Verdict on the Apple iPad Air M4 2026
The iPad Air 2026 proves to be more of a compulsory update rather than a true revolution: While its new processor takes the tablet to new performance heights, and Apple has even lowered the price of its more expensive models by a few dollars, the rest of the device's changes are minor—such as a faster Wi-Fi standard and a few extra grams in weight.
When it comes to its runtimes, speaker sound, display and cameras, on the other hand, nothing has changed. The same can be said for its case and available colors, where Apple has made no changes whatsoever.
For productive use, Apple iPadOS still isn't quite as useful as MacOS. So, you'll need to decide for yourself whether the iPad can act as a full replacemet for the MacBook, as it also depennds on what apps you will be using.
One thing is clear: Fans of OLED screens or lots of storage space will still find cheaper deals at Android compared to Apple. However, for those who can make peace with an IPS display and who already store their data in the Cloud, the eighth generation of the Apple iPad Air 2026 is sure to give users a lot of power at a fair price.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
Table of Contents
- Verdict on the Apple iPad Air M4 2026
- Specifications
- Case – High-quality and lightweight
- Connectivity – Cheaper storage upgrades
- Software – iPadOS now numbered by year
- Communication and GNSS – Wi-Fi 7 on the Apple device
- Cameras – 4K video support
- Accessories and warranty – Only a USB cable included
- Input devices and operation – Not quite as reactive
- Display – 500-nit brightness
- Performance – Full power for the tablet
- Emissions – Some throttling may happen
- Battery life – Endurance fit for everyday use
- Notebookcheck total rating
- Possible alternatives compared
Apple's mid-range tablet is back, now with pen support, Wi-Fi 7, a color-accurate display and Apple M4 power. It aims to win the hearts of both casual users and professionals. Plus, it features a much better price-to-performance ratio compared to the iPad Pro.
Today, we'll be taking a look at the 11-inch version of the iPad Air 2026 (Wi-Fi only) so we can tell you exactly what's new—and whether it's worth making the switch.
Specifications
Case – High-quality and lightweight
The iPad Air 11 (2026)’s aluminum unibody case is typical Apple: high-quality, lightweight, and comfortable to hold. That being said, its weight has increased by a few grams to 464 or 465 grams (Wi-Fi or cellular version).
Its screen bezels are relatively wide, but this does at least help prevent accidental touches. Note: The tablet is not water- or dust-resistant—a quick splash may not be a problem, but you should avoid anything more than that.
There are four colors to choose from: Space Gray, Purple, Blue, and Starlight—a subtle beige.
Connectivity – Cheaper storage upgrades
Prices for the iPad Air 11 (2026) start at $599 (128 GB, Wi-Fi). All models come with 12 GB of RAM.
Those who want more storage or cellular connectivity will pay significantly more, although prices for upgrades have actually dropped compared to last year.
- 256 GB storage: $699 (WiFi) / $849 (WiFi + cellular)
- 512 GB storage: $899 (WiFi) / $1,049 (WiFi + cellular)
- 1 TB storage: $1,099 (WiFi) / $1,249 (WiFi + cellular)
Its USB-C-Port supports 10 GBit/s and can output display signals up to 6K. Accessories can be connected via three Pogo pins on the back.
The cellular versions of the tablet only support eSIMs.
Software – iPadOS now numbered by year
Apple now names its iPadOS after the year it was released: The 8th-gen iPad Air comes with iPadOS 26.4 preinstalled. It now relies on the Liquid Glass design we already know from the new iPhones, which features partially transparent surfaces and optimized window management for multitasking. Complex processes can now run in the background, allowing you to continue using the iPad.
Apple hasn't officially stated how long new software versions will be available for the iPad Air. However, based on experience with previous devices, updates are typically provided for at least six years.
Sustainability
The iPad Air is made with 30% recycled materials, and its lithium and cobalt components are almost entirely recycled.
Its carbon footprint remains unchanged at 76 kg for the lowest-capacity model. Apple has also published a detailed environmental report for this product.
Communication and GNSS – Wi-Fi 7 on the Apple device
The iPad Air 11 (2026) now supports Wi-Fi 7 for the first time, enabling even faster and more stable connections. Unfortunately, we aren't yet able to test Wi-Fi 7 networks; using our Asus ROG Rapture AXE11000 reference router, however, the tablet achieved speeds of around 1,700 Mbps (download) and over 1,100 Mbps (upload) within the Wi-Fi 6E range. The connection was very stable throughout our test.
For precise satellite positioning, you'll need the 5G model.
| Networking | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
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| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average of class Tablet | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
Cameras – 4K video support
There are no camera updates this year either: The tablet's 12-MP rear camera delivers solid results, but by no means smartphone-level quality.
