iPad Air M2 (2024) vs iPad Air M1 (2022): What’s Different?
May. 8, 2024Apple’s olderiPad Aircame in a single size, i.e., with a 10.9-inch display. The iPad Air 6th generation is available in two different sizes – a standard 11-inch version and a larger 13-inch version. Both models retain the Liquid Retina Display from their predecessor, with the new panel offering up to 600 nits brightness.
Dimensions and Design
Apple’s latest iPad Air features the same boxy design with 100% recycled aluminum enclosure, flat edges, and rounded corners. The overall design language imitates the older model, with volume buttons and Touch ID at the top (in portrait orientation). It has a
The upgrade to M2 also signifies improvements to the Neural Engine. This version can process 40 percent additional operations than M1, offering a total of 15.8 trillion operations per second.
The only other notable changes in hardware come in the form of connectivity. The new models feature Bluetooth 5.3, that consumes less power and offers longer range over Bluetooth 5.0 on the5th generation iPad Air. Apple has also replaced the Wi-Fi module with Wi-Fi 6E support. This allows users to connect to 6GHz Wi-Fi networks, something the Wi-Fi 6 module didn’t offer before.
