Apple iPad Air M2 11" (Wi-Fi+Cell) 128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB Specs
Identifers: iPad Air 11" M2 (Wi-Fi+Cell) - MUXE3LL/A* - A2903 - 8393* - iPad14,9
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Note that this A2903 iPad Air M2 11-Inch is compatible with 5G NR, specifically bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, and n79. However, it does not support 5G NR mmWave. This single model is sold everywhere in the world except for mainland China.
The iPad Air M2 11-Inch (Wi-Fi+Cellular) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 10.86" LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits) surrounded by a thin black bezel and packed in a slim aluminum case with rounded corners and flat sides. The back is offered in a choice of a (light) Blue, (light) Purple, warm gray "Starlight", or darker "Space Gray" color.
All iPad Air M2 11" models are powered by a 3.49 GHz Apple M2 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 9-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 8 GB of RAM, and 100 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Storage options are 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB.
Connectivity includes a USB-C port that supports USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s), simultaneous dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3, and support for "Touch ID" built into the top button.
The iPad Air M2 11" models have a single 12 megapixel "Wide" rear camera that shoots 4K, and a single landscape 12 megapixel "Ultra Wide" front camera that shoots 1080p and supports the "Center Stage" feature that automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame (it does not support "Face ID", though). It has dual landscape stereo speakers and dual microphones, as well.
The battery life of this iPad Air M2 model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video" or 9 hours "surfing the web using cellular data." This model has a software-based eSIM that can be used to switch between some carriers (it does not have a physical SIM slot).
Like earlier iPad Air models, the iPad Air M2 11" models also support external keyboards and trackpads, but the iPad Air M2 models add support for a new "Apple Pencil Pro" with additional sensors for enhanced interactivity (squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback). It still charges via a magnetic connection on the side of the device.
Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Air M2 11-Inch (Wi-Fi+Cellular) -- and its Wi-Fi only and Chinese siblings -- have essentially the same display -- despite this one being marketed as slightly larger -- and rear camera, but have a faster processor and architecture, more base storage and higher capacity storage options, a "landscape" oriented front camera (so it is at the "top" of the display when the device is attached to the Magic Keyboard), and faster Wi-Fi, in addition to the aforementioned support for the more advanced Apple Pencil Pro (optional).
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the iPad Air M2 11" and 13" models released in 2024? Which is for me? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Air M2 line? Is one the best iPad for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
May 7, 2024 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced on May 7, 2024 and was first available in stores/started arriving to customers on May 15, 2024.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2024. |
| Processors: |
1 (8 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 is not compatible with this iPad. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad14,9 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1894 (2599 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
8579 (9990 GB 6) |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPad14,9 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
3.49 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple M2 |
| Details: |
*The 11-inch iPad Air M2 models use a 5 nm, 64-bit Apple M2 processor (SoC) with eight cores (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a clockspeed of 3.49 GHz. It also has a 9-core GPU (Apple originally reported it as a 10-core GPU and quietly corrected the company's error a few days later), a 16-core Neural Engine, and 100 GB/s memory bandwidth. |
| Onboard RAM: |
8 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB |
| Details: |
*All iPad Air M2 models have 8 GB of onboard RAM. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (USB-C*) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air M2 11-Inch models have a single USB-C port that can connect to a computer, power outlet, and some cameras and peripherals. The charger is 20W. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C* |
Ports: |
USB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air M2 models have a USB-C port as well as a Smart Connector for a keyboard and a Magnetic Connector designed to charge the Apple Pencil Pro. This iPad also supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C), but it only can be charged via a USB-C port (not the Magnetic Connector). |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad Pro Air M2 11" |
| Housing Color: |
Black* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The 11-inch iPad Air M2 models are available with a black glass front and a choice of a (light) Blue, (light) Purple, warm gray "Starlight", or darker "Space Gray" aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
11" Liquid Retina* |
Display Resolution: |
2360x1640 (264 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The 11-inch iPad Air M2 models have a fully-laminated 10.86-inch LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits brightness) that Apple markets as an 11" display. This display also has wide-color (P3) support and True Tone technology, which evaluates the color temperature and ambient brightness of your surroundings and dynamically adjusts the display's white balance to match. It additionally has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellent) and antireflective coating. It does not support ProMotion technology.
The 11-inch iPad Air M2 also supports up to 4K AirPlay for "mirroring, photos, and video out" to Apple TV 2nd Gen and later models as well as provides video mirroring and video out support using the USB-C "Digital AV Multiport Adapter" and USB-C "VGA Multiport Adapter." Adapters sold separately.
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All 11-inch iPad Air M2 configurations support 802.11ax with 2x2 MIMO (Wi-Fi 6E) on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (simultaneous dual band). They support Bluetooth 5.3, as well. |
| Cell Network: |
5G* |
Camera: |
12 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This 11-inch iPad Air M2 (Wi-Fi+Cellular) model supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, [and] n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, [and] 71); TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, [and] 48); [and] UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)."
This model supports eSIM (it does not support a physical SIM card).
**The 11-inch iPad Air M2 models have a single rear 12 megapixel "Wide" camera and a single front 12 megapixel "Landscape Ultra Wide" camera.
