iPad Air 5 vs iPad Air 4 - Is M1 THAT much Better?
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- Today we compare the iPad Air 5 to the previous generation iPad Air to find any major differences & changes!
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iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5 - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
brilliant review. I like the honesty, like listening to your best mate give you advice
Irrelevant but this is the first time I’m watching a YT video at 2160p HDR on my iPhone. It looks so good! Thanks for the amazing quality
Great review. Thanks for a fair unbiased opinion. I went with the 5 as I am future proofing my home and mobile computing devices for a 5-7 year run.
Should have just bought the current model pro
@@digidork4 No.. where I live it’s like 200 dollars more for the 256 gb model compared to the 256 5’th air, 64 isn’t cutting it these days. But whatever, maybe its’s better where you live.
@@FalseInformation the pro is 128 which is great. If you're video editing you can get 500gb external fast wire lacie which is also great for transferring and storing large files
Thank you for this very well done an explanation of them
Great information! I do have a friend who has the iPad Air 4th generation. I’ll have to ask him what all he does on it. I purchased the iPad Pro 2018 model in early 2019. I don’t plan to upgrade until it does not support iPadOS anymore. When I purchased this iPad, I was not sure if the iPad Air first generation would continue to receive software support. When I watched the worldwide developers conference Keynote later in June of that year, I did see where iPad air first generation will not receive the new iPadOS software. I just trade it in the iPad for cash. I have to let my dad borrow my iPad when he was still working full-time and he preferred the desktop computer over the iPad.
i upgraded from ipad 8th gen to ipad air 5. i love how light the ipad air is, and the screen is even bigger than ipad 8. one thing for sure, ipad 8 definitely has longer battery life.
Hows the battery life?
Bad on my ipad air 5
This is the best comparison of ipads ive come across in a week and it was super helpful. I wanted to get the ipad 4 but my dad recommended getting an ipad with an M1 chip because it would be faster and better in the long run (for updates and new apps). Now i feel so so much more informed and confident. Thank you!
Which one did u buy?
Which one did u buy
Your dad was right
Got the air 4th Gen in the beginning of 2021. I mainly use it to read, watch my favorite shows, doodle and color. I will not be upgrading any time soon.
Strange that Apple may be putting much slower storage in the 64GB model. If that’s actually on purpose and not just a fluke it should really be mentioned somewhere on the box or their site.
Thanks a lot for the review!
The unexpected results in your video edit testing is likely linked to the unusual results in your storage speed tests. Video rendering is as much I/O-bound as SOC-bound so if the storage is not performing, neither will the export.
Thank you for your review. And with that wealth of info I went ahead and purchased the IPad 4 with 256 gb which has great reviews. I plan on using it for digital planning, Procreate and Canva. I think it should go the distance. I just couldn’t see spending $250 - $300 more for the IPad 5 that does pretty much the same thing as the IPad 4.
I gotta say, been using my ipad air 4th gen since june 2021 mainly for drawing with clip studio paint. It can handle big canvas with no stutter. (1600x17920 pixels for webcomic and 4000x6000 pixels for illustration with 300+ layers).
No reason for me to upgrade. I'm more than satisfied with the performance.
How many layers can you get with the air 4? Say sizes A5, A4, A3
I'm saving money and am torn between air 4 and 5
@@lethyguaimare there is no layer limit in clip studio paint unlike procreate. I've done 4000x6000 pixels with more than 300 layers and still can add more to that. A4 with 300 dpi is around 2480x3508 pixels (for comparison).
If you don't have the air 4. Maybe go for the 5.
@@azumi5929 yeah my issue with clip studio paint is that you have to pay it monthly I believe while procreate is one time buy. When I buy something I like to own it but also, I live in Latin America 😅
@@lethyguaimare that's the problem with clip studio 😭. I tried procreate and ibis paint x, both have their own limitation (mostly canvas size and layers limit).
It's a love and hate relationship with clip studio. 😅
Procreate might be the middle ground, and we have to adjust ourself to the limitation.
Oh wow! I live in Indonesia, iPad prices here are bloated, I bought iPad air 4 base model in mid 2021 because that was the most affordable one (for my budget) with the feature I was looking for.
@@lethyguaimare maximum layers for default A4 size in procreate for iPad air 4 is 57 layers by the way
If Apple just. put. a desktop/MacOS mode on the iPad. Not a total conversion, just a mode. A partition. A button to push on the Home Screen to switch into a full fat trackpad/keyboard operating system, and these M1 tablets would be compelling. If not out of the box, then let customers install the OS themselves. Most if not all users don't want just another iPad with a processor that isn't even capable of being used to it's fullest potential.
very very good review, man. thaks a lot. jha bless you
Fantastic information
Thanks 😊
Thank you, Considering this review and my needs, I don’t think I need to upgrade from the Air 4.
