Just recently, Apple unveiled its latest iteration of the iPad Air. It is the fifth iteration of the model and launched with refreshed specs over the previous versions. However, it seems that the external build quality has taken a hit while the internal components saw an upgrade.
Thus, users of the new iPad Air 5 have been complaining regarding the noticeably thinner aluminum casing, which causes creaking and a hollow sensation in the hand. Furthermore, the users also added that light pressure ends up warping the display as well. These complaints were shared on a thread on Reddit (Via MacRumors), with many Apple customers also adding to the list of large complaints, all of which is related to the build quality.
The thread reads “I ordered and received two blue iPad Air 2022 today and I’m a bit shocked. The aluminum backplate is a lot thinner than on the iPad 4 which I also have. You can almost feel the battery through the plate when you hold the device. Both iPads have the same feeling and are making creaking noises when you hold them. This did not happen on the iPad Air 4.” Similarly, a number of other users agreed and even shared their own similar experiences on this thread.
As of right now, there have been no complaints regarding build quality apart from users on Reddit. Even reviewers did not specifically mention this point yet. But it seems that this is a real issue considering the vast number of people commenting on the thread. The Cupertino based giant has yet to official share a statement regarding this matter, so stay tuned for more updates.
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