Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB - Starlight
Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB - Starlight
Screen Size
13"Total Storage Capacity
256GBColor
StarlightMore Buying Options
Highlights
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 13 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2732 x 2048 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- Operating System: Apple iPadOS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Security Features: Touch ID sensor
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MCNQ4LL/A
- Product Name: 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB
- Color: Starlight
- Model Family: Apple iPad Air (M3)
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 13 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2732 x 2048 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- Display Surface: Anti-reflective
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Apple
- Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Apple iPadOS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Apple iPadOS
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AX (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Headphone Jack: false (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-C (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- GPS Enabled: false
- Interface(s): USB-C (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 1
- Power
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Life (up to): 10 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 12 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing the user can capture.)
- Rear-Facing Camera: true
- Rear Facing Camera Megapixels: 12 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing away from the user can capture.)
- Rear Facing Camera Video Resolution: 4K (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing away from the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Keyboard Included: false
- Security Features: Touch ID sensor
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Apple Pay
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 11.05 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 8.46 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.24 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 21.73 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Warranty - Labor: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Other
- UPC: 195949976728
The 13-inch iPad Air. Built for Apple Intelligence. Supercharged by the lightning-fast Apple M3 chip. It features a stunning Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage front camera for even better video calls, and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Folio, so you can multitask, study, work, play, and create from anywhere.
Whats Included
- iPad Air
- USB-C Charge Cable
Disclaimers
- ¹Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately.
- ²The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 13-inch iPad Air is 12.9 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
- ³Apple Intelligence is available in beta on iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or U.S.), as an iPadOS 18 update.
- Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.
- ⁴Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
- ⁵Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
- ⁶Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
Q: How much storage capacity does this iPad Air have?
A: This iPad Air comes with 256GB of storage capacity.
Q: What is the resolution of the display on this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air features a display resolution of 2732 x 2048.
Q: What is the maximum battery life of this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air offers up to 10 hours of battery life.
Q: Which processor powers this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air is powered by the Apple M3 chip.
Q: How long does the battery last on this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air offers a battery life of up to 10 hours.
Q: Which processor powers this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air is powered by the Apple M3 chip.
Q: What is the total storage capacity of this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air comes with 256GB of total storage capacity.
Q: What is the screen size of this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air has a 13-inch screen.
Compare similar products
The 13-inch iPad Air. Built for Apple Intelligence. Supercharged by the lightning-fast Apple M3 chip. It features a stunning Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage front camera for even better video calls, and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Folio, so you can multitask, study, work, play, and create from anywhere.
The 13-inch iPad Air. Built for Apple Intelligence. Supercharged by the lightning-fast Apple M3 chip. It features a stunning Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage front camera for even better video calls, and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Folio, so you can multitask, study, work, play, and create from anywhere.
iPad Pro. Built for Apple Intelligence. iPad Pro, powered by the Apple M5 chip, delivers outrageous performance for effortless productivity and advanced AI workflows. With a stunning Ultra Retina XDR display, superfast Wi-Fi 7, Neural Accelerators for AI workloads, and a redesigned iPadOS, there’s no limit to what you can do with iPad Pro. Paired with Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, it brings endless versatility, creativity, and productivity to your fingertips.
iPad Pro. Built for Apple Intelligence. It’s impossibly thin, featuring outrageous performance with the Apple M4 chip, a breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, and superfast Wi-Fi 6E. Along with Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, it brings endless versatility, creativity, and productivity to your fingertips.
| Pros for Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB - Starlight | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Screen Size, Battery Life, Portability, Speed | Overall Performance, Screen Size, Battery Life, Processor Speed, OLED Quality | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB - Starlight | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Weight | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
Specs
Reviews
Customer Images
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
The 13-inch iPad Air (M3) is fantastic! The larger screen makes multitasking, drawing, and watching content a joy, bright, sharp, and easy on the eyes. The M3 chip is incredibly fast; everything from note-taking to light video editing runs smoothly with zero lag. Battery life easily lasts a full day, and it stays cool even with heavy use. Build quality is premium as always, thin, lightweight, and feels great in hand. I paired it with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, and it truly feels like a mini laptop when I need it to. It’s perfect for students, creatives, or anyone who wants serious performance in a sleek, portable tablet.
This review is from Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray
DexterH Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exactly the Upgrade I Needed
After putting off upgrading for the last couple of years, I finally bought a new iPad from Best Buy — and I’m kicking myself for waiting this long. This thing is exactly what I needed. It’s fast, the screen is gorgeous, the battery lasts forever, and everything just works so smoothly compared to my old one. Setup was quick, and Best Buy made the whole experience super easy. I’ve already used it for work, streaming, and organizing life in general, and it’s been a total game-changer. If you’ve been debating an upgrade… don’t wait like I did. You’ll be glad you finally made the jump.
This review is from Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Purple
CourtneyB Posted
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great performance and smooth experience
I’ve been using this tablet daily and it’s been a strong performer. Apps open fast, multitasking is smooth, and the screen looks sharp with vibrant colors. Battery life holds up well for school and streaming. Light and easy to carry. Only thing I noticed is the speakers could be a little louder and it takes a bit longer to charge than expected. Still, overall a great device for work, school, and entertainment. Would recommend.
This review is from Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Blue
