Apple iPad Tablet Details
Much like any iPad, it’s great for anyone, from beginner to expert! And, the big plus is that because it supports a current version of Apples iOS, at the time of writing at least, you can continue to use the most popular apps including Netflix, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, banking apps and more.
Manufacturer Description
So capable, you won't want to put it down. So thin and light, you won't have to.
iPad Air 2 is an impossibly thin 6.1 millimeters. And it weighs less than a 440g.
So it's even easier to hold in one hand and take with you anywhere.
Not just a thinner display. A better display.
By fusing what had been three layers into one, we were able to make the Retina display even thinner.
That also made the display better, with more vivid colors and greater contrast.
And a new anti-reflective coating makes it the least reflective display of any tablet in the world.
Security based on a one of a kind design: your fingerprint.
iPad Air 2 comes with breakthrough Touch ID technology.
With just one touch, it scans your fingerprint and instantly unlocks your iPad.
It even lets you make secure purchases in iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store.
Two amazing cameras. Cleverly disguised as an iPad.
The new iSight camera in iPad Air 2 has advanced optics, an improved sensor, and a powerful Apple-designed image signal processor.
There are also new features like panorama, time-lapse videos, slo-mo, and burst and timer modes.
And the FaceTime HD camera has an improved sensor and larger pixels for improved low-light performance.
Massive power. In its most minimal form.
The A8X chip delivers better CPU and graphics performance than its predecessor. In fact, with its 64-bit desktop-class architecture, iPad Air 2 is as powerful as many personal computers.
And yet it still gives you up to 10 hours of battery life (from new, actual performance may be less).
Faster Wireless. Good things come to those who don't wait.
Wi-Fi on iPad Air 2 is fast - more than twice as fast as the previous generation.
The Wi-Fi + Cellular model is equipped with faster, more advanced 4G LTE technology.
It's factory unlocked which means you can choose from a variety of carriers and flexible short-term plans.
Apps designed for iPad. And everything you want to do with it.
iPad Air 2 comes with powerful built-in apps that let you surf the web, check email, edit movies and photos, write documents, or read a book.
And there are hundreds of thousands of apps on the App Store, all designed specifically for the larger Retina display.
iOS. The world's most advanced mobile operating system.
iOS is even easier to use with features like Control Center, AirDrop, and smarter multitasking.
And because it's designed for iPad, everything not only looks beautiful, it runs beautifully.
Apple iPad Air 2 Specifications
DISPLAY
Type LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Multitouch Yes
Protection Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
PLATFORM
OS iOS 8.1, upgradable to iOS 15.5
Chipset Apple A8X
CPU Triple-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon
GPU PowerVR GXA6850 (octa-core graphics)
STORAGE
Internal 64GB
MEMORY
Memory 2GB
CAMERA
Primary 8 MP, autofocus, check quality
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec, check quality
Secondary 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over WiFi or Cellular
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes, active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Network GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPRS Yes
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Edge Yes
Radio No
USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Messaging iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5 (Safari)
- Siri natural language commands and dictation
- iCloud cloud service
- MP3/WAV/AAX+/AIFF/Apple Lossless player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Audio/video/photo editor
- Document editor
SIM Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 240.00 x 169.50 x 6.10 mm
Weight 444 g
Our Expert review of the Apple iPad Air 2
How it’s currently spec’d:
On the surface there is little to tell the iPad Air 1st Gen and 2nd Gen apart. They have the same 9.7” Retina Display and come in a variety of different storage capacities, this one in particular is the 64GB, and in a range of different WiFi Only and WiFi & Cellular flavours, again this one being WiFi Only. It’s underneath the hood where Apple have made this better. It’s got a faster processor; twice the RAM, a better camera and they will support a later version of Apples operating system, which is great for running all the latest apps!
Where we think it excels:
Much like any iPad, and especially the iPad Air 1st Gen, it’s great for anyone, from beginner to expert! And, the big plus is that because it supports the latest version of Apples iOS, at the time of writing at least, you can continue to use the most popular apps including Netflix, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, banks apps and more.
What we think its drawbacks are:
The iPad Air 2 doesn’t suffer with the same drawbacks as the Air 1st Gen because it supports a much more up to date version of Apples operating system but it does suffer with Apples unwillingness to offer any expandable storage options.
What we think of the design:
It’s an iPad, the design and build quality is excellent except Apple have made the 2nd Gens slightly slimmer and lighter than before. All in all for us it’s even more desirable.
Who it’s suitable for:
Much like the 1st Gens, the 2nd Gen has an almost identical target audience. Use it at home, at school for education or even at work, it will be great.
