Apple
2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch
The 2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch lands as a entry-level tablet, built around 13 in.
49/100
13 inApple M28 GBLiquid Retina
£459best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Fast charging
- Active stylus support
- Magnetic keyboard accessory
- Below-average refresh
Score profile
Scored against the tablets classWhere the 2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size13 "
Refresh60 Hz
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Peak brightness600 nits
Compute
ChipsetApple M2
RAM8 GB
Battery
Battery life10 hours
Fast chargingYes
Input and biometrics
Active stylus supportYes
Magnetic keyboard accessoryYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Design
Weight617 g
Thickness6.1 mm
USB-C ports1
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Highlighted cell = better in that row2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch vs Apple Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3
2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inchApple iPad Air 13-inch M3
| Apple2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inchThis page | AppleApple iPad Air 13-inch M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100Better | 44 /100 |
| Size | 13 " | 13 " |
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | 128 GB |
| Battery hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Who it's for
Is the 2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable tablet for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier tablet is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the 2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other tablets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the 2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch?
Its fast charging stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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