In good lighting, photos look natural, but the quality quickly suffers in low light. The post-processed bokeh effects don't always look the best.
Users can record 4K video at 60 fps, and this yields good quality results; the autofocus responds quite quickly.
Its front-facing camera takes decent selfies, but you shouldn’t zoom in too much.
Image comparison
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Accessories and warranty – Only a USB cable included
The tablet's scope of delivery only includes a USB cable.
The Magic Keyboard ($269) features function keys and a USB-C port. It is compatible with the Apple Pencil ($79) or Apple Pencil Pro ($129). It attaches magnetically to the top edge of the device.
The iPad is covered by a 12-month warranty, which can be extended with AppleCare+ (starting at $5.99/month).
Input devices and operation – Not quite as reactive
The iPad's touchscreen is responsive, but its 60-Hz display feels less smooth compared to tablets with higher refresh rates.
Its fingerprint sensor in the standby button works reliably.
Display – 500-nit brightness
Like its predecessor, the device's 10.86-inch IPS display features a resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels (265 PPI).
Its brightness is around 500 cd/m²—sufficient for indoor use, but not for bright sunlight.
Although HDR is supported, the tablet's poor maximum brightness makes displaying this less than impressive.
The screen suffers from no PWM flickering.
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Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 513 cd/m²
Contrast: 1140:1 (Black: 0.45 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 1.92 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.74}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 2.8 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø4.99}
99.6% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.222
CCT: 7102 K
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 IPS, 2360x1640, 10.9" | Apple iPad Air 11 2025 IPS, 2360x1640, 10.9" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 OLED - Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560x1600, 11" | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro LCD, 3200x2136, 11.2" | Lenovo Yoga Tab LTPS, 3200x2000, 11.1" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 11% | 11% | 20% | 15% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 513 | 508 -1% | 946 84% | 626 22% | 609 19% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 510 | 497 -3% | 938 84% | 617 21% | 583 14% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 98 | 93 -5% | 96 -2% | 96 -2% | 91 -7% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.45 | 0.5 -11% | 0.3 33% | 0.4 11% | |
| Contrast (:1) | 1140 | 1016 -11% | 2087 83% | 1523 34% | |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.92 | 1.13 41% | 3.5 -82% | 1.64 15% | 1.81 6% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.12 | 2.49 40% | 5.5 -33% | 4.13 -0% | 2.98 28% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.8 | 1.7 39% | 2.4 14% | 3.1 -11% | 2.5 11% |
| Gamma | 2.222 99% | 2.173 101% | 2.02 109% | 2.2 100% | 1.934 114% |
| CCT | 7102 92% | 6747 96% | 6322 103% | 6746 96% | 6853 95% |
* ... smaller is better
| Display / APL18 Peak Brightness | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Display / HDR Peak Brightness | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected | |||
In comparison: 52 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7914 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14.1 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 10.1 ms rise | |
| ↘ 4 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 35 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 29.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 19.2 ms rise | |
| ↘ 10.4 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 39 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (31.3 ms). | ||
Performance – Full power for the tablet
What’s new is that the 2026 Apple iPad Air 11 now features the Apple M4 chip. This chip is also used in the iMac and (with more processor cores) in the MacBook Pro. It offers about 15–20% more performance than last year’s iPad Air.
As a result, lag is a thing of the past for this tablet, and it handles even demanding tasks with ease.
In terms of its graphics performance, the SoC can hold its own against high-end SoCs. The limiting factor for gaming is more likely to be the tablet's 60-Hz display.
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
Surfing the web on the iPad Air 2026 is super fast. The only delays you might experience are more likely to be due to a poor internet connection.
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result 2.0 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 (Safari 26) | |
| Average Apple M4 8-Core (n=1) | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (Safari 18) | |
| Average of class Tablet (2.59 - 790, n=49, last 2 years) | |
| Speedometer 3 - Score 3.0 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 (Safari 26) | |
| Average Apple M4 8-Core (n=1) | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (Safari 18) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro (Chrome 141) | |
| Average of class Tablet (1.25 - 49.1, n=63, last 2 years) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 (Safari 26) | |
| Average Apple M4 8-Core (n=1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab (Chrome 140) | |
| Average of class Tablet (39 - 376, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro (Chrome 141) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 (Safari 26) | |
| Average Apple M4 8-Core (n=1) | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (Safari 18) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro (Chrome 141) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab (Chrome 140) | |
| Average of class Tablet (763 - 138481, n=83, last 2 years) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (243 - 27101, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab (Chrome 140) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro (Chrome 141) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 (Safari 18) | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 (Safari 26) | |
| Average Apple M4 8-Core (n=1) | |
* ... smaller is better
Unfortunately, there are no reliable storage benchmarks for iPadOS, so we had to rely on our hands-on testing experience: The NVMe storage proved to be very fast and enabled quick load times throughout our test.
