Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 13" IPS LCD
Chip: Apple M4
RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Battery: 36.59 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 616 g

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Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) at a glance

Screen

Extra-large screen

Plenty of room for drawing, documents side by side and films.
Performance

Flagship-class chip

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

Lots 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 13-inch (M4) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Series	iPad Air
Generation	M4
Versions	256GB Wi-Fi, 512GB Wi-Fi, 1TB Wi-Fi, 128GB 5G Cellular, 256GB 5G Cellular, 512GB 5G Cellular, 1TB 5G Cellular
Colours	Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray
Also sold as	13-inch iPad Air

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 M4
CPU cores	8
CPU layout	3 performance + 5 efficiency
Graphics	9-core GPU
GPU cores	9

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

RAM	12 GB
RAM options	12 GB
Storage	128 GB
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

Display

A extra-large screen.

Screen size	13 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Display name	Liquid Retina
Resolution	2732 x 2048
Pixel density	264 ppi
Brightness (typical)	600 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 hover	Yes
Keyboard connection	Smart Connector

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)	36.59 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
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	6
GPS	Cellular models only
USB speed	10 Gbps
Ports	1x USB-C (USB 3 up to 10Gb/s), Smart Connector, Magnetic connector
External display	6K60

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	616 g
Thickness	6.1 mm
Height	280.6 mm
Width	214.9 mm
Body	aluminium
Unlock	fingerprint (power key)
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light

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.