iPad Air 2: Replaced by the Latest 9.7" iPad:
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| Review By Expert: iPad Air 2 Review |
The iPad is a thicker fraction than the iPad Air 2, and Apple has incorporated an A9 chip to improve performance compared to the A8X of the Air 2. In terms of performance, there is no competition, the iPad has it. However, the quality of construction is not as good as that of the Air 2, as the glass is not laminated on the LCD panel, generating images that are not as immediate or vibrant.
A minor consideration on the contrast can be forgiven if you consider the price, which has been reduced from 399€ to 339€. In the absence of a 16GB, 32GB or 64GB mini 4 iPad, that means that the new iPad is now the cheapest Apple tablet you can buy. The cheapest iPad mini 4 costs €419.
Review By Expert: iPad Air 2:
iPads remain the best versatile tablet available, thanks in large part to the quality of iOS and an excellent selection of applications. You should only look at Android tablets if you have a budget that does not fit Apple prices or prefer Android in general. With this price cut, there's really no reason to consider an Android tablet unless it costs you much less than 200€.
The hardest question is whether you should buy an iPad Air 2 or iPad Pro 9.7in. This depends on one thing and only one thing: the price. If you want a 9.7-inch iPad but don't want to spend as much, the Air 2 is your only choice. Even iPad mini 4 is more expensive, starting at €419 for the 128GB version.
Stretch to €469 and you get an iPad Air 2 with 128GB of storage and Wi-Fi and 4G, so you can connect to the Internet anywhere with coverage. By comparison, the 128GB 4G version of iPad Pro 9.7 will cost you €759.
However, if you have the budget, it's best to get an iPad Pro 9.7" in the long run. For your extra money, you'll get a better screen, a much faster device (and so you'll be ready for the future) and support for the Apple pen and smart keyboard.
Review By Expert: In Depth: iPad Air 2 Hardware:
The design of the iPad Air 2 is essentially the same as that of the original iPad Air, although Apple managed to reduce the thickness of the device by 1.4 mm and 32 g of its weight. At only 6.1 mm thick, 240 x 169.5 mm and 437 g, this is a tablet that you can easily hold and use with one hand.
Everything else oozes premium quality, too, with a precision-cut aluminum case that's as amazing as you'd expect from Apple, and options in silver, gold, and "Space Gray," all with a spectacular look.
The iPad Air 2 start button includes Touch ID, the fingerprint reader you can use to unlock your iPad, log in to some applications (I find it especially useful for password managers), and authorize online payments.
Apple has maintained the same resolution as previous iPads from iPad 3 on wards: 2,048 x 1,536. This Retina class display has a pixel density of 264ppi and excellent color reproduction, but lacks the true-tone function that comes with the iPad Pro 9.7inch. True Tone uses ambient light sensors to automatically adjust the color and intensity of the screen to match the light in your environment, which means you get a much better color in all conditions. In short, if you want the best display, get iPad Pro instead of iPad Air 2.
Compared to the Super AMOLED displays you'll find on devices like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S , the iPad Air 2 lacks enthusiasm, but in return, you get brightness and color accuracy. However, this is still a big screen for any size.
In terms of performance, iPad Air 2 is still perfectly acceptable even today. It uses the 64-bit A8X, a three-core chip with a clock speed of 1.4GHz to 1.5GHz, along with 2GB of memory. When we first reviewed it, this made iPad Air 2 the fastest tablet we'd ever seen, but since then it's been overshadowed by the iPad Pro series.
That said, the performance is still excellent: it is on par with the Google Pixel C, and is better than its rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and the Huawei Media Pad M3 . In short, it's more than enough for almost everything you'll find in the App Store. If you want to extend the limits of any of the games, video or photo manipulation, you'll want the Pro, but otherwise, the Air 2 is more than capable.
Apple has also slightly redesigned the volume buttons, housing them in a hole, rather than making each button go through its own hole. There's no difference in feel, though the new design is a little more attractive and cleaner than the previous one.
Battery life, too, is solid. In our normal video playback test, the battery lasted 9 hours and 32 minutes at a screen brightness of 170 cd/m2. This is still a good result for a large tablet and, although the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Google Pixel C last longer, it is unlikely to be disappointed. Combined with its excellent standby time (the iPad Air 2 hardly consumes any power while resting), you'll find that you don't have to charge this tablet too often.
And yes, you get two cameras: a front camera for video chat applications and a back camera for taking pictures. The latter is an 8 megapixel camera that's good enough for everyday use in daylight, but suffers a lot in low light. The software includes the ability to shoot panoramas, a 10 fps burst mode and, of course, 1080p video.
Review By Expert: iPad Air 2: Software:
Unlike the older iPad Air, Air 2 can take full advantage of the split screen feature introduced with iOS 9, which allows you to have two applications in view at the same time. In fact, iOS (now in version 10) is a mature, full-featured mobile operating system with an extensive library of applications and high-quality games.
As with most Apple stuff, iPad Air 2 works best if you already have other company devices. For example, Hand off is a feature that allows you to start working on one device and then "deliver" the same application to another.
Let's say you're working on an email on your iPad. A small icon appears in your Mac Dock, and clicking on it opens the unsent email, even with the cursor exactly where you left it. Similarly, iOS recently introduced a universal clipboard, which allows you to crop something on your Mac and then paste it into an app on your iPad or iPhone.
Review By Expert: iPad Air 2 Alternatives:
iPad Air 2 may not be the star iPad now, but it still compares to other tablets, iPad, Android, and Windows.
Google Pixel C: the best Android tablet of its size at the moment, the Pixel C has the advantage of an optional detachable keyboard. However, although Android has made great strides, it remains the second best for iOS as a tablet operating system. A little more expensive than the iPad Air 2 at around 479€.
Apple iPad Pro 9.7: If your budget can be extended to it, the iPad Pro 9.7inch offers you many more features: Smart Cover and pen support, a much better display and a major upgrade for the camera and processor. But you're going to pay a little more.
Microsoft Surface 3: the "forgotten man" of the Microsoft Surface line, the Surface 3 is a Windows tablet that for 419€ is only a little more expensive than the iPad Air 2. However, the performance is a little low and is also becoming a little bit now.
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