11" iPad Air M3
The 11-inch iPad Air M3 with 128GB of storage is $449 now, and it’s a tough act to beat. At this price, down from $599, it’s a steal if you want to bridge the gap between your phone’s convenience and a laptop’s versatility.



Weighing 1.01 pounds and measuring 0.24 inches thick, it easily slips into a backpack or large coat pocket. Its aluminum frame feels premium and sturdy, perfect for carrying all day. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display has enough screen real estate for multitasking, while 2360 x 1640 resolution delivers sharp visuals.

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Apple iPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence, Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, 12MP...

Apple iPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence, Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, 12MP…

  • WHY IPAD AIR — iPad Air is powerful, versatile, and comes in a choice of two sizes. Featuring the incredible performance of the M3 chip built for…
  • APPLE INTELLIGENCE — Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done…
  • PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE — M3 is a powerful chip built for Apple Intelligence that brings amazing performance for advanced creative and product…


Powered by the M3 chip with an 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine it handles graphic intensive games and video editing like a pro. In real world use it handles Procreate and Final Cut Pro as fast as many laptops. Multitasking is seamless—split the screen between a note taking app and a browser and there’s no lag. 15-18% faster multi-core performance than the M2 so faster exports and smoother workflows for creative tasks. And it supports Apple Intelligence so you get AI driven features like photo editing and note taking enhancements for work and play.

11" iPad Air M3
Expect 9-10 hours of use for web browsing or video streaming or slightly less if you’re gaming or using 3D apps. In testing the iPad Air M3 lasted almost 15 hours playing a looped video at 50% brightness—a big improvement over the previous model. Charging via USB-C is easy but you’ll need a 30W adapter for the fastest speeds. For most people that means a full day of work or play without needing to charge so it’s a great companion for long flights or study sessions.

11" iPad Air M3
The value is the iPad Air M3’s best feature at $449. The 128GB base model is plenty for casual users who stream, browse or store a small app library. For comparison the 13-inch iPad Air M3 starts at $749 and the iPad Pro M4 at $999 both with features like OLED screens that most users won’t miss for everyday use. The standard iPad with an A16 chip is $349 and tempting but lacks the M3’s power, Apple Intelligence and Pencil Pro support. Android tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 are around the same price but can’t match the iPad’s app ecosystem or long term software updates which Apple guarantees for years. This is a rare sweet spot in Apple’s lineup—powerful enough for pros, affordable for everyone else.