iPad Air M3 2025

iPad Air M3 2025

iPad Air

Currently Available
Released: March 4, 2025
United States: US$599, US$699, US$899, US$1099Japan: ¥98,800, ¥114,800, ¥150,800, ¥186,800

Overview

It's important to know that this iPad Air M3 11" (Wi-Fi Only) model does not have cellular connectivity or GPS/GNSS.


The iPad Air M3 11-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) 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."


The iPad Air M3 11" is powered by a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 CPU with 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency), a 9-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 8 GB of RAM. 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 "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video."


Like its predecessor, this model supports external keyboards, trackpads, and the "Apple Pencil Pro," but was introduced alongside a cheaper, non-backlit "Magic Keyboard" with function keys and a larger trackpad. Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Air M3 11-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) and its cellular siblings are essentially the same except for the faster M3 processor, minor weight variations, and different identifiers.

Evaluation

The M3-powered 11-inch iPad Air was reviewed as a solid, if iterative, update that solidified its position as the best tablet for most people. The key upgrade was the M3 chip, which provided a noticeable performance boost and added hardware-accelerated ray tracing for better gaming graphics. Support for the new Apple Pencil Pro and a refreshed Magic Keyboard enhanced its productivity and creative capabilities. However, the device was nearly identical to its M2 predecessor in design, with the same 60Hz Liquid Retina display, leading some reviewers to feel it was an unnecessary yearly refresh. Despite this, for new buyers or those upgrading from an older, non-M-series iPad, its combination of top-tier performance, a great ecosystem, and a reasonable price made it a highly recommended and future-proof choice.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Apple Model NoA3266 (EMC 8776*)
Apple Order NoMC9X4LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPad Air 11" M3 (Wi-Fi)

Price

Price Table
United StatesUS$599, US$699, US$899, US$1099
AustraliaA$999, A$1199, A$1549, A$1899
Austria€701,10, €831,10, €1081,10, €1331,10
Belgium€719, €849, €1099, €1349
BrazilR$7.499, R$8.699, R$11.099, R$13.499
CanadaC$799, C$949, C$1229, C$1509
ChinaRMB 4799, 5299, 6999, 8699
DenmarkDKK 5.499, 6.499, 8.499, 10.499
Finland€739, €869, €1119, €1369
France€719, €849, €1099, €1349
Germany€699, €829, €1079, €1329
Hong KongHK$4,599, HK$5,399, HK$6,999, HK$8,599
IndiaRs 59,900, 69,900, 89,900, 109,900
IndonesiaPending
Ireland€729, €859, €1109, €1359
Italy€719, €849, €1099, €1349
Japan¥98,800, ¥114,800, ¥150,800, ¥186,800
KoreaKRW 949,000, 1,099,000, 1,399,000, 1,699,000
Luxembourg€695,23, €820,93, €1062,66, €1304,41
MalaysiaRM 2799, 3199, 4099, 4999
MexicoMXN $14,999, $17,499, $22,499, $27,499
Netherlands€719, €849, €1099, €1349
New ZealandNZ$1199, NZ$1399, NZ$1799, NZ$2199
NorwayNOK 8.490, 9.890, 12.690, 15.490
Portugal€729, €859, €1109, €1359
SingaporeS$899, S$1049, S$1349, S$1649
Spain€699, €829, €1079, €1329
SwedenSEK 8.495, 9.895, 12.695, 15.495
SwitzerlandCHF 599, 699, 899, 1'099
TaiwanNT$19,900, NT$23,400, NT$30,400, NT$37,400
ThailandTHB 21,900, 25,900, 32,900, 39,900
The PhilippinesPHP 42,990, 49,990, 63,990, 77,990
United Kingdom£599, £699, £899, £1099
VietnamVND 16,999,000, 19,499,000, 24,999,000, 30,499,000

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$599, US$699, US$899, US$1099

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPad Pro Air M3 11"
Case TypeTablet
Housing ColorBlack
Dimensions9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24
Avg. Weight1.01 lbs / 460 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple M3
Processor Speed4.05 GHz
Processors1 (8 Cores)
Onboard RAM8 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (64)N/A
Geekbench 4 (SC)10011
Geekbench 4 (MC)40926
Geekbench 5 (SC)2266 (3036 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)10516 (11617 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display11" Liquid Retina
Display Resolution2360x1640 (264 ppi)
Camera12 Megapixels

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C
PortsUSB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector
USB SupportSync & Charge (USB-C*)
Firewire SupportNone
Cell NetworkWi-Fi Only
Standard Wireless802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Polymer (28.93 Whr)
Battery Life (Music)10 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A
Standby TimeN/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiPadOS 18.3 (22D2062)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportmacOS 10.13
Windows SupportWindows 10

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch