2024 M2 iPad Air - DON’T MAKE A MISTAKE!..(Honest Review 3 Weeks Later)

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I’ve been using the new M2 iPad Air as my go to tablet and it got me thinking why would anyone buy the new M4 iPad Pro over an M2 iPad Air. The M2 iPad Air has a lot going for it, but who is the iPad for and what exactly are you getting when you buy an M2 iPad Air?
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0:00 - Intro
1:19 - What happened to color?
1:43 - Why 11 inch is superior.
2:13 - Pricing & Value
2:45 - My thoughts on the M2 Air’s Display
3:48 - Lack of ProMotion..A Deal Breaker?
4:14 - Why You Should Consider Paperlike.
5:22 - M2 iPad Air Performance
5:41 - Touch ID vs Face ID
6:20 - FaceTime Camera
6:37 - The Magic Keyboard Conundrum
7:09 - Apple Pencil Pro on M2 iPad Air
7:28 - A Good Second Monitor
7:42 - Conclusion
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@RjeyTech Ай бұрын

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@andrewsartain9870 Ай бұрын

🐬 getting some serious decision fatigue when considering my options - tried out the iPad 10 and air at Costco side by side and the 10 seemed brighter 🤔 am I crazy?

@RjeyTech 29 күн бұрын

@@andrewsartain9870 probably just the lighting af Costco lol

@KThatG Ай бұрын

I got The M2 iPad Air 13-inch this week. And I love it. I’m just happy there’s a 13-inch version outside the iPad Pro. 🐬

@cdn1588 27 күн бұрын

Have you ever owned a pro? What does this feel like compared to it to you if you did

@carlosfernandocastilloespa8598 22 күн бұрын

@@cdn1588 I have, and at first you can notice the 60hz, after your brain gets used to it...

@EverydayTechSJB Ай бұрын

The air is such an underrated iPad! And I agree although I'm a 120hz snob, when I use a tablet I don't scroll nearly as much as I do on a phone and it's just not as important for this form factor! 🐬

@MrJuggaloBIGB Ай бұрын

My mother got the new M2 iPad Air last week,and she loves it.

@sunnycharacter Ай бұрын

I love my brand new iPad Air M2 13”. I wanted the 11” but since I hand down my iPads to my hubby, he insisted on the 13”! I also got the 256 gb. I’ve had ipad pros and my 6 year old pro compared, I have no complaints with the M2 Air!

@amarachibigelow8178 Ай бұрын

Nice review. I hope that the updates from WWDC are good and make the files system better.

@jerrymildredpetersen3177 Ай бұрын

First time viewer here. Good stuff! Loved the “ran out of ink” explanation for the washed out colors on the cases. 😂 Finally a 13” iPad that doesn’t crush the bank. My only wish is that it used the new Magic Keyboard. I need to buy one anyway since I’m coming from an 11” M1 air, so a better one would make the crazy cost a little easier to swallow. One thing I’ve noticed that I haven’t seen in any reviews is that the pencil magnets seem much stronger. Probably because there are two now that straddle the camera. And it’s about time they put that camera in the right place.

@SaqibWaheed 20 күн бұрын

Are older magic keyboards compatible with the iPad air 11'' that was just released?

@surshah2530 24 күн бұрын

Is it uncomfortable to type on an 11 inch keyboard? Is it too small for heavy typing?

@BKapiArts 25 күн бұрын

I just got the pro and my dad now has the 13” air for an early Father’s Day gift (he’s 75 and wanted to have a bigger on screen keyboard when he has to type anything 🤷🏻‍♀️). The screen is great and it just seems so much like mine I really started to wonder. However, I’m a visual artist and animator so I figured I would benefit from the differences. I’ll be using it mostly with my sketchboard pro and apple pencil but you are definitely tempting me with the Magic Keyboard. Maybe this is the time I will make that leap. And this time I went with the magnetic “paper type” screen protector instead to see if I liked it and so far I’m pleased. There always seem to be subtle differences in the paper/matte screen protectors but my last one was applied day one and never had to replace-not sure why I don’t go through them as often as many others but I’m interested to see if I enjoy having the ability to remove for impactful viewing. 🐬

@Muhammed.Yaseen 17 күн бұрын

🐬 I just can't help wanting that awesome display 😭 And in my iPhone, faceID is so convenient.. Did you try recalibrating your FaceID on iPad?

@rog4532 12 күн бұрын

You’re right about the colors like I might as well go space grey

@NarendraMnr Ай бұрын

Just get a prior or even prior iPad pro instead of Air anytime of the day with the only exception being you need the new Air for Pencil Pro. Price is similar

@rubenr4717 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review. Though, finally bought an iPad Pro M2 instead because the Air has no ProMotion Display (120Hz) and feels laggy for me despite having the same processor.

