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Compare the Apple iPad (2020) to the Apple iPad Air (2020)

In 2020, Apple introduced both a new starter model iPad and a new iPad Air, the iPad (2020) and iPad Air (2020). Both tablets are different in many ways, like the design, the processor, and the versions they come in. We compared the iPad (2020) to the iPad Air (2020). In this article, you'll read what the similarities and differences are.

Note: the Apple iPad (2020) and iPad Air (2020) are no longer available as new devices.

With the launch of the newer iPad models, the Apple iPad (2020) and iPad Air (2020) were discontinued. That means that these models are no longer available as new devices. View the refurbished iPad Air (2020) here.

Comparison iPad (2020) and iPad Air (2020)

Apple iPad (2020) Apple iPad Air (2020)
Screen 10.2-inch Retina display (2160x1620) 10.9-inch Retina display (2360x1640)
Processor A12 Bionic chip A14 Bionic chip
Unlock Touch ID in the home button Touch ID in the on/off button
Connectors Lightning connector USB-C
Compatibility accessories Apple Pencil (1st generation), Smart Keyboard Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard
Rear camera 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
FaceTime camera 1.2 megapixels 7 megapixels
Storage capacity 32GB and 128GB 64GB and 256GB
Colors Silver, Space Gray, Gold Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue

The screen

iPad 2020 front and back

Apple iPad (2020): 10.2-inch Retina display and thick bezels

The iPad (2020) has a 10.2-inch Retina display. This is an exact copy of its predecessor, the iPad (2019). The screen is large enough for multitasking. In addition, it's bright, so it's easy to read even with much ambient light. The screen is smaller and less advanced than the screen of the iPad Air (2020). For example, this screen doesn't have a wide (P3) color representation, no True Tone, and no anti-glare coating. It just has a grease-repellent coating to prevent fingerprints.

iPad Air 2020 front and back

Apple iPad Air (2020): 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and thin bezels

The 10.9-inch screen is just as bright as the iPad (2020). The screen of the iPad Air (2020) is larger and has more technologies. It has a wider color representation (P3) and True Tone. This makes colors look richer and more natural. The display is completely laminated. This means that the screen has both a grease-repelling coating and an anti-glare coating. That way, you won't be bothered by your own reflection as much.

The processor

iPad 2020 processor

Apple iPad (2020): A12 Bionic chip20): A12 Bionic chip

The iPad (2020) has the A12 Bionic chip. This is the same processor as in the iPhone Xs. The A12 chip is fast enough for multitasking. You can easily open two different apps next to each other on the screen and use them simultaneously. Apps open fast, but not as fast as on the iPad Air (2020). You mainly notice this with more demanding apps or 3D games. That's why the iPad (2020) is less suitable for photo and video editing.

iPad Air 2020 processor

Apple iPad Air (2020): A14 Bionic chip

The iPad Air (2020) has the powerful A14 Bionic chip. This is the same chip as in all the iPhone 12 models. You can multitask without hiccups with this chip. Both demanding and less demanding apps open very fast and run effortlessly. You can switch between apps more quickly than with the iPad (2020). That's because of the extra 1GB RAM. This makes the iPad Air (2020) also suitable for creative people who like to work with Adobe apps, for example.

Connector and accessories

iPad 2020 accessories

Apple iPad (2020): Lightning connector, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard

Apple iPad has the well-known Lightning connector. You can connect a charging cable or a Lightning to SD card reader, for example. With the magnetic Smart Connector at the side of the iPad (2020), you can easily connect Smart Keyboard. The first generation of the Apple Pencil works on this tablet. The styles glides smoothly across the screen, but doesn't respond as fast as the Apple Pencil 2. In addition, the Apple Pencil 1 isn't touch-sensitive.

iPad Air 2020 accessories

Apple iPad Air (2020): USB-C, Apple Pencil 2, and Magic Keyboard

iPad Air (2020) has a USB-C connector. So you can connect an external screen or USB-C dock without a connection piece. Apple Pencil 2 works with this tablet. This stylus responds faster to movement than the Apple Pencil 1. It's also touch-sensitive. Thanks to this, you can quickly switch between tools in Photoshop, for example. You can easily connect the Magic Keyboard to the iPad Air (2020). Thanks to the backlit keyboard, the trackpad, and the continuous stand, you can improve your productivity.

Versions

Version Apple iPad Air 2020

Apple iPad (2020): 32GB and 128GB

Apple iPad (2020) is available in the recognizable Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. You can choose between two different storage capacities, 32GB or 128GB. Do you also want to use the tablet without WiFi? The iPad (2020) is also available with WiFi + 4G. You do need a SIM card with a phone plan or enough credit for this.

Version Apple iPad Air 2020

Apple iPad Air (2020): 64GB and 256GB

People who love color have enough to choose from with the iPad Air (2020). The product is available in 5 different colors. In addition to Silver, Space Gray, and Rose Gold, you can also choose Green and Sky Blue. When it comes to storage capacity, you can choose from 64GB and 256GB. Just like the iPad (2020), the iPad Air (2020) is also available with WiFi + 4G.

Evany
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