Question 1

Which is better, Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 or Apple iPad Air 5th Gen M1?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple iPad Air 5th Gen M1 scores higher overall at 8.9/10. The Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 scored 8.8/10 and the Apple iPad Air 5th Gen M1 scored 8.9/10 in our Best iPad Air Tablets 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 worth it over the Apple iPad Air 5th Gen M1?

Accepted Answer

The Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 scores 8.8/10 while the Apple iPad Air 5th Gen M1 scores 8.9/10. The Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 is our "Best Large Screen" pick in the Best iPad Air Tablets 2026 category.

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