Is the M4 iPad Air worth it over the base iPad?

Yes if you multitask, edit photos or draw: the M4 chip and 12 GB of RAM are a clear step up. For browsing and video, the base iPad covers most of it.

How does it compare with the iPad Pro?

The Air is lighter and cheaper-feeling in the hand but gives up the Pro's OLED screen, Face ID and ProMotion refresh rate. Performance is close for everyday work.

For notes, streaming and cloud photos, yes. If you store large games, video projects or offline media, plan on external USB-C storage or a higher capacity.

Does it work with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard?

It supports Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard made for the 11-inch Air. Check that accessories list the M4 11-inch model before buying.

The iPad, a USB-C charging cable and, from some sellers, a 20 W USB-C power adapter. Confirm the adapter is listed before ordering.

Does it have cellular?

This version is Wi-Fi only, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Cellular models are sold separately.

Where is the Apple iPad Air 11″ M4 128 Go Wi-Fi (2026) cheapest?

At PC Richard & Son, for $636.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Apple iPad Air 11″ M4 128 Go Wi-Fi (2026)?

9 stores we checked sell it, including PC Richard & Son, Apple Education Store, bkstr.com, UCLA Store, Best Buy.

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers describe the Air as the practical middle of Apple's tablet line: fast enough for editing and multitasking, light enough to hold for long reading sessions. Most criticism centers on the 128 GB base storage and the lack of an OLED screen at this tier.

What people mention

PerformancePraisedOwners say the M4 chip and 12 GB of memory keep apps and split-screen work running smoothly.
WeightPraisedReviewers note the 464 g body is comfortable to hold for long reading and note-taking sessions.
StorageCriticisedBuyers complain that 128 GB fills quickly once photos, games and offline video are added.
DisplayMixedThe screen is called sharp and bright, but its LCD panel and 60 Hz refresh rate draw criticism against OLED and ProMotion rivals.
UnlockMixedTouch ID in the top button is seen as fast, though some wish the Air had Face ID like the Pro.

About the Apple iPad Air 11″ M4 128 Go Wi-Fi (2026)

The Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, 2026) is a Wi-Fi tablet in a Mauve finish. It uses the Apple M4 chip with an 8-core CPU, a 9-core GPU and 12 GB of unified memory. Storage is 128 GB.

The 11-inch Liquid Retina display has a resolution of 2,360 × 1,640 pixels, True Tone and an antireflective coating. The tablet is 6.1 mm thick and weighs 464 g. Touch ID is built into the top button.

It has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and a USB-C port. The 12 MP rear camera and the 12 MP landscape-oriented Center Stage front camera handle photos and video calls. This version has no built-in cellular connection, so going online requires a Wi-Fi network or a phone's connection sharing. It works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil USB-C, both sold separately.

Chip

Apple M4, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU

Memory

12 GB unified memory

Storage

128 GB

Display

11-inch Liquid Retina, 2,360 × 1,640 pixels, True Tone, antireflective coating

Cameras

12 MP rear, 12 MP Center Stage front

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, USB-C; no cellular