Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad Air 11-inch (M2) vs iPad Air (4th generation)

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 tablets
iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
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iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)9.3Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

iPad Air (4th generation) edges it on score

The iPad Air (4th generation) leads overall; pick the iPad Air 11-inch (M2) if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
8.9
iPad Air (4th generation)
9.3
Choose the iPad Air 11-inch (M2) if
  • Students and creatives who want portability and Pencil Pro support
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Choose the iPad Air (4th generation) if
  • Students and creatives who want Pro-style design and Pencil support
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
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Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Screen size
11"
10.9"
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple M2
A14 Bionic
Memory1 difference
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
64GB, 256GB
Camera1 difference
Camera
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Panorama (up to
12MP Wide camera - ƒ/1.8 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR filter - Backside illumination sensor - Live Photos with stabilization - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Tap to focus with Focus Pixels - Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos - Panorama (up to
Connectivity4 differences
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO 5
Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Ports
USB-C port with support for:
USB-C
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO 5
Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO
Body1 difference
Weight
462 g
458 g
Design1 difference
Weights
1.02 pounds (462 grams), 1.02 pounds (462 grams)
1.0 pound (458 grams), 1.01 pounds (460 grams)
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