iPad · Apple Silicon · 2026
iPad Air (M4)
The M4 iPad Air keeps the two-size Air lineup while stepping up to a newer Mac-class chip.
Current iPad Air generation using M4-class Apple Silicon.
iPad Air (M4): key facts
When was the iPad Air (M4) released?
The iPad Air (M4) arrived on March 11, 2026.
How much did the iPad Air (M4) cost?
The iPad Air (M4) launched at $599 in 2026, about $605 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M4 at 4.40 GHz, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 11" or 13" Liquid Retina display.
Why does the iPad Air (M4) matter?
Current iPad Air generation using M4-class Apple Silicon.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M4 · 4.40 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 11" or 13" Liquid Retina |
| GPU | 9-core Apple GPU |
| Ports | USB-C, Smart Connector |
| Weight | Varies |
| Dimensions | Thin iPad slab |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 |
| Released | March 11, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $599 |
How the iPad Air (M4) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.3× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.40 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× 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 2026, 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 iPad Air technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker.
Did you know?
The Air has become Apple’s middle iPad: more power than the base model, less extreme than Pro.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11