• Apple Silicon M1 chip
• 10.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
• 12MP Ultra Wide front camera
• Up to 256GB of flash storage
• USB-C port
• Apple Pencil 2 support
• Up to 10 hours of battery life
• Retail prices start at $599

The 2022 10.9-inch iPad Air 5 is a powerful step up from its predecessor. It comes primed and ready with an M1 system-on-chip, the same Apple Silicon that powers certain Macs, including the latest 24-inch Mac. The new iPad Air 5 is a powerhouse of a tablet, while remaining lightweight and affordable. Together with an all-screen Liquid Retina Display complete with Touch ID and a slick set of dazzling new hues, you get a svelte new way to conduct business or engage in play on the go.

Apple has improved its 10.9-inch Air 5 significantly from the previous version. The design remains similar to earlier models, but inside is an M1 chip with 8 CPU cores to offer a 60 percent boost to performance, and 8 GPU cores to bolster its graphical capabilities. Its True Tone- and ProMotion-enabled Liquid Retina XDR display features over 10,000 mini LEDs arranged into 2,596 local dimming zones. The result is an eye-popping contrast ratio that's capable of faithfully rendering the deepest of blacks and glimmering highlights.

Also new for 2022 is 5G connectivity on cellular models, an Ultra Wide 12-megapixel camera with Center Stage Support, and 2x faster USB-C port with data transfers up to

Get the best deal on Apple's affordable new tablet by visiting AppleInsider's 10.9-inch iPad Air 5 Price Guide, where daily deals often beat Apple's own student discounts.

Buyers can enjoy perks at Apple resellers as well, from a sales tax refund in qualifying states with the B&H Payboo Card to 5% off with the Adorama Edge Card.

• Apple Pencil Support: Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) compatible
• Model Identifier: iPad13,17
• Model Number: A2589
• Apple Pay: Yes
• Back-Facing Camera: 12 MP Video: 4K
• Battery: Lithium-polymer
• Battery Wattage: 28.6
• Case Material: Aluminum
• Color: Pink
• CPU Cores: 8
• CPU Manufacturer: Apple
• CPU Model: M1
• Depth: 0.24 inch
• Height: 9.74 inches
• Width: 7.02 inches
• Front-Facing Camera: 12 MP Ultra Wide Video: 1080p
• GPU Cores: 8
• Introduction Date: March 8, 2022
• Original Price: $749 (USD)
• Maximum Runtime: Up to 9 hours
• In the Box: iPad Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter
• Part Number: MM6T3LL/A
• USB C: 1
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi + Cellular
• RAM Size: 8 GB
• Brightness: 500 nits
• Panel Type: LED-backlit Multi-Touch with IPS
• PPI: 264
• Resolution: 2360 x 1640
• Screen Size: 10.9 inches
• True Tone Display: Yes
• OS Version: iPadOS 15
• Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
• Storage Capacity: 64 GB
• Storage Type: Flash
• Weight: 1.02 pounds
• Bluetooth: 5.0
• Cellular: eSIM
• WiFi: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6