Apple iPad Air 3rd Gen (10.5 inch, 2019)

Great display;Solid performance;Long battery life;Super intuitive software

Design is beginning to look a little dated;Generation one Apple Pencil and older Lightning charge port

Excellent display ; Strong battery life ; Snappy performance ; Support for Apple’s Smart Keyboard

Uses the goofy old Apple Pencil ; A design that’s getting rather tired ; Only two speakers

Brilliant-looking laminated screen Cheapest Smart Keyboard iPad Fast charges via Lightning-to-USB-C

Uses the 1st Gen Apple Pencil Traditional design doesn't wow Two speakers instead of four

The iPad Air 3 (2019) has serious horsepower hidden behind its laminated screen and uses Apple’s excellent Smart Keyboard for proper 2-in-1 for productivity. Its traditional design and first-gen Apple Pencil compatibility make it look dated, but it...

Excellent all-round video ; Solid, weighty audio ; Big, HDR-compatible screen

Awkward speaker placement ; Mini has higher pixel density

If you’re in the market for a tablet for movies and music on the go, there isn’t currently anything better out there

Fast performance. Slim, light design. Nice display. Works with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard case.

Camera could be better. There are a lot of other iPad choices right now.

Apple's iPad lineup has gotten pretty granular this year, but it's relatively clear to me who each of the models is for and why.

Fast processor ; Excellent screen ; Keyboard connector

First-gen Apple Pencil support only ; Speakers only on one side ; Touch ID isn’t as convenient as Face ID

With the iPad Air, most of the features that most people really want from a Pro machine become available without paying Pro prices. The iPad Air floats in the middle of the iPad lineup, and if you can afford it, you should get it over the basic iPad.

Powerful and speedy performance ; Battery will last a full day ; Pro features like Pencil and Smart Keyboard support are great ; IPadOS improves the experience

Additional accessories aren't cheap ; TouchID over FaceID ; No Type-C port

The latest Air is much like the iPad Pro in all but name. So if you can live without the FaceID, uniform bezels and Type-C port offered by the current Pro, then this 10.5-inch iPad is a compelling offering. Especially considering its sub-£500 price point.

Big, beautiful display; Long battery life; Fast A12 Bionic chip; Supports Smart Keyboard; Still packs headphone jack ; Smart Keyboard is a pricey add-on; No 2nd-Gen Apple Pencil support ; The iPad Air is a long-lasting 10.5-inch tablet with a gorgeous...

Smart Keyboard is a pricey add-on; No 2nd-Gen Apple Pencil support ; The iPad Air is a long-lasting 10.5-inch tablet with a gorgeous screen and speedy performance.

The iPad Air is a long-lasting 10.5-inch tablet with a gorgeous screen and speedy performance.

Gorgeous screen

Should really have four speakers

The iPad Air offers a premium tablet experience for a lot less money than the Pro