iPad Air Q&A
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What are all the differences between the máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 models?
The ipad Air 2 models have been discontinued. However, this Q&A has been updated subsequently with current iOS support details và more. It can be particularly useful for anyone buying or selling one of these models on the used market.
There only are two ipad Air 2 models -- the máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only) và iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) -- which differ in connectivity, battery life, identifiers, and price. There are many similarities that can be useful to lớn review, too.
Device Similarities
Both ipad tablet Air 2 models use essentially the same "thinner than a pencil" case design -- with thin bezels on the sides of the display và thicker bezels on the top & bottom of the display (when held in portrait orientation) -- and weigh a bit less than one pound.
Color options include a trắng front và silver colored back, a white front and gold colored back, or a đen front & "Space Gray" back.
Both ipad Air 2 models also pack the same "fully laminated" 9.7-Inch 2048x1536 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS "Retina" display with an anti-reflective coating. As first reported by PassMark & confirmed by AnandTech, the máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 models are powered by a 1.5 GHz, three core, táo bị cắn dở A8X processor, and have an M8 motion coprocessor, an Apple/PVR GXA6850 graphics processor, 2 GB of RAM, and can be configured with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB (but not 32 GB) of storage.
Both máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 models likewise have the same front & rear mounted cameras. Specifically, they have a rear-mounted 8 megapixel "iSight" camera with an f/2.4 aperture that can both shoot still photos và 30 FPS 1080p đoạn clip and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera that can shoot still photos and shoot video up lớn 720p.
Other identical features include a "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor, a "Lightning" port for power & connecting the device khổng lồ a computer, if desired, tư vấn for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11ac HT80 with MIMO Wi-Fi (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n), công nghệ bluetooth 4.0, and built-in speakers và dual microphones. In addition lớn the standard assortment of ipad tablet sensors -- an accelerometer, three-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, & digital compass -- the ipad tablet Air 2 models also địa chỉ cửa hàng a barometer.
iOS tư vấn Similarities
The ipad tablet Air 2 models both originally shipped with game ios 8.1 and are fully supported by the final version of ios 8 in addition to quả táo 9 with the exception of the "Health" functionality. They fully tư vấn iOS 10 with the exception of the minor "Raise lớn Wake" and Ride-Booking features. The máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 supports ios 11, tiện ích ios 12, ios 13 (iPadOS), and the current version of the iOS, ios 14 (iPadOS).
It is worth noting that the máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 fully supports ios 13 with the exception of the Adjust Portrait Lighting and "High-Key Mono" photography features as well as the modest AR features of Motion Capture and People Occlusion.
The ipad tablet Air 2 is supported by the current version of iPadOS 14, but it does not tư vấn a number of advanced features (ARKit Depth API và Location Anchors, AR RealityKit clip Textures, Spatial Audio via AirPods Pro và On-Device Dictation).
They support Apple Pay, also, but only for apps and not for use within retail stores.
Identification Differences
At the time of introduction, it was simple khổng lồ differentiate between the ipad tablet Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only) -- on the left -- and the ipad Air 2 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) -- on the right -- because the cellular capable mã sản phẩm has a plastic portion at the đứng đầu of its aluminum case. It also is simple to differentiate between these models và the original ipad Air models because the ipad Air 2 has a icon-less "Touch ID" home button.
However, as subsequent ipad models look similar, visual identification is not a good long-term method.
Consequently, one of the best methods for external identification is via model Number. Mã sản phẩm numbers are provided in tiny type toward the bottom of the back of each iPad.
Specifically, the ipad tablet Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only) is model number A1566 & the ipad tablet Air 2 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) is mã sản phẩm number A1567.
The máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 models can be differentiated by other identifiers as well, such as the Order Number, which can be located by selecting the Settings app và pressing General > About and scrolling down lớn what is specified as "Model" within the iOS. For example, the Wi-Fi only configuration of the ipad tablet Air 2 in gold with 16 GB of storage is MH0W2LL/A.
To pinpoint an exact máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 by a variety of different identifiers -- including its Serial Number -- please refer khổng lồ the Ultimate iLookup feature as well as the ebestbuyvn.net app available for game ios 5 or later.
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Connectivity và Battery Life Differences
As noted above, the ipad Air 2 models mostly are differentiated by connectivity and battery life. While using Wi-Fi, both models support a maximum of ten hours of runtime, but the cellular data capable mã sản phẩm only supports a maximum of nine hours of runtime when using cellular connectivity.
The máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only) (A1566) supports 802.11ac (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n) on both the 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz frequencies (dual channel) as well as HT80 with MIMO.
The máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) (A1567) supports the same Wi-Fi as the Wi-Fi Only model, but also supports LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, và 41), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A & Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) & UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz). Unlike the Wi-Fi Only model, it supports A-GPS, too.
The cellular capable model (A1567) is shipped unlocked. In the US, this single ipad tablet Air 2 model supports AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, và Verizon.
In the US và UK, if purchased from táo bị cắn or an hãng apple Authorized Reseller -- like site sponsor Adorama -- the cellular capable ipad tablet Air 2 also shipped with a new "Apple SIM" that is designed to tư vấn multiple carriers via a single Apple-issued Nano SIM card, but in practice it has a frustrating menu of limitations imposed by some carriers.
Pricing Comparison Chart
All ipad tablet Air 2 màu sắc options cost the same amount. Pricing is differentiated by capacity & connectivity alone.
As introduced, the máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 sold at these price points:
| 16 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| US$499 | US$599 | US$699 |
| US$629 | US$729 | US$829 |
On March 21, 2016, táo bị cắn dở discontinued the 128 GB option for the máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 and cut the price of the remaining configurations by US$100 each:
| 16 GB | 64 GB |
| US$399 | US$499 |
| US$529 | US$629 |
Finally, on September 7, 2016, táo introduced a 32 GB option & re-introduced the 128 GB option:
| 32 GB | 128 GB |
| US$399 | US$499 |
| US$529 | US$629 |
These models were discontinued altogether on March 21, 2017.
For original pricing details in dozens of other countries, please refer khổng lồ the máy tính bảng ipad specs page for the device of interest as well as EveryiPad.com"s Global Original Prices section.
Comparison Summary
Essentially, at the time of its introduction, the ipad tablet Air 2 models represented the ultimate táo khuyết tablets available (although subsequent máy tính bảng ipad models are better still). The ultrathin design, antiglare screen, fast performance, fast Wi-Fi, and "Touch ID" functionality all were welcomed enhancements compared khổng lồ the original ipad tablet Air. The much more global LTE coverage provided by the cellular capable máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 & its táo bị cắn SIM is a nice plus, too.
Although it likely will not support the current tiện ích ios much longer, because the máy tính bảng ipad Air 2 does still tư vấn the current version of the operating system, it still remains quite capable và would be a good choice for a budget tablet on the used market.
iPad Air 2 Purchase và Sale Options
There are no shortage of companies that sell the ipad tablet Air 2. However, purchasing from a quality business with extensive táo apple knowledge -- & after sales tư vấn -- will provide the best experience và save you money & time, too.
In the US, site sponsor Adorama sells new máy tính bảng ipad Air models with free shipping for all. OWC sells used máy tính bảng ipad models khổng lồ individuals & Evertek sells used ipad tablet models at bargain prices for businesses. Evertek also ships bulk orders at wholesale prices worldwide.
In the UK, site sponsor Hoxton Macs has a large number of used and refurbished máy tính bảng ipad models with a one-year warranty and không lấy phí next day delivery throughout the UK. Delivery across Europe also is available starting at just £9.99 for two-day delivery lớn France & Germany.
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