


This is where Apple has decided to keep the two models geared toward different users. Good to know: if you're purchasing a new iPad for an aging parent or grandparent, set it up for senior use before gifting it. More similarities are seen in both models: stereo speakers, rear cameras, and Touch ID authentication. The charging port on both is USB-C, with the iPad Air sporting faster transfer speeds. While the pricier iPad Air still doesn't have the front camera on the side, the 2022 iPad does bring it to the ideal landscape orientation for video calls. However, the big difference here is in the front camera. The asking price for the entire package starts at $449, a $120 increase from the 9th generation iPad that still retails for $329. But the Apple Pencil support is still limited to the first-generation Pencil. It also gave it a significant bump in the processor, display, and audio departments. The 2022 iPad refresh brought the entry-level iPad closer than ever to the modern iPad design with smaller bezels and plenty of color options. Tech Specsġ0.9-inch (2,360 x 1,640) Liquid Retina LEDġ2MP FaceTime HD camera with Center Stage (landscape)ġ2MP FaceTime HD camera with Center Stage Before we compare these two models on various parameters, let's glance at what's under the hood.
