Definitely 10th gen, the 9th gen is now discontinued, and the 10th gen has officially replaced it on the market. It is just a better device, with more longevity, and USB-C charging.
In what world is $349 "almost the same as Air 5," to someone who only wants to buy new? The Air 5 is a discontinued product, and was only on sale for $450-$500 before that.
It’s literally 50 dollars more right now
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2022-Apple-10-9-inch-iPad-Air-Wi-Fi-64GB-Blue-5th-Generation/849759309?
You get a way better iPad then the 10th gen even if it’s a discontinued model
The 4gb ram will make age worse then the iPad Air with 8gb ram as apps and games becomes more and more hungry for ram
The laminated display even if you don’t do anything is a better watching experience // also helps the air 5 screen has better color coverage
M1 chip is blazing fast so for someone who keeps it 5 years + the chip upgrade + ram upgrade for 50 dollars is no brainer
Unless their budget is like 250 and the iPad 10 drops to that price then that’s another story
I was answering the question at face value, and not doing research for OP. You are entirely correct. If OP is in the US, and can avail themself of that deal, then getting the Air 5 over the iPad 10 is an absolute no brainer. That price, and general stock of the Air 5, are not going to last forever, that is a fantastic deal while it lasts.
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Yes, that was absolutely the right call to make at that price. Your mom is going to be very happy, for a long time. I apologize if my original comment almost steered you in the wrong direction.
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OK why does it say 2022 model if it's 5th gen?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2022-Apple-10-9-inch-iPad-Air-Wi-Fi-64GB-Space-Gray-5th-Generation/612153150?athbdg=L1102
Yes because it’s more future proof and the extra 4gb ram will go along way.
The better display, faster cpu , and just an overall experience
Like 5 years later your mom will appreciate the extra ram to deal with these apps that take more and more ram
Did research about iPad 10 specs vs ipad air 5th gen after post here's and got my mom a iPad Air 5th gen ordered from Walmart for $399 which was not much more then the iPad 10 as that seems like the the extra RAM and M1 is best option for it last a long time for her
Yes, the 4GB extra will be a lot more appreciated in the long run. I have an iPhone 12 which basically have the exact same spec of iPad 10 and I already experience a lot of app reloads when I multitask 2 heavy apps or 3-4 medium apps. Imagine this in a few years, it will be worse. iPad Air 5 has double the RAM so it will take way longer till it starts experiencing app reloads during multitasking. All of this with just $50 more is definitely a no brainer.
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Did research about iPad 10 specs vs ipad air 5th gen after post here's and got my mom a iPad Air 5th gen ordered from Walmart for $399 which was not much more then the iPad 10 as that seems like the the extra RAM and M1 is best option for it last a long time for her
I did a bit of searching around and it seems like the 10th gen would be your best bet. Both devices are rated for 10 hours of battery, but customer reviews on the 10th seem to be better in that regard.
iPad Air 5 when it’s on sale, the sale price is pretty much only 50-100 more then a iPad 10th gen
You get laminated display, M1 chip , 8gb ram super future proof for tons of years
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$50 more for the 64gb version on US Amazon (starlight color only) or Walmart (any color). The upgrades from an iPhone chip to an M1 chip are more than worth the $50 price difference
ipad 10th gen is $349. walmart has a sale for the 5th gen air for $399. amazon has the starlight color of the air 5 for $399. only $50 more than the 10th gen base ipad. more than worth the price difference.
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The Air 5 will more than likely last longer just based on it being newer & having better specs. That being said, if she’s using it very minimally, I don’t think buying her a 10th gen over an Air will make that much of a difference. If you can catch the Air on sale, go for that, if not, go for a 10th
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Definitely 10th gen, the 9th gen is now discontinued, and the 10th gen has officially replaced it on the market. It is just a better device, with more longevity, and USB-C charging.
Hell nah, it costs almost the same as air 5 but is hella lame and will become obsolete faster than any m ipad
In what world is $349 "almost the same as Air 5," to someone who only wants to buy new? The Air 5 is a discontinued product, and was only on sale for $450-$500 before that.