@eli.parker 29 күн бұрын

I’m going to get the 11” m2 iPad Pro. I have the m1 iPad Pro 12.9 and since the m2 iPad Air has come out, I believe I’m getting a current chip set with better hardware. I do wish I could get the new placement of the Face ID camera though. 🐬

@stevewellwood8288 29 күн бұрын

I have the M1 11inch air WiFi and Cell brilliant machine happily play any mobile 3d games all work apps ,use a logi tech keyboard can’t see me upgrading until they run an operating system that wont work on it .

@uraverageviewer787 Ай бұрын

Awesome video as always🐬🐬

@RjeyTech 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the visit🐬🐬🐬

@eurusage 29 күн бұрын

This was the only good ipad review i watched. Thank you.

@RjeyTech 29 күн бұрын

Thanks! That means a lot

@user-ug9ee8rx7v 29 күн бұрын

I have iPad 10 which I found as a steal for only 150$. It works great, and it does all my needs except better gaming performance and the Mac Ventura iPad feature which are both on the air m2. I thought about upgrading to it, but I think I will wait until the next generation of iPad airs, possibly an m4 or m5 air

@moumitareads3738 28 күн бұрын

Such a great review

@RjeyTech 27 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏾

@suli_xli Ай бұрын

After my GCSEs I’m looking to buy an iPad Pro, and I’m not sure between getting the 13 inch or 11 inch, if I were to get the 11 inch I was wondering if it is worth also getting a monitor so I could use an external keyboard and mouse with the monitor and iPad while at home at my desk, but then I could just use the iPad when I’m at school for example. What do you think? Is there any point also getting a monitor, and should I go 11 inch or 13 inch?

@piyushchoudhary007 Ай бұрын

Go with 13 inch because it will be more worth , and you don't have to buy external monitor because 13 inch is big size and 11 inch is only good if you watching movie or something 😁

@suli_xli Ай бұрын

@@piyushchoudhary007 ok

@LBenn302 25 күн бұрын

Got the 11 inch Air yesterday. Only other iPad I’ve ever owned was the 9th generation iPad. This thing is pretty sweet.. I do wish it had 120 hz display and just left the OLED and everything else for the pro. I also think they could’ve got away with pricing it at $549. 120 hz at $549 and you would’ve had a revolutionary bang for buck product from apple. 🐬

@VST1254 15 күн бұрын

I agree with you that iPad Air is a better option. However, in your opinion, what would be a good choice between Macbook Air & iPad Air? The price would more or less will be same after considering the accessories of iPad air.

@jdmb03 Ай бұрын

I can get the 256 Air for $650USD through work, the 128 is $550. $100 difference doesn't seem like much when you get double the storage.

@vriyena 29 күн бұрын

i mean i'm not gonna use my ipad for pictures so 128gb should be enough. my iphone has about 85gb of photos itself even tho i rarely click selfies, it just gets filled somehow.

@seanlotr 8 күн бұрын

Just found your channel as looking at buying an iPad great videos. 🐬

@RjeyTech 7 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard! Appreciate you! 🐬🐬🐬

@louiswilliams4657 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much ! I need the screen saver info please !

@24hrstolive27 Ай бұрын

New to channel love the content, do u put apple care plus on it?

@RjeyTech 29 күн бұрын

Welcome! No I don’t, only get it for my phones

@24hrstolive27 10 күн бұрын

@@RjeyTech I use my iPad Pro on my computer monitor with stage manger , any recommendations on how I can not only connect my iPad with my USB c but also get it to charge? It,won’t do both when connected to my monitor. Any link recommendations

@uchito30 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for making this review and not going for benchmarking stuff most of us dont really care about

@RjeyTech 27 күн бұрын

Glad I could help

@OGUfohunter Ай бұрын

I've already got a oneplus pad which is awesome but but everything else i have is Apple. I was thinking about getting a new ipad to complete my Apple lineup but am so confused what to go for. Lots of reviewers say just get the regular Ipad 10th gen which here in the UK is Currently only £349. Shall i get that or spend a bit more and get the new 11 icnch air? I wouldn't be interested in the new Pro models as they are way too expensive for my needs.

@LiLiJughead 17 күн бұрын

I have the same question

@Rinnara21 14 күн бұрын

I have the 10th gen and it’s a great device, however, I am considering giving this one to my children and getting the new air m2 because of Apple intelligence coming later this year.

