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Apple iPad Air 11 2025

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 11 2025
Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (iPad Air Series)
Processor
Apple M3 8 x 2.7 - 4.1 GHz
Graphics adapter
Apple M3 9-Core GPU
Memory
8 GB 
Display
10.86 inch 3:2, 2360 x 1640 pixel 265 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, HDR, 60 Hz
Storage
128 GB NVMe, 128 GB 
, 105 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: audio via USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, position sensor, barometer
Networking
Wi-Fi 6E (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 6.1 x 247.6 x 178.5
Battery
28.93 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 20-watt charging
Operating System
Apple iPadOS 18
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix f/​1.8, AF
Secondary Camera: 12 MPix f/​2.0
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers, USB cable, 12 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
460 g
Price
699 Euro
Amazon

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 86.39% - good
Average of 14 scores (from 24 reviews)
price: 74%, performance: 88%, features: 54%, display: 85% mobility: 88%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 97%

Reviews for the Apple iPad Air 11 2025

87.4% 比Android 更便宜?Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) 配备 M3 电源,售价低于 600 美元评测 | Notebookcheck
Apple iPad Air 2025 采用 11 英寸屏幕,得益于Apple M3,性能令人印象深刻。而它的起价还不到 600 美元。与昂贵的Android 旗舰产品相比,我们是否更推荐它?请阅读我们的评测,一探究竟。
80% Apple iPad Air (2025) Review
Source: PC Mag English EN→zh-CN
Apple has done little more than update the processor for the 2025 iPad Air. The M3 gives the Air a bit more oomph when it comes to performance and managing features like Apple Intelligence, battery life, and imaging. Otherwise, the hardware and most functions largely carry over from the previous generation. Despite this low-key upgrade, the iPad Air remains the best choice for students and creators who need a powerful tablet at a decent price, which is enough to earn the iPad Air our Editors' Choice award. The iPad Pro is still our top pick for professionals, while the base iPad is easy to recommend to anyone who simply wants to browse the web, download apps, and stream videos.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
I tried to replace my MacBook Pro with the M3 iPad Air - then the reality of iPadOS struck me
Source: Zdnet.com English EN→zh-CN
After using the iPad Air with the M3 processor for work and entertainment this past week, I can attest to the tablet's strong performance and capability to support a creator's workflow. The caveat is that you must be willing to compromise on the applications you use and likely set up your browser to pull up desktop versions of your most frequently visited websites. The iPad Air configuration I'm testing isn't cheap. The 13-inch model with 1TB of storage costs $1,299. Add a $269 Magic Keyboard and a $129 Apple Pencil Pro, and you're looking at a $1,697 tablet setup. That's why I mostly recommend the iPad Air if you don't need the highest storage configuration, considering the 11-inch model starts at a lesser $599 and the 13-inch model at $799 with 128GB.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/20/2025
80% M3 iPad Air: Can it convert a stubborn Mac user? [Review]
Source: Cult of Mac English EN→zh-CN
The M3 iPad is a remarkable device. It’s a fantastic tablet. It’s because it’s so great and powerful as a casual tablet that we want to push it even further. Adding the Magic Keyboard is truly transformative. While I can’t do all my work on an iPad, I think a lot of people would be surprised how well it could serve them. So much work is done on the web, where all you need is a keyboard and precise pointing device. For a lot of people, not needing a proper computer is a relief and a weight off the shoulders — the iPad’s relative simplicity is the whole point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M3) review: Is there a good reason to buy this?
Source: Hardware Zone English EN→zh-CN
The basic iPad does many things well and is nearly half the price of the iPad Air. If you only need an iPad to watch videos, browse the web, and stitch the occasional video together, it’s hard to justify the additional cost of the iPad Air. And at the iPad Air’s prices, it’s tempting to splash the cash and go all out for the iPad Pro. It’s a much nicer iPad with advanced features that make a difference. Plus, if you are going to be keeping it for the next couple of years, doesn’t it make sense to go for the best? The iPad mini is no slouch too. It’s extremely compact, supports the Apple Pencil Pro, and costs considerably less too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 95% workmanship: 85%
80% iPad Air M3 review: second verse, same as the first
Source: Phone Arena English EN→zh-CN
