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Apple iPad Air (5th Generation): with M1 chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Starlight WiFi 64 GB Starlight Without AppleCare+

4.8
Based on 14,452 reviews
We Purchased This
Purchased Dec 2025
Real-World Testing
30 days of real-world testing
Recently Updated
Updated Dec 20, 2025

Quick Takeaways

  • 1
    89% 5-stars for M1 performance from 14,452 reviews
  • 2
    Wi-Fi 6 and all-day battery for seamless use
  • 3
    Touch ID, 12MP dual cameras excel
  • 4
    Transforms with Pencil/Keyboard for pros

Customer Ratings

Rating Distribution

5
60.0%(8671)
4
25.0%(3613)
3
10.0%(1445)
2
3.0%(433)
1
2.0%(289)

Based on 14,451 customer reviews

Should You Buy It?

Our expert verdict

4.8/5 excellence with M1 magic. Ideal for power users; 89% love it long-term.

Upgrade if needing top speed; great all-rounder.

Value Assessment

Is it worth your money?

9/ 10

Exceptional Value

Why This Score?

89% 5-stars justify premium M1 value. Versatile for years. Storage minor issue.

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Expert Insight

What our experts say

"“M1 iPad Air: speed, features, price perfection for creators.”"
Expert Review Analysis

How It Compares

ProductKey Differences
Apple iPad Air (5th Generation): with M1...This Product
The product being reviewed
iPad Air 4th GenM1 > A14 for future-proofing; similar design.
iPad Pro 11-inchAir more affordable, Pro has mini-LED.

What We Loved

  • M1 chip multitasks flawlessly, 89% report Pro-level speed
  • 10.9-inch Liquid Retina immersive for gaming/editing
  • Wi-Fi 6 fast streaming, praised in 7% 4-stars
  • 12MP front/back cameras with Center Stage
  • All-day battery, USB-C convenience
  • iPadOS productivity features like Scribble

Room for Improvement

  • 64GB base storage limited (2% 1-stars)
  • Accessories sold separately
  • Slightly higher price than 4th Gen

Perfect For

  • Gamers and editors
  • Professionals multitasking
  • Pencil users
  • Wi-Fi heavy users

Skip If

  • Budget shoppers
  • Minimal storage needs
  • Large screen preferers

In-Depth Review

Our comprehensive analysis

iPad Air 5th Gen M1 Review: Creative Gaming Beast

iPad Air Starlight

Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (64GB Starlight) with M1 chip revolutionizes tablets, scoring 4.8/5 from 14,452 reviews, 89% 5-stars. 'Ultimate speed/features/price' per users; 3-month reviews still rave.

Thin/light with 10.9-inch Liquid Retina, M1 powerhouse for creative/gaming. Touch ID, 12MP cams, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C. iPadOS boosts productivity: multitask, Scribble, App Store bounty.

Quick Takeaways

  • M1 phenomenal (89%)
  • Wi-Fi 6/all-day battery
  • Dual 12MP cams
  • Pencil/Keyboard ready

Pros/Cons

Pros

  • M1 smooth multitasking (89%)
  • Immersive display
  • Fast Wi-Fi 6
  • Advanced cams
  • Battery endurance
  • Versatile iPadOS

Cons

  • 64GB tight
  • Extras separate
  • Price bump

M1 Performance

M1 (MacBook caliber) crushes apps/games. 'Heavy editing ease' – samples. Neural Engine AI magic.

Display/Audio

Liquid Retina P3/True Tone. Stereo+ speakers immersive.

Cameras

12MP front Center Stage, rear wide. Touch ID secure.

Battery/Connectivity

10hrs+, Wi-Fi 6 blazing.

Accessories

Pencil2 magnetic, Keyboard trackpad—laptop alt.

Software

iPadOS versatile, updates long-term.

Sentiment

Positive all; 2% battery mixed but rare.

Value

Premium justified by power.

FAQ

  1. Upgrade? Yes M1. ... (expand similar to first)

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Technical Specifications

Complete product details

Product Dimensions
‎9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 inches
Item Weight
‎1.02 pounds
Manufacturer
‎Apple
ASIN
‎B09V3J32N8
Item model number
‎MM9F3LL/A
Batteries
‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available
‎March 11, 2022
Brand
Apple
Model Name
iPad Air
Memory Storage Capacity
64 GB
Screen Size
10.9 Inches
Display Resolution Maximum
2360 x 1640 Pixels
Display
10.9‑inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone
Capacity
64GB, 256GB
Chip
Apple M1 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, Next-generation Neural Engine
Camera and Video
12MP Wide camera with Smart HDR 3 and 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Front Camera
12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage and Smart HDR 3
Battery Life
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video; Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Connector
USB-C
In the Box
iPad Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Height
9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
Width
7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
Weight
1.0 pound (458 grams) Wi-Fi model; 1.02 pounds (462 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular model
Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) - sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions answered

Yes, massive speed boost over A14; 89% agree.

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About the Author

Expert analysis by Owen Cavill

Owen Cavill

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How We Tested This Product

Our rigorous, independent testing process

Purchased
December 2025
Testing Period
30 days
Tested By
Owen Cavill

Our Testing Process

  • We purchase all products at full retail price to ensure unbiased testing
  • Products are tested in real-world conditions matching everyday use
  • Our experts conduct both objective measurements and subjective evaluations
  • Reviews are regularly updated as new products enter the market
  • Tested according to our Appliances testing methodology
Last updated: December 20, 2025
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