Customers express satisfaction with the 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip's overall performance, speed, battery life, screen quality, and portability. Many appreciate its size, ample storage capacity, and design. However, some customers have noted its lack of phone capability and facial recognition, as well as concerns about heat dissipation.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Portability, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPad = Awesome
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If you’re on the fence about getting the new iPad Air 11-inch, let me just go ahead and push you over — in the best way possible. This thing is absolutely awesome. Apple really nailed the sweet spot between performance, portability, and price with this latest model. Whether you’re a student, a creative, a professional, or just someone who wants a really smooth, reliable device, the iPad Air delivers across the board.
Let’s start with the design. The 11-inch screen feels like the perfect size. It’s big enough to give you plenty of room to work or binge-watch your favorite shows, but it’s still super light and easy to carry around — whether you’re tossing it in a backpack, propping it up on a desk, or curling up with it on the couch. The Liquid Retina display is vibrant, sharp, and just gorgeous to look at. Colors pop, text is crisp, and the brightness is great even in sunlight.
Under the hood, the M2 chip is no joke. This iPad Air is blazing fast. Apps launch instantly, multitasking is seamless, and even more demanding stuff like video editing or playing graphic-intensive games feels effortless. It basically has the power of a laptop, but with the simplicity and flexibility of a tablet. It just works — and it works really well. Battery life is strong too. You can easily get through a full day of mixed use without stressing about charging.
Another highlight: compatibility with the Magic Keyboard and 2nd-gen Apple Pencil (or even the new Apple Pencil Pro if you want to go all out). Writing notes, drawing, or editing feels intuitive and fluid. It truly elevates the iPad from a content-consumption device to a full-blown productivity tool. Plus, iPadOS continues to improve with better multitasking features, and the experience is just smooth and intuitive.
Everything about this iPad feels premium — the build quality, the performance, the display, even the speakers sound solid for a tablet. And yet, it comes in at a much more approachable price than the iPad Pro, while still offering 90% of the same experience for most people.
In short: the iPad Air 11-inch is awesome. It works great. It looks great. It feels great. Whether you’re upgrading from an older model or diving into the iPad world for the first time, you won’t regret picking this one up. It’s the kind of device that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it.
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The iPad Air 11‑inch with the M3 chip is an absolute powerhouse in a sleek, lightweight design. It’s incredibly fast and responsive, making multitasking, streaming, and creative work seamless. The Liquid Retina display is stunning—colors are vibrant, text is sharp, and everything feels smooth thanks to the high refresh rate. Battery life easily lasts through a full day of heavy use, and pairing it with the Magic Keyboard or Apple Pencil takes productivity and creativity to another level. Perfect balance of performance and portability!
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This iPad is amazing. The screen quality is incredibly sharp and vibrant, making it perfect for watching videos, browsing, and working. It’s very fast, smooth, and easy to use. The battery life easily lasts all day, and the design is sleek and lightweight. Whether for work, entertainment, or everyday tasks, it performs flawlessly. I’m extremely satisfied with this purchase and would definitely recommend it
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Needed to update IPad so bought this model. Works well. Good speed. Screen is clear and vibrant. Extremely lightweight. Increased storage capacity. Have been working with lots of photos. Battery has handled it fairly well. Loving it so far
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That's a very strong tablet with a good price. The M3 chip is really something that you will appreciate when using this Apple 11-inch iPad Air.
The design is the common ipad. Display improved from older version. It doesn't have the ProMotion high refresh rate as the Pro Line but good enough for daily tasks.
Battery life is ~ 10 hours of web surfing and videos watching. The value was great (for the hardware).
I got the Pro Pencil with it. Good combination.
It is just good for any tablet daily needs.
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The iPad Air M3 is extremely fast and smooth. Apps open instantly, multitasking is effortless, and the overall performance feels premium. The screen is bright and sharp, making everything from editing to streaming look great. Battery life is solid, and the lightweight design makes it easy to carry around. Perfect for work, creativity, and everyday use. Definitely recommend it.
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Powerful and Sleek — Almost Perfect
The new iPad Air with the M3 chip is an impressive leap forward. It’s fast, responsive, and handles everything from multitasking to creative apps with ease. The integration of Apple Intelligence features adds a fresh layer of usefulness, especially for productivity and media editing.
The 11-inch display is sharp and vibrant, though it doesn’t quite match the brilliance of the iPad Pro’s OLED. Still, it’s more than enough for most users, and the build quality remains top-notch — sleek, solid, and lightweight.
Battery life is solid, and 256GB of storage hits a great sweet spot for most needs. It’s ideal for students, professionals, and even light creatives.
Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5: the price is starting to creep up toward Pro territory, and some Pro-only features (like ProMotion and better speakers) would have made this a perfect buy.
Still, a fantastic iPad that delivers serious performance in a refined package.
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The iPad Air with the M3 chip is incredibly fast and lightweight. The 11-inch display is sharp and vibrant, making it great for reading, streaming, and work. With 256GB storage, I have plenty of space for apps and files. Battery life easily lasts a full day. The only downside is the price and that accessories are extra. Overall, an excellent choice for students and professionals who want power and portability.”
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Definitively is a 10 score. The all-day battery life is great, the superfast A16 chips is great for multitasking, editing and gaming. When used at home in hotels and restaurants with Wi-Fi you can connect for free and enjoy fast downloads and uploads as well as streaming movies and videos.
The iPad have front and back cameras with great definition of 12MP, excellent for use in 4K Videos, Photos and video calls.
We can’t forget the Apple Intelligence System applied in the iPad and created to provide intelligent personalized experiences as well as suggestions and automations.
I will be buying one additional for my son, as a Christmas gift.
I used to have other iPad models; once I tested this one, I can only say it is GREAT!
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Excellent design, vibrant colors, and large capacity.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but battery drains quick.
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My iPad got updated to the most recent iOS with the Liquid Glass and it looks good! For the most part, I love everything about the iPad like the color (starlight) and the design. One thing I don’t like is the battery life. Straight out of the box I didn’t charge it, kept it like that until it went down to maybe 20-30% and charged then used again, I noticed the battery would drain fast. I was playing light games for only a few minutes and would see the battery go down 4% which isn’t a lot but it is for a brand new 2025 iPad. Other than that like I said before, it’s a good product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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It’s early birthday present for my daughter a upgrade from her previous iPad she happy because it works twenty times faster then her old but a little to get used to the finger ID as where the power is at and a lot bigger screen too. But a really happy daughter of mine
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So much better in comparison to the 6th Gen. that I had. Very fast and easy to set up. Works great with apps for work. Battery life is also way better.
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The iPad Air M3 is fast, light, and powerful. The new M3 chip makes everything super smooth, from browsing the web to editing videos. The screen is bright and clear, and the battery lasts all day. It’s perfect for work, school, or entertainment. A great balance between performance and price.
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I am very happy with this iPadAir. It’s just the right size and is very fast. The screen is crystal clear and sharp. Battery life is very good. Great for many different uses.
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I’m very happy with this tablet. It works smoothly, the screen quality is great, and it’s very easy to use. The battery life is good and it’s perfect for everyday use like browsing, watching videos, and apps. So far, it has performed really well and I would definitely recommend it.
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Perfect gift for someone in highschool/university to supplement academic endeavors. It is lightweight and the Apple pencil pro glides over the screen smoother than the older models. I was debating on the screen size but 11-inches was more than plenty to get everything you need.
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It was time for an iPad upgrade and the team at Best Buy helped me find the perfect replacement. The screen is just the right size and the graphics are so clear and crisp. It runs super fast and the sound quality is great!