Apple launched the fifth-gen iPad Air alongside the new iPhone SE at its March 2022 event, boasting impressive performance gains compared to its predecessor. Not only does it offer 5G connectivity and improved USB-C transfer speeds, but the new iPad Air sports the same Apple M1 chipset as the company’s top-end iPad Pro range – and all without a price hike.
Here’s all there is to know about the new iPad Air ahead of full release tomorrow.
When will the new iPad Air be released?
As was rumoured, Apple revealed the new iPad Air during its March 2022 event. The fifth-gen tablet is on sale as of 18 March.
Buy the new iPad Air in the UK
Buy the new iPad Air in the US
As well as the Apple Store, it’s also available to buy at popular retailers like Amazon and Argos in the UK, and Best Buy in the US. For more options, see our dedicated article on where to buy the iPad Air 5.
To see what it’ll be up against, take a look at our choice of the best iPads available right now.
How much does the new iPad Air cost?
The iPad Air saw a noticeable price hike when the redesigned model was introduced in October 2020, going from a starting price of £479/$499 to £579/$599, representing an increase of £100/$100.
Thankfully, that wasn’t the case this time around, with identical pricing to the iPad Air 4 range for the Wi-Fi variant – in fact, it’s £10 cheaper in the UK!
The cellular models are a little more expensive this time around though, likely down to the inclusion of upgraded 5G connectivity.
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