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to potentially function as a laptop alternative. 3. Larger Storage Options The iPad can hold up to 128GB of storage. The iPad Air 4 easily outdoes this with a max of 256GB of storage. This may not be important to many iPad users if they don't keep a lot of data directly on their iPads and are happy with lower storage configurations. However, those who want to use the iPad as a laptop alternative, or store lots of movies, TV shows, and other files on it for easy access will appreciate the plentiful storage options provided. 2. A Better Camera Do you like using the iPad's camera to take photos, scan rooms, or even recognize math problems? The iPad comes with an 8-megapixel wide lens. It's not bad, and it can get the job done for most tasks, but some may find it rudimentary. Those who want to push the limits of their iPad photography will prefer the Air 4's 12-megapixel camera, which greatly expands possible detail and image quality. 1. Much More Power The iPad houses the aging A12 Bionic chip for its processor. The Air 4, however, skips ahead to the all-new A14 chip, and the difference is massive. The A14 now has a 6-core design that leads to a 40% boost in CPU performance, 30% improvement in graphics, and a Neural Engine that's twice as fast…as the A13. The differences between the A12 and A14 are far more striking. That makes the Air 4 perfect for handling more complex tasks like 4K video editing.