Apple iPad Air 13" (M3, 512GB) Overview
The 13" iPad Air with the Apple M3 chip delivers powerful performance in a thin, portable design—ideal for creators, professionals, and anyone on the move. Now built for Apple Intelligence and equipped with advanced graphics capabilities, it supports ray tracing, dynamic caching, and hardware-accelerated mesh shading for a more immersive experience. With 8GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, a vivid Liquid Retina display, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and the Magic Keyboard, the iPad Air is your ultimate mobile workstation.
Ships with iPadOS preinstalled. Be sure to check Settings for the latest update.
M3 Chip Performance
The next-generation M3 chip brings a significant leap in capability:
- 8-core CPU with up to 35% faster multithreaded performance compared to the M1
- 9-core GPU delivering up to 40% faster graphics
- Designed for demanding workflows, from creative projects to multitasking on the go
Next-Level Graphics Architecture
For the first time on iPad Air, Apple’s advanced graphics architecture includes:
- Dynamic Caching for more efficient GPU memory usage
- Hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing for improved realism in games and 3D apps
- Up to 4x the graphics performance of M1
13" Liquid Retina Display
Enjoy immersive visuals with a stunning display built for creative work and media:
- 2732 x 2048 resolution with P3 wide color
- 600 nits brightness, True Tone, and anti-reflective coating
- Optimized for Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Apple Intelligence Integration
The iPad Air is ready for Apple Intelligence—Apple’s personal intelligence system designed to help you communicate, create, and get more done.
- Image Wand turns rough sketches into finished visuals
- Image Playground generates custom images from text or photo inputs
- Writing Tools offer rewrite, summarize, and proofreading capabilities
- Clean Up Tool lets you remove unwanted elements from photos with a single tap
All features run with privacy in mind—Apple Intelligence is designed to keep your data secure and private.
Camera System
- 12MP Ultra-Wide front camera in landscape orientation with Center Stage support
- 12MP rear camera for sharp images and 4K video recording
- Ideal for video calls, scanning documents, and editing content directly on-screen
Fast Connectivity & Audio
- Wi-Fi 6E delivers high-speed internet, up to twice as fast as the previous generation
- Bluetooth 5.3 for low-latency connections to accessories and hearing aids
- Studio-quality dual mics and landscape stereo speakers provide crisp audio
USB-C Port
Quickly connect to displays, drives, docks, and other accessories:
- Supports USB 3 speeds up to 10 Gb/s
- Versatile enough for creative workflows and professional use
Sustainable by Design
Apple engineered the iPad Air to minimize environmental impact:
- 100% recycled aluminum, cobalt, gold, rare earth elements, and tin in key components
- 95%+ recycled lithium in the battery
- 20%+ recycled plastic across 12 components
- 15% recycled glass in the display
- 100% fiber-based packaging with 39% recycled content