iPad Air M1 vs iPad Air M4 13 Inch
Verdict: iPad Air M4 13 Inch wins with M4 chip and 12GB RAM versus M1's 8GB per grounded facts. The 13-inch display and 2026-03-11 release date provide clear upgrades over the 2022-03 M1 model at $599 MSRP. M1 remains viable only for users prioritizing lower cost over performance.
iPad Air M1 lists at $599 while iPad Air M4 13 Inch lists at $799 — iPad Air M1 undercuts iPad Air M4 13 Inch by $200 (33%).
Winner: iPad Air M4 13 Inch
iPad Air M1: 6/10
iPad Air M4 13 Inch: 9/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air M1 | iPad Air M4 13 Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina | 13-inch Liquid Retina |
| chip | Apple M1 | Apple M4 |
| ram | 8GB | 12GB unified memory |
| front_camera | 12MP | 12MP Center Stage |
iPad Air M1
What works
- MSRP $599 at 2022-03 release
- 8GB RAM with M1 chip
- Discontinued but widely available used
What doesn't
- Only 8GB RAM
- 10.9-inch display
iPad Air M4 13 Inch
What works
- M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU
- 12GB unified memory
- Current model released 2026-03-11
What doesn't
- MSRP $799
- Larger 13-inch size
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air M4 13 Inch.
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