More Pro: iPad Air 4 and iPad 8 in the test Sizes and colors Displays Touch ID with a difference Pencil 1 and 2 Keyboard: Smart or Magic Speed ​​and battery life Camera and radio modules Conclusion Test table The iPad 8 replaces the simple iPad 7, while the iPad Air 4 as the successor to the Air 3 already extends into the Pro area with some functions.

The two iPad Pros 11 “https://www.heise.de/12, 9 “was last introduced by the manufacturer in March 2020 updated (see also iPad Pro with LiDAR scanner and ultra-wide angle in the test), we therefore expect a new edition in spring 2021. The iPad mini 5 remains unchanged for the time being.

sizes and colors The iPad Air (right) now has an angular stainless steel frame, the iPad 8 remains more rounded.

With the iPad Air 4, Apple has said goodbye to the rounded shapes of the iPad Air 3 and now uses an angular stainless steel frame. With the same thickness (6.1 mm) it is with 24, 8 cm slightly less high than before (25, 1 cm), but with 17, 9 cm slightly wider (iPad Air 3: 17, 5 cm). The colors silver and space gray were retained, gold became rose gold; Green and sky blue were added. At the bottom, a USB-C socket has replaced the Lightning connector.

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