Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 11" IPS LCD
Chip: Apple M3
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Battery: 28.93 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 460 g

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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) at a glance

Screen

Mid-size screen

The all-round size: light enough to carry, big enough for split screen.
Performance

Flagship-class chip

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.
Memory

Plenty of RAM

Apps stay open in the background without reloading.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately. A keyboard cover clicks on for typing.
Connectivity

5G option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Easy to carry

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Series	iPad Air
Generation	M3
Versions	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray

Software

Runs iPadOS with Apple's App Store and works closely with an iPhone or Mac.

Operating system	iPadOS
AI features	Apple Intelligence

Performance

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.

Chip	Apple M3
CPU cores	8
CPU layout	4 performance + 4 efficiency
Graphics	9-core GPU
GPU cores	9

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

RAM	8 GB
RAM options	8 GB
Storage	128 GB
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

Display

A mid-size screen.

Screen size	11 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Display name	Liquid Retina display
Resolution	2360 x 1640
Pixel density	264 ppi
Brightness (typical)	500 nits
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut	P3
Fully laminated	Yes
Anti-reflective coating	Yes

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

An official keyboard attaches directly, no pairing needed.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil
Pen storage	Magnetic, charges on the tablet
Pen hover	Yes
Keyboard connection	Smart Connector
Keyboard in the box	No

Battery & charging

A charger comes in the box.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity (Wh)	28.93 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	10 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	10 h
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	12 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	4K60
Front camera	12 MP
Front camera on the long edge	Yes
Auto framing	Center Stage
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Microphones	2

Connectivity

Also sold in a 5G version for data on the go.

Cellular	5G option
SIM	eSIM only
Phone calls	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3
GPS	Cellular models only
USB speed	10 Gbps
Ports	1x USB-C (USB 3, DisplayPort), Smart Connector, Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil
External display	6K60

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	460 g
Thickness	6.1 mm
Height	247.6 mm
Width	178.5 mm
Body	aluminum
Unlock	Touch ID
Sensors	Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.