Apple iPad Air 4th Gen Buyer's Guide
iPad Air 4th Gen Release Date: October 2020
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The 4th generation iPad Air was released in October 2020 and this release marked a notable change from the previous-generation iPad Air. The 4th generation iPad Air adopted the squared-off design from the iPad Pro lineup, and it is also available in a variety of colors. The color lineup for the 4th generation iPad Air includes green and sky blue, along with the more traditional space gray, silver, and rose gold. The display is a 10.9” Liquid Retina with True Tone, and the iPad is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine. The charging port shifted from Lightning to USB-C, and other features include up to 256GB of storage space, a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, and a 12MP wide camera with Smart HDR 3 for photos and 4k video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 frames-per-second on the back. The 4th generation iPad Air also added support for newer accessories such as the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, the Magic Keyboard, and Smart Keyboard Folio, and the Touch ID sensor moved from a home button on the screen to the power button.
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iPad Air 4th Gen Specs
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The 4th generation iPad Air hardware specs include a 10.9” Liquid Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, a 12MP rear-facing wide-angle camera, a 12MP front-facing ultra-wide angle camera, USB-C connector, Touch ID, dual microphones, and stereo speakers. Accessory support includes the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, Apple Magic Keyboard, and the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio. The 4th generation iPad Air is also available in a WiFi + Cellular model with 4G LTE connectivity.
Size and Weight
| Width | 179 mm 7.0 inches |
| Height | 248 mm 9.8 inches |
| Depth | 6 mm 0.2 inches |
| Weight | 460 g 16.2 ounces |
The 4th generation iPad Air measurements include a height of 9.74”, a width of 7.02”, a depth of 0.24”, and a display size of 10.9”. The WiFi-only model weighs 1 pound, and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.01 pounds.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 1640x2360 |
| Screen Size | 276 mm 10.9 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 264 ppi |
The 4th generation iPad Air features a 10.9-inch LED backlit multi-touch Liquid Retina display with IPS technology. Key features include True Tone, wide color (P3), an anti-reflective coating, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and a resolution of 2360 x 1640.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.0 MP |
| Resolution | 4000x3000 |
The iPad Air (4th generation) features a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and a 12MP wide-angle camera on the back. The front-facing camera features include a Retina Flash, Smart HDR 3 for photos, and 1080p HD video recording. Features of the rear-facing camera include Smart HDR 3 for photos, digital zoom up to 5x, 1080p HD video recording, and 4K video recording.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 7526 mAh |
| Longevity | 9 hours |
| USB | USB-C |
The 4th generation iPad Air is powered by a 28.6Wh lithium-polymer battery. Battery life expectations show this battery capacity as offering up to 10 hours of battery life for surfing the web on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life for surfing the web on a cellular connection. The 4th generation iPad Air charges with a USB-C charging cable and USB-C wall power adapter.
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iPad Air 4th Gen Storage
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The storage options for the iPad Air (4th generation) include 64GB and 256GB.
iPad Air 4th Gen Colors
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The 4th generation iPad Air is available in five colors: Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue.
Color Popularity
Gray
Gray is the most popular iPad Air 4th Gen color choice, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Air 3rd Gen.
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Green is a popular iPad Air 4th Gen color preference, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Air 3rd Gen.
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Rose Gold is a unique iPad Air 4th Gen color choice, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Air 3rd Gen.
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Silver is a great color for the iPad Air 4th Gen, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad Air 3rd Gen.
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Sky Blue is a popular iPad Air 4th Gen color preference, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Air 3rd Gen.
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Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
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