iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
The 13-inch Air is the sweet spot for most people who want a big, capable iPad without paying Pro money.
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You give up the OLED screen and the very fastest chip, but the M3 is still far more power than typical browsing, note-taking, and light editing demand, and the large laminated display is excellent for split-screen work. If you want a productivity-leaning iPad and can live with a 60Hz LCD, this delivers most of the Pro experience for several hundred dollars less.
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— · Observations in the last 90 days
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Key specs
| Display | 13-inch Liquid Retina LCD, 2732x2048, 60Hz |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB - 1TB |
| Battery | 36.59 Wh, up to 10 hours |
| Pen Support | Apple Pencil Pro (sold separately) |
| Weight | 616 g |
| OS | iPadOS 18 |
| Rear camera | 12MP wide |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, opt. 5G, USB-C |
Configurations: 128GB Wi-Fi · 256GB Wi-Fi · 512GB Wi-Fi · 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Strengths
- Strong M3 performance for the price
- Large laminated display great for multitasking
- Supports the latest Apple Pencil Pro
- Long Apple software support window
Trade-offs
- 60Hz screen feels dated next to rivals
- No OLED or ProMotion
- Accessories add meaningfully to cost
Alternatives to consider
How we assess prices
We use in-stock offers checked within 72 hours. Scores compare the current offer with that retailer’s observations from the last 90 days, requiring at least 14 observed days and a price from about 30 days ago. Suspect records withhold the score. Retailer conditions and prices can change.