Apple iPad Air 7th Gen M3 (11-Inch, 2025)

Fast performance ; Good screen ; Solid cameras for a tablet ; Fast connectivity options ; Apple Intelligence runs well

Hardly anything is new ; Accessories add to the price

The 2025 iPad Air is largely the same as its predecessor, but a faster processor provides more power for students and creators to work and play.

M3 chip provides plenty of power ; Vibrant screen ; Strong battery life and audio

Still no ProMotion display ; No major changes to design

Apple hasn’t changed a whole lot with the iPad Air with M3, but it didn't really have to. The upgrade to Apple’s more powerful M3 chip from the M2 after less than a year sets the new Air up to be a capable performer for a good few years to come, and...

Excellent performance ; Fantastic LCD display ; Works with Apple Pencil Pro ; New Magic Keyboard is great ; Great battery life

Pricey, not good value ; Only 60Hz display ; Accessories are expensive ; iPadOS quirks and limitations

The TL;DR version: Adding the M3 chip has made the iPad Air faster, but that doesn’t solve its problems nor make it a more compelling option. Ultimately, most people will be better served by the basic iPad. Note: You can find the iPad Air on Lazada ,...