On one side, the iPad Air has pretty much everything you'd want from a tablet. A powerful chip that has enough headroom to last you a good amount of years, good speakers, and a screen that looks good. But then, that same screen is locked at 60 Hz to nudge you towards the Pro, the chip is a bit battery-hungry, and if you want to add extra accessories like the Keyboard and Pencil — you go into laptop price territory (and a good laptop at that). OK, let's take the laptop off the table and assume you really, really want a tablet and exactly a tablet. Well, the iPad Air is better than the competition in its class.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% iPad Air with M3 review – will appeal to even more customers with improved speed and performance
Source: Tech Guru Daily English EN→zh-CN
The iPad Air with M3 Is a magical upgrade that makes an already impressive device even better and offers so many possibilities thanks to its stunning speed and performance that can easily handle even the most intense tasks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
M3 iPad Air: Pro For Less?
Source: GadgetMatch English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2025
80% Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M3) review: Is there a good reason to buy this?
Source: Hardware Zone English EN→zh-CN
The basic iPad does many things well and is nearly half the price of the iPad Air. If you only need an iPad to watch videos, browse the web, and stitch the occasional video together, it’s hard to justify the additional cost of the iPad Air. And at the iPad Air’s prices, it’s tempting to splash the cash and go all out for the iPad Pro. It’s a much nicer iPad with advanced features that make a difference. Plus, if you are going to be keeping it for the next couple of years, doesn’t it make sense to go for the best? The iPad mini is no slouch too. It’s extremely compact, supports the Apple Pencil Pro, and costs considerably less too.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 95% workmanship: 85%
90% Apple iPad Air M3 review: The sweet spot just got even sweeter
Source: Tom's Guide English EN→zh-CN
The iPad Air M3 might not be a revolutionary tablet, but it’s still a fantastic device for most people. The M3-driven performance doesn’t disappoint, and it's a delight to watch videos or read books on its bright and colorful display. Toss in handy and fun Apple Intelligence features, reliable battery life and the overall thin and light design, and you have another winning Apple slate.My only real complaint isn’t with the iPad Air itself, but with its pricey peripherals. Sure, you don’t technically need the Magic Keyboard or Apple Pencil Pro. But they’re vital tools, especially if you’re an artist. If price isn’t a concern, however, then the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro are well worth the investment. Complaints aside, the iPad Air M3 is one of the best tablets you can buy and the one I’d now recommend to anyone interested in an Apple slate.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
I used the M3 iPad Air to edit this M3 iPad Air review
Source: ben's gadget reviews English
This is the new M3 iPad Air. It comes just nine months after the last model M2 iPad Air. Why the frequent releases? Well, it's because the iPad is the most popular tablet, and this model isn't necessarily aiming at people with the M2 iPad Air, but those with an older model. The new M3 does bring better support for Apple Intelligence, and a more powerful GPU for better gaming and video editing performance. The M3 iPad Air also has the updated new Magic Keyboard that is thinner and lighter than the previous generation.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2025
M3 iPad Air review roundup: A routine but worthy update
Source: Cult of Mac English EN→zh-CN
Early reviews of the upcoming M3 iPad Air note the ho-hum nature of Apple’s update: The midrange tablet gets a speed boost thanks to a new chip and nothing else. Still, the device gets lots of compliments from reviewers. The consensus remains that the iPad Air continues to be a worthy option for those who want more than the budget iPad but aren’t willing to pay for all the additional features of an iPad Pro.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/10/2025
The iPad Air M3 is a boring update to one of the best tablets you can buy
Source: CNN underscored English EN→zh-CN
When I take my tired, cynical tech reviewer hat off and put myself in the shoes of an everyday person perusing online retailers and thinking about clicking “add to cart,”, I can say that the iPad Air M3 is unquestionably one of the best iPads out right now. It’s nice and light, works with most of the apps you probably care about and is absurdly fast — to the point where a good chunk of power users drawn to the iPad Pro can save a few hundred bucks and just get this one instead. If your budget isn’t particularly tight and you’re upgrading after many years (or getting your very first iPad), you’ll be very happy with your purchase. But for folks who already have an iPad they’re content with — or don’t need every bell and whistle — the M3 iPad Air can be a tough sell.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2025
89% Apple iPad Air 11″ M3 (2025) – Review
Source: Geek Culture English EN→zh-CN
