Possibly the RAM of an iPad Air is not the most important thing to know, something that we will explain in a later section, however we believe the less interesting to know this information. That is why in this article you will be able to know the amount of RAM that any iPad Air has regardless of the generation to which it belongs.
RAM memory of an iPad Air
- iPad Air (original): 1 GB
- iPad Air 2: 2 GB.
- iPad Air (3rd generation): 3GB
- iPad Air (fourth generation): data to be confirmed
It should be noted that at the time of writing this article, the fourth generation iPad Air has not been launched on the market, so there is no data on it. As soon as it goes on the market, this article will be updated with the corresponding information.
Why does Apple not say the RAM of its iPad Air?
Apple does not officially provide the data related to the RAM memory that the iPhone and iPad mount. It is a strange move on the part of the company and that collides head-on with the information strategy carried out by other brands in this regard, but the truth is that it has a relevant reason for not doing so. The fact that they are the ones who design the hardware and software of their devices allows them to have a competitive advantage over the competition in terms of optimization of resources. Although the subject is somewhat more complex to explain at a technical level, it could be said that a device like an iPad Air can perform better with less RAM than a device from another brand whose software and hardware are not so optimized.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, with an iPad Air 2
This is the reason that Apple will surely grab for not offering RAM data in computers like this. In fact, in a way it is understandable that it does not, since saying an amount of RAM smaller than that of a competitor could put your product at a lower level than it really is.
Confirmed but unofficial data
As we said, these data are not official from Apple, but they are not estimates or random data. There are tools that allow you to analyze the power of a device and, incidentally, reel off its components, the amount of RAM being among the data obtained. It is also possible to know this data in different component parts that are made by professionals and then made public.
Can you expand the RAM of your iPad Air?
Unlike what happens with most computers, it is not possible to expand the RAM memory on any iPad. Or at least there is no sure way to do it. Those who have professional knowledge on the subject and also have a certain skill can try it, but it is still not something reliable. This component is soldered to the board and it is extremely difficult to remove it and insert a new one and even if it could be done, it does not guarantee that the device works correctly, since in addition the security systems implemented by software could detect the memory module as not original and even prevent iPad from booting. The most advisable thing for those who need more is to go to an iPad with better features, probably one of the ‘Pro’ range.