The iPad Air (2024, M2 series) combines the power of Apple’s M2 chip with a thin and lightweight design. Released in May 2024, this iPad brings pro-level performance to a broad audience without jumping to the iPad Pro line. It slots comfortably as a recently updated model, offering technical improvements over the previous generation without unnecessary flash.
Key features: - Release Date: May 2024
- Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color
- Processor: Apple M2 chip (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)
- Rear Camera: 12MP wide camera with Smart HDR 4 and 4K video recording
- Front Camera: 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage
- Operating System: Ships with iPadOS 17
- Build: Aluminum enclosure, USB-C port, Touch ID top button
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E and sub-6 GHz 5G available
Who is this for? The iPad Air (2024, M2 series) is a practical pick for students, remote workers, everyday creatives, and multitaskers who need a capable tablet without going full “Pro.” If you want iPad Pro-like speed and app compatibility in a slimmer, more approachable form, this model hits the mark. Compared to the iPad 10th gen, the M2 Air handles demanding apps—think graphic design, video calls, and even casual photo editing—much more comfortably. If you don't need the larger screen, additional speakers, or mini-LED found in the iPad Pro, the Air offers a balanced alternative for everyday productivity and creation.
Pros & Cons:
Pros Cons
M2 chip provides plenty of power for multitasking and advanced apps.
No mini-LED or ProMotion display—you’ll find those only on the pricier iPad Pro.
Supports Apple Pencil (2nd gen and USB-C) and Magic Keyboard for enhanced productivity.
Still limited to a single rear camera, so not a full-on media workstation.
Ultra-portable aluminum build—easy to carry or fit in a bag.
No Face ID; relies on Touch ID for security.
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iPad Air 6 (2024, M2 series)
- MPN
- MV283LL/A
- Screen size (inches)
- 11
- Depth
- 0.2 in
- Minimum system requirements (Mac)
- macOS Catalina 10.15
- Model
- iPad Air
- Minimum system requirements (Windows)
- Windows 10
- Resolution
- 2360 x 1640
- Wi-Fi technology
- Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
- Face ID
- No
- LiDAR scanner
- No
- Pro-Motion
- No
- Network
- Wi-Fi
- True Tone
- Yes
- Pixel density
- 264ppp
- Series
- iPad Air
- Storage (GB)
- 128 GB
- Color
- Blue
- Video recording
- 4K 60FPS
- Display Glass
- Standard display
- SIM format
- eSIM
- Brightness
- 500 nits brightness
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers (landscape)
- Last OS Compatibility
- Yes
- Height
- 9.7 in
- Screen type
- Liquid Retina display
- Apple Pencil Compatibility
- Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Maximum Operating System supported
- iPadOS 18
- OS
- iPadOS
- Width
- 7 in
- Generation number
- 6
- Touch ID
- Yes
- Front camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Manufacturer Ref.
- A2898
- Release Year
- 2024
- Rear camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Headphones connectivity
- USB Type-C
- Brand
- Apple
- Generation
- 6th gen
- Memory (GB)
- 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Processor
- Apple M2
- Weight
- 17 oz
- Carrier compatibility
- Without SIM Port