{"id":26099,"date":"2022-03-11T16:06:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T22:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=26099"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:56:48","slug":"apple-ipad-air-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the iPad Air 2022 (M1) Still Worth It in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The iPad Air 2022, also called the iPad Air (5th generation), was the first mid-priced iPad with a Mac-class M1 chip. Four years later, that chip is the reason it still makes sense: it runs iPadOS 27 and supports Apple Intelligence, which the newest entry-level iPad does not. This guide covers what it costs used on Swappa, how it compares with the iPads around it, and the one weakness to plan for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Swappa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#What-You-Get-With-the-iPad-Air-2022\" >What You Get With the iPad Air 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Software-Support-and-Apple-Intelligence\" >Software Support and Apple Intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#iPad-Air-2022-vs-iPad-10th-and-11th-Gen\" >iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad (10th and 11th Gen)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#iPad-Air-2022-vs-iPad-Air-4-and-iPad-Air-M2\" >iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad Air 4 and iPad Air M2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#The-64GB-Problem\" >The 64GB Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Who-Should-Buy-an-iPad-Air-2022\" >Who Should Buy an iPad Air 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#What-to-Check-Before-You-Buy-a-Used-iPad-Air-2022\" >What to Check Before You Buy a Used iPad Air 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Selling-an-Older-iPad-Air\" >Selling an Older iPad Air?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Is-the-iPad-Air-2022-still-worth-buying-in-2026\" >Is the iPad Air 2022 still worth buying in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Does-the-iPad-Air-2022-support-Apple-Intelligence\" >Does the iPad Air 2022 support Apple Intelligence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#How-long-will-the-iPad-Air-2022-be-supported\" >How long will the iPad Air 2022 be supported?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Is-the-iPad-Air-5th-generation-the-same-as-the-iPad-Air-2022\" >Is the iPad Air 5th generation the same as the iPad Air 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Which-Apple-Pencil-works-with-the-iPad-Air-2022\" >Which Apple Pencil works with the iPad Air 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#Should-I-buy-an-iPad-Air-2022-or-a-new-iPad\" >Should I buy an iPad Air 2022 or a new iPad?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2022\/#The-Bottom-Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick-Answer\"><\/span>Quick Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, for most buyers. A used <strong>iPad Air 2022<\/strong> starts around <strong>$299<\/strong> on Swappa, and 64GB models have recently sold for about <strong>$314<\/strong>. That is roughly the price of a newer entry-level iPad, but the Air gives you an <strong>M1 chip<\/strong>, <strong>8GB of RAM<\/strong>, a laminated display, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-pencil-2nd-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Pencil (2nd generation)<\/a><\/strong> support, and <strong>Apple Intelligence<\/strong>. The catch is storage: the base model has only 64GB, so look for the 256GB version if you keep a lot of files, photos, or apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-air-5th-gen\">Shop Used iPad Air 2022 on Swappa<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Air-2022-Price-on-Swappa\"><\/span>iPad Air 2022 Price on Swappa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple launched the iPad Air 2022 in March 2022 at <strong>$599<\/strong> for the 64GB Wi-Fi model. Apple&#8217;s current <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-air-11-m4-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad Air with the M4 chip<\/a> now starts at $749 for the 11-inch model, so a used M1 Air costs well under half the price of a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Released<\/th><th>Starts At<\/th><th>Avg. Sale Price<\/th><th>Apple Intelligence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-air-4th-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad Air (4th gen)<\/a><\/td><td>2020<\/td><td>$206<\/td><td>$241 (64GB)<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-10th-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad (10th gen)<\/a><\/td><td>2022<\/td><td>$272<\/td><td>$301 (64GB)<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-air-5th-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad Air 2022 (5th gen, M1)<\/a><\/td><td>2022<\/td><td>$298<\/td><td>$314 (64GB) \/ $370 (256GB)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-11th-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad (11th gen, A16)<\/a><\/td><td>2025<\/td><td>$325<\/td><td>$339 (128GB)<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-air-11-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad Air 11-inch (M2)<\/a><\/td><td>2024<\/td><td>$399<\/td><td>$459 (128GB)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swappa price data as of September 27, 2026. &#8220;Starts at&#8221; is the lowest current listing; the average sale price is what that configuration has actually sold for. Cellular models, condition, and storage all move the price, so check the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/prices\/apple-ipad-air-5th-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad Air 2022 price page<\/a> before you buy. iPad Air 2022 supply on Swappa is thinner than for base iPads, so it pays to watch listings for a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-You-Get-With-the-iPad-Air-2022\"><\/span>What You Get With the iPad Air 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2022 Air kept the design of the 2020 model and upgraded almost everything inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>iPad Air 2022 (5th gen)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Chip<\/td><td>Apple M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Memory<\/td><td>8GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display<\/td><td>10.9&#8243; Liquid Retina, fully laminated, anti-reflective, True Tone, P3 wide color<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage<\/td><td>64GB or 256GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unlock<\/td><td>Touch ID in the top button<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Front camera<\/td><td>12MP ultra wide with Center Stage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rear camera<\/td><td>12MP wide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td>USB-C, supports external displays up to 6K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wireless<\/td><td>Wi-Fi 