Hands-On With the New M2 iPad Air

[SpanishAppleNerd]

Not really, but the use-cases only a $2000+ iPad Pro can handle are relevant for few.

Not for me, yet I still ordered one

 

[subjonas]

Too bad the new iPad Air still has no FaceID.

Too good for me. Touch ID is the only reason I’m buying it instead of the new Pro.

 

[ub8jayuk]

Which size? Are you enjoying it? I upgraded to a Pro cause of the screen

11” Air - I’m a light user so it’s ideal for me.

 

[SpanishAppleNerd]

11” Air - I’m a light user so it’s ideal for me.

The same size I had. Good choice

 

[Baywatchboy]

So, $900 + $350 = $1,250 for 13” M2 iPad Air (256GB) with MKB. Or, $1,100 for base 13” M3 MBA (256GB). If I could only have one, I would pick the MBA. Someday, that might change, but iPad and iPadOS are just not there yet for me.

As a result, I start with the MBA and add the inexpensive iPad 10 ($350), if I want a ”complementary” or “secondary” device.

Really comes down to personal preference. When iPads first came out, I used them to complement my MB. In time, I started using the iPad more and only used the MB for certain things (some things are better on a computer). When the first iPad Pro came out, the screen size made a big difference for me as did the Magic Keyboard when it came out. I haven't touched my MBA in years because I don't like the feel of it. The iPad has become more natural for me and don't see myself ever getting another laptop (I use a Mini at work).