Apple iPad Air (5th generation): Specifications and What to Check Used
iPad Air (5th generation) · iPad Air 5th generation (2022)
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What the manufacturer lists for the Apple iPad Air (5th generation), what to check in a used listing, and eBay searches split into Refurbished, Used and Open Box.
Specification summary
| Item | Manufacturer figure (new unit) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU) | Apple iPad Air (5th generation) - Tech Specs |
| Display | Liquid Retina display, 10.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch IPS, wide color (P3), True Tone, fully laminated | Apple iPad Air (5th generation) - Tech Specs |
| Connector | USB-C connector; Smart Connector; Top button/Touch ID; magnetic connector for Apple Pencil | Apple iPad Air (5th generation) - Tech Specs |
| Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple iPad Air (5th generation) - Tech Specs |
| Weight | Wi-Fi models 461 g; Wi-Fi + Cellular models 462 g | Apple iPad Air (5th generation) - Tech Specs |
| Battery | Built-in 28.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours web/video on Wi-Fi | Apple iPad Air (5th generation) - Tech Specs |
| Release | Year introduced: 2022 (Apple) | Manufacturer page |
“n/c” means we did not find an official figure. These are the manufacturer’s published figures for new units, not measurements of any used item.
Checks specific to this model
Ask for confirmation that Activation Lock is off and the previous owner’s Apple Account is removed.
Confirm Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular and the storage size.
Apple lists M1 for this generation — check the title does not describe another iPad Air.
General points are in the guide. Seller descriptions are the seller’s own statements; we have not verified them.
Price snapshot
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Current listings
- eBay Refurbished (Certified, Excellent, Very Good) on eBay Refurbished under eBay’s Refurbished program for approved sellers. Check eBay’s current terms and the listing for warranty and returns.As an eBay Partner, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- Used on eBay Pre-owned; the seller describes the condition. Returns and warranty are whatever the listing states.
- Open Box (listed by eBay as “New other”) on eBay Unused or opened-box item. It is not an eBay Refurbished item.
Search results can include items for parts, empty boxes and accessories.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the manufacturer list for the Apple iPad Air (5th generation)?
Chip: Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU); Display: Liquid Retina display, 10.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch IPS, wide color (P3), True Tone, fully laminated; Connector: USB-C connector; Smart Connector; Top button/Touch ID; magnetic connector for Apple Pencil. Figures are for new units, from the sources linked on this page.
What should I check before buying a used Apple iPad Air (5th generation)?
Ask for confirmation that Activation Lock is off and the previous owner’s Apple Account is removed. Confirm Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular and the storage size. Apple lists M1 for this generation — check the title does not describe another iPad Air.
Which eBay condition should I search for the Apple iPad Air (5th generation)?
eBay Refurbished (Certified, Excellent, Very Good) is a program for approved sellers, so check eBay’s current terms and the listing for warranty and returns. Used and Open Box (listed by eBay as “New other”) are not part of that program; read the listing for what applies.
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