iPad Air A8X 2014

iPad Air A8X 2014

iPad Air

Discontinued
Released: October 16, 2014Discontinued on: March 21, 2017
United States: US$629, US$729, US$829Japan: ¥67,800, ¥78,800, ¥89,800

Overview

All iPad Air 2 devices, including this Wi-Fi and Cellular A1567 model, are housed in thin white and gold, white and silver, or black and "Space Gray" cases. They feature a 9.7" 2048x1536 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive "Retina" display with an antireflective coating and a "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor. Each is powered by a three-core 1.5 GHz Apple A8X processor, has 2 GB of RAM, and was available with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash storage.


Other key features include dual cameras: a rear 8-megapixel "iSight" camera for stills and 1080p 30 fps video, and a front 1.2-megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera for stills and 720p video. It also supports dual-channel 802.11ac Wi-Fi with HT80 MIMO, Bluetooth 4.0, dual microphones, and speakers. A Lightning port provides power and connectivity.


Battery life is rated at 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music," or nine hours on cellular data.


This Wi-Fi/Cellular iPad Air 2 (A1567) supports A-GPS, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, CDMA EV-DO, TD-SCDMA, and most importantly, LTE bands 1-5, 7, 8, 13, 17-20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38-41. In the US, a single device is designed for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon, and includes an "Apple SIM" for easy switching between AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile (though AT&T locks the SIM upon activation, and Verizon does not participate).


Compared to its predecessor, this iPad Air 2 has a thinner housing, an antireflective screen (56% less glare), a faster processor, double the RAM, better cameras, faster Wi-Fi, and expanded LTE support. It also introduced a white/gold color option and the Touch ID sensor.

Evaluation

The iPad Air 2 with cellular was highly acclaimed for its blend of power, elegance, and connectivity. It was praised for being even thinner and lighter than its predecessor, making it exceptionally comfortable to hold. The new anti-reflective coating on the laminated display made it much more usable outdoors. The A8X chip delivered a significant performance boost, and the inclusion of Touch ID was a welcome convenience. This cellular model was particularly notable for its versatile Apple SIM, which allowed for easy switching between carriers, and its broad support for numerous LTE bands worldwide. The combination of a sleeker design, faster processor, and enhanced connectivity made it the definitive large tablet for users who needed a powerful device that could work anywhere.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Apple Model NoA1567 (EMC 2823*)
Apple Order NoMH2V2LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Price

Price Table
United StatesUS$629, US$729, US$829
AustraliaA$779, A$899, A$1019
Austria€609, €709, €809
Belgium€619, €719, €819
BrazilR$2.449, R$3.099, R$3.449
CanadaC$689, C$799, C$899
ChinaRMB 4,488, 5,188, 5,888
DenmarkDKK 4,799, 5,599, 6,399
Finland€629, €729, €829
France€619, €725, €825
Germany€609, €709, €809
Hong KongHK$4,888, HK$5,688, HK$6,488
IndiaRs 45,900, 52,900, 59,900
IndonesiaRp 8,699,000, 10,099,000, 11,499,000
Ireland€629, €729, €829
Italy€619, €719, €819
Japan¥67,800, ¥78,800, ¥89,800
KoreaKRW 760,000, 880,000, 990,000
Luxembourg€588,31, €683,34, €778,39
MalaysiaRM 2,029, 2,349, 2,679
MexicoMXN $10,699, $12,499, $14,299
Netherlands€619, €719, €819
New ZealandNZ$949, NZ$1099, NZ$1249
NorwayNOK 5.290, 6.090, 6.890
Portugal€629, €729, €829
SingaporeS$868, S$1008, S$1148
Spain€609, €709, €809
SwedenSEK 5.995, 6.895, 7.795
SwitzerlandCHF 689, 799, 899
TaiwanNT$19,900, NT$22,900, NT$25,900
ThailandTHB 21,400, 24,900, 28,400
The PhilippinesPHP 31,990, 36,990, 41,990
United Kingdom£499, £579, £659
VietnamVND 14,699,000, 16,999,000, 19,299,000

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$150-US$200

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPad Air 2
Case TypeTablet
Housing ColorBlack or White
Dimensions9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24
Avg. Weight0.98 lbs / 444 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A8X
Processor Speed1.5 GHz
Processors1 (3 Cores)
Onboard RAM2 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)3042
Geekbench 3 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (64)4403
Geekbench 4 (SC)1796
Geekbench 4 (MC)4176
Geekbench 5 (SC)378
Geekbench 5 (MC)1049

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity16, 32, 64, 128 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display9.7" Retina
Display Resolution2048x1536 (264 ppi)
Camera8 Megapixels

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB
PortsLightning, Headphone
USB SupportSync & Charge (Lightning)
Firewire SupportNone
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11ac (HT80)
Standard Bluetooth4.2

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Polymer (27.3 Whr)
Battery Life (Music)9-10 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A
Standby TimeN/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 8.1 (12B410)
Maximum OSiPadOS 15.x
Mac SupportMac OS X 10.6.8
Windows SupportWindows XP SP2/Vista/7/8

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch