Apple 11" iPad Air M3, 128GB, Wi-Fi + 5G, (Blue)

Apple iPad Air 11" with M3 Chip (128GB) – Overview

Now powered by the Apple M3 chip, the 11" iPad Air delivers a major leap in performance, making it an ideal device for creativity, productivity, and seamless multitasking. Built for Apple Intelligence, it brings powerful AI features to everyday workflows. For the first time on iPad Air, Apple’s advanced graphics architecture includes support for ray tracing, mesh shading, and dynamic caching. With 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, an ultra-portable design, long battery life, and an 11" Liquid Retina Display, the iPad Air is ready for work, play, and everything in between. It also supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and the Magic Keyboard (sold separately).

The device ships with iPadOS preinstalled—check your settings to ensure it’s running the latest version.

Apple M3 Chip Performance

Featuring an 8-core CPU and a 9-core GPU, the M3 chip significantly boosts speed and graphics capabilities:

• Up to 35% faster multithreaded CPU performance compared to M1
• Up to 40% faster GPU performance for smoother visuals and intensive apps

Whether you're editing video, sketching designs, or running demanding apps, the M3 chip delivers responsive and efficient performance.

Next-Generation Graphics

The M3 chip introduces Apple’s most advanced graphics technologies to iPad Air:

• Dynamic Caching: Optimizes memory usage for improved GPU efficiency
• Ray Tracing & Mesh Shading: Brings realistic lighting, shadows, and visual effects
• Up to 4x faster GPU performance than M1, enabling console-quality gaming and pro-level visuals

11" Liquid Retina Display

Enjoy vibrant, true-to-life visuals on the 11" Liquid Retina screen:

• 2360 × 1640 resolution with P3 wide color
• True Tone, 500 nits brightness, and anti-reflective coating
• Full support for Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) for creative precision

Apple Intelligence Features

The iPad Air is optimized for Apple Intelligence—a personal AI system built into iPadOS:

• Image Wand: Convert rough sketches into complete illustrations
• Image Playground: Generate visuals based on descriptions, concepts, or your photo library
• Writing Tools: Rewrite, proofread, or summarize text with just a tap
• Clean Up Tool: Remove unwanted objects from photos with intelligent background recognition

All features are processed on-device to protect your privacy.

Camera System

• 12MP Ultra-Wide front camera, now on the landscape edge, is perfect for video calls and uses Center Stage to keep you in frame
• 12MP rear camera captures sharp photos and 4K videos
• Use the rear camera to scan documents and annotate them with Apple Pencil

Wireless & Cellular Connectivity

• Wi-Fi 6E offers speeds up to 2x faster than previous generations
• Bluetooth 5.3 enables low-latency connections and support for Bluetooth LE accessories
• 5G Cellular (on supported models): Connect digitally using eSIM, with support for multiple data plans across 190+ countries—no physical SIM required

Carrier data plan required (sold separately).

Audio, Ports & Peripherals

• Dual studio-quality microphones and landscape stereo speakers deliver immersive sound
• USB-C port supports up to 10 Gb/s data transfer and connects to displays, drives, and more

Sustainability

The iPad Air is designed with the environment in mind:

• 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
• 100% recycled cobalt and over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
• 100% recycled copper, gold, rare earth elements, and tin in key components
• 15% recycled glass in the display
• 20%+ recycled plastic in 12 parts
• 100% fiber-based packaging with 39% recycled content