Apple iPad Air 4th Gen (10.9 inch, 2020)

Excellent hardware design ; Strong battery life and USB-C ; Wonderful display ; Pro-level performance ; Magic Keyboard support ; Fast fingerprint sensor

Base 64GB of storage ; Expensive upsell to 256GB

Great picture and sound ; Attractive design ; Excellent user experience

Imperfect front-facing camera ; Touch ID button is awkward ; Not the cheapest tablet around

The latest iPad Air gets more than just a makeover – it’s a brilliant all-rounder and all the tablet most people could ever need

All-screen design Lots of power Adventurous color choices

64GB storage is limited Higher price than last-gen Selfie camera could be better

The iPad Air for 2020 is a phenomenally well-made tablet that improves upon the last-gen version in a variety of ways, solving issues with that tablet’s dated design and accessories. The jump in price will make this a tougher sell for some, but the...

Super-fast processor and internet speeds ; Excellent cameras ; Fantastic build quality

Unimpressive battery life ; iPadOS still doesn't multitask as well as Mac/Windows

The fourth-generation iPad Air gives you the power of an iPad Pro for less money, making it the best Apple tablet to buy in 2020.

Excellent screen ; Compatible with iPad Pro accessories ; Very fast processor

Price increase ; Only step-up storage option is a big jump, $749 for 256GB ; Touch ID on the power button takes some getting used to

The new 2020 iPad Air has the same design as the 11-inch iPad Pro and therefore feels just as nice to use. It also has the very fast A14 Bionic chip, which we are expecting to also be used in upcoming Mac laptops.

Excellent performance ; USB-C forward-looking ; Touch ID button works well ; Trackpad support means true laptop replacement ; Variety of colours

Lack of Face ID can annoy ; No 128GB option ; Accessories expensive ; No rear camera flash

This iPad costs significantly less than the Pro model and, for many users, it offers significantly better value - although the price can quickly ramp up with accessories. The Air is powerful, desirable, fun and functional - it's an iPad for all seasons.

Sleek design with thin bezels ; A14 Bionic chip delivers excellent performance ; Good battery life ; Loud, clear speakers ; Support for Apple Pencil 2 and Magic Keyboard but...

Accessories are expensive add-ons ; No Face ID or headphone jack ; 64GB base storage ; Display could be brighter, more vivid

The best tablet for most people, the redesigned iPad Air has a modern chassis, fast performance and long battery life — plus, it supports Apple's best accessories.

iPad Pro design but far more affordable ; Screen is excellent ; Apple A14 Bionic processor is fast and future-proofed ; Touch ID is slickly integrated

Cellular and higher storage upgrades are expensive ; iPadOS still has some multi-tasking foibles

Vastly improved design ; Almost unreasonably powerful ; USB-C for charging and accessories

Speaker set-up weird in portrait ; No ProMotion ; Limited storage options

Pointing to iPad’s future rather than its past, this is a meaningful, impressive iPad Air update