Apple iPad Air 11" (M3, 512GB) Overview
Powered by the new M3 chip, the Apple 11" iPad Air delivers high-end performance in a lightweight, portable design. For the first time, Apple’s advanced graphics technologies—like ray tracing, dynamic caching, and hardware-accelerated mesh shading—are available on iPad Air. With 8GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, an 11" Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery life, it’s built to handle creative workflows and everyday productivity with ease.
Compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Magic Keyboard. Comes preloaded with iPadOS. Check Settings for the latest updates.
Performance with Apple M3 Chip
Whether you’re editing large files or multitasking on the move, the M3 chip offers:
- 8-core CPU: Up to 35% faster than M1 for demanding workflows
- 9-core GPU: Delivers up to 40% faster graphics performance
Pro-Level Graphics
The M3 chip brings Apple's most advanced GPU architecture to iPad Air:
- Dynamic Caching for smarter memory usage
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading
- Up to 4x faster graphics performance compared to M1—ideal for games, 3D work, and visual apps
11" Liquid Retina Display
- 2360 x 1640 resolution, P3 wide color, and True Tone
- 500 nits brightness with anti-reflective coating
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) for writing, drawing, and editing
Apple Intelligence
iPad Air is ready for Apple Intelligence, your personal AI-powered assistant with privacy built in.
Creative and productivity features include:
- Image Wand & Image Playground: Turn sketches into images and generate visuals from prompts
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, or proofread text in one tap
- Clean Up Tool: Instantly remove distractions from photos while preserving image quality
Camera System
- 12MP Ultra-Wide front camera (landscape position) with Center Stage for smart framing
- 12MP rear camera captures vibrant photos and 4K video
- Scan and mark up documents using Apple Pencil (sold separately)
Fast Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E: Up to 2x faster than the previous generation
- Bluetooth 5.3: Supports low-latency audio and next-gen Bluetooth LE devices
Audio and I/O
- Dual studio-quality microphones and landscape stereo speakers for clear sound
- USB-C port with up to 10 Gb/s transfer speeds for connecting accessories, drives, and displays
Built for the Environment
Apple designed this iPad Air to be environmentally conscious, featuring:
- 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 cover
- At least 20% recycled plastic in 12 parts
- 100% fiber-based packaging with 39% recycled content