{"id":10309,"date":"2022-10-24T21:30:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T03:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=10309"},"modified":"2023-03-22T02:48:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T08:48:35","slug":"ipad-10th-generation-vs-ipad-air-5-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/ipad-10th-generation-vs-ipad-air-5-4\/","title":{"rendered":"iPad 10th Generation VS. iPad Air 5\/4 : What\u2019s the Difference and Which Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering whether to buy the iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0generation, iPad Air 5 or iPad Air 4? Well, this article compares the three workhorses, so you can choose the one that suits your needs. Let\u2019s see how they stack up.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>iPad 10<\/strong><strong><sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong>\u00a0generation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>iPad Air 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>iPad Air 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Announced <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">October 18, 2022<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">March 8, 2022<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">October 23, 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Dimensions <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 inches<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Weight <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">477g<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">461g<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">458g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Display <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">10.9 inches, Liquid Retina, 1640 x 2360<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">10.9 inches, Liquid Retina, 1640 x 2360<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">10.9 inches, Liquid Retina, 1640 x 2360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Operating system<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">iPadOS 16, Apple A14 Bionic<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">iPadOS 15.4, Apple M1<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">iPadOS 14.1, A14 Bionic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Memory <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">8GB RAM (64GB, 256GB)<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">8GB RAM (64GB, 256GB)<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">4GB RAM (64GB, 256GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Cameras <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">12 MP (rear), 12 MP (front)<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">12 MP (rear), 12 MP (front)<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">12 MP (rear), 7 MP (front)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Colors <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Pink, Blue, Silver, Yellow<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Starlight, Blue, Purple, Pink, Space Grey<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Sky Blue, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Silver, Green<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10314\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10314\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10314 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"iPad 10th Generation 202201\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201-1280x1536.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201-696x835.jpg 696w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201-1068x1282.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-10th-Generation-202201.jpg 1370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iPad 10th Generation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The iPad Air 4 is the predecessor of the iPad 5, which is the predecessor of the iPad 10-9 inch. As you\u2019d expect, there are numerous differences between the 2020 iPad and the 2022 iPads (iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0generation and iPad Air 5).<\/p>\n<p>A similarity between the three is the lack of Face ID and the inclusion of Touch ID. \u00a0The Touch ID is located in the power button. This is unlike other iPad models that come with the popular Home button. And since the bezel is thinner than a finger, it might take some getting used to for prompt responsiveness.<\/p>\n<p>We also recommend assigning several fingers since you might use the right hand in portrait mode and the left hand in landscape mode.<\/p>\n<p>The iPad Air 5 and 4 have similar dimensions of 9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches, while the iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup> generation measures 9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 inches. As you can see, the iPad 10-9 inches is wider and taller compared to its predecessors.<\/p>\n<p>The iPad 10-9 inch is the heaviest with a 477g weight, followed by iPad Air 5, weighing 461g. The iPad Air 4 is the lightest with a 461g weight. If you prefer using iPads with one hand, the iPad Air 4 is the most comfortable. You might be forced to use both hands when operating the iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0generation.<\/p>\n<p>Another difference is their color options. The iPad Air 4\/5 has Space Grey options, however, iPad Air 4 comes in Sky Blue, Green, Rose Gold, and Silver options. IPad Air 5 has Blue, Purple, Pink, and Starlight variants. The iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup> generation tends to stand out, thanks to its not-so-popular iPad colors. 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                 navigation: {\r\n                    nextEl: \".swiper-button-next\",\r\n                    prevEl: \".swiper-button-prev\",\r\n                    },\r\n                });\r\n            <\/script>\n<h3><strong>Display<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10315\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10315 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-300x257.jpg\" alt=\"iPad Air 5 2022\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-1024x878.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-768x658.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-1536x1317.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-2048x1756.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-696x597.jpg 696w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-1068x916.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-5-2022-1920x1646.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iPad Air 5 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s little if any difference in their display. All have the new Liquid Retina display ensuring you get sharper images and text, which is also present in the iPad mini and iPad Pro. The 10.9 inches display offers a resolution of 1640 x 2360 resolution so you can view graphics and text better.<\/p>\n<p>However, the iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0generation has an 80.5% screen-to-body ratio while the iPad Air 4 and 5 have an 81.3% ratio. It means you get to view more in the latter than in the former. Unfortunately, the iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup> generation does not have an anti-reflective coating. That said, the display is exceptional for Apple TV or heavy gaming.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cameras<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10317\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-4-2020-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"iPad Air 4 2020\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-4-2020-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-4-2020-696x547.jpg 696w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iPad-Air-4-2020.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iPad Air 4 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Well, the camera is the one aspect every phone user prioritizes when buying a phone, especially the rear-facing camera. However, rear-facing cameras are not a priority for tablet users. Instead, they consider the front camera for seamless video calls and FaceTime.<\/p>\n<p>As such, Apple aims to make the front camera better with each new generation. And this is what you get in the iPad Air series. While not as efficient as the iPad Pro, the camera in this series is above average. As you\u2019d expect, the iPad Air 4 has the least effective front camera, which is 7 MP. The iPad Air 5 and 10<sup>th<\/sup> generation has a 12 MP front camera. All have 12 MP rear cameras, ideal for generic photography.<\/p>\n<p>The iPad Air 10-9 inches and iPad Air 5 also have the Centre Stage feature, allowing for automatic panning and zooming, keeping your face at the center of the frame. However, with the 122-degree field of view, the iPad 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0generation is more effective.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Connectivity <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Well, the iPad 4, 5, and 10<sup>th<\/sup> generations have ditched the Lightning port for the USB-C option. As the European Union insists on having all devices come with USB-C, it seems Apple will gradually face out the Lightning port from its products.<\/p>\n<p>The change allows you to use other USB-C accessories with ease such as chargers and USB cables. The best part is that the connector is magnetic meaning it won\u2019t snap easily like conventional cables. The iPad Air 5 and 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0generation are compatible with the slower sub-6Ghz 5G network. Unfortunately, this is not the case with the iPad Air 4. 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