Same dude
Same
I'm worried that apple is gonna stop updating all other devices that don't contain a m1 chip in the next year or two. I'd hate to get the air 4 and then it slow down like crazy in a 1-2 years. I'm trying to pick my first tablet out for drawing. Apple tablets are just a lot of money to commit too.
If it's for drawing, get the pro. You'll actually benefit from the 120 hz screen, which will actually be able to take advantage of the power of the m1 chip.
What do you mean by updating?
Apple could stop offering updates, but they traditionally don’t deem a device vintage for 5 years (meaning they support their devices’ software) and at 7 years it’s considered obsolete and they no longer support it. I have the first ever iPad mini and it still works 9 years later - it’s not the best, but I can search the web.
why would they do that man it logistically makes zero sense, only 2 out of the 5 devices in their current lineup offer an M1 chip or above, and most of the iPad user base is using the 10th gen and the 9th which have the a14 and the a13 chip, it wouldn't make sense to drop support for over half of their consumer base.
Sales guy at the Apple store showed me the creaky build quality and what everyone keeps leaving out that he showed me at the actual Apple store was how the LCD screen is also squishy and gives a rainbow a ripple effect when you press down on it. This LCD squishy rainbow ripple is not prevalent in the pro, though. I don't know if it's prevalent in the air 4 as well.
The rainbow thing with high pressure is common on every screen. Especially on laminated ones.
I’ve been using iPads since gen 1 and I draw on them. Right now I have an M1 pro and a Mini. If I push hard on them I get a rainbow ripple. And I had this on every screen from Wacom Cintiq, Galaxy tab, Surface pro and iPads.
It’s not harsh, and you have to really press hard, which only happens if you need to draw specific precise lines. You can teach yourself against it.
But you can test out any screen if you push hard.
@@sloppynyuszi I have not experienced this on my iPad pro
I have not experienced this on my air 4
@@TheSagefx yeah I was talking about the 5 having this issue not the 4
@@digidork4i just recently bought an air 4 with cellular from a neighbor just bc it has hardly been used and i only paid $300 for it, but i did notice the rainbow ripple on the screen one time when i had pressed on the screen with some pressure to get the case to fit around each corner.
What is the tool to test the SSD speed? I have an iPad 5 air that I pre-order and pick up on day one, and I have to problem on build quality, my unit is not doing any weird sounds or have any notice build quality, but want to check SSD now after I see the video. Mine is also 64GB
Apple store has this refurbished for $589 Canadian.
Torn between this and 9th generation but worried about the non laminated display. Also the chip set in air is a step up as well as ram.
which ipad air is $589? 4 or 5?
@@impulsiveurge5837 4. At least it was.
@@Haymaker72If you can afford air, go air.
Great video! 👍🏼👍🏼
I bought the iPad Air 4 when it came out, and I couldn’t be happier with it. The A5 is powerful with the M1 chip, but the performance between the A4 and the A5 isn’t that much distinguishing. And besides, if I need to scratch that M1 itch, I have my M1 MacBook Air. Not to mention that you’ll save some money. If you’re coming from the OG iPad, then it’s a worthy upgrade to the A4 or the A5. But if you have the A4 already, save your money. The A4 is still a worthy buy.
Ughh I have the A4, but this new stage manager is what is literally going to kill me because we are not going to be able to have it, but only M1 chip iPad’s. I think I’ll live tbh and I’ll save up for a new iPad to upgrade from in a year or two because I sincerely want that desktop experience with my iPad since I used it as my computer
would you say its worth dropping $50 more on an A5 compared to an A4 for someone that hasn't had an iPad before? i don't see myself needing the M1 as this would mainly be for notes and media consumption. not to mention needing the pencil which is another expense on top. how has your A4 aged over the last 2 years?
@@Itsahilali I would say that it comes down to necessity. If for notes and media, then the A4 should be good. It’ll have 4G if you get the cellular version. The 2nd Gen Pencil will work fine with it too. That said; get the A5 if you want to future proof it. M1 with 5G on it sounds like it will last much longer than the A4. It’ll handle notes, media, and more. I upgraded to the A5 and gave my A4 to my brother; held up like a champ.
@@DatTruckinGuy yeah i agree the A5 will last you years because of the M1 chip. i will most likely upgrade to a M2 iPad Air whenever that comes out within the next year or two because the A4 is practically useless now when it comes to future Apple updates.
@@DatTruckinGuy ya I’m not opting for the cellular one. I think I’m just gonna get the air 4 bc I don’t see the use in needing an M1 chip for what I need it for. Plus I can put the saved money towards the Apple Pencil. In terms of future proof. Im sure apple will support it still for the next 5 years with updates so I’m not too worried on that. Thanks for your feedback!
