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Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Asus Transformer Prime Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
Apple iPad Air (2020)
Apple
Apple iPad Air (2020)
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 49 critic reviews
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Asus Transformer Prime
Asus
Asus Transformer Prime
8.5 / 10
Compass Score
From 33 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPad Air (2020)

+
Good
+ Excellent screen
+ Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+ New color options
+ Fast processor
+ USB-C type port
−
Not
− Expensive with accessories added
− No FaceID
− 64GB baseline storage

Transformer Prime

Spec data

How they compare

iPad Air (2020)
Transformer Prime
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Processor
Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core CPU
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Weight
586g (20.7 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Unknown
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPad Air (2020)
9.7" × 7"
Transformer Prime
1" × 0.7"
Thickness · to scale
iPad Air (2020)
0.2"
Transformer Prime
0"
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Height
1" (26.3 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Width
0.7" (18.1 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Depth
0" (0.8 mm)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Weight
586g (20.7 oz)
Screen
10.9"
Screen
10.1"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

iPad Air (2020) vs Transformer Prime: FAQ

Which is better, the iPad Air (2020) or Transformer Prime?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2020) earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 8.5 for the Transformer Prime. That 0.4-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →