Apple iPad Air 3rd Gen Buyer's Guide

Name: Apple iPad Air 3rd Gen
Brand: Apple
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iPad Air 3rd Gen

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iPad Air 3rd Gen Release Date: March 2019

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Apple launched the iPad Air 3 in March 2019. Released nearly 5 years after its immediate predecessor, the third-generation model boasts vastly improved specifications such as the significantly more powerful Apple A12 Bionic chip, 3GB of RAM for smoother multitasking, and either 64GB or 256GB of internal storage. In addition to the spec bumps, the iPad Air 3 also features a larger and higher resolution 10.5-inch laminated display with True Tone and Apple Pencil (1st gen) support, as well as an improved 7MP f/2.2 selfie camera for sharper FaceTime video conferencing. To top things off, the iPad Air 3 is compatible with the Apple Smart Keyboard for those looking for laptop-like 2-in-1 functionality.

iPad Air 3rd Gen Price

Starting price:

$159

Average price:

$196

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iPad Air 3rd Gen Specs

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The iPad Air (3rd generation) hardware specs include a 10.5” Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, and a 12MP wide-angle camera on the back. The 3rd generation iPad Air also features a home button with Touch ID, a Lightning connector, dual microphones, stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Accessory support includes the 1st generation Apple Pencil and Apple Smart Keyboard.

Size and Weight

Width

174 mm 6.9 inches

Height

251 mm 9.9 inches

Depth

6 mm 0.2 inches

Weight

464 g 16.4 ounces

Measurements for the 3rd generation iPad Air are as follows: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.24” (D), with a 10.5” display size. The WiFi-only iPad Air (3rd gen) weighs 1 pound and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.02 pounds.

Screen and Display

Resolution

1668x2224

Screen Size

267 mm 10.5 inches

Pixels Per Inch

265 ppi

The 3rd generation iPad Air features a 10.5-inch LED backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The display supports True Tone and wide color (P3) and has features such as an antireflective coating, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and a resolution of 2224 x 1668.

Cameras

Primary

8.0 MP

Resolution

3264x2448

The iPad Air (3rd generation) camera setup includes a rear-facing 8MP wide-angle and a front-facing 7MP FaceTime HD. The rear camera has an f/2.4 aperture and features that include Auto HDR for photos and 1080p HD video recording (at up to 30 fps). The front camera has an f/2.2 aperture and features that include a Retina Flash, Auto HDR for photos, and 1080p HD video recording.

Battery and Charging

Capacity

8134 mAh

Longevity

9 hours

USB

Lightning

The 3rd generation iPad Air is powered by a 30.2Wh lithium-polymer battery capable of providing up to 10 hours of battery life when surfing the web on WiFi. The battery life is up to 9 hours when surfing the web on a cellular connection. The 3rd generation iPad Air charges using a Lightning cable and USB wall power adapter.

More Specs

Processor / Chipset

CPU

Apple A12 Bionic APL1081 / APL1W81 (T8020)

Memory / Storage

RAM

3.00 GB

Storage Options

64 GB
256 GB

iPad Air 3rd Gen Storage

Choose from 2 storage options:

64GB
256GB

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The 3rd generation iPad Air is available with 64GB or 256GB of storage.

Storage Popularity

Which iPad Air 3rd Gen storage are most people buying?

86% of buyers chose 64 GB
14% of buyers chose 256 GB

iPad Air 3rd Gen Colors

Available in 3 colors:

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The color options for the 3rd generation iPad Air include Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray model has a black bezel around the display and the Silver and Gold models have a white bezel around the display.

Color Popularity

What color iPad Air 3rd Gen are most people buying?

64% of buyers chose color Gray
21% of buyers chose color Gold
14% of buyers chose color Silver

Popular

Gold

Gold is a popular iPad Air 3rd Gen color preference, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad Air 2.

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Gray

Gray is the most popular iPad Air 3rd Gen color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad Air 2.

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Old Favorite Classic

Silver

Silver is a unique iPad Air 3rd Gen color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPad Air 2, and others in the iPad family.

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Image Gallery

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