I should have waited for m1 chip before buying, mainly because it has screen extension under iOS 16. No information on whether it will be extended to A14 Bionic iPads.
Except for the extra screen size I'm not seeing a compelling reason to move up from my iPad mini 6. The M1 chip seems like overkill for a device like this, at least for my usage.
Not if you're an artist who uses artist heavy apps. If not then ya.
I feel like I just recently got my Air 4 tbh. But I bought it in 2020 and I love it! It’s still working phenomenally. I use it for school, TH-cam, Tv shows, movies, shopping, etc. I just downloaded procreate, so, drawing eventually.
Does anyone recommend the Like paper screen protector? Is it worth it, and why?
Don't buy paperlike I just broke 💔 my ipad air 4 screen
@@yashasmv467 aww, I'm so sorry to hear that!
I did end up buying one. It definitely doesn't provide any drop protection but my writing experience with it is a lot better than my tempered glass screen protector; it was too slippery for writing and no control imo. Only negative about the paperlike so far, is that the pencil scratches it up pretty easily, which takes away from the "aesthetic"
it doesn't look as clean.
I just bought the iPad Air 4 instead of the iPad Air 5. I can’t wait. 😍👏🏻
Can you share your experience
How was it
I’m getting 5
Confused between I pad air 4th 256 gb and I pad 5th 64gb or get an external storage device with this ??? I will use it for online lectures and normal web browsing , which one should I get ? This will be my first
@@timotilego6400 confused between ipad 10 gen and air 5 as am going to edit content and use procreate for artworks and animations? Which one I should prefer?
thanks for the clear cut answer
Miles is the MAN!!
I was not expecting to see Miles on 9to5Mac. I didn’t even know that he worked for 9to5Mac at one point. I thought he was all in with MKBHD way earlier.
I was about to get the iPad 10, but then after watching a bunch of videos and teetering between all of the models... Plus, the new price increase model ladder setup they have kept making me feel the need to go up towards the pro 🙄 which I don’t need.
I decided to get the air 4! It’s pretty much an identical twin to the 10!! Minus the face camera position, newer speakers, weird dongle change… oh yes, and the price point!!!
iPad 10 265g would be like $649 on its own, and I found the iPad Air 4 brand new at Walmart 265g for $538 after taxes! What a steal!
Personally I think it’s a bad deal especially if you upgrade your storage which makes it closer to the M1 iPad Pro 11”. And for the additional price you get better speakers, better screen, better camera, thinner bezels, more storage, thunderbolt
You are completely right. If the Air was slightly cheaper and/or came with 128 GB of storage to start, it could be different, but right now, the Air 5 is DOA.
This was also my reason why I switched directly to the M1 iPad Pro 11" (coming from an iPad 6th gen), at the time when the iPad air 4 even exists and it was the best purchase I ever had.
This is exactly what Apple wants you to do….spend that extra bit more money because that means higher profit margins. There’s a reason they give users limited storage and charge you a high price for additional storage.
thank u for this vid
I am looking for a new iPad. My mini is 5 years old and need an upgrade. How long do you think the Air 4 will be supported? My only concern is buying the Air 4, which should be enough for my tasks, but then it being obsolete in only 2 years. Is it worth buying the M1 just to get more longevity? The Air 4 is seeing huge discounts right now so I am tempted to get the Air 4.
As the iPad Air 4 is equally performant to iPad Pro 2020, it should get the support for another 6 or 7 years. Because iPad pros are supported longer.
Should I upgrade from the Ipad Pro 10.5 (2017) to the air 5?
Do you have a VPN active on the Air 4 for any particular reason? Would it affect performance on any of these stress tests?
No. It doesn’t affect the performance. A14 is a super fast chip.
I just scored an air4 for £250. Im pretty suprised how well it performs. Im using a hub to connect it to my 4k tv to play games with a controller. Also paired with the logitech folio touch it feels like a baby laptop. Shame that the cursor is circle instead if arrow. I have ptsd from this already..
Hi, how much storage did you get?
Copy that. I’m either gonna keep my iPad Air 4 or just upgrade to a Pro 🤔
Super informative vid. Thanks for sharing 🏆⭐️
I think you should return your Air 5 and see if Apple will replace it, hopefully the replacement won’t be defective
I am upgrading from the 8th gen budget ipad to the Air 4.
I can't make up my mind between getting the air 4,air 5 or the mini 6. This would be my first apple device so I want something that lasts long and allows me to draw, do video and audio editing and design. I'm worried about the air 4 battery life.
Do you know in which stores I can get an iPad in Canada?
which one did you end up getting?