Emissions – Some throttling may happen
Temperature
The tablet's waste heat generation under prolonged load is slightly higher than in the previous model, but it's still nothing to worry about. We also observed some throttling in the iPad Air 11 M4 2026, and in some cases, this was significantly more pronounced than in the previous model.
Even so, at least two-thirds of its power was maintained after prolonged load, as we determined through our 3DMark stress tests.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.1 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 33.6 °C / 92 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 23.8 °C / 75 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
3DMark stress tests
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 | |
Speakers
The device's stereo speakers are reasonably powerful and have a fairly warm sound, but you won’t find any real bass in their sound profile.
External audio devices can be connected via the USB-C port or using Bluetooth 6. Support for wireless audio codecs is limited to Apple’s AAC, and SBC, which doesn’t sound the most impressive.
Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 14.5% lower than median
(-) | bass is not linear (20.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 54% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 38% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 20%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 49% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 44% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Apple iPad Air 11 2025 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (78.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 10.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.5% away from median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (9.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (9.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (14.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 31% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 65% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 20%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 19% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 77% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life – Endurance fit for everyday use
Power consumption
Its power consumption is slightly lower than that of the previous model, with a maximum of just under 17 watts.
The tablet charges at up to 20 watts, and its charging time of no more than 2 hours and 15 minutes is fine.
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| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 7606 mAh | Apple iPad Air 11 2025 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 8400 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro 9200 mAh | Lenovo Yoga Tab 8860 mAh | Average Apple M4 8-Core | Average of class Tablet | |
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| Power Consumption | -2% | -21% | 26% | 38% | 0% | -5% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 2 | 1.6 20% | 2.57 -29% | 1.5 25% | 1.2 40% | 2 ? -0% | 2.06 ? -3% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 2.9 | 2.8 3% | 4.32 -49% | 2 31% | 1.4 52% | 2.9 ? -0% | 4.01 ? -38% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 3.7 | 4.7 -27% | 4.36 -18% | 2.6 30% | 1.8 51% | 3.7 ? -0% | 4.36 ? -18% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 10.9 | 11.4 -5% | 12.54 -15% | 6.7 39% | 7.8 28% | 10.9 ? -0% | 9.23 ? 15% |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 16.9 | 16.8 1% | 15.49 8% | 15.7 7% | 13.9 18% | 16.9 ? -0% | 13.6 ? 20% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Runtimes
Its 7,606 mAh battery lasted about 12 hours during our Wi-Fi test. That’s slightly longer than its predecessor, which was fitted with a battery of the same capacity.
While some Android tablets in this price range offer significantly longer battery life, the iPad's battery life is adequate for everyday use.
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 7606 mAh | Apple iPad Air 11 2025 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 8400 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro 9200 mAh | Lenovo Yoga Tab 8860 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | -2% | -7% | 35% | 48% | |
| Reader / Idle (h) | 25.4 | 25.6 1% | 37.2 46% | ||
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 12 | 11.7 -2% | 11.2 -7% | 20.4 70% | 17.7 48% |
| Load (h) | 3.9 | 3.7 -5% | 3.5 -10% | ||
| H.264 (h) | 12.9 | 16.6 |
Notebookcheck total rating
Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026
- 04/09/2026 v8
Florian Schmitt
Possible alternatives compared
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 Apple M4 8-Core ⎘ Apple M4 9-Core GPU ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 128 GB NVMe | List Price: 600€ | 464 g | 128 GB NVMe | 10.86" 2360x1640 265 PPI IPS | |
| Apple iPad Air 11 2025 Apple M3 ⎘ Apple M3 9-Core GPU ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 128 GB NVMe | List Price: 699€ | 460 g | 128 GB NVMe | 10.86" 2360x1640 265 PPI IPS | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G925 MC12 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 128 GB | List Price: 899€ | 469 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 11.00" 2560x1600 274 PPI OLED - Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 840 ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $499.99 XIAOMI Pad 8 Ai WiFi Version... 2. $469.50 XIAOMI Pad 8 Ai WiFi Version... 3. $499.99 XIAOMI Pad 8 Ai WiFi Version... List Price: 600€ | 485 g | 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash | 11.20" 3200x2136 344 PPI LCD | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 750 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $529.99 Lenovo - Yoga Tab Plus - 12.... 2. $333.01 Lenovo Idea Tab Pro with Goo... 3. $216.00 Lenovo Idea Tab - College Ta... List Price: 499€ | 458 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 11.10" 3200x2000 340 PPI LTPS |
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