iPad Ifixit.com shows iPad 7 actually has four speakers, not two!

[seabrook7039]

The iPad 7 x-ray show four transducers (all on the left side of photo):

https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/kMuPYAil6FgxXi4V.huge

The same is true with the iPad 6:

https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/M6Ka4U2bJ4vSABAh.huge

Meanwhile the iPad Air 3 x-ray only shows two transducers (both at the bottom of photo):

https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IGOnbOSdjB4dhVU5.huge

And as expected iPad Pro 10.5 x-ray shows four transducers, two at the top and two at the bottom:

https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/UI4lUmugaCJ2IhNo.huge

Does this result in the iPad 6 and iPad 7 having better sound than the iPad Air 3??

 

[AutomaticApple]

Does this result in the iPad 6 and iPad 7 having better sound than the iPad Air 3??

That is an interesting observation. Does the iPad 5 also have better sound than the iPad Air 3?

 

[seabrook7039]

That is an interesting observation. Does the iPad 5 also have better sound than the iPad Air 3?

More transducers does not necessairily mean better sound (one big one vs. two smaller ones). Given all the variables side-by-side testing would be required to answer that question. But it's interesting as it's a striking build difference for the iPad Air 3.

Ifixit.com shows the iPad 5 is similiar with four transducers like the iPad 6 & 7:

https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/M6Ka4U2bJ4vSABAh.huge

(Ifixit.com does not have x-rays for earlier iPads.)

 

[JPack]

Apple has used a dual-transducer design for each "speaker" since the original iPad. Below are photos of the iPad 2.

Based on the audio analysis for the iPad (2019) vs. iPad Air (2019) from Notebookcheck, the iPad Air is louder and has better audio reproduction. So quality > quantity.

 

[Digitalguy]

From the online video comparisons, the Air 3 has better speakers than the basic ipad

 

[seabrook7039]

Apple has used a dual-transducer design for each "speaker" since the original iPad. Below are photos of the iPad 2.

Based on the audio analysis for the iPad (2019) vs. iPad Air (2019) from Notebookcheck, the iPad Air is louder and has better audio reproduction. So quality > quantity.

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Actually the notebookcheck.com review of the iPad 7 only makes a comparison claim between the iPad 7 and iPad 6 stating the iPad 7 was a tad louder:

Apple iPad 7 2019 Tablet Review: Small changes with a big impact?

Notebookcheck.com reviews the iPad 7 2019, Apple's latest tablet. The classic premium tablet enters its 7th generation, with Apple adding a Retina display, Apple Pencil support and a version of its Smart Keyboard. The 10.2-inch tablet faces tough competition from Samsung's Galaxy tablet line-up...

www.notebookcheck.net

Meanwhile their review of the iPad Air 3 only compares it to the iPad Pro 10.5:

Apple iPad Air (2019) Tablet Review

The third generation of the Apple iPad Air has a 10.5-inch display and offers keyboard as well as Pencil support. The Apple A12 processor ensures a fast performance, and the tablet also shows itself otherwise complete in the test to a large extent.

www.notebookcheck.net

and it goes on to say "While we experience the sound reproduction as quite pleasant with surprising depth in our test, the high tones are a bit too strong, causing them to be very present and bringing a tinny sound at high volumes." Meanwhile the iPad 7 (though softer) as seen in the report's audio frequency chart shows a flatter response in the mid-highs which may be perceived as more pleasant.

 

[seabrook7039]

From the online video comparisons, the Air 3 has better speakers than the basic ipad

Links?

 

[EugW]

If sound truly is an issue then you need to get an iPad Pro. It's in a complete different league, at least in landscape mode.