REVIEW: iPad Air 2 in 2023 - Still Usable? Budget iPad Tablet Revisited!

[@faisalkhan5410]

Sad to see people lost interest in tech, appreciate you brother you're still holding up all the best ❣️

[@jvescasinas]

I am using this right now watching your video. The ipad is useable. My only complaint is the wifi and data signal, Its a bit weak. But, i rate this ipad air 2, 8/10 in 2023 for media usage…

[@ThibautMahringer]

I used my iPad Air 2 (128gb WiFi) since 2014 until one month ago, the battery life was getting so bad and it’s slow as hell. I upgraded to a refurbished 2018 11 inches iPad Pro (512GB Cellular). It’s so much better ! Battery health is at 86% on my Pro but it last so much longer than my Air 2, and it’s surprisingly still very fast on iPadOS 17.4 (fifth major update) compared to my Air 2 back when it was on iPadOS 13 (also fifth major update). A12X is also a major upgrade over A8X. If you still own an iPad Air 2, I definitely recommend you to upgrade to an iPad Pro 2018 at bare minimum.

[@marcolazzarin8106]

Slow but perfectly usable, I feel no need to upgrade. I use it for studying (books, slides, videos) watching movies and making video calls. Plus the laminated screen is honestly so good.

[@alopes4275]

Same here 🙂

[@daienaa]

So wouldn’t the 6 gen 2017 be a much better buy or same same?

[@marcolazzarin8106]

@@daienaa i guess you meant gen 6 from 2018: it can be better due to to the faster processor and apple pencil support. In addition it should be easier to find one with a still good battery. Avoid ipad 2017, same performance as ipad air 2, but the air 2 is a higher quality device.

[@daienaa]

@@marcolazzarin8106 Oh I mean the iPad 9,7(?) from 2017 because someone near me want to sell me one with 32gb and cellular for about $250 which makes me think it’s too expensive. Maybe I should get the air 2 instead if there’s no point in paying more for the 2017 one.

[@daienaa]

@@marcolazzarin8106 But what does the iPad Air 2 have in quality that is higher than iPad 9,7 gen 5 from 2017? I think the latter one was an entry level iPad but doesn’t it have the same quality as air 2?

[@denh2594]

Still using mine daily. It's a bit slower than it used to be but I iove it. The battery is starting to go though so I will be updating soon. Not bad after 10 years of daily usage!

[@elimclovin703]

Why is it slower?

[@denh2594]

age I suppose. apps and safari seem to be more demanding so they take longer to load than they used to. I've upgraded to the iPad Air 4 in the meantime @@elimclovin703

[@alopes4275]

Watching from my iPad Air 2 it’s slow but it’s very useable 😊 I’m still loving it , I read my books on it ,watch videos,play games,watch movies and tv shows 🙂

[@Reviisonz]

ME TOO :)

[@Pefolte]

İ have 9th generation but i wanna buy this to if i found one i will definitely buy

[@gasskeunchannel2741]

have you tried using google sheets or other productivity apps/web apps?

[@asjones169]

@@PefolteI’m thinking about getting the iPad 9 or the iPad 10 for Christmas

[@Pefolte]

@@asjones169i think you should buy 9 because 9 not so different than 10

[@mdf2130]

I watch this on my Ipad Air 2 it works perfectly great! I use it more often than my Iphone 😅

[@Eddy_E.]

I think the Air 2 is one of the best low budget tablets you can buy… You can easily get them for around 50€ (more or less the same in us $) and with latest iPadOS 15 it’s still pretty up to date cuz in first since 15 not really much changed against iPadOS 17 and it still get security support what’s most important… When we see how long for example they supported iOS 12 on devices like iPhone 5s, iPad Air 1.gen, iPad mini 2. gen, iPod touch 6. gen we already talk about support for nearly 10 years for some devices what’s just incredible so we just can imagine how long Apple would still support iPadOS 15 but I didn’t think that it will be less even a couple of years longer… So still a solid device for the next years I would guess (at least for the money you could get the device)… And even after security updates it would still be great as media device cuz for music and videos this device will still be good so long we still use wireless lan…

[@zaf2643]

Still watching this on my Ipad Air 2 . It was launched in 2014 but my device was manufactured in 2017. It is still functioning well despite slight slower response.

[@ShrandaM]

Thank you for sharing.

[@kashandon1]

I bought a used A2 in 2015 in a very good condition.... it's become slow but still works... battery life has also been reduced.. i updated it to ios 15 😊.. but still slow... i think its time to upgrade

[@gideonthehero5657]

As long as streaming services n KZbin works for it its good for me

[@kensalang5539]

Does this include zoom, excel, word or google sheet usable???

[@axe3425]

yes

[@eventualpine]

iPad Air 2 is obviously slower than my iPad 9, but not ridiculously so. Its easily still usable

[@mimixv77]

Why can’t I put widgets in my home screen 😕

[@sparkylfc91]

Watching on this iPad 😅

[@GirlyGamer76]

How is procreate on it?

[@rishabhjoshi8832]

Any stylus that can be paired with this iPad ?

[@user-zy6om7bw5m]

Bluetooth stylus

[@fein-m1r]

i need one to where did ur stylus ??

[@nguyenminh7780]

well technically the A8X had only 1 extra cpu core, it did have double the Graphics power of the A8 which i did also confused at first glance

[@sumaharpani5465]

Worth it for desain?

