Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) front view
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Midrange Tablet

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3): Specs, Key Features & Rivals

  • Least RAM in class

Apple built the iPad Air M3 for the midrange tablet class. Measured against its class (the midrange tablets in our database), the iPad Air M3 Has the least RAM. The iPad Air M3 shares its class with iPad Air M4, iPad Air M2 and Galaxy Tab S11.

  • Screen size11 in
  • ChipM3
  • RAM8 GB
  • Base storage128 GB
  • Weight16.23 oz
  • Rated battery life10 h
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Key Specifications

Display
Display: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
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 (M3)
Chip M3
CPU cores 8
GPU cores 9
Memory & Storage
Memory & Storage: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
RAM 8 GB
Base storage 128 GB
Max storage 1 TB
Accessories & Productivity
Accessories & Productivity: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Stylus support Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Keyboard accessory Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)
OS at launch iPadOS 18
Cameras
Cameras: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Rear camera 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP
Front camera position Landscape edge
Battery & Connectivity
Battery & Connectivity: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
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 (M3)
Height 9.75 in
Width 7.03 in
Thickness 0.24 in
Weight 16.23 oz
Price
Price: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Launch price $599

How It Stacks Up in the Midrange Tablet Class

On refresh rate, the iPad Air M3 comes in 13% under the class average in raw numbers. Relative to the class average, the iPad Air M3 reads 38% lower on ram. For rated battery life, the iPad Air M3 is a typical member of its class.

Refresh rate

60 Hz · class avg 68 Hz

RAM

8 GB · class avg 11 GB

Rated battery life

10 h · class avg 10 h

Weight

16.23 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
iPad Air M3Class average

Compare iPad Air M3 With Its Rivals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the release date of the iPad Air M3?

The iPad Air M3 went on sale with a release date of March 12, 2025.

How much did the iPad Air M3 cost at launch?

The iPad Air M3 launched at $599 (as of March 2025).

What are the main alternatives to the iPad Air M3?

The iPad Air M3 goes up against iPad Air M4, iPad Air M2, Galaxy Tab S11 and iPad Air M4 13-inch.

How much does the iPad Air M3 weigh?

The iPad Air M3 comes in at 16.23 oz, going by the manufacturer’s figures.

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