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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 2024 vs Apple iPad Air 5

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01Selected Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) 462 g. About 11 inch screen. Apple M2 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 7,606 mAh battery capacity. KSh 78,000Out of Stock	02 Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) About 10.9 inch screen. Apple M1 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 7,600 mAh battery capacity. 28.6 Wh of stored energy. KSh 82,000In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 if you want Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and a newer model (2024). Choose the Apple iPad Air 5 if you prefer Apple M1 and iPadOS 15.4.

Display

Apple iPad Air 11 M2: About 11 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 5: About 10.9 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 11 M2: Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Air 5: Apple M1 processor

Capacity

Apple iPad Air 11 M2: 7,606 mAh battery capacity
Apple iPad Air 5: 7,600 mAh battery capacity

Stored energy

Apple iPad Air 11 M2: 28.93 Wh of stored energy
Apple iPad Air 5: 28.6 Wh of stored energy

Software

Apple iPad Air 11 M2: Runs iPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad Air 5: Runs iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11 M2

Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
Slightly larger 11-inch screen (vs 10.9-inch).

Apple iPad Air 5

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 11 M2	Apple iPad Air 5
Display	11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi	10.9-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Apple M1 processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 1 TB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery life	7,606 mAh battery	7,600 mAh battery
Weight	462 g	461 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Software	iPadOS 17.4	iPadOS 15.4
Stored energy	28.93 Wh of stored energy	28.6 Wh of stored energy

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)	Apple iPad Air (2022)
Announced	2024, May 07	2022, March 08
Status	Available. Released 2024, May 15	Available. Released 2022, March 18
Models	A2902, A2903, A2904, iPad14,8, iPad14,9	A2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17
Connectivity	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Dimensions	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight	462 g (1.02 lb)	461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features	Stylus support	Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Display	11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)	10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features	500 nits (typ)	500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Processor	Apple M2	Apple M1
CPU	Octa-core (4x3.48 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)	Octa-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHz
GPU	Apple GPU (9-core graphics)	Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	64GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM	64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	HDR	HDR
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera features	HDR	HDR
Front camera video	1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Battery	Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)	Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)
Charging	45W wired	—

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Operating system	iPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27	iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM	eSIM (cellular model only)	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2903 (cellular version only)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2589 (cellular version only)
Additional network details	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2904 (cellular version only)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2591 (cellular version only)
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2903, A2904 (cellular version only)	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 (cellular version only)
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	HSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, EDR
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS (cellular model only)	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Sensors	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors	Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue	Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

Similarities

Both have 8 GB RAM.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both support eSIM.
Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 11 M2 for a slightly larger screen and newer Wi-Fi.

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