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Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“In 2026, it’s the best tablet just short of the iPad Pro.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- M4 chip performance boost
- 12GB unified memory upgrade
- Touchscreen with Apple Pencil
- Improved stereo speakers
- Sleek design
- Quality display
Points of Contention
- Base storage limited
- No Face ID
- Not water-resistant
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Eric Zeman
PCMag
“The M4-powered iPad Air (starting at $599) may not have a new coat of paint, but Apple has supercharged its performance with a new processor and more capable radios, boosting speed and future-proofing the hardware for years to come.”
