Apple · Updated June 2026
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4): price, specs & release date
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4), released 2026-03. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: support.apple.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) is listed at $599 on support.apple.com as of 2026-06-27, #9 cheapest of 19 tablets (median $649.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 45/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 24 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) a good buy?
At $599, the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) is #9 cheapest of the 19 tablets we track, where the median is $649.99. On the spec sheet, its refresh of 60 Hz is the lowest of the 22, its display of 11 in is below the median of the 25, and its RAM of 12 GB is above the median of the 25. By release date, it is among the newer of the 19 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $599 MSRP, Wi-Fi, 128GB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Released | 2026-03 |
| Display (in) | 11 |
| Display type | IPS LCD (Liquid Retina) |
| Refresh (Hz) | 60 |
| Chipset | Apple M4 |
| RAM (GB) | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 |
| Battery (mAh) | 7606 |
| Weight (g) | 464 |
| OS | iPadOS 19 |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C |
| Cellular | Yes |
Source: support.apple.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by phonearena.com. Specs from Apple's official iPad Air specs page (support.apple.com/en-us/126472 covers both sizes) and PhoneArena. Released March 11, 2026. Display is 11-inch IPS LCD Liquid Retina at 2360x1640, 264 ppi, 60Hz (no ProMotion). M4 chip with 12GB unified memory across all configs. Battery 28.93Wh (7606mAh per GSMArena/PhoneArena/devicespecifications); the prior 7538/'~28.8Wh' figure was wrong. Weight corrected to 464g Wi-Fi (465g cellular). $599 US MSRP (128GB Wi-Fi) per Apple Store. Cellular models support 5G. Note: Apple spec page at time of fetch showed current shipping models (M4 Air replaces M2 Air 2024 as the current 11-inch Air).
Is the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) worth it vs cheaper tablets?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) against its closest cheaper and pricier tablets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 19 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Display type | Refresh (Hz) | Chipset | RAM (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) this | $599 | 11 | IPS LCD (Liquid Retina) | 60 | Apple M4 | 12 |
| OnePlus Pad 2 | $549.99 | 12.1 | IPS LCD | 144 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 12 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ | $649.99 | 13.1 | IPS LCD | 90 | Samsung Exynos 1580 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) cost?
The Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) has a US price of $599 (MSRP, Wi-Fi, 128GB), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) compare on price?
At $599, the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) is #9 cheapest of the 19 tablets we track, where the median is $649.99.
When was the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) released?
The Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) was released 2026-03.
What are the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)'s key specs?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) (Apple): display in 11, display type IPS LCD (Liquid Retina), refresh hz 60, chipset Apple M4, ram gb 12. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $599 at support.apple.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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