Apple
iPad Air 11-inch M4
A entry-level pick in the tablets line-up, with 11 in up front.
41/100
11 inApple M48 GBLiquid Retina
£599best 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 iPad Air 11-inch M4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size11 "
Refresh60 Hz
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Peak brightness600 nits
Compute
ChipsetApple M4
RAM8 GB
Storage128 GB
Battery
Battery life10 hours
Fast chargingYes
Input and biometrics
Active stylus supportYes
Magnetic keyboard accessoryYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Design
Weight462 g
Thickness6.1 mm
USB-C ports1
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowiPad Air 11-inch M4 vs Apple Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4
iPad Air 11-inch M4Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4
| AppleiPad Air 11-inch M4This page | AppleApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41 /100 | 43 /100Better |
| Size | 11 " | 11 " |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GBBetter |
| Battery hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Who it's for
Is the iPad Air 11-inch M4 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 iPad Air 11-inch M4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 41/100 against other tablets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the iPad Air 11-inch M4?
Its fast charging stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4?
The Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 scores 43/100 versus this one at 41/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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