Apple recently launch two unexampled iPad options , the iPad Air and iPad Pro , in the first newfangled iPad announcement since October 2022 .
We ’ve equate the specs of the new iPad Air to the older iPad ( tenth coevals ) and highlighted their key difference and any similarity so you’re able to see which iPad is considerably suited for you .
The iPad Air 6 runs on the M2 chip
TheiPad 10runs on the A14 Bionic chip , which is also observe in the iPhone 12 serial . The A14 chip launch back in 2020 and has since been succeeded by the A15 , A16 and even the A17 Pro .
In comparison , the iPad Air 6 runs on the desktop - level M2 fleck which , until of late , was Apple ’s most up to date silicon chip offering and discover in Macs . The M2 predict to be 50 % faster than even the M1 chip , found in the previous loop of iPad Air , and actually 3x quicker than the A14 Bionic Chip .
Both have landscape front-facing cameras
Although this is a raw move for the iPad Air , the iPad 10 has always featured a landscape front - facing 12MP camera . This redesign for the former is “ perfect ” according to Apple “ since it has become the most common preference for iPad user ” .
Both cameras are also fitted with Centre Stage , which habituate machine scholarship to keep everyone centred in the figure .
The iPad Air 6 supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
Launched alongside this new iPad Air and the iPad Pro , the Apple Pencil Pro is the new plus to the Apple Pencil batting order . The Apple Pencil Pro includes a few updates from the Pencil 2 , including a new bbl sensor to let substance abuser speedily swop between peter and a hover feature which reserve users to visualise the exact orientation of a tool before making a cross .
Although the iPad 10 does support Apple Pencil ( USB - C ) , it wo n’t stick out the Apple Pencil Pro and its wireless charging ability .
The iPad Air 6 is also compatible with the Magic Keyboard whereas the iPad 10 is not . However , the iPad 10 is instead compatible with Magic Keyboard Folio , which is a consecrate pick for the iPad 10 . The two Magic Keyboards are similar , although the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air has a float purpose and is design for the iPad Air and iPad Pro exemplar .
The iPad 10 has brighter colour options
If you want an iPad that stand out then depend no further than the iPad 10 . While the iPad Air is available in a choice of arguably more sleek option , including Space Grey , Starlight , Purple and Blue , the iPad 10 is useable in hopeful scandalmongering , Pink and dismal colours . If you would prefer a more muted iPad 10 , then it is also uncommitted in Silver .
The iPad Air 6 has up to 1TB of storage
A immense improvement for the iPad Air 6 is its change storage capacity . While the iPad 10 is available in a choice between 64 GB and 256 GB , the iPad Air derive in a choice of four storage size .
Starting at a generous 128 Gbit , you could also opt for either 256 GB , 512 GB and even a massive 1 TB . If you intend on using your iPad for play , workplace or studies , then these larger capacity option are a slap-up Modern addition .
The iPad 10 is cheaper
Unsurprisingly , the iPad 10 is currently cheaper than the fresh launched iPad Air , start at just £ 349 . In comparison , the iPad Air starts at £ 599 for the 11 - inch fashion model and £ 799 for the 13 - column inch model .
