iPad Air M1 vs iPad Air M4 11 Inch

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 29 by Billy G.

iPad Air M1
iPad Air M1
iPad Air M4 11 Inch
iPad Air M4 11 Inch

Verdict: The iPad Air M4 11 Inch wins decisively with its M4 chip delivering 45% higher multi-core scores (per Geekbench 6) and a 120Hz OLED panel versus the M1's 60Hz LCD. It also adds a landscape camera and better speakers per RTINGS measurements. The M1 remains viable only for users prioritizing lower cost over display quality and speed.

Winner: iPad Air M4 11 Inch

iPad Air M1: 6.5/10

iPad Air M4 11 Inch: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Air M1iPad Air M4 11 Inch
ChipApple M1Apple M4
Screen Size10.9 inches11 inches
RAM8GB8GB
Weight1.02 lbs1.12 lbs

iPad Air M1

What works

  • M1 chip delivers strong performance for productivity apps
  • Supports Apple Pencil 2 and Magic Keyboard
  • Affordable used market pricing

What doesn't

  • Only 10.9-inch display limits multitasking space
  • No landscape front camera

iPad Air M4 11 Inch

What works

  • M4 chip provides significantly faster graphics and AI tasks
  • Larger 11-inch Tandem OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion
  • Landscape front camera for video calls

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price than previous Air models
  • No microSD expansion

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Air M4 11 Inch.

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