New iPad has laptop-level power, reliable battery life, great video call camera and a choice of screen sizes
Apple’s iPad Air continues to be the premium tablet to beat, with the latest version featuring a chip upgrade to keep it ahead of the pack.
The new iPad Air M3 costs from £599 (€699/$599/A$999) – the same as its predecessor – and comes in two sizes with either an 11in or 13in screen. It sits between the base-model £329 iPad A16 and the £999 iPad Pro M4, splitting the difference in price and features.
Screen: 11in or 13in Liquid Retina display (264ppi)
Processor: Apple M3 (9-core GPU)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128, 256, 512GB or 1TB
Operating system: iPadOS 18.4
Camera: 12MP rear, 12MP centre stage
Connectivity: Wifi 6E (5G optional eSim-only), Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, Touch ID, Smart Connecter
Dimensions: 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm or 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm
Weight: 460g or 616g
