iPad Air A14 Bionic 2020

It's important to know that this Wi-Fi Only version does not include cellular connectivity or A-GPS.

The iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) is equipped with a fully-laminated, antireflective 10.9" LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits). It is framed by a thin black bezel and housed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides, available in five metallic colors: silver, "Space Gray," Rose Gold, (Light) Green, and Sky Blue.

This iPad Air is powered by a six-core Apple A14 Bionic processor and a 16-core "Neural Engine," with 4 GB of RAM and either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. Key features include a "Touch ID" sensor in the top button and support for the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129), which charges magnetically. It has a front 7-megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera for up to 1080p video and a rear 12-megapixel camera for up to 4K video.

Connectivity includes a USB-C port, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with HT80 with MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also has dual microphones and stereo speakers. Battery life is rated at 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video."

Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) and its cellular counterparts are a significant upgrade, sharing more with the high-end iPad Pro. They are physically smaller but have a larger display, a more powerful architecture, advanced keyboard support, USB-C, and support for the advanced Apple Pencil 2nd Gen and top-button "Touch ID" sensor.

The 4th generation iPad Air was a massive leap forward, adopting the modern, flat-edged design of the iPad Pro and making it more accessible. Its A14 Bionic chip was incredibly fast, providing more than enough power for both everyday tasks and demanding creative apps. The switch to USB-C, support for the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, and compatibility with the Magic Keyboard were game-changing features that significantly boosted its productivity credentials. The larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display was beautiful, and the Touch ID sensor in the top button was a clever innovation. While it lacked the Pro's 120Hz ProMotion display, it was so good in every other area that it was widely considered to be the best iPad for the majority of people, offering a near-Pro experience at a much more compelling price.