6; 5G (sub-6GHz) on cellular models<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Battery (Apple rating)<\/td><td>Up to 10 hours of web browsing or video on Wi-Fi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pencil support<\/td><td>Apple Pencil (2nd generation), <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-pencil-3rd-gen-usb-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Pencil (USB-C)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Keyboards<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-magic-keyboard-for-ipad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magic Keyboard<\/a> (11-inch, or the newer Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch), Smart Keyboard Folio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Launch price<\/td><td>$599 (64GB Wi-Fi) to $899 (256GB cellular)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What it does not have: Apple Pencil Pro support, a landscape front camera for video calls (the camera sits on the short edge), or storage options between 64GB and 256GB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software-Support-and-Apple-Intelligence\"><\/span>Software Support and Apple Intelligence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Air 2022 runs <strong>iPadOS 27<\/strong>, which Apple released on September 14, 2026. iPadOS 27 dropped several older iPads, including the iPad Air (3rd generation), the iPad (8th generation), and the iPad mini (5th generation), but it supports every iPad Air from the 4th generation on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bigger advantage is <strong>Apple Intelligence<\/strong>. On iPad, Apple&#8217;s AI features require an M-series chip, or an A17 Pro or newer in the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-mini-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad mini<\/a>. The iPad Air 2022 qualifies. The iPad (11th generation) with the A16 chip does not, even though it came out three years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Longevity cuts the other way, though. The A16 iPad is newer, so it will likely stay on Apple&#8217;s update list for longer. Most iPads get major updates for roughly five to seven years, which points to the late 2020s for the M1 Air. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/how-long-are-ipads-supported\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Long Are iPads Supported With Updates?<\/a> covers the pattern in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Air-2022-vs-iPad-10th-and-11th-Gen\"><\/span>iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad (10th and 11th Gen)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the comparison that matters most, because the prices are so close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Against the iPad (10th generation)<\/strong>, the Air is an easy call. In recent Swappa sales, a 64GB iPad Air 2022 has averaged only about $13 more than a 64GB 10th-gen iPad. For that you get the M1 chip, twice the RAM, a laminated anti-reflective screen that feels closer to the glass, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with magnetic charging, and Apple Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Against the iPad (11th generation, A16)<\/strong>, it depends on how you use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>iPad Air 2022 (M1)<\/th><th>iPad (11th gen, A16)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Avg. Swappa sale price<\/td><td>~$314 (64GB)<\/td><td>~$340 (128GB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Base storage<\/td><td>64GB<\/td><td>128GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple Intelligence<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display<\/td><td>Laminated, anti-reflective<\/td><td>Not laminated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple Pencil<\/td><td>2nd generation, USB-C<\/td><td>USB-C, 1st generation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Front camera<\/td><td>Portrait edge<\/td><td>Landscape edge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Likely update runway<\/td><td>Shorter (2022 release)<\/td><td>Longer (2025 release)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose the Air 2022<\/strong> for drawing and handwritten notes, for Apple Intelligence, or for heavier multitasking. <strong>Choose the 11th-gen iPad<\/strong> if you mostly stream and browse, want more storage for the money, take a lot of video calls, or want the longest support window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Air-2022-vs-iPad-Air-4-and-iPad-Air-M2\"><\/span>iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad Air 4 and iPad Air M2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPad Air (4th generation):<\/strong> same design and screen, about $70 less in recent sales at 64GB. It has the A14 chip, 4GB of RAM, a 7MP front camera without Center Stage, and no 5G or Apple Intelligence. It is a fine media tablet, but the M1 model is worth the difference if you plan to keep it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPad Air 11-inch (M2):<\/strong> adds 128GB of base storage, a landscape front camera, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-pencil-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Pencil Pro<\/a> support, Wi-Fi 6E, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-air-13-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13-inch option<\/a>. It has averaged about $145 more at 128GB than a 64GB Air 2022. If your budget stretches, it fixes the M1 model&#8217;s two biggest weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the full lineup, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-vs-ipad-air-vs-pro-vs-mini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad vs. iPad Air vs. iPad Pro vs. iPad mini: Which Line Should You Buy Used?<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/used-ipad-buyers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Used iPad Buyer&#8217;s Guide: Every Generation Ranked (2026)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple\/ipad\">Shop Used iPads on Swappa<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-64GB-Problem\"><\/span>The 64GB Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage is the iPad Air 2022&#8217;s real weakness in 2026. Apple sold it in only two sizes, and 64GB fills up quickly once you add iPadOS updates, a few large apps, downloaded video, and Apple Intelligence, which needs several gigabytes of free space on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to decide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>64GB works<\/strong> if the iPad is mainly for streaming, browsing, email, and note-taking synced to the cloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get 256GB<\/strong> if you draw in Procreate, edit photos or video, download movies for travel, or keep a big offline library. In recent Swappa sales, the 256GB model has averaged about $56 more than the 64GB model, which is a small premium for four times the space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-Should-Buy-an-iPad-Air-2022\"><\/span>Who Should Buy an iPad Air 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Students.