iPad Air M2 2024

It's important to know that this A2903 iPad Air M2 11-Inch supports 5G NR on bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, and n79, but not 5G NR mmWave. This single model was sold globally, except for mainland China, and uses eSIM only, with no physical SIM slot.

The iPad Air M2 11-Inch (Wi-Fi+Cellular) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 10.86" LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits) framed by a thin black bezel and housed in a slim aluminum case with rounded corners and flat sides. It is available in (light) Blue, (light) Purple, "Starlight," or "Space Gray."

All iPad Air M2 11" models are powered by a 3.49 GHz Apple M2 processor with 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency), a 9-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 8 GB of RAM, and 100 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Storage options are 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB.

Connectivity includes a USB-C port supporting USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s), dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, and a top-button "Touch ID" sensor. It has a single 12-megapixel "Wide" rear camera (4K video) and a landscape 12-megapixel "Ultra Wide" front camera (1080p video) with "Center Stage." It also has dual landscape stereo speakers and dual microphones.

Battery life is rated at 10 hours of Wi-Fi web surfing or video, and 9 hours on cellular data. It supports external keyboards, trackpads, and the new "Apple Pencil Pro."

Compared to its predecessor, this model has a similar display and rear camera but features a faster processor, more storage options, a landscape front camera, faster Wi-Fi, and support for the more advanced Apple Pencil Pro.

The 11-inch iPad Air M2 with cellular was evaluated as a fantastic all-around tablet that brought even more power to the Air lineup. The M2 chip delivered a significant performance boost, making the device feel incredibly fast and capable for almost any task. A major and universally praised upgrade was moving the front camera to the landscape orientation, which fixed a long-standing annoyance for video calls. The new support for the Apple Pencil Pro was a great addition for creatives. This model's eSIM-only design and widespread 5G support made it a versatile global companion. While it lacked the OLED screen of the Pro, its combination of performance, smart design refinements, and increased storage options made it the best iPad for the majority of people who needed a powerful and connected device.