iPad Air 2 VS iPad 8th generation - Should YOU Upgrade? By TheTechPerson

The iPad, 8th gen is an extremely compelling option for older iPad users, starting at just 329 and often on sale. It can be an attractive iPad for the price, especially when the trading of an older iPad can bring down the price further. The air 2 originally came out in October 2014, so it's definitely considered an older tablet, but is it worth the upgrade performance? Is a giant upgrade on the iPad, 8th gen compared to the air 2. , the iPad Air 2 uses the a8x chip, which is about 6 years old. Now it's pretty slow compared to the new iPad. Since the iPad 8th gen uses the a12 chip introduced in late 2018 with the iPhone 10s.

The new iPad also has an extra gig of ram three gigabytes on the new iPad versus two gigabytes on the air. Too extra performance not only improves app loading times, but it also results in less overheating and new software features such as three apps at once. Two in split view, and one in slide over new hardware, also allows for many more major software updates. The air 2 likely won't get iPadOS 15, but the new iPad, 8th gen, will probably go up to iPadOS, 18 or 19. That means by not upgrading.

Not only are you missing out on hardware features, but you're also missing out on future iPadOS features. So if your iPad, air 2 is feeling slow, then definitely consider the upgrade to the iPad 8th gen, since the new iPad has a chip that is 4 generations newer and an extra gig of ram, which will really help keep your apps. In the background, the camera sensors on both iPads are exactly the same: 8 megapixel back camera with 1080p at 60fps, slo-mo at 720p and fps, and a disappointing 1.2 megapixel front camera. The only difference the iPad 8th gen has is live, photos and the front flash with the screen. Besides that, the cameras are the same, and it shouldn't be a reason to upgrade.

Anyway, most people don't use their cameras on their iPads for anything other than note scanning and video calls and the iPad 8th gen can complete those tasks. Just fine. The cameras on the iPad, 8th gen are just good enough, nothing impressive, but nothing that should stop you from upgrading. Surprisingly, the almost 7-year-old, iPod air 2 has a better quality display, which I find weird. The air 2 has a laminated display, which means there is no air gap between the glass and the display panel.

However, when the display is head on, and you're just normally looking at it, not at an angle, you don't notice the air gap that much though our major and noticeable difference is the color difference. Blacks are way deeper on the air too, and colors are way more vibrant. Also, when tapping on the display, the air 2 doesn't make the loud noise. The iPad, 8th gen, makes the air 2 also has an anti-reflective coating, which means when you're using it outdoors. It should be easier to see the display, but both iPads have to be side by side to really notice the difference.

After using the new iPad 8th gen for a little, you do get used to it pretty quickly. On the right side, the iPad 8th gen has screen larger by half an inch due to the smaller bezels. The non-laminated display does bother me when both iPads are put side to side, not because of the air gap, but because of the difference in color quality colors on the iPad, 8th, gen, look way more washed out and less vivid, which is weird considering the air 2 is over 6 years old. When looking at the 8th gen alone, though the display looks fine and the extra screen real estate is nice to have for daily tasks on the spec sheet battery life is the same. However, since the iPad Air 2 has worn out battery right now, you will notice way better battery life with the new iPad, 8th gen, I'm getting over 12 hours of screen on time, which is impressive.

So if you are experiencing bad battery life on your air, 2 definitely upgrade you'll notice, a big difference. Let's discuss the other aspects of these tablets. Touch ID is the same on both iPads, since they both use the first generation fingerprint sensor. Therefore, you shouldn't notice the difference in such ID speed or accuracy. Speakers are also the same on both iPads, both sound exactly the same since they both aren't two speaker audio systems.

The iPad 8th gen supports the Apple Pencil first generation, and it has a smart connector, which means it is compatible with a smart keyboard. If you are planning to use an Apple Pencil for drawing or anything else that requires the pencil. This will be a really nice upgrade, while the air 2 is compatible with Bluetooth keyboards, the 8th gen is compatible with any keyboard that uses the smart connector, such as the smart keyboard. That apple sells. The color on the iPad 810 is much darker on the back.

This is just personal preference, but I'm fine with that change. If you're going to use the case, this shouldn't be a big factor anyway. Also speaking of design and aesthetics, both iPads look very similar. The main differences are a darker color on the 8th, gen, thinner, bezels, larger display, and the 8th gen is slightly thicker, which isn't noticeable unless you put them side by side. So, overall, the iPad 8 channels is a pretty big upgrade from the air 2 because of the faster chip, increased ram, apple, pencil support and smart connector.

But besides the things I just mentioned, it's the same iPad with the same design and a worse but larger display, but at the end of the day it's definitely a huge upgrade in performance, so I'd recommend it apple. Pencil support opens new capability and the smart connector allows you to use better, more reliable keyboards. It's definitely a big upgrade, and it's worth the price. So if you're experiencing slow performance, bad battery life and want to use the Apple Pencil or smart keyboard and also care about future iPad, OS updates definitely upgrade. You won't regret it thanks for watching.

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Source : TheTechPerson