Apple

iPad Air 13-inch M4

A solid mid-range pick in the tablets line-up, with 13 in up front.

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
13 inApple M4Liquid Retina
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Why we rate it

  • Active stylus support
  • Magnetic keyboard accessory
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Below-average storage
Score profile

Where the iPad Air 13-inch M4 wins and loses

Scored against the tablets class
ComputeInputOverall398460
Compute
39
Input and biometrics
84
Overall spec score
60
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Size13 "
Panel typeLiquid Retina

Compute

ChipsetApple M4
Storage256 GB

Input and biometrics

Active stylus supportYes
Magnetic keyboard accessoryYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Head to head

iPad Air 13-inch M4 vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeInputOverall
iPad Air 13-inch M4iPad Pro 11-inch M4
 AppleiPad Air 13-inch M4This pageAppleiPad Pro 11-inch M4
Overall score60 /100Better57 /100
Size13 "11 "
ChipsetApple M4Apple M4
Storage256 GB256 GB
Who it's for

Is the iPad Air 13-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.
good
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 iPad Air 13-inch M4 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other tablets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 59.

What stands out on the iPad Air 13-inch M4?

Its active stylus support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Surface Pro 11th Edition?

The Surface Pro 11th Edition scores 63/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.