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Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.9 inchesChipset:Apple A14 Bionic

Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 81% of tablets
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 89%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

22%

8.3

Performance

20%

6.8

Display

16%

8.3

Camera

14%

6.4

Battery

12%

8.2

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software & Features

5%

7.2

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 80%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 92%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

22%

8.3

Performance

20%

6.8

Display

16%

8.3

Camera

14%

6.4

Battery

12%

8.2

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software & Features

5%

7.2

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

7.7
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.2
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Process node
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 5 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 84.6% of tablets and equal to the node used in 3.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is larger than the storage of 39.5% of tablets and equal to that of 17.1% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
2,110 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 2,110 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 84.6% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic
This tablet uses the Apple A14 Bionic chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 90.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2360×1640
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2360×1640 which is higher than that of 75.2% of tablets and equal to that of 1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of tablets and equal to that of 5.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
This tablet uses Aluminosilicate Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 58% of tablets and equal to that on 7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than that of 69.3% of tablets and equal to that of 4.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
7 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 7 MP which is higher than in 68.5% of tablets and equal to that in 1.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is wider than that of 85.9% of tablets and equal to that of 14.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
7,606 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 7,606 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 65.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.9% of tablets.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 30 W which is faster than in 71.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.2% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iPadOS
This tablet uses the iPadOS operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 94.6%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
458 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 458 g which is lighter than 64.8% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.3% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.7% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A14 Bionic chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A14 Bionic vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (4-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (4-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.89x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,110 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,110 points vs 729 points
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • 2.53x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (4,779 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    4,779 points vs 1,891 points
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • 15.8% better value for money
    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.22 vs 7.1).
    8.22 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A14 Bionic chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A14 Bionic vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (4-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (4-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.89x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,110 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,110 points vs 729 points
  • 2.53x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (4,779 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    4,779 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2,400 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 64.3% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (5 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    5 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    Wide color P3 support reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2360×1640 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2360×1640 vs 1920×1200
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • 0.8 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (10.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    10.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1355:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,355:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 4 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (12 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 2 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (7 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    7 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • 15.6% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7,606 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    7,606 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
    AirPlay mirroring and streaming to Apple TV
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the top button.
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.9 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.1 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 6.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (458 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    458 g vs 490 g
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2 points lower iFixit repairability score
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (2 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    2 points vs 4 points
  • 47.6 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (247.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    247.6 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
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    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 2 points lower iFixit repairability score
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (2 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    2 points vs 4 points
  • 47.6 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (247.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    247.6 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
RaavMedia
≈ estimated
10/08/2025
Long-term test · five years of daily use
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi still feels smooth and reliable after five years, with no real complaints from daily use.
9.0
6 Months Later
≈ estimated
28/05/2021
Long-term review · six months of daily use
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi is probably the iPad to get for most people, unless price is a huge barrier.
9.0
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
09/12/2020
Long-term test · photo, video and work use
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi handles most everyday computer tasks well, but it is not a full laptop replacement for heavy editing.
9.0
6 Months Later
≈ estimated
27/11/2020
Hands-on review · one month of daily use
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi is a solid, versatile tablet that is pleasant to use, though storage and accessories are pricey.
9.0
zollotech
≈ estimated
06/11/2020
Long-term use · daily use, 4K editing, battery and keyboard
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi is highly recommended as a main iPad for most people, with its smaller size as the main drawback.
9.0
Brandon Butch
≈ estimated
25/10/2020
Unboxing · gaming test and comparison with iPad Pro
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi is hard to go wrong with, though heavy gamers should choose the Pro.
9.0
Engadget
≈ estimated
21/10/2020
Hands-on review · battery, performance and accessory tests
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi is a strong tablet for almost everyone, though it still falls short as a primary laptop replacement.
9.0
Byte Review
≈ estimated
21/10/2020
Full review · a week of daily use
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi is an upgrade in every way that earns its higher price, and 64 GB is fine for most people.
9.0
GadgetMatch
≈ estimated
21/10/2020
Hands-on review · unboxing, accessories and buyer's guide
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi offers the best experience for the money, though accessories push the total close to a thousand.
9.5
The Verge
≈ estimated
21/10/2020
Hands-on review · Touch ID, performance and everyday use
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi is a nicer everyday tablet than the base model and the one to get for most people.
9.0
Noah Herman
≈ estimated
21/10/2020
First look · unboxing and setup
Verdict
Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi impresses on hardware and offers a cheaper route to iPad Pro-like features for students.
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15/12/2020
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Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)

  • Modern design with slim bezels and vibrant new color options
  • Exceptional performance powered by the A14 Bionic chip
  • High-quality 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color
  • Seamless support for the second-generation Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard
  • Improved audio with landscape stereo speakers
  • Universal USB-C port for easier charging and accessory connectivity
  • Fast and reliable Touch ID integrated into the top power button

What customers don't like about Apple iPad Air 2020 WiFi (4GB + 64GB)

  • Lacks the 120Hz ProMotion high refresh rate found on the iPad Pro
  • Starting storage of 64GB is considered small, with no 128GB middle-tier option
  • Missing Face ID, which some users find more convenient than the power button Touch ID
  • Battery life can be underwhelming during intensive tasks like gaming or video calls
  • Price increase compared to the previous generation iPad Air 3
  • Front camera placement is off-centre when used in landscape mode

Verdict

The 2020 iPad Air (4th Generation) features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 2360 x 1640 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and full lamination for reduced glare. It is powered by the A14 Bionic chip with a 16-core Neural Engine and 4GB of RAM, providing high performance for 4K video editing and intensive gaming. Key pros include its modern, slim-bezel design, USB-C connectivity, and compatibility with the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. However, it lacks the 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and Face ID found on the Pro models, and the base 64GB storage is not expandable.

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