Apple iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only) 16, 32, 64, 128 GB* Specs
Identifers: iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi) - MGLW2LL/A* - A1566 - 2822* - iPad5,3
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All iPad Air 2 devices -- including this Wi-Fi only model (A1566) -- are packed in thin white and gold colored, white and silver colored, or black and medium toned "Space Gray" cases and feature a 9.7" 2048x1536 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive "Retina" display with an antireflective coating and a "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor. Each is powered by a three core 1.5 GHz Apple A8X processor, has 2 GB of RAM, and has 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash memory storage.
Other notable features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 8 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p 30 fps video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video -- dual channel 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO support (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n), and Bluetooth 4.0 in addition to dual microphones and speakers. Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by the Lightning port.
The battery life of this iPad Air 2 model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music."
This Wi-Fi Only model (A1566) does not support 4G LTE connectivity or A-GPS.
Compared to its predecessor, this iPad Air 2 model has a thinner housing, an antireflective screen (said to reduce glare by 56%), a faster processor and twice the RAM, better cameras, and faster Wi-Fi. It also is offered in white/gold in addition to white/silver and black/gray and adds the aforementioned Touch ID sensor, too.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the iPad Air 2 models? (In-Depth)
- What are all the differences between the original iPad Air and the iPad Air 2? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air 2? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
October 16, 2014 |
Discontinued Date: |
March 21, 2017* |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*On March 21, 2016, Apple discontinued the 128 GB option and cut the price of the remaining 16 GB and 64 GB configurations to US$399 and US$499, respectively. On September 7, 2016, Apple reintroduced the 128 GB option for US$499 and introduced a new 32 GB option for US$399.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2014. |
| Processors: |
1 (3 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
3042 |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 provides 32-bit benchmarks for iOS models. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,3 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,3 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
1791 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
4403 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,3 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
1796 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
4176 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,3 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
378 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
1049 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,3 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
1.5 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A8X |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPad Air 2 uses an "Apple A8X" processor with "64-bit architecture and [an] M8 motion coprocessor" with an unspecified clockspeed.
However, software analysis from the third-party Geekbench benchmark determined that the Apple A8X processor is variable speed and runs around 1.5 GHz. It also has 64k/64k level 1 cache (instruction/data) and a 2 MB level 2 cache. |
| Onboard RAM: |
2 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
16, 32, 64, 128 GB* |
| Details: |
*Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM although software analysis has determined it has 2 GB of RAM.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (Lightning) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPad Air 2 does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Lightning, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad Air 2 |
| Housing Color: |
Black or White* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air 2 models are available with either a black glass front and a "Space" gray aluminum back, a white glass front and a silver colored aluminum back, or a white glass front and a gold colored aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
9.7" Color* |
Display Resolution: |
2048x1536 (264 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air 2 models have a 9.7" IPS LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 display (264 ppi) that is "fully laminated" (so there no longer is a gap between the glass and the LCD). It has an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) and antireflective coating, as well. They also provide video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter."
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ac (HT80)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.2** |
| Details: |
*All iPad Air 2 configurations support 802.11ac (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n) on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual channel) as well as HT80 with MIMO.
**When first shipped, the iPad Air 2 supported Bluetooth 4.0. When releasing iOS 9, Apple upgraded the Bluetooth capability to Bluetooth 4.2, but it only supports improved privacy rather than increased speed. |
| Cell Network: |
Wi-Fi Only* |
Camera: |
8 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This A1566 iPad Air 2 does not support cellular networking, only Wi-Fi.
**The iPad Air 2 has dual cameras. The rear "iSight" camera has an 8 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs as well as HD video recording (1080p up to 30 FPS with audio and 120 fps Slo-mo). It has a f/2.4 aperture. The front mounted "FaceTime HD" camera, designed to be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple's provided FaceTime software over a Wi-Fi network, has a 1.2 megapixel sensor and takes videos up to 720p. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (27.3 Whr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this iPad Air 2 provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music". |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for the iPad Air 2.
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| Apple Order No: |
MGLW2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi) |
| Details: |
*MGLW2LL/A refers to the configuration in white/silver with 16 GB of storage. In white/silver with 64 GB of storage and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MGKM2LL/A and MGTY2LL/A, respectively. In white/gold, with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MH0W2LL/A, MH182LL/A, and MH1J2LL/A, respectively. In black/space gray, with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MGL12LL/A, MGKL2LL/A, and MGTX2LL/A, respectively.
