Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

Launched Mar 2025 · 13" screen

83
Very goodGifng score
Good for drawingGood for workGood for all-rounder

Lowest price today (8/1TB Wi-Fi)₹1,09,900on Amazon

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  • 8/128 Wi-Fi
    launched at ₹79,900
  • 8/256 Wi-Fi
    launched at ₹89,900
  • 8/512 Wi-Fi
    launched at ₹1,09,900
  • 8/1TB Wi-Fi
    ₹1,09,900Amazon
  • 8/128 5G
    launched at ₹94,900
  • 8/256 5G
    launched at ₹1,04,900
  • 8/512 5G
    launched at ₹1,24,900
  • 8/1TB 5G
    ₹1,24,900Amazon

Where to buy

launch price ₹79,900

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Score breakdown

Display
79

Big sharp laminated LCD, 600 nits, but 60 Hz

Performance
90

M3 is quicker than most Android tablets; throttles little

Battery
74

Around a workday of use; slow 20 W charging

Software & updates
93

iPadOS with the best tablet apps and long support

Pen, keyboard & multitasking
91

Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard support; Stage Manager

Speakers
67

Two landscape speakers, clear but light on bass

Build & service
86

Slim aluminium body; no IP rating

Each part is rated on one scale for every tablet, from reviewers' measurements (battery tests, brightness, benchmarks) where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports, including after-sales service. It rates the tablet itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Plenty of power for pro creative apps
  • Wide choice of drawing and design apps
  • Works with both Pencil models and the keyboard
  • Modern look
  • Quick M3
  • New Magic Keyboard adds a function row
  • Solid battery life

Cons

  • Price climbs quickly with storage and accessories
  • iPadOS still trails macOS
  • Single USB-C port
  • GPU only middling in 3D tests
  • Screen overdue for 120 Hz and better contrast
  • Creative BloqApr 2025

    Practically an iPad Pro for creative work at a lower price, as long as iPadOS limits don't bother you.

  • BGRMar 2025

    An excellent middle ground between the basic iPad and the Pro; owners of M1/M2 Airs can skip it.

Full specs

Display
Screen13" · IPS LCD (Liquid Retina) · 2732x2048
Refresh rate60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits
Performance
ChipApple M3
Battery
Charging20 W
Software
SoftwareiPadOS 18 at launch (updated to iPadOS 26)
Work & study
PenSold separately (Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C))
KeyboardOfficial keyboard sold separately
Desktop modeStage Manager / iPadOS 26 windowing
Sound
Speakers2
Headphone jackNo
Cameras
Cameras12 MP rear, 12 MP landscape ultra-wide (Center Stage) front
Build
Bodyaluminium · 616 g · 6.1 mm
PortsUSB-C, SIM: eSIM only (cellular versions)

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