90
Engadget
Score
The best in its category. We highly recommend it.
90

The best in its category. We highly recommend it.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 review

The iPad Air 2 is Apple's most powerful tablet yet, and is incredibly thin and light. It's a solid upgrade over last year's Air, and should definitely be one of your top tablet considerations.

Pros
  • Beautiful, thin aluminum design
  • Incredibly powerful A8X chip
  • Touch ID included
  • Upgraded camera
Cons
  • Battery life could be better
  • Some will miss the mute switch
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Engadget

90
 

User Reviews

90
JohnMaclin
I purchased the new iPad Air 2, in Gold, 16GB capacity about a week ago at Walmart,...read more
90
Texcess
With the inclusion of Touch ID, 2GB of RAM, the power of A8x, and 802.11ac w/mimo,...read more
90
GF
This is without doubt the best tablet I have ever used, however there are some...read more
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8.7
Average Critic Score

Durability

8.0
 

Battery life

8.0
 

Ease of use

8.0
 

Display

8.3
 

Portability (size / weight)

9.1
 

Features

8.0
 

Design and form factor

8.3
 

How It Stacks Up

Apple
82
Apple

iPad Pro

Engadget

82
 

Critic

87
 

User

80
 
GEAK

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Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Fuhu
82
Fuhu

Nabi 2

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

82
 

User

67
 
Samsung Galaxy
74
Samsung

Galaxy Note 10.1

Engadget

74
 

Critic

73
 

User

80
 
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How It Stacks Up

Apple
82
Apple

iPad Pro

Engadget

82
 

Critic

87
 

User

80
 
GEAK

Watch

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Fuhu
82
Fuhu

Nabi 2

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

82
 

User

67
 
Samsung Galaxy
74
Samsung

Galaxy Note 10.1

Engadget

74
 

Critic

73
 

User

80
 
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