Apple 13-inch iPad Air M4 Wi-Fi 512GB Space Grey (A3461 )
The 13-inch iPad Air is built to deliver high-end performance in a slim, portable design. Powered by the Apple M4 chip, it handles everything from demanding creative workloads to everyday multitasking with ease. The expansive Liquid Retina display enhances both productivity and entertainment, while fast Wi-Fi connectivity and advanced cameras make it a capable device for work, study, and communication. With support for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, it adapts seamlessly to different workflows.
The Apple 13-inch iPad Air with M4 chip combines power, portability, and versatility in a single device. Designed for users who need strong performance without stepping into the Pro range, it offers smooth multitasking, responsive graphics, and AI-driven capabilities. The large, high-resolution display ensures clarity for creative work and media consumption, while the 12MP cameras support professional-quality video calls and content capture. With Wi-Fi 7, long battery life, and compatibility with advanced accessories, this iPad Air is suited for professionals, students, and creators looking for a reliable and flexible tablet experience.
Performance and Storage Capabilities
At the core is the M4 chip, engineered with an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU to deliver efficient processing and strong graphical output. This configuration supports complex applications, AI-driven tasks, and seamless multitasking without lag. The 12GB unified memory ensures smooth switching between apps and sustained performance under load.
With 512GB of internal storage, there is ample space for large files, creative projects, apps, and media libraries.
Display Quality and Visual Experience
The 13-inch Liquid Retina display is designed for clarity and color accuracy, making it suitable for both professional and casual use. It incorporates advanced display technologies to improve viewing comfort and visual fidelity.
Key display attributes include:
Connectivity and Wireless Performance
This model is equipped with modern wireless technologies to ensure fast and stable connections across environments. The inclusion of the Apple N1 networking chip enhances efficiency and responsiveness.
Connectivity highlights:
Camera System and Video Capabilities
The iPad Air integrates a capable dual-camera system for both content creation and communication. The front-facing camera is optimized for video calls, while the rear camera supports high-quality photo and video capture.
Camera specifications:
Productivity and iPadOS Experience
Running on iPadOS, the device offers a flexible interface that supports multitasking, window management, and a wide ecosystem of applications. It is optimized for both touch input and accessory integration, making it suitable for work and creative tasks.
Accessory support includes:
Security and User Access
Touch ID is integrated for secure authentication, allowing users to unlock the device, sign in to apps, and make payments quickly and safely.
Battery and Usage
The built-in battery is designed to support extended use throughout the day, whether for browsing, streaming, or productivity tasks.
Battery details:
The iPad Air includes a range of sensors to enhance usability and enable advanced functionality across applications.
Included sensors:
Design, Build, and Finish
Finished in Space Grey, the device maintains a premium, minimal aesthetic while remaining lightweight and portable. The 13-inch form factor provides a larger workspace without compromising mobility.
What's Included
Key Technical Summary
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Specifications | |
| Product Code | MH5Y4QA/A |
| Colour | Space Grey |
| Capacity | 512GB |
| Brand | Apple |
| Year released | 2026 |
| SKU | MH5Y4QA/A |
| Screen size | 13-inch |
| Display glass | Standard Glass |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Memory | 12GB unified memory |
| Chip | Apple M4 chip. 8-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores 9-core GPU Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine |
| Face ID/Touch ID | Unlock iPad |
| Secure personal data within apps | |
| Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books | |
| Connector | USB-C Connector |
| Display | Liquid Retina display |
| LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology | |
| 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi | |
| Wide color (P3) | |
| True Tone | |
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | |
| Fully laminated | |
| Antireflective coating | |
| 600 nits brightness | |
| Supports Apple Pencil Pro | |
| Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) | |
| Apple Pencil hover | |
| The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 13-inch iPad Air is 12.9 inches. Actual viewable area is less. | |
| Camera and Video | Camera |
| 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture | |
| Digital zoom up to 5x | |
| Five-element lens | |
| Panorama (up to 63MP) | |
| Sapphire crystal lens cover | |
| Autofocus with Focus Pixels | |
| Smart HDR 4 | |
| Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Photo geotagging | |
| Auto image stabilization | |
| Burst mode | |
| Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG | |
| Video Recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | |
| 720p HD video recording at 30 fps | |
| Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | |
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | |
| Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps | |
| Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) | |
| Continuous autofocus video | |
| Playback zoom | |
| Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264 | |
| Front Camera | Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera |
| ƒ/2.0 aperture | |
| Smart HDR 4 | |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | |
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | |
| Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps | |
| Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) | |
| Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Lens correction | |
| Retina Flash with True Tone | |
| Auto image stabilization | |
| Burst mode | |
| Buttons and Connectors | Top Speaker |
| Touch ID | |
| Top Sensor | |
| Microphone | |
| Bottom Speaker | |
| Up/Down Volume | |
| Magnetic connector | |
| Smart Connector | |
| USB-C connector | |
| Power and Battery | Built-in 36.59-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery |
| Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video | |
| Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system | |
| Size and Weight | Liquid Retina Display |
| LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology | |
| 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi | |
| Wide color (P3) | |
| True Tone | |
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | |
| Fully laminated | |
| Antireflective coating | |
| 600 nits brightness | |
| Supports Apple Pencil Pro | |
| Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) | |
| Apple Pencil hover | |
| Cellular and Wireless | All Models |
| Apple N1 wireless networking chip | |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Simultaneous dual band | |
| Bluetooth 6 | |
| Thread networking technology | |
| Wi-Fi calling | |
| Sensors | Touch ID |
| Three-axis gyro | |
| Accelerometer | |
| Barometer | |
| Ambient light sensor | |
| Accessibility | Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad. |
| Features Include: | |
| VoiceOver | |
| Zoom | |
| Magnifier | |
| Spoken Content | |
| Voice Control | |
| Switch Control | |
| AssistiveTouch | |
| Siri and Dictation | |
| Type to Siri | |
| Real-Time Text | |
| Audio Descriptions | |
| Subtitles and Closed Captioning | |
| Live Captions | |
| System Requirements | Requirements |
| Apple Account (required for some features) | |
| Internet access | |
| Syncing to a Mac or PC requires: | |
| macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder | |
| macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later | |
| Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download) | |
| In The Box | iPad Air |
| USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) | |
| 20W USB-C Power Adapter | |
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