<\/strong> The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) pairs and charges magnetically, and the laminated screen makes handwriting feel natural. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/best-used-tablets-for-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Used Tablets for Students and Note-Taking (2026)<\/a> compares it with other picks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget artists.<\/strong> Procreate and other drawing apps run well on the M1, and the Pencil 2 is a real step up from the first-generation Pencil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anyone who wants Apple Intelligence on a budget.<\/strong> It is one of the least expensive iPads that supports it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light laptop replacement.<\/strong> With a Magic Keyboard and an external display over USB-C, it handles documents, email, and web apps comfortably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-Check-Before-You-Buy-a-Used-iPad-Air-2022\"><\/span>What to Check Before You Buy a Used iPad Air 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Activation Lock.<\/strong> An iPad still signed in to someone else&#8217;s Apple Account cannot be set up. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-activation-lock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Activation Lock on a Used iPad: How to Avoid It<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi or cellular.<\/strong> Cellular models add 5G but cost more and need a data plan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/cellular-vs-wifi-ipad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cellular vs. Wi-Fi iPad: Which Should You Buy Used?<\/a> helps you decide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Battery condition.<\/strong> Apple&#8217;s Battery Health screen (Settings > Battery > Battery Health) is only on the iPad Air (M2) and later, iPad Pro (M4) and later, iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad (A16), so the iPad Air 2022 does not have one. Ask the seller about battery life, and see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-understanding-apples-battery-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Apple Battery Health on iPhone, iPad, and Mac<\/a> for other ways to check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screen and Pencil.<\/strong> Look closely at photos for scratches on the display, and confirm whether a Pencil or keyboard is included, since those add real value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Swappa listing is reviewed by staff before it goes live, and devices must be fully functional with no Activation Lock, cracked glass, or water damage. Payments run primarily through PayPal with buyer protection, so if an iPad arrives not as described, you are entitled to a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selling-an-Older-iPad-Air\"><\/span>Selling an Older iPad Air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are moving up from an iPad Air, sell it yourself rather than trading it in. A 64GB iPad Air 2022 has recently sold for about $314 on Swappa, versus trade-in quotes around $143 for a Wi-Fi model. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-used-ipad-tablet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Sell a Used iPad or Tablet for the Most Money<\/a> walks through wiping it and pricing it, or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/sell\/ipad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sell your iPad on Swappa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-the-iPad-Air-2022-still-worth-buying-in-2026\"><\/span>Is the iPad Air 2022 still worth buying in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Used iPad Air 2022 models start around $299 on Swappa and run iPadOS 27 on the M1 chip, with 8GB of RAM, a laminated display, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) support, and Apple Intelligence. The main drawback is the 64GB base storage, so choose the 256GB model if you store a lot of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does-the-iPad-Air-2022-support-Apple-Intelligence\"><\/span>Does the iPad Air 2022 support Apple Intelligence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Apple Intelligence on iPad requires an M-series chip, or an A17 Pro or newer in the iPad mini, and the iPad Air 2022 has the M1. The iPad (11th generation) with the A16 chip does not support Apple Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-the-iPad-Air-2022-be-supported\"><\/span>How long will the iPad Air 2022 be supported?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Air 2022 runs iPadOS 27, the current version. Apple does not announce end dates, but iPads typically receive major updates for about five to seven years, which points to the late 2020s for this model. Newer iPads, like the 11th-generation iPad, will likely be supported longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-the-iPad-Air-5th-generation-the-same-as-the-iPad-Air-2022\"><\/span>Is the iPad Air 5th generation the same as the iPad Air 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The iPad Air (5th generation) is the model Apple released in March 2022 with the M1 chip. It is also called the iPad Air 2022, the iPad Air 5, or the M1 iPad Air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-Apple-Pencil-works-with-the-iPad-Air-2022\"><\/span>Which Apple Pencil works with the iPad Air 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Air 2022 works with the Apple Pencil (2nd generation), which pairs and charges magnetically on the side, and the Apple Pencil (USB-C). It does not support the Apple Pencil Pro or the first-generation Apple Pencil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-I-buy-an-iPad-Air-2022-or-a-new-iPad\"><\/span>Should I buy an iPad Air 2022 or a new iPad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you draw, take handwritten notes, or want Apple Intelligence, the used iPad Air 2022 is the better value at around $314 for 64GB. If you mainly stream and browse and want more storage and a longer support window, the 11th-generation iPad is the simpler pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Bottom-Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Air 2022 is one of the best-value used iPads you can buy in 2026: M1 performance, Apple Intelligence, and Pencil 2 support for about the price of an entry-level iPad. Plan around the 64GB base model, check for Activation Lock, and it should serve you well for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/apple-ipad-air-5th-gen\">Shop Used iPad Air 2022 on Swappa<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The M1 iPad Air 2022 is still worth it in 2026 for most buyers, with iPadOS 27 and Apple Intelligence. 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