The rear camera has a 12 megapixel sensor, a f/1.8 aperture, and supports still photographs and video up to 4K.
The front camera has a 12 megapixel sensor, a f/2.4 aperture, takes videos up to 1080p, and supports the "Center Stage" feature that automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame. It does not support "Face ID" authentication (only "Touch ID" authentication built into the top button of the device). |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (28.93 Whr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this 11-inch iPad Air M2 (Wi-Fi+Cellular) model provides "up to 9 hours of surfing the web" using a cellular data network and "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video". |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for the iPad Air models.
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| Apple Order No: |
MUXE3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad Air 11" M2 (Wi-Fi+Cell) |
| Details: |
*MUXE3LL/A is the order number for this model in Blue with 128 GB of storage. In Blue with 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of storage, the order numbers are MUXJ3LL/A, MUXN3LL/A, and MUXT3LL/A, respectively.
With 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of storage, in Purple, the order numbers are MUXG3LL/A, MUXL3LL/A, MUXQ3LL/A, and MUXV3LL/A, respectively; in Starlight, the order numbers are MUXF3LL/A, MUXK3LL/A, MUXP3LL/A, and MUXU3LL/A, respectively; and in "Space Gray," the order numbers are MUXD3LL/A, MUXH3LL/A, MUXM3LL/A, and MUXR3LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2903 (EMC 8393*) |
Model ID: |
iPad14,9 |
| Details: |
*The Model Number is unique to this device; the EMC number is shared with another device. The Model Number is externally listed; the EMC number is listed in software.
Note that Apple initially listed the Model Number for this iPad Air incorrectly on the company's "Cellular Networks" page, which led to confusion. EveryMac.com has documented the correct Model Numbers from hands-on inspection of the packaging and hardware itself.
Also see: All iPads with the A2903 Model Number, the 8393* EMC Number, and the iPad14,9 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iPadOS 17.5 (21F84) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the final version of iPadOS 17 as well as the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 18.
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.02 lbs. (462 g) |
| Details: |
The Wi-Fi+Cellular 11-inch iPad Air M2 (held vertically) is 9.74 inches tall, 7.02 inches wide, and 0.24 of an inch deep (247.6 mm x 178.5 mm x 6.1 mm). It weighs 1.02 pounds (462 g). |
| Mac Support: |
macOS 10.13* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the 11-inch iPad Air M2 models, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) and iTunes 12.9 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 10 or later and iTunes 12.12.10 or later. It also supports syncing with the Finder running macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the 11-inch iPad Air M2 models support "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the 11-inch iPad Air M2 models support "HEVC, H.264, and ProRes" as well as "Dolby Vision and HDR10" content. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The 11-Inch iPad Air M2 models also include a USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) and a 20W USB-C power adapter. |
| Original Price: |
US$749, US$849, US$1049, US$1249* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$749, US$849, US$1049, US$1249* |
| Details: |
*This 11-inch iPad Air M2 (Wi-Fi+Cellular) model costs US$749 with 128 GB of storage, US$849 with 256 GB of storage, US$1049 with 512 GB of storage, and US$1249 with 1 TB of storage.
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Global original prices for the iPad Air M2 11" (Wi-Fi+Cell) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$999, C$1149, C$1429, C$1709 |
Brazil: |
R$8.599, R$9.799, R$12.199, R$14.599 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $16,499, $18,799, $23,299, $27,799 |
United States: |
US$749, US$849, US$1049, US$1249* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€869, €999, €1249, €1499 |
Belgium: |
€889, €1019, €1269, €1519 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 6.999, 7.999, 9.999, 11.999 |
Finland: |
€899, €1029, €1279, €1529 |
| France: |
€889, €1019, €1269, €1519 |
Germany: |
€869, €999, €1249, €1499 |
| Ireland: |
€899, €1029, €1279, €1529 |
Italy: |
€889, €1019, €1269, €1519 |
| Luxembourg: |
€859,61, €985,32, €1227,05, €1468,78 |
Netherlands: |
€889, €1019, €1269, €1519 |
| Norway: |
NOK 10.590, 11.990, 14.790, 17.590 |
Portugal: |
€899, €1029, €1279, €1529 |
| Spain: |
€869, €999, €1249, €1499 |
Sweden: |
SEK 10.595, 11.995, 14.795, 17.595 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 779, 879, 1'079, 1'279 |
United Kingdom: |
£749, £849, £1049, £1249 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$5,799, HK$6,599, HK$8,199, HK$9,799 |
| India: |
Rs 74,900, 84,900, 104,900, 124,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥124,800, ¥140,800, ¥176,800, ¥212,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 1,129,000, 1,279,000, 1,579,000, 1,879,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 3749, 4249, 5249, 6249 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 52,990, 59,990, 73,990, 87,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1129, S$1279, S$1579, S$1879 |
Taiwan: |
NT$24,900, NT$28,400, NT$35,400, NT$42,400 |
| Thailand: |
THB 29,900, 33,900, 41,900, 49,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 20,999,000, 23,499,000, 28,999,000, 34,499,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1249, A$1429, A$1779, A$2129 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1499, NZ$1699, NZ$2099, NZ$2499 |
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