Apple iPad Air 11" (M3, 256GB) Overview
Powered by the new M3 chip, the Apple 11" iPad Air delivers outstanding performance and is designed for Apple Intelligence. For the first time, the iPad Air features Apple’s cutting-edge graphics architecture, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing, dynamic caching, and mesh shading. With 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Magic Keyboard, this ultra-portable device offers the flexibility and power to stay productive and creative on the go.
It comes preloaded with iPadOS—check your settings for the latest updates.
M3 Performance
The M3 chip makes the iPad Air significantly faster and more capable:
- 8-core CPU delivers up to 35% better multithreaded performance over M1
- 9-core GPU offers up to 40% faster graphics
- Great for multitasking, content creation, and demanding apps
Advanced Graphics
With the M3’s advanced GPU, pro-level graphics come to iPad Air:
- Dynamic Caching improves GPU efficiency
- Ray tracing and mesh shading enhance lighting, reflections, and detail
- Up to 4x the performance of M1 in graphics-intensive apps and games
11" Liquid Retina Display
- 2360 x 1640 resolution with P3 wide color gamut
- True Tone adjusts white balance to ambient lighting
- 500 nits brightness and anti-reflective coating
- Works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Apple Intelligence Integration
Designed for Apple’s personal intelligence system, the iPad Air supports:
- Image Wand & Playground: Turn sketches and prompts into custom images
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, proofread, and summarize text with ease
- Clean Up Tool: Tap to remove distractions in photos
- Built-in privacy protections—your data stays yours
Camera System
- 12MP Ultra-Wide front camera (landscape orientation) with Center Stage
- 12MP rear camera for vibrant photos and 4K video
- Scan documents and mark them up with Apple Pencil (sold separately)
Connectivity & Audio
- Wi-Fi 6E: Over 2x faster than previous-gen Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.3: Low-latency support for next-gen accessories
- Dual studio-quality microphones
- Landscape stereo speakers for immersive audio
- USB-C port supports up to 10 Gb/s for fast data and accessories
Sustainable Design
The iPad Air is engineered with the environment in mind:
- 100% recycled aluminum, gold wire, rare earth elements, and tin
- Over 95% recycled lithium, 100% cobalt in the battery
- 15% recycled glass in the display
- At least 20% recycled plastic in 12 components
- 100% fiber-based packaging with 39% recycled content