Comparison between iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7: Detailed evaluation to choose the best tablet.

1. Is iPad Air 2 a good tablet?

Release Time: iPad Air 2 is not Apple's first iPad series. By the time of its launch, it was already the 6th tablet of this brand, announced on October 14, 2014, and released the first version just over a week later on October 22, 2014.

Specifications: The iPad Air series has advanced specifications aimed at serving consumers better. Therefore, both manufacturers and consumers are eagerly awaiting this change in the iPad Air 2 product line.

Outstanding Features: iPad Air 2 has many noteworthy highlights, being refined by the manufacturer with a thinner and lighter design compared to all previous iPad models. Additionally, it is equipped with a new feature called Touch ID. Summing up these points, they are significant advantages for this iPad series.

2. Overview of iPad Pro 9.7

Launch Time, iPad Pro models have been introduced to the market: This iPad Pro 9.7' is also one of the iPad series officially manufactured by Apple and brought to the global market. The first iPad Pro was introduced on September 9, 2015, and officially released over 2 months later on November 11, 2015.

Specifications of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro: with the first 12.9-inch version and also the first version to use LPDDR 4 RAM with the highest storage capacity for an iPad with storage capacity of 256 GB.

The outstanding features of the iPad Pro 9.7 make it more like a tablet: this iPad Pro has a super large screen compared to previous iPad models and is equipped with a True Tone display that allows the LCD screen to fully adapt to the surrounding light sources, providing flexibility for users.

3. Comparing iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro

3.1 Technical Specifications

The criterion for comparing iPad Air 2 and the first 9.7-inch iPad Pro is their specifications. You can refer to the table below to understand the comparison criteria between these two iPad models.

3.2 Display

Firstly, the most noticeable difference when comparing iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7 is that the iPad Pro has a much larger screen size than the iPad Air 2, providing us with entirely different features and experiences between these two devices. Therefore, when these two product lines are placed side by side, you will easily notice this difference.

3.3 Outstanding Features

The most fantastic aspect of the newly launched iPad Pro is Apple's introduction of an official detachable keyboard and touch pen for this powerhouse tablet. The standout feature we cannot overlook is the stylus pen with a unique design bearing a hint of Galaxy Note's influence.

This new device is named the Apple Pencil by the manufacturer. Although it is a stylus capable of interacting with various devices across different product lines, it is specifically designed for the iPad Pro with its separate Multi-Touch system. Therefore, interactions on other devices such as the iPad Air 2 or iPad mini series will not yield the same sharp effectiveness as on the iPad Pro.

3.4 Camera

When comparing iPad Pro and iPad Air 2, we can see that the camera quality of the Pro series will deliver better image quality due to its higher designed specifications.

3.5 Design

Comparing iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7 inch, the iPad Air 2 features a thinner and lighter design. Thanks to this detail, this tablet is dubbed the thinnest tablet in the world with a thickness of only 6.1mm. The iPad Air 2 comes in two basic and popular colors, pink and gold.

iPad Pro has a larger screen size but is not as thin and light as iPad Air 2. Therefore, in terms of design criteria, iPad Air 2 has outstanding advantages, ready to compete with iPad Pro in all aspects.

3.6 Battery Life

Users have commented that the battery life of iPad Air 2 is relatively short and drains faster than iPad Pro. Therefore, in this aspect, you should consider a bit before choosing between these two product lines.

3.7 Price Range

When comparing iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7 in terms of price, we can see that there is not much significant difference: iPad Air 2 is priced ranging from 10-15 million VND per product while iPad Pro 9.7 is priced in the Vietnamese market ranging from 13-20 million VND per product.

3.8 Upgrade Support

Product upgrade support for both iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7 is almost equally emphasized by the manufacturer. However, it can be observed that the later product lines tend to receive better support.

3.9 Audio Quality

When comparing iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7 in terms of audio quality, consumers find that the sound quality of both product lines is not significantly different.

4. Which iPad to Buy: iPad Pro 9.7 inch or iPad Air 2

Each iPad model will provide you with its own unique and enjoyable experiences. Therefore, the comparisons between iPad Pro and iPad Air 2 mentioned above are just references for you to consider choosing the iPad product that integrates smart features most suitable for you.

Comparing iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7 as we've just reviewed may serve as helpful suggestions for customers to make accurate and suitable choices based on their usage conditions.