@OGUfohunter 12 күн бұрын

@@Rinnara21 I finally bit the bullet and bought the new 13 inch iPad M2 in starlight. It's a nice bit of kit with a huge screen and I'll keep it but being honest my OnePlus pad is better. The OnePlus pad seems to have a better display and it definitely has better speakers with quad speakers. It also has 144hz motion compared to 60 with the air. It also costs half the price of the iPad. Having said that the iPad is good but if I was you I'd buy a really good refurbished iPad Pro with the M1 chip instead of this Air. You'd probably get one for the same money as the new air and you'll get a much better display, quad speakers and also this will get the Apple intelligence update as well later this year. By all accounts iPads with the M1 chip onwards will get the update but not all phones will strangely. I just bought a new iPhone 15 plus not long ago and annoyingly that will not get the Ai update. The 15 pro and Pro max will get it but no other iPhones. 👍

@user-ho4ih1ld1j Ай бұрын

Traded 12.9 2022 pro for air 13 m2 and I adore it! I don’t do much but digital plan and play so it’s absolutely wonderful! I actually went just wifi and 528gb, it’s perfect to me

@eagleofdeath3471 4 күн бұрын

Why did you trade it ? I dont get it

@piyushchoudhary007 Ай бұрын

Which ipad should I buy 13 inch ipad air m2 or 11 inch ipad pro m4 for digital art and animation???? Does 11 inch feels small when drawing??? Pls reply ❤❤❤

@brandondelgado7731 Ай бұрын

The 11” is about the size of a sketchbook. If you can draw well on one you should be fine with the smaller air.

@piyushchoudhary007 Ай бұрын

@@brandondelgado7731 which size sketchbook??

@SalvadorNolasco Ай бұрын

Is this iPad enough to edit images in ProRaw and maybe videos in DLog M?

@RjeyTech Ай бұрын

Yeah I edit D LOG M on this

@SalvadorNolasco 29 күн бұрын

@@RjeyTech perfect!

@TheKeinan96 12 күн бұрын

Is there a good touchscreen monitor that is out that I can use with the AiR M2

@RjeyTech 7 күн бұрын

Espresso display check it out

@MayusComfyCorner 2 күн бұрын

for me its the weight.. i think im gonna choose the 11inch ipad pro cause i can draw with one hand and hold it with the other for traveling super nice :o

@v3rylovely 16 сағат бұрын

This really helped i was debating on getting my first iPad for my junior year of high school & wasn't sure if the Apple Air M2 11-inch was worth it, but this clarified every doubt I had so thank you i will definitely purchase it!🐬

@RjeyTech 14 сағат бұрын

Glad I could help!

@JordanNichollsYouTube Ай бұрын

🐬 I bought an 11 inch air this weekend and it’s amazing

@RjeyTech Ай бұрын

It’s great! 🐬🐬

@Kevdog1920 7 күн бұрын

I’m an artist, I want the 13 inch air but if I go with the pro. It would be the 11 inch. Since I’m coming from the 10.5 inch pro

@MyFriendlyPup Ай бұрын

It is faster than the last one. Same tech. Nothing changes. Could buy a 5yr old iPad and not even notice the difference if you dont game and video edit.

@PaulAlvarez1 Ай бұрын

Same thing with a M1 MacBook Air or even some Intel versions compared to the M3 MacBook Air. What’s your point? Why does this only apply to iPad?

@silversflow4469 Ай бұрын

Agree except they finally gave us a 13-inch large screen for Air

@carlosfernandocastilloespa8598 Ай бұрын

Even if you game you won’t notice any major changes

@micaiah_smbdy 22 күн бұрын

Unfortunately for artists there is a difference 😭

@carlosfernandocastilloespa8598 22 күн бұрын

@@micaiah_smbdy or note taking, indeed when having the info and note app on the same screen, really comes in handy

@mozza7189 Ай бұрын

I agree with you with regard to pro motion . I’ve just received my 11 inch iPad Air and comparing it with my iPhone 14 Pro the difference is not that great. 60 hz on an iPad is not that noticeable

@LoganJeya Ай бұрын

Well done man. M2 Ipad Air >> M4 given the price to perf

@aromalsatheesan767 Ай бұрын

I bought 13",and had a flikering display 😢. Very much disappointed

@fredro833 Ай бұрын

I was deciding between the 11” 256gb cellular iPad M4 and the 13” iPad Air 512gb cellular and went with the air believe it or not lol.

@Okcoolll 19 күн бұрын

What is better..? Ipad air 13 inch or ipad pro 13 inch? Which one should i get? Is there really a big difference between them?

@fredro833 19 күн бұрын

@@Okcoolll maaaan I’m not gonna lie, I caved 😂. I ended up with the iPad Pro 11 with same configuration. I love it. Do I need it? Nah but I wanted to treat myself 😆. Seriously, I think both are good but for me, the 11” is better as a tablet first, then a laptop alternative. I didn’t want the 13” because the way I’d use it (on a keyboard case 95% of the time) I’d might as well use my laptop. I already have a mba 15 and iPad mini 6, so the 11” fills the gap.

@michaelm6072 18 күн бұрын

It took Apple far too long to give the iPad Air a base 128 gb. storage limit and it should include pro motion given the (Canadian) price tag. 🐬

@Hitesh-lj6cl 24 күн бұрын

Can we expect free pencil this year also?

