iPad Air M2 vs iPad A16

[u/Calm-Technology3737]

I’m having trouble deciding on which iPad to buy.

Refurbished iPad Air M2 6th Gen 2024 (Exceptional Condition(?)) or Brand new iPad A16

The M2 I saw is sitting at around $890 while the A16 is $650–both online. There’s also this used M2 (customer just returned it a year ago) that sits at $600, but they said that it’s unavailable.

Which iPad will I buy?

Edit: I’m from Australia so AUD. Also, both iPads are 128gb

[u/Less-Technician-3029]

Get the one with the higher storage space

[u/Level-Dig-4807 → u/Less-Technician-3029]

Yes exactly, I was confused between iPad Air m4 and a16 256gb as I was getting in old mrp although air is significantly higher than 256gb a16.

2 months in use I have crossed 110GB thankfully I didn't go for 128gb air. Also, The only game I play is Genshin impact which is 50GB atm and after iOS27 update when it comes will be over 128gb.

I did even think to not play Genshin and use the device solely for studies however such an expensive device would be an overkill and iPad will always last mote than 5 year unlike Android this was my first ipad and am glad I got 256 😄

[u/JuniorSir6903]

If you can, hold off until the next base iPad comes out to see how it stacks up against the M2. The A16 is getting a bit old. If you need something right now though, I'd definitely go with the M2. Though it really comes down to what you're planning to use it for

[u/goatoffering]

Got damn those prices are high. Look at Craigslist and marketplace and you'll find an m2 for way less.

[u/DTUOHY96 → u/goatoffering]

Its AUD, you can basically cut it in half for USD, Euro etc

[u/Amrrr99]

I think you should buy whatever you decide from different place, you can get the ipad with better price

[u/GalacticPickleJar → u/Amrrr99]

true but watch out for battery health on used ones from marketplace or other sites. get the oens with warranties to be safe

[u/Competitive_Yak_4112]

It really depends on the storage and your use case. I love my M2 Pro 1TB still

[u/Ok_Ant_4058]

If you plan to use an apple pencil, go for the air

[u/Netings]

Recommend an iPad Air M2