Apple iPad Air (3rd generation)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 10.5" LCD
Chip: A12 Bionic
Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 30.2 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 4G LTE option
Weight: 456 g

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Apple iPad Air (3rd generation) at a glance

Screen

Mid-size screen

The all-round size: light enough to carry, big enough for split screen.
Performance

Mid-range chip

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately. A keyboard cover clicks on for typing.
Connectivity

4G LTE 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 (3rd generation) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad Air (3rd generation)
Series	iPad Air
Generation	3rd generation
Versions	iPad Air (3rd generation) 256GB Wi-Fi, iPad Air (3rd generation) 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Software

Runs iPadOS with Apple's App Store and works closely with an iPhone or Mac.

Operating system	iPadOS

Performance

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.

Chip	A12 Bionic

Memory & storage

Storage	64 GB
Storage options	64 GB / 256 GB

Display

A mid-size screen.

Screen size	10.5 in
Panel	LCD
Display name	Retina display
Resolution	2224 x 1668
Pixel density	264 ppi
Brightness (typical)	500 nits
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 (1st generation)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil
Keyboard connection	Smart Connector
Keyboard in the box	No

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)	30.2 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	10 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	10 h
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	8 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	1080p
Front camera	7 MP
Microphones	2
Headphone jack	Yes

Connectivity

Also sold in a 4G LTE version for data on the go.

Cellular	4G LTE option
SIM	nano-SIM + eSIM
Phone calls	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0
GPS	Cellular models only
Ports	Lightning connector, Smart Connector, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Nano-SIM tray (cellular models)
External display	1080p

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	456 g
Thickness	6.1 mm
Height	250.6 mm
Width	174.1 mm
Unlock	Touch ID
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad Air, Lightning to USB Cable, USB 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.