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iPad (6th generation) vs iPad Air 2

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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iPad (6th generation)
iPad (6th generation)9.0Excellent· Top score
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iPad Air 2
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The short verdict

iPad (6th generation) is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the iPad Air 2 yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

iPad (6th generation)
9.0
iPad Air 2
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Choose the iPad (6th generation) if
  • Students and casual users who want Pencil support
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Choose the iPad Air 2 if
  • Lighter in the hand (437 vs 469 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPad (6th generation)0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theiPad Air 21 win
−32 gLighter in the hand437 vs 469 g
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Display2 differences
Display type
Retina (IPS LED)
IPS
Resolution
2048 x 1536
1536 x 2048
Performance1 difference
Chipset
A10 Fusion
Triple-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon
Battery & Charging1 difference
Capacity
32.4 Wh Li-Po · up to 10h Wi‑Fi / video / music (9h cellular web)
7,340 mAh
Memory2 differences
Storage
32GB / 128GB
16 GB
RAM
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2 GB
Camera1 difference
Primary camera
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8 MP
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
4.2
Bluetooth 4.0
Body2 differences
Dimensions
240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
height: 9.4 inches (240 mm) · width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm) · depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
Weight
469 g
437 g
Software & Launch1 difference
Released
March 2018
September 23, 2023
Battery & charging1 difference
Battery claims
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
Design2 differences
Dimensions
height: 9.4 inches (240 mm) · width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm) · depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
height: 9.4 inches (240 mm) · width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm) · depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
Weights
1.03 pounds (469 g), 1.05 pounds (478 g)
0.96 pound (437 g), 0.98 pound (444 g)
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