Overall review summary
Expert Rating: 8.3/10
Apple iPad Air 11 (Wi-Fi)
Pros
- Excellent build quality and premium feel
- Lightweight and portable
- M3 chip gives strong performance
- Good camera setup, front + rear, especially for video calls
- Pencil Pro + hover support nice for artists
- Wi-Fi 6E + modern connectivity
- Large storage options
Cons
- Display not OLED
- Battery life, while good, is average under heavy usage
- No built-in Face ID
- Accessories cost adds up
- Not the cheapest tablet
Apple iPad Air 11 (Wi-Fi) - Full Blog Review
Overview
- Released: March 2025.
- Chipset: Apple M3 chip.
- Variants: Comes in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular. We’re focusing on the Wi-Fi model.
- Storage options: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB.
- Colours: Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey.
Design & Build
- Size & dimensions (11-inch model): ~ 247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm. Very slim.
- Weight (Wi-Fi only): ~ 460 grams. Light to hold, especially for creative work, reading, or casual use.
- Materials: Premium aluminium body, quality build typical of Apple. No major flex, good feel.
- Buttons/Connectors: Top button includes Touch ID fingerprint sensor. USB-C connector. Smart Connector for accessories. Magnetic attachment for Pencil.
Display
- Type: Liquid Retina display (LED backlit, IPS) with standard Apple quality.
- Size: 11-inch (diagonal measure ~10.86″ actual viewable).
- Resolution: 2360 × 1640 pixels, ~ 264 ppi. Sharp and crisp.
- Brightness: Rated ~500 nits. Good for indoor, okay for outdoor with shade; direct
- bright sun slightly challenging.
- Coatings: Fully laminated, anti-reflective, oleophobic (fingerprint-resistant).
- Pencil support: Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Pencil Hover feature. Useful for creatives and note-takers.
Performance & Hardware
- Processor: M3 chip - 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU. Strong for many demanding tasks.
- RAM: 8 GB. Enough for multitasking, creative apps, light video editing.
- Storage: Up to 1 TB option, which is great if you plan to store lots of media / large files.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3.
Cameras & Audio
- Rear (main) Camera: 12 MP wide, ƒ/1.8 aperture. Good daylight performance.
- Front Camera: 12 MP (landscape orientation), supports Center Stage - good for video calls etc.
- Video Recording: 4K up to 60fps, 1080p at multiple frame rates. Slow motion options.
- Speakers: Stereo speakers. Decent sound for movies, video calls; not as powerful as pro-series but good enough for casual usage.
Battery Life & Charging
- Battery Capacity (11-inch): 28.93 Wh.
- Usage: Apple’s claim ~10 hours of surfing web via Wi-Fi or watching video. In real life similar - all-day use possible if moderate tasks.
- Charging: Comes with USB-C charge cable, 20W power adapter. Charging times are reasonable, but not “ultra fast” compared to some Android tablets.
Software & Features
OS: Ships with iPadOS 18.
Features:
- Touch ID in top button.
- Apple Pencil Hover support.
- Smart Connector for keyboard accessories. Good for productivity.
- USB-C supports display output, fast transfers. See NotebookCheck notes.
Real-World Use & Performance
- Everyday tasks (web browsing, media consumption, reading, note taking): very responsive, smooth experience.
- Creative apps / drawing: Apple Pencil Pro + hover adds extra precision; good for sketching and design work.
- Multitasking: Handles a few apps open side by side; performance holds well under moderately heavy load.
- Video playback & streaming: Great display and speakers make consuming OTT content enjoyable.
- Outdoor usage: Brightness decent but under harsh sun slight reflections; shade helps.
Weaknesses / Things to Consider
- Display refresh rate: Standard 60 Hz – lacks ProMotion (120 Hz) that Pro iPads have; animation/smoothness won’t match top models.
- Not waterproof/dustproof rated explicitly; handle with some care.
- Accessories cost extra (keyboard, Pencil Pro etc.).
- Charging speed not blazing; heavy usage + high brightness drains battery faster.
- No face ID; uses Touch ID - some prefer face unlock.
Price & Value
- Starting price (USA) for Wi-Fi 11-inch
- 128GB - Rs. 59,990
- 256GB - Rs. 69,900
- 512GB - Rs. 89,900
- 1TB - Rs. 109,900
Who Should Buy It?
- Students: great for note-taking, textbooks/PDF reading, media consumption.
- Creatives: casual sketching, digital art with Apple Pencil, content viewing.
- Professionals on the go: lightweight, portable, good performance for office tasks, video calls.
- Media lovers: streaming, reading, browsing, watching videos.
Verdict
The Apple iPad Air 11 (Wi-Fi) with M3 chip is a substantial mid-premium tablet. It hits a strong balance between performance, portability, and modern features. If you don’t need the Pro’s extra display smoothness (120 Hz), or ultra-high brightness OLED, the Air offers almost everything for most users. Great for creative work, study, entertainment, all daily tasks.
If you need Pro-level visual performance, you may look higher, but for many, this is an excellent all-rounder.
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