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iPad Air M4 (13-inch)
$799 · M4 · 6 months old
85
Positive consensus
Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
Quick recommendation
Shortlist
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
studentslight creationtablet-first households
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Value 78Consensus85/100
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
Lifecycle6 months old
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Value score78/100
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Key specs
Spec sheet
Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $799
- Chip
- M4
- Released
- Mar 11, 2026 (6 months old)
- Product family
- Air
- Category
- iPad
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- students, light creation, tablet-first households
- Review coverage
- 3 critic reviews
- Value score
- 78/100
- Buying call
- Shortlist
Review takeaways
Modern, Affordable iPad
The iPad Air M4 offers a modern chip, solid accessory support, and a good balance of performance and price, though it falls short of the Pro's power and polish.
Critics agree on
Modern M4 chipAccessory supportPrice-performance balancePro-level performance gap
Best for
StudentsCreative professionalsEveryday users
Watch-outs
- Less powerful than Pro
- Not as polished
- Limited high-end features
Decision
- Consider if Pro features not needed
- Buy if budget-friendly and accessory-friendly
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
87
Full review links
3
Score range
80-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“Small tweaks to the gold standard”
Tom's Guide · 90
Lowest-rated review
“The M4 iPad Air is not as powerful or nice as the iPad Pro, but it has a modern chip, nice accessory support, and is probably the right iPad for most people.”
The Verge · 80
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The VergeRead review ↗
“The M4 iPad Air is not as powerful or nice as the iPad Pro, but it has a modern chip, nice accessory support, and is probably the right iPad for most people.”
Publisher rating: 8/10 · 5mo ago
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