Apple iPad Air 11" (M3, 256GB, Cellular) Overview
The Apple 11" iPad Air, now powered by the M3 chip, delivers fast, efficient performance and is designed to support Apple Intelligence. With features like ray tracing, dynamic caching, and hardware-accelerated mesh shading, the M3 chip brings Apple’s most advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time. It comes equipped with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a portable design with all-day battery life, plus support for Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Magic Keyboard.
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Performance Powered by M3
- 8-core CPU delivers up to 35% faster multithreaded performance vs. M1
- 9-core GPU boosts graphics by up to 40%
- Ideal for creative workflows, multitasking, and performance-intensive apps
Next-Gen Graphics Capabilities
- Dynamic Caching for better GPU efficiency
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading
- Up to 4x faster graphics performance than M1—great for gaming, design, and media production
11" Liquid Retina Display
- 2360 x 1640 resolution with P3 wide color and True Tone
- 500 nits brightness and anti-reflective coating
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Apple Intelligence Integration
Built for Apple’s new AI system, the iPad Air helps streamline your creative and productivity tasks:
- Image Wand & Image Playground: Turn sketches or prompts into custom images
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, proofread, summarize with a tap
- Clean Up: Instantly remove unwanted photo distractions with AI-assisted editing
- All with strong on-device privacy—your data stays private
Camera System
- 12MP Ultra-Wide front camera (landscape orientation) with Center Stage for video calls
- 12MP rear camera for high-quality photos and 4K video
- Scan documents and mark them up with Apple Pencil (sold separately)
Fast, Seamless Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E: Up to 2x faster than previous-gen Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.3: Supports low-latency audio and Bluetooth LE accessories
- 5G Cellular (with eSIM): Quick activation, global coverage in 190+ regions (data plan required)
Audio & I/O Features
- Dual studio-quality mics and landscape stereo speakers
- USB-C port supports up to 10 Gb/s transfer speeds for fast connections to displays, drives, and more
Environmentally Responsible Design
The iPad Air is built with sustainability in mind:
- 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
- 100% recycled cobalt, copper, gold, rare earth elements, and tin in key components
- 15% recycled glass in the display
- At least 20% recycled plastic in 12 parts
- 100% fiber-based packaging with 39% recycled content