[@kcee777]

Still have mine battery is a little tired but still works fine

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

For a kid that’s likely to break the tablet sooner than later it seems like a god choice. I mean you can buy really cheap new Android tablets but they won’t get much support anyway and they most likely do t have anymore powerful CPU or more memory at that price point and with Android being less efficient is probably going to run worse.

[@romanherrmann5982]

They will run mostly faster (experience on Len m9 tab), but with much worse display. And display is everything on tablet.

[@splat2glitcher]

its not that good for kids that break devices reason is that the display is laminated, you break the glass not even the lcd its gonna be over $100 for replacing the entire assembly, or heck even if just the glass its gonna be a lot of effort a base line ipad (5th gen, 6th gen, etc) is better as the display isnt laminated, meaning cheap repairs if its not the lcd getting damaged

[@darkness3251]

i think its better to not update ipad air 2 to ios 15 or even 14. these 2 version are recourse eating and ipad air 2 cant handle these 2 version. i have ipad air 2 and i remember it was much smoother with ios 13 and when i upgraded it to ios 14 lags started. I regret as hell with ios 15.8. dont make my mistake.

[@chicken_wing1235]

Used it for over 6 years kinda stopped using it after getting a good laptop if you need an budget ipad then co for it

[@dannyg3400]

Still using it...a bit slow but does the job

[@GetV-BucksonMyProfile]

Of course it does the job, it's not even that old.

[@GetV-BucksonMyProfile]

Oh wait it is kinda old

[@ThomasBrown-ig1wx]

​@GetV-BucksonMyProfile it's only 10 years old

[@GetV-BucksonMyProfile]

@@ThomasBrown-ig1wx Yeah but that's pretty old for a device. Unless you're just doing web browsing I guess but still.

[@ThomasBrown-ig1wx]

@GetV-BucksonMyProfile just bc something is a little old doesn't mean it's not good

[@user-oe6vr2fe3e]

Hi does it have Live text?

[@emiki3846]

I use IPad Air 2 Almost 9 year..and i have pencil from Amazon Work good Work on this IPad and headphone Too…

[@ashklieee]

Which pencil are you using?

[@emiki3846]

@@ashklieee I have Hommie pencil SDP6W-10 ..i do Not Know They are on Amazon now…but Work…

[@emiki3846]

@@ashklieee I using Hommie pencil…Have him maybe 2 or 3 years…I do Not know they are still on amazon…but you can find another one..( Hommie SDP6W-10 ).

[@emiki3846]

I using Hommie pencil.. From amazon..

[@rumcoke9123]

Just got one for 150 on ebay. Refurbished, perfect condition with 1 year warranty for my mother in law. Her 2 year old ipad fried. Not worth getting a new one after realizing they can fry so quickly. Its fine and saved 200 bucks.

[@DaKoolDude]

iOS updates are obsolete now on this device. So KZbin etc will be incompatible soon

[@rumcoke9123]

@@DaKoolDude she only watches Netflix so should be good for her.

[@tonydetwiler2624]

@@DaKoolDude yeah but who cares KZbin is only getting worse in the features are getting glitchier I am perfectly fine with downloading older versions of KZbin I actually would rather that instead this ambient mode thing is the biggest thing that irritates me so far other than the terrible video quality settings

[@mattzaff1101]

I still owned this ipad air 2 . I rarely used it. I used this ipad only if i want to read ebooks

[@fein-m1r]

is it compatible with a pen to write on it or taken notes ??

[@rep3e4]

No, can’t use apple pencil

[@axe3425]

@ pprettiestgirll It's OK, but it's not a great experience and you quickly lose interest in taking notes with it.

[@Millaaxton]

Only iPad 6th generation or above supports Apple Pencil

[@ItsProGyurmey]

Which ios is it?

[@iwatama2045]

antutu score?

[@Undefeatable_Boys]

I am watching it on a iPad Air 2 it’s good

[@ardaklc797]

I just watching homeworking video.still is good for only watching video or bad?

[@Reviisonz]

STILL GOOD BRO AND CHEAP PRICE. ITS LITTLE SLOW BUT USABLE 100%

[@user-ju4su7nf7v]

Does it work for roblox? Maybe its laggy in adiot me or mm2.

[@FishiMm2]

Yes it works fine just lower your graphics some

[@mr.kneecap5934]

Great review! Mind if I ask can it still play Roblox?

[@JawboneGamingYT]

Yes

[@VortexS4]

Can it play Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail? Pls let me know

[@nikkicherry6559]

Can buy a bit slow

[@ThibautMahringer]

Too slow for that

[@JRBowling1997]

Watching this on my Z Fold 4😎

[@joshngkon5445]

I am using iPad air 2 1:34

[@SharpFitnessLook]

Upgraded to a iPad Pro,so the old air just sits on kitchen counter off

[@markgarcia1539]

Still im using my ipad air 2 for nettlix and Yt for extra even i have an ipad air 4!😂

[@Adam12325]

I commenting on it

[@Nobi36]

How about roblox?

[@TotosSword]

Yes u can play it

[@ThibautMahringer]

You can play it, but it’s really slow. Sonic Speed Simulator was running like crap on mine.

[@300sl5]

I have the new Macbook Air BUT i will buy this Mini 2 for 50 $ It's good enough to surf the Net or read books when you sitting in a cafe outside ect. 👍

[@tyrellwreleck4226]

You can't. The html and javascript version on that device is too old and can't load most websites.