Guys! I‘ve bought an airpad 5 64gb and its antutu storage test result 10,171.
Sequence Read 361.6MB/s
Sequence Write 108.7MB/s
Random Acces 50.3MB/s
28.7MB/s
Is that because of the 64gigs or i‘m just that lucky that i got a faulty ipad or the less storage model just has less storage speed?
Thanks for help🙏
Nice cut Miles
If your SSD really does have an issue then you can throw out all test that use it like exporting.
I’m getting the 256GB iPad Air 5 needed the 5G and finally 8GB RAM
I know that the difference is M1 chip and performance, but i use it to do basic task only so it is not a big difference, but what i care about is The software support, how long will apple drop support for the air 4? I'm looking to buy air 4 or air 5
Me too
Hello.. What VPN are you using?? Thanks
Just got a renewed version of the air 4 now that the air 6 got announced. I only use it for TH-cam and movies anyways so no need for all that extra power
Please Help me, this is my first time buying an iPad, and my option is between Air 4 & Air 5, which one can be used in the long term for an artist ?
both are great! but if you want stage manager and use a second monitor then get the air 5
@@9to5Mac I'm thinking of saving the money I have now (which is enough to buy an ipad air 5) and buying an ipad pro m1. somehow it feels very unfortunate if I rush to decide, especially this is for long term use, wdyt ?, Should i buy an ipad air 5 now or save more and buy an ipad pro m1 ?
I need a iPad for long run. Currently using iPad 5th Gen, I am interested on bigger storage on iPad Air 5 but it is expensive to upgrade to get iPad Pro base model.
Get a used iPad Pro; it’ll be more than enough for a tablet and be much better than the Airs.
@@cameronbosch1213 thanks, but I don’t dare to get a used iPad Pro here in my own country, where scammers are so common here.
@@jun_suzuki42 Does Apple have a certified refurbished store in your country? They will replace the battery, housing, and screen and even give you the option of a year of AppleCare in the countries Apple has their refurb store in.
@@cameronbosch1213 that is not available in my country. Yeah I would love to get refurbished units from Apple but the service is not available.
Hi, why you choose the Air over Pro model?
Unless you can somehow make 64 GB of storage work, you shouldn’t.
The build quality was such a nitpick💀 I’ve tried like 6 of them and they have been fine
Confused between I pad air 4th 256 gb and I pad 5th 64gb or get an external storage device with this ??? I will use it for online lectures and normal web browsing , which one should I get ? This will be my first IPad
Which one did you get?
The first minute I couldn’t tell which one was the 4th and 5th gen!!
My wife owns the Air 4 and I got the Air 5, if you are a gamer yes you notice the difference for sure.
I got air 5 and i dont like the back cover it got cracked when i drop
The chip in the iPad Air 5 is so fast that when you use it to order delivery the delivery guy goes faster! 😳
Hahah
You have a beautiful voice.
Honestly I'm getting the iPad Air 5 only cuz of the color purple, it's my fav
Hey should I buy air 4 256 gb or air 5 64gb. I need it for studies and will use it for 5-7 years
definitely the one with bigger gb
so, for now what do you buy from that choice, because I am also confused on the same question
What did u but at the end? ipad air 4 or 5?
Confused between I pad air 4th 256 gb and I pad 5th 64gb or get an external storage device with this ??? I will use it for online lectures and normal web browsing , which one should I get ? This will be my first I pad
I have a air 4 a dont see any reason to upgrade
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@@jayv3n is it worth it?
My boy really looks like a kitten.
For me i honestly choose the 256gb of ipad air 4 than 64 gb of ipad air 5. They are very close and it is very convenient for having a big memory so that less stress and save a big money
I only use my tablet for streaming, graphic designs, watching movies, reading manga and books, the news, gaming, etc so I can get by with 64 GB.
Is this cars with miles
Should I purchase the air 4 or 5?
Honestly wait for the air 6. If you can’t wait I actually suggest the air 4
@@Im_just_him_1 Wait for the Air 6?? The Air 5 literally just came out a month ago 😂😂😂
@@Im_just_him_1 I'll just get the air 4. I need an ipad immediately for school reasons and I'm broke so I'll just purchase the air 4
Now you can buy and iPad 10th gen for 200 dollars less
Watching in newly bought iPad Air 4😂
My original iPad is second generation so I waited a bit to upgrade. My original still works th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA , but the battery is bad and won't stay charged so it always has to be plugged into a power source. The new 10th generation was a great bargain for Prime Day that I couldn't pass up. It was easy enough to set up: everything came down from iCloud with no issues.
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Bruh dont you make cars vids?
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Well we wont be getting 1
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me: **sees ipad air 4 score**
oh, my Tab S6 Lite can do that, runs the test
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