on the 64GB model so I went 256GB as I needed and wanted that feature, fully. No idea if 64GB has that issue or not. That is why I splurged for more memory and having more won't hurt, as far as I know. haha

Pls Name of this alternative ipad10 pencil..

Name plz?

Could you please share the name or the link with us? Would aprecciate it.

same here in turkey. i wanted an ipad air but the price difference were drastic. so i got an 10th gen and i am kind of bitter about not getting an air but 10th gen gets the job done😅

Nope, its because Apple is a hardware maker and likes to sell you _expensive_ things. If you stick to pencil 1 and buy iPad 10 as you can keep using your old pencil - or the Folio keyboard, that also won't fit on Air 5, Apple can be sure that you will come back sooner to replace both the iPad _and_ the Gadget, coz that pencil or keyboard is worn down. Sold you another iPad that you might've kept 10 years otherwise. Google / Android however, will p#ss you of in other ways, like un-smarting Gboard, as to entice folks to just switch to voice input - enabling Google to listen to you snoring in bed, or what else do you do at night. I've had fitting ads popping up right after or even, _into_ a conversation. I prefer paying extra for better hardware, really.

I Use Apple Pencil 1gen and bought an adapter only to connect it to the iPad, for now I’m charging my pencil with adapter that is included with it, so you can sync it once and then charge it with your regular lightning cable, also you use the cable only for charging not when you’re using pencil

Where did you get that deal??

@@Mo.B88 Black Friday Target. They ran the promo again a couple weeks ago but both times they sold out within a couple hours.

That’s nice. Now back to the actual subject at hand

Yes

I got a iPad 10th gen to and I also really like it. It was a big upgrade for me since I had the 6th gen. But the battery is amazing watchu talking about. It lasted like 12 hours. U could also use your phone to charge the Apple Pencil btw. Edit: I use mine for gaming and it last like 5-6 hours so it’s still very good considering gaming.

can you share the link for that stylus you got?

what do you mean the battery isn’t great… huh

@@OfficialRoses maybe he/she has a faulty ipad, the battery lasted the longest in a battery test of every new ipad

My iPad 10th gen last 2.5 days of decent use you got a faulty iPad

If u wanna play big games then get more storage, but if ur gonna play like those idle games then 64 is fine. If you are thinking of playing genshin and stuff then 128 or bigger storage I would recommend

Face ID is a downside for students on an iPad IMO. I have a Pro and having to constantly lift up the iPad from the desk is kind of annoying. Touch ID is much better for working on a desk.

@@whenhen agreed, plus as a student i prefer having more storage because i need lots of storage for school, but i also want storage for other stuff.

@@whenhen It’s so fast that i don’t even notice or remember lifting up my iPad. Just be sure to set it up to your resting bitch face which is how I remember when I am eating or drinking water or sthg 😅

That’s a older model tho that came out 5 or 6 years ago , you’ll be downgrading

@@MontManiihuh???? which ipad are you talking about???

That's not relevant here. The older iPad Airs have an equal to (4th gen) or newer (5th gen) processor than the newest 10th gen iPad.

I have a 6th generation iPad I am now just replacing… the only reason I’m replacing it is because my browser isn’t the best using it. These things do last for quite some time despite the processors getting faster.

Hi I'm a digital artist and plan on also using the ipad for games as well as my art. I have a pretty old ipad (ive had it for like 6 years, still works but i just want one more up to date along with more storage) I want to upgrade and I'm looking for something that will last me for years so I won't need to upgrade again anytime soon. Would you recommend the air or 10th gen?

@@zeeblu8928 no ipad air 5 is worth it than 10th gen if you are an artist specially the apple pencil is weird in 10 th gen

Just made this exact decision. The 10th generation was $250 less than the air as it’s on sale right now and I got my 5% discount via Target red card. I also have a first generation Apple Pencil. No brainer for me.

@@amor287410 gen is good

The Pro will probably do it first, but maybe.

I can still do all my art on my 6th generation iPad with my 1st generation Apple Pencil. The iPad 10 was $250 less than the air and supports my Apple Pencil. That’s why I went with the cheaper iPad. Anything is an upgrade from my 2018 iPad. This one should last just as long. The only reason I got a new iPad is because Mozilla is slowing down severely on the 6th generation iPad. Other than that everything works just fine 5 years later.