The iPad Air is abour 20 percent slimmer than the iPad 4, as is the iPad mini 1; the iPad mini 2 with Retina display is thinner still. And all three devices are substantially lighter.

Again, the iPad 4 is, from the outside, nearly identical to the last-generation iPad before it. It shares a similar aluminum unibody shell, with a flat bottom and sloping edges; the headphone jack ...

iPad 9 (2021) vs iPad Air 4 (2020): Price. The entry-level iPad has always been Apple's cheapest tablet, and the company did nothing to change that up in 2021.

The iPad 4 is only upgraded in one major area, but it's quite an upgrade. Its A6X chip features a 1.4GHz dual core processor, along with quad core graphics.

Apple's iPad Air 4 has a cult following, and for good reason. It occupies the best spot in the lineup — it's not the cheapest tablet Apple makes but still comes in at a reasonable price point ...

The iPad Air 4's 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640 pixels) Liquid Retina display is plenty bright and beautiful enough to let you enjoy watching your favorite shows and movies on the go.

The iPad mini has around 60 percent of the surface area of the iPad 4 (not its technical name, but you'll still hear it). The iPad mini sports narrower bezels on the sides, which Apple used to ...

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Apple’s iPad Mini 4 is the best 8-inch tablet, but its older processor, stagnant spec sheet, and high price make it difficult to recommend with enthusiasm.