Apple’s iPad Air now comes with M4, 12GB memory, and Wi-Fi 7 support. Here’s a simple breakdown of sizes, prices, storage options, and accessories.
Two sizes: 11-inch vs 13-inch
Apple is selling the new iPad Air with M4 in two sizes: 11-inch and 13-inch. The 11-inch model is the more portable option, while the 13-inch model gives you extra screen space for multitasking, editing, and split-screen work.
Colors and storage options
Apple says iPad Air with M4 will be available in four finishes: blue, purple, starlight, and space gray. Storage options include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Pricing
- 11-inch iPad Air: $599 (Wi-Fi), $749 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- 13-inch iPad Air: $799 (Wi-Fi), $949 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- Education pricing: $549 (11-inch) and $749 (13-inch)
What you get with this generation
Apple says this iPad Air keeps the same starting price but upgrades performance and memory. Unified memory rises to 12GB and memory bandwidth increases to 120GB/s. Apple also says the M4-powered model is up to 30% faster than iPad Air with M3 and up to 2.3x faster than iPad Air with M1.
On the connectivity side, Apple says iPad Air now includes N1 (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread), and cellular models include C1X for faster cellular performance and improved efficiency.
Accessories: Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard
Apple says iPad Air supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). Apple Pencil Pro adds features like squeeze and barrel roll, and it supports Find My.
- Apple Pencil Pro: $129 (or $119 with education savings)
- Apple Pencil (USB-C): $79 (or $69 with education savings)
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air includes a built-in trackpad and a 14-key function row. It attaches magnetically and uses the Smart Connector for power and data, so it does not rely on Bluetooth for that connection.
- Magic Keyboard (11-inch): $269 (or $249 with education savings)
- Magic Keyboard (13-inch): $319 (or $299 with education savings)
When can you buy it?
Apple says iPad Air with M4 can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4, and it will be available starting Wednesday, March 11.
