89
Nathan Ingraham
Engadget
“However, for people who want more from their iPad, the Air is just as easy for me to recommend as it was last year.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Affordable large-screen iPad
- Powerful M3 chip
- Improved Magic Keyboard
- Reasonable base storage
- Aluminum frame
- Lightweight design
Points of Contention
- Display feels dated
- Still uses Touch ID
- Missing OLED panel
- No new color options
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Stephan Wiesend
MacWorld
“The iPad Air has consistently been the best choice for most users, and this remains true of the new version, which offers the best balance of price and features among Apple’s tablets.”
80
Stan Schroeder
Mashable
“on using the iPad Air as your main productivity machine, my verdict is the same as it is for the best iPads: Don't.”
70
Brenda Stolyar
Wired
“It delivers a great experience, but it doesn't bring anything vital to the table that warrants paying full price.”
70
Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“It's a refresh to Apple's solid mid-range tablet, but it lacks the versatility, power, or price of the company's other iPads.”