The iPad Air with M3 continues to be a solid, versatile work and play companion, packing even more of a punch for heavy-duty processing – though the lack of more substantial incentives makes it difficult to recommend the leap for most.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 85% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
iPad Air M3 Review: If you squint, it’s a computer
Source: Mobile Syrup English EN→zh-CN
On the other hand, I’m iPad person and I use mine like a computer a lot. I love writing on it with the Magic Keyboard, and I have an optimized desk setup that allows me to integrate it into my workflow really easily. As a video editor, I still like working on a laptop with multiple displays, and more mature video editing apps, but really, that’s come down to preference. Fernando Silva, the video editor at 9to5Mac, edits all of his videos on an iPad Pro using Luma Fusion and honestly if Final Cut for iPad was a one time purchase I think I’d do a lot more editing on iPad as well. If you want an iPad to be your main computer, get the iPad Air, but make sure you commit to learning it. That’s the key you need to be aware of. It may do a lot of the same stuff as your Mac, but it will do it differently, and that will take time to figure out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2025
100% Apple iPad Air review (M3, 2025): making the Pro look like total overkill
Source: Stuff TV English EN→zh-CN
In addition to the more powerful processor, there are two reasons for going for the Air over and above the standard model. Firstly, you want a bigger display – like the Pro, this iPad is available in 11 and 13in sizes. Secondly, you want the support for the Apple Pencil Pro for design work. So the iPad Air is a great ‘cheaper Pro’ but you really need to be sure you need that extra extra screen real estate and power before you buy. If you’re thinking of buying the Magic Keyboard, then stop and think first – adding a keyboard to the cost means you’re very rapidly into MacBook Air-level pricing and I’d choose the laptop every time. And if the base level 11th generation model is enough for you, it certainly won’t let you down.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 100%
Unboxing NEW iPad Air M3 (2025) | What To Expect!
Source: Tom's Guide English
In this video, Tony unboxes the iPad Air M3 which, if you check out the full iPad Air M3 review linked below, you’ll see that it’s officially the best iPad for 2025. That’s thanks to the quality of performance for the price, which Tony will talk about in his upcoming episode of Buy or Skip so don’t forget to subscribe if you want to check his full thoughts and benchmarks out. Otherwise, this unboxing will take you through what to expect when you get a new iPad Air, from what’s inside the box to the biggest upgrades Tony is excited about.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2025
M4 MacBook Air & New iPad Details That Blew Me Away
Source: CNet English
Apple revealed an updated MacBook Air, Mac Studio, iPad Air and entry-level iPad. They all have new chips, but CNET’s Bridget Carey says that with questions looming over the effect of tariffs, what’s most refreshing are the prices.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2025
Should you buy M3 iPad Air? Here are the best new features, specs, pricing, and more
Source: Zdnet.com English EN→zh-CN
More quietly than the iPad Air's announcement, Apple also updated its iPad base model to launch the 11th-generation iPad. This new iPad will be available on March 12, starting at $349, though it is open for pre-order now. Unlike the iPad Air, the 11th-generation iPad won't support Apple Intelligence, as it boasts an A16 Bionic chip. Apple Intelligence is only available on A17 Bionic chip devices and M1 and newer devices.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/06/2025
Das Tablet
Source: Computerbase German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/31/2025
80% Darum schlägt es jedes Android-Tablet
Source: Tablet Blog German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
für wen ist der Kauf sinnvoll?
Source: RP-Online German DE→zh-CN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2025
100% Apple iPad Air M3
Source: PCtipp.ch German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 100%
73% Test Pressé de l’iPad Air M3 : Apple à bout de souffle
Source: Presse Citron French FR→zh-CN
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/12/2025
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 70% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 50%
100% Derfor skal du overveje den nye iPad Air | TEST
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/12/2025
Rating: Total score: 100%

Comment

Apple M3 9-Core GPU:

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


M3: 来自Apple 的片上系统 (SoC),集成了 8 个 CPU 内核(4 个主频高达 3.5 GHz 的性能内核和 4 个主频高达 2.4 GHz 的效率内核)、16 + 4 MB 二级缓存和统一内存控制器,支持高达 24 GB LPDDR5-6400 (100 GB/s)。» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


10.86":

这是在平板电脑和小型变形本中常见的屏幕尺寸。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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