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Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3
The Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 lands as a entry-level tablet, built around 13 in.
44/100
13 inApple M38 GBLiquid RetinaP3Bluetooth 5.3
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Why we rate it
- HDR support
- Anti-reflective coating
- Fast charging
- Above-average rear camera
- Below-average refresh
Score profile
Scored against the tablets classWhere the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size13 "
Refresh60 Hz
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Peak brightness600 nits
HDR supportYes
Anti-reflective coatingYes
DCI-P3 coverageP3
Compute
ChipsetApple M3
RAM8 GB
Storage128 GB
Battery
Battery life10 hours
Fast chargingYes
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP
Front camera12 MP
Rear 4K videoYes
Input and biometrics
Active stylus supportYes
Stylus magnetic chargingYes
Magnetic keyboard accessoryYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6EYes
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
5GYes
Design
Weight5 g
Thickness6.1 mm
USB-C ports1
Software
Operating systemiPadOS
Release
Announced2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple iPad Air 13-inch M3 vs Apple Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4
| AppleApple iPad Air 13-inch M3This page | AppleApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44 /100Better | 43 /100 |
| Size | 13 " | 11 " |
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GBBetter |
| Battery hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Who it's for
Is the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other tablets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3?
Its hdr support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the 2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch?
The 2024 Apple iPad Air (13-inch scores 49/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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