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Space Gray iPad Air tablet, thin rectangular form with 9.7 inch screen

Apple

Apple iPad Air MD785LL/A 16 GB tablet

SKU CH-3Q0Z-PAHQG

A 9.7-inch Retina tablet with a 1.4 GHz A7 chip, 16 GB storage and 10-hour battery life

  • Screen size9.7 in (24.6 cm)
  • Processor model1.4 GHz
  • Memory size1 GB
  • Hard drive16 GB
  • Internal storage16 GB
  • Product colorSpace Gray
  • 7-inch Retina display with 2048 x 1536 resolution
  • 40 GHz Apple A7 chip with 64-bit architecture
  • 16 GB flash storage and 1 GB memory
  • Up to 10 hours of battery life
  • Weighs 1.00 pound and 20 percent thinner

Purpose and audience

The Apple iPad Air MD785LL/A is a 9.7-inch tablet with 16 GB of built-in storage. It suits users who need a lightweight iOS device for media consumption, web browsing and basic productivity on the move.

Deciding specification

The 16 GB flash capacity is the single figure that determines suitability; it limits the number of apps, photos and offline files you can keep without cloud offloading. Buyers who need more local space should consider a higher-capacity model.

Build integration

The tablet runs on its internal battery rated for up to 10 hours of use and charges via the included USB cable and wall adapter. It requires no extra peripherals, freeing you from carrying a separate power bank or keyboard unless you choose to add them.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tablet Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 1,228 comparable items (median $190.99).
Screen size 9.7 in (24.6 cm)
Lower than about 70% of the 1,164 comparable items (median 10.2 in).
Memory size 1 GB
Lower than about 97% of the 758 comparable items (median 4 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameApple
Model nameMD785LL/A
Product colorSpace Gray
Processor
Processor model1.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size1 GB
Storage
Hard drive16 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Display
Screen size9.7 in (24.6 cm)

Questions about this item

How does the 1.4 GHz A7 chip perform in everyday apps?

The 64-bit A7 processor at 1.4 GHz runs iOS 7 smoothly, handling web browsing, email, and media playback with responsive multitasking for a 1 GB system.

What does the 9.7-inch Retina display's 2048 x 1536 resolution mean for viewing?

The 2048 by 1536 pixel panel packs high density into 9.7 inches, so text stays sharp and photos show fine detail at normal reading distance.

Will the 1.00-pound, 20-percent-thinner chassis fit my existing smart cover?

The slimmer 9.7-inch frame weighs 1.00 pound, so covers made for this specific iPad Air model align with the reduced bezel and button layout.

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