iPad Air 2 (2014 | Wi-Fi + Cellular) refines the original Air with a slimmer 6.1 mm aluminum body, an antireflective 9.7-inch Retina display, and a faster A8X chip that breezes through multitasking, HD streaming, and light creative apps. Touch ID joins the mix for easy, secure unlocks, while the 8 MP rear / 1.2 MP FaceTime HD cameras, dual-mic array, and 4 G LTE keep photos sharp and video calls clear wherever you roam. A 10-hour battery, stereo speakers, and support for iPadOS 15* round out a tablet that still feels quick for reading, note-taking, and on-the-go productivity.

Second-gen Air owners enjoy a noticeable speed bump over the first model, plus laminated glass that cuts screen glare for better outdoor use. It’s a solid budget choice if you need Apple Pencil support via third-party stylus, a bigger canvas than an iPhone, and built-in cellular without jumping to today’s higher-priced iPads.