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iPad Air 13 M2 2024 vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

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iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

  • About 13 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 9,705 mAh battery capacity.
  • 36.59 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 111,000Out of Stock
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Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

  • 12.9 inch screen.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • Runs iPadOS.
  • Bluetooth 6 connection.
KSh 113,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 if you want more memory (12 GB RAM), Wi-Fi 7 and a newer model (2026). Choose the iPad Air 13 M2 if you prefer Apple M2 and iPadOS 17.5.1.

Display

iPad Air 13 M2
About 13 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
12.9 inch screen

Performance

iPad Air 13 M2
Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Apple M4 processor

Memory

iPad Air 13 M2
8 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
12 GB RAM in this version

Software

iPad Air 13 M2
Runs iPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Runs iPadOS

Connections

iPad Air 13 M2
Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPad Air 13 M2

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityiPad Air 13 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display13-inch LCD display, 264 ppi13-inch display, 264 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorApple M4 processor
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery life9,705 mAh batteryUp to 10 hours per charge
Battery capacity9,705 mAh battery36.59 Wh battery
Charging45 W wired chargingCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 13 (2024)iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026)
Announced2024, May 072026
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15—
ModelsA2898, A2899, A2900, iPad14,10, iPad14,11—
ConnectivityMobile 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 connectorMobile network: 5G, Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6; USB: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Dimensions280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm
Weight617 g (Wi-Fi) / 618 g (5G) (1.36 lb)616g (Wi-Fi); 617g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Additional body featuresStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area
Screen resolution2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display features600 nits (typ)Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
ProcessorApple M2Apple M4
CPUOcta-core (4x3.46 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)8 cores: 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
RAM8GB12GB unified memory
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storageNo—
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF12MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0
Rear camera featuresHDRAutofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Front camera featuresHDRCenter Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS1080p at up to 60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
BatteryLi-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)36.59Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.
Charging45W wiredCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Operating systemiPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27iPadOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)5G, Wi-Fi
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)—
4G bands1, 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 - A2899 (cellular version only)—
Additional network details1, 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 - A2900 (cellular version only)—
5G bands1, 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 - A2899, A2900 (cellular version only)—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
NFCNo—
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 6
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerTouch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersLandscape stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—

Similarities

  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have 13-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 12 MP main cameras.

In summary

Choose Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 for more memory and newer Wi-Fi.

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