The 32 GB configurations introduced on September 7, 2016, in white/silver, white/gold, and black/space gray are MNV62LL/A, MNV72LL/A, and MNV22LL/A, respectively. The 128 GB configurations re-introduced on September 7, 2016 have the same order numbers as the earlier 128 GB configurations. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1566 (EMC 2822*) |
Model ID: |
iPad5,3 |
| Details: |
The Model Number (external) is unique to this model.
*Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed on this device.
Also see: All iPads with the A1566 Model Number, the 2822* EMC Number, and the iPad5,3 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 8.1 (12B410) |
Maximum OS: |
iPadOS 15.x* |
| Details: |
This model fully supports iOS 8.1 with the exception of "Health" functionality; the last version of iOS 9 including advanced interface functionality; the last version of iOS 10, with the exception of the Raise to Wake and Ride-Booking features; the last version of iOS 11; the last version of iOS 12 with the exception of the Memoji, Camera Effects, and ARKit 2 features; and the final version of iPadOS 13, with the exception of the Adjust Portrait Lighting and "High-Key Mono" photography features and AR features (Motion Capture, People Occlusion). It supports the final version of iPadOS 14, also, but it does not support a number of advanced features (ARKit Depth API and Location Anchors, AR RealityKit Video Textures, Spatial Audio via AirPods Pro and On-Device Dictation).
*Finally, this model supports iPadOS 15, but it does not support a significant number of advanced features (Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, Interactive Globe, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, and Visual Look Up as well as Universal Control). It does not support iPadOS 16 or later at all.
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 15? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 15? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.96 lbs. (437 g) |
| Details: |
The iPad Air 2 (held vertically) is 9.4 inches tall, 6.6 inches wide, and 0.24 of an inch deep (240 mm x 169.5 mm x 6.1 mm).
This iPad Air 2 version equipped only with Wi-Fi weighs 0.96 of a pound (437 g). |
| Mac Support: |
Mac OS X 10.6.8 |
Windows Support: |
Windows XP SP2/Vista/7/8 |
| Details: |
If syncing with iTunes is desired, Apple notes that Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later and iTunes is required to use this iPad with a Mac. To sync this iPad with a PC, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later is required as well as iTunes. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad Air 2 models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad Air 2 models support "H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 5.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Prole with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov le formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi le format." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The iPad Air 2 also includes a Lightning to USB cable and a 10 watt USB power adapter.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad.
Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the full-size iPad models? |
| Original Price: |
US$499, US$599, US$699* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$125-US$200 |
| Details: |
*There are different price points for this model based on capacity. Regardless of color, 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB originally were US$499, US$599, and US$699, respectively. On March 21, 2016, Apple discontinued the 128 GB option and cut the price of the 16 GB and 64 GB options to US$399 and US$499. On September 7, 2016, Apple reintroduced the 128 GB option for US$499 and introduced a new 32 GB option for US$399. This model was discontinued altogether on March 21, 2017.
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Global original prices for the iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$549, C$659, C$769 |
Brazil: |
R$2.079, R$2.379, R$2.979 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $8,299, $9,999, $11,699 |
United States: |
US$499, US$599, US$699* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€489, €589, €689 |
Belgium: |
€499, €599, €699 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 3,799, 4,599, 5,399 |
Finland: |
€509, €609, €709 |
| France: |
€499, €605, €705 |
Germany: |
€489, €589, €689 |
| Ireland: |
€509, €609, €709 |
Italy: |
€499, €599, €699 |
| Luxembourg: |
€474,26, €569,30, €664,34 |
Netherlands: |
€499, €599, €699 |
| Norway: |
NOK 4.190, 4.990, 5.790 |
Portugal: |
€509, €609, €709 |
| Spain: |
€489, €589, €689 |
Sweden: |
SEK 4.695, 5.595, 6.495 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 549, 659, 769 |
United Kingdom: |
£399, £479, £559 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 3,588, 4,288, 4,988 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$3,888, HK$4,688, HK$5,488 |
| India: |
Rs 35,900, 42,900, 49,900 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 6,899,000, 8,299,000, 9,699,000 |
| Japan: |
¥53,800, ¥64,800, ¥75,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 600,000, 720,000, 840,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 1,599, 1,929, 2,249 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 25,490, 30,490, 35,490 |
| Singapore: |
S$688, S$828, S$968 |
Taiwan: |
NT$15,900, NT$18,900, NT$21,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 16,900, 20,400, 23,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 11,699,000, 13,999,000, 16,299,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$619, A$739, A$859 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$749, NZ$899, NZ$1049 |
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