Tablet Comparison
Kobo Arc vs Apple iPad Air Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Arc
iPad Air
+
What's good
+
Fast performance
+
High-quality design
+
MIMO support
+
Beautiful display
+
Plenty of model options
−
What's not
−
Price
−
Lack of Touch ID
−
Mediocre camera
Arc
iPad Air
+
Good
+
Fast performance
+
High-quality design
+
MIMO support
+
Beautiful display
+
Plenty of model options
−
Not
−
Price
−
Lack of Touch ID
−
Mediocre camera
Spec data
How they compare
Arc
iPad Air
Price (MSRP)
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—
OS
Android
iOS
Processor
Dual-core
Apple A7 Dual core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
364g (12.8 oz)
478g (16.9 oz)
Fingerprint
Unknown
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Arc
iPad Air
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Dual-core
Processor
Apple A7 Dual 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
364g (12.8 oz)
Weight
478g (16.9 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
Arc
0.7" × 0.5"
iPad Air
9.4" × 6.6"
Thickness · to scale
Arc
0"
iPad Air
0.3"
Arc
iPad Air
Height
0.7" (18.9 mm)
9.4" (239 mm)
Width
0.5" (12 mm)
6.6" (168 mm)
Depth
0" (1.2 mm)
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
364g (12.8 oz)
478g (16.9 oz)
Screen
7"
9.7"
Height
0.7" (18.9 mm)
Height
9.4" (239 mm)
Width
0.5" (12 mm)
Width
6.6" (168 mm)
Depth
0" (1.2 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
364g (12.8 oz)
Weight
478g (16.9 oz)
Screen
7"
Screen
9.7"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Arc vs iPad Air: FAQ
Which is better, the Arc or iPad Air?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.6 for the Arc. That 1.4-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 October 2026. Suggest a correction →