iPad Air M2 13″ (2024)
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Chip
M2
Year
2024
US launch price
$799
usually new · All United Arab Emirates
AED 4,61563 offers
Geekbench 6
9 658Rank 19 of 30
Colour
| Version | Offers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 2 | ≈ AED 4,423 |
| Purple | 2 | ≈ AED 4,038 |
| Space Gray | 5 | ≈ AED 3,636 |
| Starlight | 2 | ≈ AED 4,423 |
Specs · iPad Air 13-inch (M2)Data: support.apple.com ↗
US launch price (2024)
$799 apple.com/newsroom ↗
Finish
Blue
Purple
Starlight
Space Gray
Capacity
128GB
256GB
512GB
1TB
Size and Weight
Wi-Fi models
Width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm)
Height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm)
Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
Weight: 1.36 pounds (617 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm)
Height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm)
Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
Weight: 1.36 pounds (618 grams)
Buttons and Connectors
Top button/Touch ID
Volume buttons
Front Camera
Microphone
Rear camera
Rear microphone
Smart Connector
USB-C connector
Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil
In the Box
iPad Air
USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Display
Liquid Retina display
LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
Wide color (P3)
True Tone
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated
Antireflective coating
600 nits brightness
Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
Apple Pencil hover
The 13‑inch iPad Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 13‑inch iPad Air is 12.9 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
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Chip
Apple M2 chip
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
9-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
8GB RAM
Media Engine
Hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC
Video decode engine
Video encode engine
Apple Intelligence
Built into your iPad, Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
Camera
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Digital zoom up to 5x
Five-element lens
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Smart HDR 4
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Photo geotagging
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Playback zoom
Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264
Front Camera
Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera
ƒ/2 aperture
Smart HDR 4
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Lens correction
Retina Flash with True Tone
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Video Calling
FaceTime video
Center Stage
iPad to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Audio Calling
FaceTime audio
iPad to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Speakers
Landscape stereo speakers
Micro­phones
Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Cellular and Wireless
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
All models
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO5
Simultaneous dual band
Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO
Model A2899 and A29035G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79)5
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
Data only6
Wi-Fi calling5
eSIM7
For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see https://www.apple.com/ipad/cellular/networks/
SIM Card
eSIM7
iPad Air uses eSIM technology and is not compatible with physical SIM cards.
Location
All models
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
GPS/GNSS
Cellular
Touch ID
Three‐axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Unlock iPad
Secure personal data within apps
Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
Apple Pay
Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
Send and receive money in Messages
Siri
Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
Get proactive suggestions
Use hands-free
Listen and identify songs
Charging and Expansion
USB-C port with support forCharging
DisplayPort
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
Display Support
Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors
Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
Digital video output
Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Video mirroring
Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Power and Battery
Built‐in 36.59‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Operating System
iPadOS
iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
iPad User Guide
Accessi­bility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
Features includeVoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Spoken Content
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Real-Time Text
Audio Descriptions
Subtitles and Closed Captioning
Live Captions
Built-in Apps
App Store
Books
Calculator
Calendar
Camera
Clock
Contacts
FaceTime
Files
Find My
Freeform
Health
Internet access10
Home
iTunes Store
Magnifier
Mail
Maps
Measure
Messages
Music
News
Notes
Passwords
Photo Booth
Photos
Podcasts
Reminders
Safari
Settings
Shortcuts
Stocks
Tips
Translate
TV
Voice Memos
Weather
Free Apps from Apple
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled on iPad.
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
iMovie
GarageBand
Apple Store
Clips
Swift Playgrounds
Support
System Require­ments
Apple ID (required for some features)
Syncing to a Mac or PC requiresmacOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later
Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)
Languages
Language support
QuickType keyboard support
QuickType keyboard support with autocorrection
QuickType keyboard support with predictive typing
QuickType keyboard support with multilingual typing
QuickType keyboard support with contextual suggestions
Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Chinese (Simplified), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Hindi (Devanagari, Latin), Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese
QuickPath keyboard support
Siri languages
Dictation languages
Monolingual dictionary support
Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), Danish, Dutch, English (UK, U.S.), French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Idiom dictionary support
Cantonese – English, Chinese (Simplified) – English, Chinese (Traditional) – English
Bilingual dictionary support
Thesaurus
Chinese (Simplified), English (UK, U.S.)
Spell check
Apple Pay supported regions
Video Playback
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes
Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content
Audio Playback
Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio playback
User-configurable maximum volume limit
Mail Attachment Support
Viewable document types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz; .pkpass (Wallet)
Environ­mental Require­ments
Operating ambient temperature32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitudetested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
iPad Air and the Environment
iPad Air is designed to reduce environmental impact:12
Progress toward Apple 2030
More than 20% recycled or renewable content13
Over 30% of manufacturing electricity sourced from clean electricity14
40% emissions reduction against baseline15
Materials
100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 99% of the rare earth elements in the device
100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
100% recycled copper foil in multiple printed circuit boards
35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
Energy
Over 30% of manufacturing electricity sourced from clean electricity14
ENERGY STAR® certified16
Packaging
100% fiber-based packaging17
40% recycled content in fiber packaging
Waste
No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
Smarter chemistry18
Arsenic-free display glass
Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free
Available 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.
Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime‑enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi‑Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, and Wi‑Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.
Cellular data plan is sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability.
Not all carriers support eSIM. See your carrier for more details. For Model A2900 and A2904, contact China Unicom for more details.
Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
In China mainland, you can use Apple Pay on the web in Safari only on compatible iPhone and iPad models using iOS 11.2 or later.
Data accurate as of product launch.
Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in‑box accessories.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. View complete list.
From Apple, read 2026-09-08.
Performance · M2everymac.com ↗
Rank
19 of 30 among Apple chips since 2020
Single core
2 606
Multi core
9 658
Graphics
46 340
Generations
| Product | Chip | Geekbench 6 | Offers | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Air M3 13″ (2025) | M3 · 11 624 | 55 | ≈ AED 3,299 | |
| iPad Air M2 11″ (2024) | M2 · 9 658 | 94 | ≈ AED 3,174 | |
| iPad Air M2 13″ (2024) | M2 · 9 658 | 63 | ≈ AED 4,622 | |
| iPad Air M1 10.9″ (2022) | M1 · 8 181 | 35 | ≈ AED 2,461 | |
| iPad Air A14 10.9″ (2020) | A14 · 4 587 | 6 | ≈ AED 1,254 |
Show all generations (8)
| iPad Air M4 11″ (2026) | M4 · 14 746 | 66 | ≈ AED 2,963 |
| iPad Air M4 13″ (2026) | M4 · 14 746 | 79 | ≈ AED 3,784 |
| iPad Air M3 11″ (2025) | M3 · 11 624 | 93 | ≈ AED 3,130 |
| iPad Air M3 13″ (2025) | M3 · 11 624 | 55 | ≈ AED 3,299 |
| iPad Air M2 11″ (2024) | M2 · 9 658 | 94 | ≈ AED 3,174 |
| iPad Air M2 13″ (2024) | M2 · 9 658 | 63 | ≈ AED 4,622 |
| iPad Air M1 10.9″ (2022) | M1 · 8 181 | 35 | ≈ AED 2,461 |
| iPad Air A14 10.9″ (2020) | A14 · 4 587 | 6 | ≈ AED 1,254 |