
To make it short: It is the case of the first-generation iPad Air. The latest Apple iPad has a 9.7-inch screen and looks … just like its two predecessors, the iPad Air & iPad Air 2. We will call the new tablet from Cupertino Apple iPad (2017) to avoid mix-ups. This is where we bought our test model it is the high-end SKU with 128 GB storage + Cellular for 659 Euros ($559). There are no visual changes compared to the "predecessor" iPad Air 2, which has already been removed from the Apple Store. This feature is still reserved for the Pro models. The 2017 iPad is not compatible with the Apple Pencil, either. Potential buyers also have to make two more compromises: Apple does not equip its latest tablet with a fully laminated panel, so you can expect reflections. Apple also uses the same camera modules for quite a while now.

The A9 SoC, which debuted in the iPhone 6S, is already 1.5 years old. This will get you a 9.7-inch tablet with Wi-Fi, 32 GB storage and somewhat dated components. Apple now launches a new tablet for price-conscious users. However, the current generation iPad Mini 4 costs at least 480 Euros ($399) – because you can only get the 128 GB model right now.

If you wanted to spend a maximum of 400 Euros for an Apple iPad so far, it had to be one of the Mini models. For the original German review, see here.
