iPad · Apple Silicon · 2024
iPad Air 11" (M2)
The Air moved to the M2, doubled base storage to 128 GB, relocated the camera to the landscape edge, and (for the first time) offered a choice of sizes.
First time the Air came in two sizes.
iPad (A16, 11th generation) (2025)
iPad Air 11" (M2): key facts
When was the iPad Air 11" (M2) released?
The iPad Air 11" (M2) arrived on May 15, 2024. Apple discontinued it in March 2025.
How much did the iPad Air 11" (M2) cost?
The iPad Air 11" (M2) launched at $599 in 2024, about $605 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M2 at 3.49 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 11" Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 display.
Why does the iPad Air 11" (M2) matter?
First time the Air came in two sizes.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M2 · 3.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 11" Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 |
| GPU | Apple 9-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 462 g |
| Dimensions | 247.6×178.5×6.1 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 |
| Released | May 15, 2024 |
| Discontinued | March 2025 |
| Launch price | $599 |
How the iPad Air 11" (M2) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.49 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.9× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $599 in 2024, about $605 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It supports the new Apple Pencil Pro with its squeeze-and-roll tricks.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11