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iPad Air 11-inch M2 vs iPad Air 13-inch M2
Compare iPad Air 11-inch M2 vs iPad Air 13-inch M2 side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
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.
iPad Air 13" (M2)A 13" Air gives you Pro-sized canvas and M2 power without the OLED price.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPad Air 11" (M2) | iPad Air 13" (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
| Price today | $605 | $807 |
| CPU | Apple M2 · 3.49 GHz | Apple M2 · 3.49 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 11" Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 | 13" Liquid Retina, 2732×2048 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 | iPadOS 17.5 |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPad Air 11" (M2)
First time the Air came in two sizes.
iPad Air 13" (M2)
First big-screen iPad Air.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04