If the iPad 10 and the new iPad 11 don’t pack enough punch for you and you’re looking for a tablet with at least an Apple Silicon chip and Apple Intelligence compatibility without shelling out for the pricier iPad Air M2, the previous model with the M1 chip is currently available at an attractive price on Apple’s refurbished product store.
• iPad Air M1 256GB for $609 instead of $789
iPad Air 5 with M1 Chip: Apple Intelligence Compatible
Compared to the iPad 10, the iPad Air M1 has several advantages to boast about, such as a laminated display, a significantly faster USB-C port (480 Mb/s versus 10 Gb/s for the Air), an Apple Silicon M1 chip compatible with Apple Intelligence and much faster than the A14 Bionic in the iPad 10 and the A16 in the iPad 11, as well as double the RAM (8GB vs 4GB).
This tablet is designed to run all of the apps and games from the App Store under optimal conditions. Another significant advantage, the iPad Air M1 2022 is compatible with the Apple Pencil 2. This newer version charges by magnetically attaching to the side of the iPad Air, which is far more convenient than the first generation and its Lightning port.
Starting at $449
The iPad Air 5 is also compatible with Apple’s Magic Keyboard with trackpad, arguably the best accessory of its kind on the market (albeit at a high price).
• iPad Air M1 256GB for $609 instead of $789
Why Shop Refurbished?
As a reminder, buying through the Refurb ensures you receive a device that is like new, complete with all accessories, a one-year warranty, and the option to purchase Apple Care. We often source our devices this way and they always seem brand new (no scratches, no marks on the screen or on the feet), without ever encountering any problems.
Other Products Available Today
The Macs
- MacBook Air 13.3″ starting at $919
- MacBook Pro 13.3″ starting at $979
- MacBook Pro 16″ starting at $2279
- Mac Mini starting at $3719
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