iPad Air 5 complains because the case is too thin

Many users complain that the ‌iPad Air 5‌ has an aluminum case on the back that is thinner than its predecessor, making it feel out of hand, causing creaks and prone to screen bending.

One buyer on Reddit said: “I bought two blue iPad Air 2022 and when I received the goods I was shocked. The aluminum back is a lot thinner than the iPad 4. You can almost feel the battery inside touching the back. Both iPads feel the same and creak when you hold them. This did not happen on the iPad Air 4”.

This is not the only negative feedback on the build quality of the iPad Air 5, countless other reviews agree and say that the ‌iPad Air‌ is very low quality compared to its predecessor, the most obvious difference. on the back of the device. “It feels like I can feel the internals when I touch the back,” claimed another user.

Other accounts have even posted videos of creaking noises coming from light taps on the device’s screen as proof.

Many users report this problem occurs on all color options. They even returned the device to an Apple store but it was rejected. Apple has not yet commented on the matter.

‌iPad Air‌ 5 was announced by Apple on March 8 with many improvements including the same M1 chip as the iPad Pro, support for 5G connectivity, upgraded 12MP Center Stage front camera, 2x faster USB-C port for data transfer and new color options. The starting price for the 64GB version is $599.

Huong Dung (According to MacRumors, iMore)