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Apple iPad Air and iPad mini 2 with Retina Display drop tests

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By Daniel Petrov

Published: Nov 15, 2013, 2:17 AM

Apple iPad Air and iPad mini 2 with Retina Display drop tests

The new iPad Air and the iPad mini 2 with Retina Display sport the same slick 7.5mm thin bodies, while the 9.7-incher is record light to boot, at least in its category.

The new iPads are still crafted out of aluminum, though, so dropping them should be more stressful on the internals and the screen than if they were made out of plastic as most other tablets, right?

Well, we'll leave you decide as we round up a few drop test videos that have been recorded while torturing the two new slates to see how fast they will give up the ghost.

Apple iPad Air and iPad mini 2 with Retina Display drop and durability tests roundup

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.

Apple iPad Air and iPad mini 2 with Retina Display drop tests

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