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Published Jul 18, 2026
Updated Jul 18, 2026
iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
11-inch iPad Air M3 is still the sweet-spot Apple tablet, but the M3 bump over M2 is modest and accessories stay pricey.
Best For
Students and creators
Value
Fair
Biggest Strength
Strong M3 performance
Biggest Weakness
Minor upgrade over M2
Community Vote
N/A
would recommend
Key Takeaways
11-inch M3 Air keeps the portable Air sweet spot with a modest chip bump over the M2 model.
Apple M3 brings ray tracing and Apple Intelligence; see about 10 to 18% gains versus M2.
Display stays 60Hz Liquid Retina LCD at 500 nits; no OLED or ProMotion like iPad Pro.
Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard unlock laptop-like use but raise the real total cost.
AU sales often around $749 to $899 after M4 launched; launch RRP was $999.
Quick Facts
Brand
Apple
Release Date
Mar 12, 2025
Price Range
$749 to $999 AUD
Category
Computing
Best For
Students and creators
Sources Analysed
12
Pros & Cons
Pros
Strong M3 performance
Thin light 11-inch design
Vibrant Liquid Retina screen
Solid all-day battery
Apple Intelligence ready
Same start price as M2
Cons
Minor upgrade over M2
Pricey Pencil and keyboard
Touch ID not Face ID
Locked to 60Hz LCD
No OLED like iPad Pro
What Owners Say
The Good
Buyers call the 11-inch size perfect and praise street deals after launch
Users prefer the Air laminated P3 panel and 8GB RAM over the base A16 iPad
The Bad
Some M3 is overkill for reading-only use versus a cheaper A16 iPad
Reviews note the tablet still feels expensive even when discounted
Detailed Summary
| Display size | 11 inch |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| SoC | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Video playback | 10 hours |
| Weight | 460 g |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm |
| Rear camera | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3 up to 10Gb/s) |
Sources
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