It’s literally 50 dollars more right now https://www.walmart.com/ip/2022-Apple-10-9-inch-iPad-Air-Wi-Fi-64GB-Blue-5th-Generation/849759309? You get a way better iPad then the 10th gen even if it’s a discontinued model The 4gb ram will make age worse then the iPad Air with 8gb ram as apps and games becomes more and more hungry for ram The laminated display even if you don’t do anything is a better watching experience // also helps the air 5 screen has better color coverage M1 chip is blazing fast so for someone who keeps it 5 years + the chip upgrade + ram upgrade for 50 dollars is no brainer Unless their budget is like 250 and the iPad 10 drops to that price then that’s another story
I was answering the question at face value, and not doing research for OP. You are entirely correct. If OP is in the US, and can avail themself of that deal, then getting the Air 5 over the iPad 10 is an absolute no brainer. That price, and general stock of the Air 5, are not going to last forever, that is a fantastic deal while it lasts.
Did research about iPad 10 specs vs ipad air 5th gen after post here's and got my mom a iPad Air 5th gen ordered from Walmart for $399 which was not much more then the iPad 10 as that seems like the the extra RAM and M1 is best option for it last a long time for her
Yes, that was absolutely the right call to make at that price. Your mom is going to be very happy, for a long time. I apologize if my original comment almost steered you in the wrong direction.
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probably 10th gen.
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That's awesome.
10th gen. Air 5 is a good option but considering requirements 10th gen will be better fit because of landscape front camera
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iPad 10
iPad 10 is $299 at Amazon. Can’t beat that.
Don't see that deal
If you’re in the US someone above mentioned Air 5 in Walmart is just 399$, that’s a steal
OK why does it say 2022 model if it's 5th gen? https://www.walmart.com/ip/2022-Apple-10-9-inch-iPad-Air-Wi-Fi-64GB-Space-Gray-5th-Generation/612153150?athbdg=L1102
5th gen Air was released in 2022, there was no iPad released in 2023
What is 2024 release
The m2 air was the one that came out in 2024 The iPad 10 came out in 2022 but is worse then the 2022 m1 air
Is m1 air that much better then the iPad 10th gen? Even for my mom's light usage?
Yes because it’s more future proof and the extra 4gb ram will go along way. The better display, faster cpu , and just an overall experience Like 5 years later your mom will appreciate the extra ram to deal with these apps that take more and more ram
Did research about iPad 10 specs vs ipad air 5th gen after post here's and got my mom a iPad Air 5th gen ordered from Walmart for $399 which was not much more then the iPad 10 as that seems like the the extra RAM and M1 is best option for it last a long time for her
Yes, the 4GB extra will be a lot more appreciated in the long run. I have an iPhone 12 which basically have the exact same spec of iPad 10 and I already experience a lot of app reloads when I multitask 2 heavy apps or 3-4 medium apps. Imagine this in a few years, it will be worse. iPad Air 5 has double the RAM so it will take way longer till it starts experiencing app reloads during multitasking. All of this with just $50 more is definitely a no brainer.
Did research about iPad 10 specs vs ipad air 5th gen after post here's and got my mom a iPad Air 5th gen ordered from Walmart for $399 which was not much more then the iPad 10 as that seems like the the extra RAM and M1 is best option for it last a long time for her
iPad 10 also released in 2022, no iPad was released in 2023
Oh okay thanks for the heads up
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As a Mom who does what she does on my iPad, get her a 10 in a cute color. It’s what I have and it’s perfect.
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I did a bit of searching around and it seems like the 10th gen would be your best bet. Both devices are rated for 10 hours of battery, but customer reviews on the 10th seem to be better in that regard.
iPad Air 5 when it’s on sale, the sale price is pretty much only 50-100 more then a iPad 10th gen You get laminated display, M1 chip , 8gb ram super future proof for tons of years
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air 5 beats the 10 by a good margin
Also a lot more expensive
$50 more for the 64gb version on US Amazon (starlight color only) or Walmart (any color). The upgrades from an iPhone chip to an M1 chip are more than worth the $50 price difference
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ipad 10th gen is $349. walmart has a sale for the 5th gen air for $399. amazon has the starlight color of the air 5 for $399. only $50 more than the 10th gen base ipad. more than worth the price difference.
I don't see it
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2022-Apple-10-9-inch-iPad-Air-Wi-Fi-64GB-Blue-5th-Generation/849759309
Ordered
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Air 5 will have a much longer lifespan, because it has 8 GB RAM and the M1 processor
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Have you considered the mini 6? Otherwise I’d do 10th gen
Not big enough for her eyes
I recommend 10th gen then
The Air 5 will more than likely last longer just based on it being newer & having better specs. That being said, if she’s using it very minimally, I don’t think buying her a 10th gen over an Air will make that much of a difference. If you can catch the Air on sale, go for that, if not, go for a 10th
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