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iPad Air Q&A (iPad Air FAQ)
Update Published April 9, 2022
Also see: iPad Specs | All Apple Q&As
EveryiPad.com's iPad Air Q&A answers questions about all iPad Air models. The regular iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro lines are covered in separate Q&As.
iPad Air questions range from "What are all the differences between the current iPad Air 5 and the iPad Air 4 it replaced?" to "Which iPad Air models support Apple Pencil? Is there a cheaper option?" and everything in between.
Please note that the current iPad Air models are the iPad Air 5th Gen series (iPad Air 5), but this iPad Air Q&A covers the discontinued original iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 3, and iPad Air 4 as well. Other iPad models are covered in their respective Q&As.
Also see:
 iPad Q&A |
 iPad mini Q&A |
 iPad Pro Q&A |
Be sure to see EveryiPad.com's iPad Troubleshooting & Repair Q&A, too.
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Most Frequently Asked iPad Air Q&As:
What are all the differences between the current iPad Air 5 and the iPad Air 4 it replaced?
How fast is the iPad Air 5 compared to earlier iPad Air models? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini and iPad Pro?
Do the iPad Air models support pen input? Which iPad Air models? What pens are compatible? Is there a cheaper option than Apple's Pencil?
What is the best external keyboard for the iPad Air? Which iPad Air models support an external keyboard? What about an external mouse?
How much internal storage do the iPad Air models have? Is it possible to add external storage? Which external storage option is best for my needs?
Which iPad Air models have a SIM card? Which iPad Air models use which type of SIM? Nano? Apple SIM? eSIM?
Which iPad Air models support Sidecar?
What operating system does the iPad Air use? Which iPad Air models support which versions of the iOS?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air and the iPad Air 2?
Which iPad Air models support cellular networking? What are the differences between the cellular networking on each model?
See the iPad Q&A, iPad mini Q&A, and iPad Pro Q&A for other iPads.
iPad Air Basics Q&As:
What operating system does the iPad Air use? Which iPad Air models support which versions of the iOS?
Which iPad Air models support cellular networking? What are the differences between the cellular networking on each model?
Which iPad Air models support Sidecar?
Which iPad Air models have a SIM card? Which iPad Air models use which type of SIM? Nano? Apple SIM? eSIM?
What is Nano SIM? How is different from Micro SIM or a regular SIM card?
What is the Apple SIM? How is it different from a regular SIM? Which iPad Air models support Apple SIM?
What is the best external keyboard for the iPad Air? Which iPad Air models support an external keyboard? What about an external mouse?
Do the iPad Air models support pen input? Which iPad Air models? What pens are compatible? Is there a cheaper option than Apple's Pencil?
What are the main differences between the cameras on each iPad Air? How many megapixels is each?
iPad Air Comparison Q&As (Current iPad Air 5):
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 5 models?
What are all the differences between the current iPad Air 5 and the iPad Air 4 it replaced?
What are the major differences between the iPad Air and the iPad Pro?
How fast is the iPad Air 5 compared to earlier iPad Air models? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini and iPad Pro?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air 5? Is it the iPad for me?
iPad Air Comparison Q&As (Discontinued iPad Air 4):
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 4 models?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 4 and the iPad Air 3 it replaced?
What are the major differences between the iPad Air and the iPad Pro?
How fast is the iPad Air 4 compared to earlier iPad Air models? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini and iPad Pro?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air 4? Is it the iPad for me?
iPad Air Comparison Q&As (Discontinued iPad Air 3):
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 3 models?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 3 and the iPad model it replaced? How does it compare to the iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 3 and the iPad mini 5 models? Which is best for my needs?
How fast is the iPad Air 3 compared to earlier iPad Air models? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini and iPad Pro?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air 3? Is it the iPad for me?
iPad Air Comparison Q&As (Earlier Discontinued Models):
What are all the differences between the original iPad Air models?
What are all the differences between the original iPad Air and the iPad 4th Gen?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 2 models?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air and the iPad Air 2?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2? Is one of these older models still worth considering?
What are all the differences between the 9.7" iPad 5th Gen (2017) models and the iPad Air models replaced? Are any of these older iPad models still worth considering?
How fast are the original iPad Air and iPad mini 2 models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to their predecessors?
What are the "pros and cons" of the original iPad Air and iPad Air 2? Is one of these older iPad models still worth considering?
iPad Air Expansion & Connectivity Q&As:
How much internal storage do the iPad Air models have? Is it possible to add external storage? Which external storage option is best for my needs?
What is the best external keyboard for the iPad Air? Which iPad Air models support an external keyboard? What about an external mouse?
Which iPad Air models support which versions of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
How do you connect an iPad Air to a television or projector to display photos or video? What formats and resolutions does it support? What are the video out differences between iPad Air models?
iPad Air Functionality Q&As:
Do the iPad Air models support pen input? Which iPad Air models? What pens are compatible? Is there a cheaper option than Apple's Pencil?
What are the main differences between the cameras on each iPad Air? How many megapixels is each?
What are the differences between the displays on each iPad Air? Which is best?
Which iPad Air models support Sidecar?
How do you connect an iPad Air to a television or projector to display photos or video? What formats and resolutions does it support? What are the video out differences between iPad Air models?
iPad Air Design & Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the iPad Air?
What are the "pros and cons" of the original iPad Air and iPad Air 2? Is one of these older iPad models still worth considering?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air 3? Is it the iPad for me?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air 4? Is it the iPad for me?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air 5? Is it the iPad for me?
Where is the iPad Air available for purchase? Can it be purchased from Apple Authorized Resellers?
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