iPad
iPad Air (M4)
The mid-range iPad with an M4 chip, from $749 after a June 2026 price rise.
A newer model, the iPad Air with OLED, is expected first half of 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $150 since launch.
At a glance
Our take
The M4 iPad Air is eight months old. An OLED iPad Air is reported for the first half of 2027, though with less certainty than the iPad Pro.
Apple's refurbished store had the previous M3 iPad Air 11-inch at $589 when we checked, a good saving if you don't need the M4.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- M4 chip with 12GB memory
- Two sizes (11 and 13 inches)
- Wi-Fi 7 and USB 3
What's not
- LCD screen (an OLED Air is reported for 2027)
- Price went up $150 to $749
Students and creatives who want power without Pro prices
You want OLED; the next Air is reported to switch to it
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 11-inch 128GB Wi-Fi | $749 |
| 11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi | $849 |
| 11-inch 512GB Wi-Fi | $1,049 |
| 13-inch 128GB Wi-Fi | $949 |
| 13-inch 256GB Wi-Fi | $1,049 |
| 13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi | $1,249 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
Key specs
How it compares
| This pageiPad Air (M4) | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad (A16) | iPad Pro (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $749 | $699 | $449 | $1,199 |
| Verdict | Okay to buy | Buy now | Wait if you can | Wait if you can |
| Chip | M4 | A20 Pro | A16 | M5 |
| Display | 11- or 13-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) | 8.5-inch OLED | 11-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) | 11- or 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 10–120Hz |
| Battery | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video |
| Storage | 128GB to 1TB | 128GB to 512GB | 128GB to 512GB | 256GB to 2TB |
| Weight | 464 g (11-inch) / 616 g (13-inch) | 255 g | 477 g | 444 g (11-inch) / 579 g (13-inch) |
More comparisons
What's next?
iPad Air with OLED
Expected first half of 2027 · high confidence
The iPad Air is reported to switch to an OLED screen in both sizes in the first half of 2027.
Every claim, with sources →How we worked out "Okay to buy"
Latest news
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Prices
Apple raises Mac, iPad, Vision Pro and Apple TV prices, citing memory costs
Apple raised prices on many Macs, iPads, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro, blaming AI-driven memory and storage costs; for example, Apple TV 4K went from $129 to $199 and Vision Pro from $3,499 to $3,699. iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods were spared. Launch prices quoted in older reviews no longer apply.
Products
Source: TidBITS
Questions people ask
Should I buy the iPad Air (M4) now?
Okay to buy. A newer model, the iPad Air with OLED, is expected first half of 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $150 since launch.
How much does the iPad Air (M4) cost?
Apple sells it from $749 in the US (11-inch 128GB Wi-Fi: $749, 11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi: $849, 11-inch 512GB Wi-Fi: $1,049, 13-inch 128GB Wi-Fi: $949). It launched at $599, so Apple has raised the price since.
When will the iPad Air (M4) be replaced?
The iPad Air with OLED is expected first half of 2027, according to reports we rate high confidence. Apple hasn't announced it.
Who is the iPad Air (M4) best for?
Students and creatives who want power without Pro prices. Skip it if you want OLED; the next Air is reported to switch to it.
Sources
- Apple tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom announcement (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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