Apple iPad Air M4 11" (Wi-Fi Only) 128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB Specs
Identifiers: iPad Air 11" M4 (Wi-Fi) - Pending - A3459 - 8943* - Pending
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Note that this iPad Air M4 11" (Wi-Fi Only) model does not support cellular connectivity or GPS/GNSS.
The iPad Air M4 11-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) 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.
The iPad Air M4 11" is powered by a (Pending) GHz Apple M4 CPU with 8 cores (3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores), a 9-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 12 GB of RAM. 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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking, as well as support for "Touch ID" built into the top button.
The iPad Air M4 11" has 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 M4 model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video."
Like its predecessor, the iPad Air M4 11" models also support external keyboards and trackpads as well as the "Apple Pencil Pro" for input. Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Air M4 11-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) -- and its cellular-equipped siblings -- are similar except for the faster M4 processor, additional RAM, improved connectivity (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6), and different identifiers.
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| Introduction Date: |
March 2, 2026 |
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 March 2, 2026, first available for pre-order on March 4, 2026, and first available in stores/started arriving to customers on March 11, 2026.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2026. |
| 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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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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 Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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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.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
Pending |
| 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 Pending 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: |
Pending |
Processor Type: |
Apple M4 |
| Details: |
*The 11-inch iPad Air M4 models use a 3 nm, 64-bit Apple M4 CPU (SoC) with eight cores (3 performance cores, 5 efficiency cores). These models also have a 9-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. Third-party software clockspeed forthcoming (Pending). |
| Onboard RAM: |
12 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB |
| Details: |
*All iPad Air M4 models have 12 GB of onboard RAM. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (USB-C*) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air M4 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 M4 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 Air M4 11" |
| Housing Color: |
Black* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The 11-inch iPad Air M4 models have 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 M4 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 M4 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: |
802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
6 |
| Details: |
All 11-inch iPad Air M4 configurations support 802.11be with 2x2 MIMO (Wi-Fi 7) simultaneous dual band. They support Bluetooth 6, as well. |
| Cell Network: |
Wi-Fi Only* |
Camera: |
12 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This 11-inch iPad Air M4 (Wi-Fi Only) model does not support cellular networking, only Wi-Fi.
**The 11-inch iPad Air M4 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): |
10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this 11-inch iPad Air M4 provides "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: |
Pending |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad Air 11" M4 (Wi-Fi) |
| Details: |
Order numbers will be added soon (Pending). |
| Apple Model No: |
A3459 (EMC 8943*) |
Model ID: |
Pending |
| Details: |
The Model Number and EMC number are both unique to this device. Additional details forthcoming (Pending).
Also see: All iPads with the A3459 Model Number, the 8943* EMC Number, and the Pending Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iPadOS 26 (Pending) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 26 -- including Apple Intelligence (AI).
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 26? Is the iPadOS now the same as the macOS? Do all features work with all supported iPads? |
| Dimensions: |
9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.02 lbs. (464 g) |
| Details: |
The Wi-Fi only 11-inch iPad Air M4 (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 (464 g). |
| Mac Support: |
macOS 10.13* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPad Air M4, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS High Sierra (10.13) 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 M4 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 M4 models support "HEVC, H.264, and ProRes" as well as "Dolby Vision and HDR10" content. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The 11-Inch iPad Air M4 models also include a USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) and a 20W USB-C power adapter. |
| Original Price: |
US$599, US$699, US$899, US$1099* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$599, US$699, US$899, US$1099* |
| Details: |
*This 11-inch iPad Air M4 costs US$599 with 128 GB of storage, US$699 with 256 GB of storage, US$899 with 512 GB of storage, and US$1099 with 1 TB of storage.
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Global original prices for the iPad Air M4 11" (Wi-Fi Only) 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$799, C$949, C$1229, C$1509 |
Brazil: |
R$7.499, R$8.699, R$11.099, R$13.499 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $14,999, $17,499, $22,499, $27,499 |
United States: |
US$599, US$699, US$899, US$1099* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€649, €779, €1029, €1279 |
Belgium: |
€669, €799, €1049, €1299 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 5.299, 6.299, 8.299, 10.299 |
Finland: |
€689, €819, €1069, €1319 |
| France: |
€669, €799, €1049, €1299 |
Germany: |
€649, €779, €1029, €1279 |
| Ireland: |
€679, €809, €1059, €1309 |
Italy: |
€669, €799, €1049, €1299 |
| Luxembourg: |
€646,88, €772,59, €1014,32, €1256,05 |
Netherlands: |
€669, €799, €1049, €1299 |
| Norway: |
NOK 7.990, 9.390, 12.190, 14.990 |
Portugal: |
€679, €809, €1059, €1309 |
| Spain: |
€649, €779, €1029, €1279 |
Sweden: |
SEK 7.795, 9.195, 11.995, 14.795 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 579, 679, 879, 1'079 |
United Kingdom: |
£599, £699, £899, £1099 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 4799, 5299, 6999, 8699 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$4,599, HK$5,399, HK$6,999, HK$8,599 |
| India: |
Rs 64,900, 74,900, 94,900, 114,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥98,800, ¥114,800, ¥150,800, ¥186,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 949,000, 1,099,000, 1,399,000, 1,699,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 2799, 3199, 4099, 4999 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 42,990, 49,990, 63,990, 77,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$899, S$1049, S$1349, S$1649 |
Taiwan: |
NT$19,900, NT$23,400, NT$30,400, NT$37,400 |
| Thailand: |
THB 21,900, 25,900, 32,900, 39,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 16,689,000, 19,489,000, 25,089,000, 30,689,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$999, A$1199, A$1549, A$1899 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1199, NZ$1399, NZ$1799, NZ$2199 |
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