Apple iPad Air 11" M4 (2026) vs Apple iPad Air 13" M4 (2026)

What Reviewers Agree On

• Jump from 8GB to 12GB RAM is the most important upgrade — meaningfully improves sustained multitasking
• M4 chip delivers up to 30% faster performance than M3 and 2.3× faster than M1 iPad Air
• Same price as M3 model — excellent value for the spec upgrade
• Wi-Fi 7 and C1X cellular modem (on cellular) are genuine connectivity upgrades
• Best iPad for most people — Air performance approaches Pro at a much lower price

Deal Breakers

• No OLED display — iPad Pro has had OLED since 2024; same LCD panel as M3 Air
• Same chassis design as M2/M3 models