Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) front view
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Midrange Tablet

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2): Specs, Key Features & Rivals

The iPad Air M2 is a tablet from Apple in the midrange tablet class. Below, you’ll find its full specs and how it compares. The main competition for the iPad Air M2 comes from iPad Air M3, iPad Air M4 and iPad Air 5.

  • Screen size11 in
  • ChipM2
  • Base storage128 GB
  • Weight16.30 oz
  • Rated battery life10 h
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Key Specifications

Display
Display: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Screen size 11 in
Panel type Liquid Retina (LCD)
Resolution 2360 x 1640
Pixel density 264 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Peak brightness (SDR) 500 nits
Fully laminated display Yes
Performance
Performance: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Chip M2
CPU cores 8
GPU cores 9
Memory & Storage
Memory & Storage: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Base storage 128 GB
Max storage 1 TB
Accessories & Productivity
Accessories & Productivity: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Stylus support Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Keyboard accessory Magic Keyboard
OS at launch iPadOS 17
Cameras
Cameras: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Rear camera 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP
Front camera position Landscape edge
Battery & Connectivity
Battery & Connectivity: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Battery 28.9 Wh
Rated battery lifeManufacturer rating 10 h
Port USB-C
Cellular option Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Design & Build
Design & Build: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Height 9.75 in
Width 7.03 in
Thickness 0.24 in
Weight 16.30 oz
Price
Price: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Launch price $599

How It Stacks Up in the Midrange Tablet Class

Take the class average for refresh rate, subtract 13%, and you’re close to where the iPad Air M2 lands. The iPad Air M2 neither leads nor trails its class on rated battery life. Measured on weight, the iPad Air M2 is about average for similar models.

Refresh rate

60 Hz · class avg 68 Hz

Rated battery life

10 h · class avg 10 h

Weight

16.30 oz · class avg 16.15 oz

Peak brightness (SDR)

500 nits · class avg 517 nits

CPU cores

8 · class avg 8

GPU cores

9 · class avg 8

Base storage

128 GB · class avg 98 GB

Battery

28.9 Wh · class avg 29.7 Wh
iPad Air M2Class average

Compare iPad Air M2 With Its Rivals

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the iPad Air M2 released?

Our records list May 15, 2024 as the release date of the iPad Air M2.

What was the launch price of the iPad Air M2?

Its launch price was $599, according to our data as of May 2024.

What does the iPad Air M2 compete with?

The main alternatives to the iPad Air M2 are iPad Air M3, iPad Air M4, iPad Air 5 and Galaxy Tab S11.

What is the weight of the iPad Air M2?

The iPad Air M2 weighs 16.30 oz.

Independent overview, not affiliated with Apple. Specs from manufacturer data as compiled by VersusVerdict. · Last updated: · Spotted an error? Report a correction

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