Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 10.9" IPS LCD
Chip: A14 Bionic
Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 28.6 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 4G LTE option
Weight: 458 g

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Apple iPad Air (4th generation) at a glance

Screen

Mid-size screen

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

Upper mid-range chip

Smooth for everyday apps, split screen and most games.
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 (4th generation) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad Air (4th generation)
Series	iPad Air
Generation	4th generation
Versions	256GB Wi-Fi, 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue

Software

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

Operating system	iPadOS

Performance

Smooth for everyday apps, split screen and most games.

Chip	A14 Bionic

Memory & storage

Storage	64 GB
Storage options	64 GB / 256 GB

Display

A mid-size screen.

Screen size	10.9 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Display name	Liquid Retina
Resolution	2360 x 1640
Pixel density	264 ppi
Brightness (typical)	500 nits
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10
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 (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C)
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)	28.6 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	7 MP
Microphones	2

Connectivity

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

Cellular	4G LTE option
Phone calls	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.0
GPS	Cellular models only
Ports	USB-C connector, Smart Connector, Magnetic connector
External display	4K

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	458 g
Thickness	6.1 mm
Height	247.6 mm
Width	178.5 mm
Body	aluminium
Unlock	fingerprint (power key)
Sensors	gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light, compass

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.