The new iPad Air is now official, and Apple says it features the new M4 chip, N1 wireless chip as well as the C1X modem.
Apple Takes iPad Air to the Next Level with M4 Chip, N1 with Wi-Fi 7, and C1X Modem for Faster Wireless Connectivity
If you’re asking me, there’s nothing wrong with the M3 iPad Air at all. You can just buy it and experience the best of Apple.
However, when you look at the newly announced iPad Air, you start to realize that there’s still a ton of room for improvement, and Apple has ensured that this is the best tablet money can buy.
M4 Chip
The M4 chip is a huge upgrade on its own. The same chip that powered last year’s iPad Pro is now available on Apple’s stunning new iPad Air.
The M4 chip features an 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU which makes it 30% faster than the M3 iPad Air, and when you compare it to the M1 model, you get a drastic improvement of up to 2.3x.
N1 and C1X
The Apple N1 chip makes it way to the new iPad Air. This means you get faster Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, improved 5GHz Wi-Fi performance, and enhanced reliability of features like Personal Hotspot, AirDrop, and more.
Apple is also bringing the C1X modem to the new iPad Air. Apple says the new modem uses 30% less energy compared to the one found in the M3 iPad Air. And of course, it’s faster as well.
12GB RAM
Previous iPad Air models had 8GB of RAM. The new M4 model ships with 12GB of RAM as standard, which gives you a ton of headroom for multitasking and improved performance.
Price and Availability
The price remains unchanged compared to the M3 lineup. This means the 11-inch model starts at $599, while the 13-inch model starts at just $799. Bump up the storage and add cellular to the mix, and you will be paying extra.
Apple says the new iPad Air will go up for pre-order on the 4th of March, and it will be available in stores starting the 11th of March.
