Apple iPad Air 10.5" 2019, Vortex and Tempest, 1GB, 64GB, Space Gray
The 10.5-inch Retina display with 2224x1668 resolution and 265 ppi delivers sharp visuals, powered by an octa-core chip for smooth performance. Its lightweight 454g build and stylus support make it a portable digital canvas at a renewed price point. This tablet is best for casual artists and note-takers who prioritize screen quality over raw computing power.
CPU Vortex and Tempest
RAM 1 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 10.5" 2224x1668
OS macOS
stylus Yes
53 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong portability (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong screen (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average ram (1st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2224x1668 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 10.5" | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Vortex and Tempest | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | Intel Core i7 1265U | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 1 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 256 | 128 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.5" 2224x1668 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12" |
| OS | macOS | Android 14 | Android | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | - | - | 48 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 10.5" | 69.8 | 67.6 | 0.8 | 77.8 | 83.6 | 74.9 | 30.1 | 67.4 | 78.5 | 8.9 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 76.5 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.1 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 99.3 | 84 | 99.4 | 55.1 | 89.2 | 64.8 | 63 | 97.9 | 17.4 | 70.3 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 71.7 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Compare | 83.4 | 78 | 92.6 | 90.3 | 99.2 | 81.6 | 92.8 | 78.2 | 18.2 | 92.8 | 39 | 12.6 | 76.5 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 70.3 | 46.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall53
- Reading63.6
- Student70.3
- Business44
- Art Design56.9
- Productivity47.1
- Entertainment55.7
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