What has evolved in "iPad Air (5th generation)"?Comparison with the 4th generation Air and iPad Pro

　5G compatible "iPad Air (5th generation)" will be released on March 18.We checked the specifications of the latest models again in comparison with the "iPad Air (4th generation)" one generation ago.

"M1" is also used in the Air series

　The biggest topic is that the same "M1 chip" as the upper model "iPad Pro (2021)" was installed for the first time in the iPad Air series.The 8 -core CPU was 60 % faster than the A14 Bionic (installed in the 4th generation iPad Air), and the 8 -core GPU was twice as faster than before.

　Memory has been increased from 4GB (editorial survey) of iPad Air (4th generation) to 8GB.

Inca -camera compatible with center frames

　Another in -camera has evolved from the fourth generation.Not only the wide angle of view, but also the "center frame" function that automatically adjusts it so that it does not come off the frame when the subject moves.The number of pixels is also equipped with 12 million pixels for the fourth generation 7 million pixels.On the other hand, there is no change in the out camera specifications.

　The fact that you can shoot videos of 4K / 60fps and 1080P / 240fps is the same as the fourth generation, but by supporting extended dynamic range (limited to up to 30 fps), you can shoot with a flap -ups in a noticeable scene of light and dark.

Compatible with new 5G

　The common features of the 4th generation and the fifth generation are the power key, capacity (64GB and 256GB) compatible with fingerprint sensors (Touch ID), display specifications, battery drive time (the largest in Wi-Fi online use, video playback.10 hours).And both sizes are the same 247.6 (width) x 178.5 (height) x 6.1 (depth) MM, so you can use a third -party case.The following three genuine products (sold separately) are also supported.

　On the other hand, the weight has increased from 458g (4th generation) to 461g (the fifth generation) (both are Wi-Fi models).

　In addition, the transfer speed on the external output terminal (USB Type-C) doubled from 5Gbps to 10Gbps.In addition, it supports DisplayPort output via USB Type-C as standard, and one external display supports up to 6K resolution, 60Hz.However, it does not support Thunderbolt 4.

　Regarding communication, the AIR series responded to 5G for the first time, but only for Sub-6, and does not support millimeters.With the 5th generation joined the lineup, only the 5G -compatible tablet was the iPad (9th generation) with a home button.

　The price (tax included) is 74,800 yen for the Wi-Fi model 64GB, 92,800 yen for 256GB, 92,800 yen for 64GB of Wi-Fi + Cellaru model, and 118,800 yen for 256GB.

　If you check this way, you can see that the appearance has been almost minor change, but the contents have evolved significantly.The adoption of the mini LED, PROMOTION, and LIDAR that the iPad Pro supports has been postponed, but for those who buy the iPad, the cheapest fifth generation of M1 -equipped products will be a powerful option.