Apple's M4 iPad Air ships with the M4 chip, 12GB of unified memory, Apple Pencil Pro support, and Wi-Fi 7, starting at a price point that puts it directly between the entry-level A16 iPad and the iPad Pro. The hardware spec sheet is strong. The context is not.
The problem is the lineup around it. A $599 MacBook Neo, a cheaper A16 iPad, the iPad mini, and the iPad Pro all exist simultaneously. The Air inherits M4 silicon but ships with a 60Hz display and USB-C speeds that belong on a budget device. That contradiction is the core of this review, and the video works through it methodically rather than just flagging it.
The full video covers the unboxing, spec breakdown, real-world M4 performance, and a direct attempt to name the actual target buyer. That last section is worth your time. When a reviewer asks 'who is this for' and genuinely cannot answer it cleanly, the answer tells you something important about where Apple's product strategy currently stands.
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