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Apple iPad Air 11″ (M2) vs Apple iPad Air 13″ (M2)

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AppleiPad Air 11″ (M2)AppleiPad Air 13″ (M2)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024May 2024
Display
Screen size10.86″12.9″
Resolution2360 × 16402732 × 2048
Sharpness265 pixels per inch265 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness500 nits600 nits
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 11-inch, 10.86 inches diagonally as a rectangleLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 13-inch, 12.9 inches diagonally as a rectangle
Pixel density264 ppi264 ppi
Display features60Hz refresh (Notebookcheck); wide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating60Hz refresh (Expert Reviews); wide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipM2M2
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU8-core CPU with 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores8-core CPU with 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPU9-core GPU per Apple's corrected specifications; Media Engine with hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC, video encode and decode9-core GPU per Apple's corrected specifications; Media Engine with hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC, video encode and decode
AI engine16-core Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8; five-element lens; autofocus with Focus Pixels; up to 5x digital zoom; Smart HDR 4; panorama up to 63MP12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8; five-element lens; autofocus with Focus Pixels; up to 5x digital zoom; Smart HDR 4; panorama up to 63MP
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.0; Smart HDR 4; Retina Flash with True Tone; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fpsLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.0; Smart HDR 4; Retina Flash with True Tone; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation; HEVC and H.2644K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation; HEVC and H.264
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery capacity28.93 Wh36.59 Wh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile dataUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data
ChargingVia USB-C power adapter or computer; power adapter not included in the UK box; Apple does not specify maximum charging powerVia USB-C power adapter or computer; power adapter not included in the UK box; Apple does not specify maximum charging power
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 up to 10Gb/s; one external display up to 6K at 60HzUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 up to 10Gb/s; one external display up to 6K at 60Hz
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkOptional 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO and Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; eSIM only, no physical SIM; GPS/GNSS on cellular models; both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models weigh 462gOptional 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO and Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; eSIM only, no physical SIM; GPS/GNSS on cellular models; 618g for Wi-Fi + Cellular, 617g for Wi-Fi
Stylus supportApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately; Apple Pencil hover; magnetic pairing and charging for Pencil ProApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately; Apple Pencil hover; magnetic pairing and charging for Pencil Pro
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard, available in black or white; Smart Connector; sold separatelyMagic Keyboard, available in black or white; Smart Connector; sold separately
Design
Weight462 g617 g
Thickness6.1 mm6.1 mm
Height × width247.6 × 178.5 mm280.6 × 214.9 mm
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS
BiometricsTouch ID in the top buttonTouch ID in the top button
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakers with Spatial AudioLandscape stereo speakers with Spatial Audio; twice the bass of the 11-inch M2 Air, according to Apple
MicrophonesDual microphonesDual microphones
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor, digital compassThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass
MaterialsEnclosure made with 100% recycled aluminiumEnclosure made with 100% recycled aluminium
ColoursBlue, Purple, Starlight, Space GreyBlue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey
Software at launchiPadOS 17iPadOS 17
In the boxiPad Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)iPad Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)

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