Apple iPad Air 3 2019
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Secondary Camera: 7 MPix (HDR, fixed focus, f/2.2, Full-HD video)
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Average of 30 scores (from 41 reviews)
Reviews for the Apple iPad Air 3 2019
This year, Apple has revived a product label that was already thought dead and has fit some new hardware into an old case. The newly created tablet positions itself between the entry-level iPad and the Pro models and faces the high-end competition from Android in terms of its price. Our test will show whether this is a recipe for success.
Source: T3 Archive.org version
The iPad Air is a fantastic tablet. The screen and power make it feel like an iPad Pro, but for a seriously good price. The perfect do-anything device for most people.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The MacBook Air's decent battery life, sharp screen, strong sound and elegant gold colorway make it a solid entry-level laptop for Apple fans. If only its processor had a little more kick to it, it would be a lot easier to recommend the Air.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The latest Air is much like the iPad Pro in all but name. So if you can live without the FaceID, uniform bezels and Type-C port offered by the current Pro, then this 10.5-inch iPad is a compelling offering. Especially considering its sub-£500 price point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2019
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The iPad Air 2019 isn’t the most innovative Apple-slate on the market, but by getting all the basics right it easily earns a place as one of the year’s best tablets and is an ideal option for most buyers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The iPad Air is a fantastic device for content consumption, playing games and running a host of different apps from the App Store. It has swift performance and the display is a treat. The battery life and touch response is good too. The sound output from the tablet is good. However, it doesn’t have stereo separation when watching movies and it does not support the second-gen Apple Pencil.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
And there's the new iPad Mini, which is basically this device, but with an 8-inch screen instead. That will be less useful for productivity just in terms of the physical screen size (and there's no smart keyboard equivalent), but it's a hell of a mix of speed and portability. This remains our favourite, though, because it feels like it's a a size that can do anything, without weighing you down, and that's future-proof.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The new iPad Air (2019) has serious horsepower hidden behind its laminated screen and uses Apple’s excellent Smart Keyboard for proper 2-in-1 for productivity. Its traditional design and first-gen Apple Pencil compatibility make it look dated, but it doubles the performance of the entry-level iPad 9.7. The ‘Air’ revival is a potential Back to School winner this year.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
All of this is to say that if you are shopping for a new tablet now, you will be happy to know that Apple has an impressive line-up of iPads across a wide price range, and all of them perform exceedingly well and are easily the best tablets in their respective classes.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The new iPad Air (2019) has serious horsepower hidden behind its laminated screen and uses Apple’s excellent Smart Keyboard for proper 2-in-1 for productivity. Its traditional design and first-gen Apple Pencil compatibility make it look dated, but it doubles the performance of the entry-level iPad 9.7. The ‘Air’ revival is a potential Back to School winner this year.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
The iPad Air is a fantastic tablet. The screen and power make it feel like an iPad Pro, but for a seriously good price. The perfect do-anything device for most people.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The iPad Air is a powerful and easy-to-use tablet with a large and well-specced screen, long battery life and attractive design, all at a sensible price. There are some compromises here, but as an all-round package this is vastly appealing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: India Today Archive.org version
Yes. But I will attach a few caveats. Get it only if you want the iPad Air as a premium tablet on which you can occasionally do basic work. As long as you know the iPad Air’s shortcomings, you will feel your half-a-lakh is well spent. The display is amazing and the slick performance boggles my mind -- a Windows laptop at this price may not deliver such smooth and dependable performance. Plus, you don’t need to always carry a charger.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
While it costs more than the entry-level model, iPad Air casts a huge shadow across the entry-level iPad. Its superior display, powerful processor and near iPad Pro performance means I'd now find it hard to recommend the entry-level iPad to many people.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2019
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Given the feature set of the Air, that price makes it the most attractive iPad for most people. The Pro is significantly more expensive and the extra features are only really relevant for a small number of people. But the £160 extra over the standard iPad gets you a better and larger screen, a significant boost in power and therefore longevity, smart keyboard compatibility, and an extra 32GB of storage. If you can afford it, it's a total no-brainer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Macworld.co.uk Archive.org version
The iPad Air is a collection of compromises, and in almost every area there's another tablet out there that's better: the iPad 9.7in is cheaper, the iPad mini more portable, the iPad Pro 11in more future-proofed for very demanding apps. But as an all-round package this is vastly appealing and quite possibly the best (or at least best-value) Apple has to offer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The new iPad Air is a tablet that works best with a keyboard case as a pseduo-laptop for anyone who wants a basic PC with Apple's software elegance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
If Apple were still selling the aging iPad Air 2 brand new for a significantly discounted price, we’d probably recommend that over this newer one. However, that’s not the case. In reality, the new iPad Air (2019) takes up that vacant spot long held by the iPad Air 2 at the moderate $500 price range. After years of Apple trying to sell consumers on upgrading to its more expensive iPad Pro tablets, the new iPad Air’s arrival is a sign of relief.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Macworld.co.uk Archive.org version
Sandwiched neatly between the budget iPad and the pricey iPad Pro is the iPad Air, a strange set of tradeoffs and compromises that delivers most of what everyone wants from an iPad for hundreds less than an iPad Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
The $499 iPad Air is a notable upgrade in almost every respect over the $329 iPad. It has a bigger, better screen, more storage and support for Apple’s Smart Keyboard case. Unless you’re on a tight budget, it’s worth the extra cash and is probably the best all-around iPad you can buy right now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The iPad Air is a long-lasting 10.5-inch tablet with a gorgeous screen and speedy performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The new iPad Air (2019) has serious horsepower hidden behind its laminated screen and uses Apple’s excellent Smart Keyboard for proper 2-in-1 for productivity. Its traditional design and first-gen Apple Pencil compatibility make it look dated, but it doubles the performance of the entry-level iPad 9.7. The ‘Air’ revival is a potential Back to School winner this year.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The iPad Air is priced starting at $499 for the Wi-Fi only model and just 64GB of storage, or you can get one with 256GB of storage for $649. The iPad Air with both Wi-Fi and cellular support will cost $629 for the 64GB model and $779 for the 256GB version. Again, it should be available in stores sometime next week.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/18/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 97% performance: 100% features: 82% display: 100% mobility: 93%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 97% performance: 100% features: 92% display: 100% mobility: 93%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 98% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 99% mobility: 88%
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 95% display: 93% mobility: 93% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; high mobility; attractive price. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2019
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; big screen; fast system.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/22/2019
Source: Saggiamente IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Consumentenbond NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice webcam; powerful processor; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2019
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; big screen; good price; nice ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2020
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; powerful processor; nice ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/16/2019
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; premium design; solid workmanship; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/11/2019
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; good hardware; high performance; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/09/2019
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice performance; smart connectivity; fast charging; support Apple Pencil.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/05/2019
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; attractive price; headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2019
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 74%
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10.50":
This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.
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87.72%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
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