iPad · Apple Silicon · 2020
iPad Air (4th generation)
The Air borrowed the iPad Pro’s flat-edged design, added USB-C and a clever power-button fingerprint sensor, and came in fun colours.
First Touch ID built into the power button; first non-Pro iPad with USB-C and flat edges.
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iPad Air (4th generation): key facts
When was the iPad Air (4th generation) released?
The iPad Air (4th generation) arrived on October 23, 2020. Apple discontinued it in March 2022.
How much did the iPad Air (4th generation) cost?
The iPad Air (4th generation) launched at $599 in 2020, about $725 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A14 Bionic at 3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, 10.9" Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 display.
Why does the iPad Air (4th generation) matter?
First Touch ID built into the power button; first non-Pro iPad with USB-C and flat edges.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A14 Bionic · 3 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 10.9" Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 458 g |
| Dimensions | 247.6×178.5×6.1 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 14 |
| Released | October 23, 2020 |
| Discontinued | March 2022 |
| Launch price | $599 |
How the iPad Air (4th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.1× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 16,400 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $599 in 2020, about $725 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It debuted the A14 (the same chip family as the iPhone 12) weeks before the phones.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11