@RjeyTech 24 күн бұрын

No nothing is free with Apple

@Hitesh-lj6cl 24 күн бұрын

@@RjeyTech last year they were giving free pods and pencil too that's why I was waiting for back to school offers

@this_katharsis2227 4 күн бұрын

I got the pencil pro for free with the iPad Pro m4 with student discount in Malaysia

@hailbows Ай бұрын

no one mentions that the m2 ipad air doesn't have lidar but the m4 pro does. i wish i knew this but i still like the ipad air m2.

@xdivineHART Ай бұрын

back aRRRRit again :D

@FloeticEnigma 11 күн бұрын

I traded my M1 12.9” WiFi only iPad Pro for the 11” M2 cellular iPad Air. I needed cellular and gps and this is a good move. I do miss the better display, but it’s not too much of a downgrade.

@RjeyTech 7 күн бұрын

What do you use the iPad gps for? Just curious

@FloeticEnigma 7 күн бұрын

@@RjeyTech Literally for GPS. Not often, but if you have cellular only and try to use Apple Maps or Google Maps, you don’t get specific, updated directions or arrival times because there’s no GPS in the iPad like the cellular models or phones.

@RjeyTech 7 күн бұрын

@@FloeticEnigma ah ok that makes sense

@MarkBennett007 20 күн бұрын

With respect the audio is to boomy

@AlexSyOfficial Ай бұрын

Ipad air m2 or ipad pro m2?

@lanceforlife5166 Ай бұрын

The M2 iPad Pro still performs better than the Air. I recommend it

@alonecloud8808 Ай бұрын

@@lanceforlife5166is there any specific reason why?

@ralphortiz1398 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the FaceTime review. 🐬

@RjeyTech Ай бұрын

Any time!🐬🐬

@The_Tech_Junkie Ай бұрын

🐬

@pandahot586 Ай бұрын

Any iPad will deliver amazing experience within 3weeks 😅

@jt4life67 Ай бұрын

🐬 new sub 🤙🏽

@RjeyTech Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!🐬🐬🐬

@user-fm6ny3uo2b 24 күн бұрын

I have the iPad Air 11” M2. It’s all you say it is, not worth the extra $$$ for a pro (IMO). I use it to stream content and some online service tools related to my line of work. My old Air 2 was more than capable, but a replacement battery was needed and not worth the cost. I do not agree with the screen protector at all. One small scratch on my Air 2 in ten years, without a screen protector. As to the apple keyboard ? Why ? I got a TypeCase keyboard. Can swivel it and well over half the cost of the one with the fruit on it. … WHERE THE F%$# IS THE DOLPHIN EMOJI !

@sbam936 3 күн бұрын

I upgraded from an iPad Air 2 as well and also never used a screen protector on it with only 1 scratch. But I did have a case that when not using covered the screen. One valuable lesson I learned from my air 2 is to upgrade the storage … I had upgraded to 64 gig storage on my air 2 and that’s the only reason it was able to last me for 10 years. I only recently started to hit the storage limit so with that in mind I got the 256gig option on the M2 Air. I do wonder if I should have gone with 512, but 256 is X 4 storage my last iPad.

@ChesterFoster 29 күн бұрын

I don’t understand the iPad. I use the 14Pro Max and I have a MacBook Air 💻. I can’t understand the need for an iPad 🤔

@jayoudshoorn5392 29 күн бұрын

I personally use the iPad as a drawing device, to take notes for collage, as a second monitor, or as a larger media viewing device.

@kigasdj2 27 күн бұрын

Not everyone loves Macbooks. For some people iPad is the best tablet on the planet for streaming Netflix, gaming or drawing

@TheKrisPoznan 22 күн бұрын

Dont need keyboard ang bigger form factor. Just need display :)

@MrHazim92 Ай бұрын

Can you give me… your ipad m2..please 😮

@lanceforlife5166 Ай бұрын

Instead of the M2 iPad Air, why not the M2 iPad Pro

@RjeyTech Ай бұрын

I talk about it towards the end of the video

@MyChampionHeart Ай бұрын

🐬🐬🐬🐬

@saisp8124 16 күн бұрын

🐬 🐬

@RjeyTech 15 күн бұрын

Appreciate you Sai! 🐬🐬

@alexandermiller5034 Ай бұрын

No 90hz so it's a no

@nishanthhb-1015 16 күн бұрын

🐬 🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

@RjeyTech 15 күн бұрын

Appreciate you man! 🐬🐬🐬

@MaximusMeridius-fu5oo 19 күн бұрын

😮speakers are weak the displays lower You buy a tablet for viewing So no matter what you'll kick yourself for getting a cheapo version. better to pay extra long term plus resale later