Apple iPad Air 11" M4 tablet Wi-Fi 256 GB, Starlight

The 11-inch size is the smaller of the iPad Air formats: there is enough screen for reading, video and note-taking, yet the tablet still slips into an ordinary shoulder bag or backpack. The manufacturer does not list the panel type, resolution or brightness for this item, so we do not quote those figures here. If display details matter to your choice, compare models on Apple's official technical specifications page.

The tablet runs on the Apple M4 chip. Apple designs its M-series chips in house and also uses them in its Mac computers. The number of CPU and GPU cores and the amount of RAM are not stated for this item, so we do not describe performance in numbers. The chip generation is the main reference point when comparing iPad Air models from different years, and here it is stated clearly in the name.

This configuration has 256 GB of storage. That is usually enough for apps, documents, e-books, a large photo library and films downloaded for a trip. If you keep a lot of video or large project files on the device, the same range includes a 512 GB version that, judging by the name, differs only in storage. Memory card support is not listed by the manufacturer.

The product name says Wi-Fi and carries no Cellular designation. The tablet therefore goes online through a Wi-Fi network: at home, in the office, in a café or in a hotel. On the move you can connect it to your phone's personal hotspot. The Wi-Fi standard and the Bluetooth version are not given for this item.

The iPad Air 11″ M4 with 256 GB suits people who want a compact tablet for reading, studying, notes and entertainment and who mostly go online over Wi-Fi. 256 GB is a sensible size if apps, documents and part of your photos stay on the tablet while a larger video collection lives in the cloud or on a computer. The light Starlight finish appeals to those who prefer light-coloured devices.