Tablet Comparison
NOOK Tablet vs Apple iPad Air (2020) Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
NOOK Tablet
iPad Air (2020)
+
What's good
+
Excellent screen
+
Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+
New color options
+
Fast processor
+
USB-C type port
−
What's not
−
Expensive with accessories added
−
No FaceID
−
64GB baseline storage
NOOK Tablet
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
Spec data
How they compare
NOOK Tablet
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
—
—
OS
Android
iOS
Processor
Dual Core TI OMAP 4
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
400g (14.1 oz)
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
Unknown
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
NOOK Tablet
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Dual Core TI OMAP 4
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
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
400g (14.1 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
Unknown
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
NOOK Tablet
0.8" × 0.5"
iPad Air (2020)
9.7" × 7"
Thickness · to scale
NOOK Tablet
0"
iPad Air (2020)
0.2"
NOOK Tablet
iPad Air (2020)
Height
0.8" (20.6 mm)
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
0.5" (12.7 mm)
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0" (1.2 mm)
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
400g (14.1 oz)
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
7"
10.9"
Height
0.8" (20.6 mm)
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
0.5" (12.7 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0" (1.2 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
400g (14.1 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
7"
Screen
10.9"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
NOOK Tablet vs iPad Air (2020): FAQ
Which is better, the NOOK Tablet or iPad Air (2020)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2020) earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 7.4 for the NOOK Tablet. That 1.5-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 October 2026. Suggest a correction →