Apple iPad Air (5th generation)
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iPad Air (5th generation)

The 2022 M1 iPad Air was a reviewer favorite and still runs Apple Intelligence; buy it used.

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9.0/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the iPad Air (M1, 2022) used if you want a fast, Pencil-friendly iPad for less than a new model: Apple no longer sells it, and the current 11-inch Air has the M4. The M1 chip still handles drawing, light editing and Apple Intelligence, and it lasted 10 h 9 min in a web-browsing battery test. Skip it if you can stretch to a newer Air, because the base model has only 64GB and the front camera sits on the short side. It works with the second-gen Apple Pencil, not the Pencil Pro.

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Key specs
Battery
28.6 Wh
Display type
Liquid Retina display
Rear camera
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Panorama (up to
Weight
461 g
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Size
10.9" (277 mm)
Brightness
500 nits
Performance
Processor
Apple M1
GPU
8-core GPU
Storage
64GB, 256GB
Body
Dimensions
height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm); width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm); depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display10.9" (277 mm)IPS
ChipsetApple M18-core GPU
RAM / storage64GB, 256GB
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPad Air (M1, 2022) used if you want a fast, Pencil-friendly iPad for less than a new model: Apple no longer sells it, and the current 11-inch Air has the M4. The M1 chip still handles drawing, light editing and Apple Intelligence, and it lasted 10 h 9 min in a web-browsing battery test. Skip it if you can stretch to a newer Air, because the base model has only 64GB and the front camera sits on the short side. It works with the second-gen Apple Pencil, not the Pencil Pro.

Best for

Used-market buyers who want M1 speed and Apple Pencil support at a fraction of a new Air's price.

Not for

Anyone who needs more than 64GB on a budget, or wants Apple Pencil Pro support.

Main strengthM1 chip is still fast and supports Apple Intelligence
Main weaknessApple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Reasons to buy
M1 chip is still fast and supports Apple Intelligence
Lasted 10 h 9 min in a web-browsing battery test
Thin, elegant design with a sharp, colorful screen
Works with the second-gen Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard
Reasons to avoid
Apple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
64GB base storage
Front camera on the short edge for video calls
Measured view9.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewApple iPad Air (2022) review: it’s the nice oneDan Seifert · Mar 2022Read on The Verge ↗
WIRED8/10
Article · Full reviewApple iPad Air (2022) Review: Speedy but FrustratingBrenda Stolyar · Mar 2022Read on WIRED ↗
CNET8.8/10
Article · Full reviewiPad Air 2022 Review: M1 Is a Very, Very Nice AdditionScott Stein · Mar 2022Read on CNET ↗
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Display
10.9"11"
Chipset
M1M2
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Display
10.9"11"
Chipset
M1M4
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Display
10.9"11"
Chipset
M1M2
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Product data

Full specifications

26 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Liquid Retina display
Brightness
500

Performance

CPU
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

Battery & Charging

Battery
28.6 Wh
Charging port
USB-C

Camera

Rear camera
  • 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Panorama (up to
  • 63MP) - Smart HDR 3 - Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos - Photo geotagging - Auto image stabilization - Burst mode - Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
  • speeds up to 1.2 Gbps
Bluetooth
5.0
Ports
USB-C port with support for:

Body

Dimensions
247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm
Weight
461 g
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