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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

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Compared products
01Selected Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 12.9 inch screen. Apple M2 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. KSh 112,000Out of Stock	02 Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 About 11 inch screen. Apple M4 processor. 12 GB RAM in this version. 7,606 mAh battery capacity. 28.93 Wh of stored energy. KSh 101,000In Stock Choose options

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iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)KSh 111,000

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026KSh 113,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusKSh 100,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraKSh 121,000

Xiaomi Pad 8 ProKSh 87,000

Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)KSh 75,900

Redmi Pad 2 Pro

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 if you want a larger 36.59 Wh battery, a larger 13-inch screen and a brighter display (600 nits). Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 if you want more memory (12 GB RAM), Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 12.9 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: About 11 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor

Memory

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 8 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: 12 GB RAM in this version

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Runs iPadOS
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6

Connections

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2

Larger battery: 36.59 Wh (vs 28.93 Wh).
Larger 13-inch screen (vs 11-inch).
Brighter display: up to 600 nits (vs 500).

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
Lighter: 464 g (vs 617 g).
Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display	13-inch display, 264 ppi	11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Apple M4 processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	7,606 mAh battery
Weight	617 g	464 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
Software	iPadOS	iPadOS 26.3
Battery capacity	36.59 Wh battery	7,606 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024)	Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Announced	2024	2026, March 02
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; 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.	Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi
Cameras	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight	617g (Wi-Fi); 618g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protection	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4
Display features	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover	Anti-reflective coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Processor	Apple M2	Apple M4
CPU	8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores	Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPU	9-core GPU	Apple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	—	128GB, 256GB

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	—
Front camera	Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0	—
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	HDR
Rear camera video	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps	—
Front camera features	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	HDR
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Battery	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.	Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	—

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Operating system	iPadOS	iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
SIM	—	eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Construction	—	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Memory card slot	—	No
Rear video	—	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front video	—	1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Mobile network	—	Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Speakers	—	Yes, with stereo speakers
Stylus support	—	Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	—
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both record 4K video.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
Both use 9-core (GPU).
Both are made by Apple.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 for a larger screen and a larger battery; iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 offers more memory and a smaller screen.

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