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

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

May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Apple iPad Air 7th Gen M3 (11-Inch, 2025). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the battery and design. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive opinions about the size and screen.

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Expert review by : Mat Gallagher (t3.com)

I tested the new iPad Air, and it's like a tablet and MacBook rolled into one

 

Now with an M3 chip and a new Magic Keyboard option, the iPad Air M3 promises to not only be the best portable tablet but a real mini laptop replacement, too

Super fast M3 chip, Choice of two sizes, New Magic Keyboard is excellent

Small change from the previous version, iPadOS still isn’t as good as macOS for some functions, No Face ID

Still the best iPad for most people, the iPad Air M3 offers an incredibly powerful solution in a very compact form. It’s perfect for creators, thanks to the Apple Pencil Pro support and with the new Magic Keyboard, it’s a bona fide laptop alternative....

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : Jacob Krol (techradar.com)

I tested the 11-inch iPad Air with M3 for five days, and it stretches the value even further with more power for the same price

 

Familiar looks with way more speed

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...

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : Dan Grabham (stuff.tv)

Apple iPad Air review (M3, 2025): making the Pro look like total overkill

 

The middle child has traits of the Pro, yet has some of the more simple ways of the cheaper 11th generation iPad.

A future-proof performance iPad ; Choice of sizes ; Very thin and light ; Different Pencil options

Quite a price hike over the standard iPad ; No Face ID, 60Hz display ; Do you need this much power? ; Magic Keyboard is expensive

A fine power up, while the larger display size is always welcome – it’s a more palatable way to get a 13in iPad without having to go Pro.

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Apple 11-inch iPad Air (2025)

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The iPad Air 2025 launched less than a year after the 2024 version with a new processor. But is it any better? And how does it compare with the standard, iPad mini and Pro? We reveal all in our full review of this popular tablet.

Apr, 2025
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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M3) review: Is there a good reason to buy this?

 

Does giving the iPad Air the more powerful M3 chip change anything? #apple #ipadair #m3

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 ,...

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : Prakhar Khanna (digitaltrends.com)

Apple iPad Air (2025) review: Pro power at Air price

 

The 13-inch iPad Air (2025) isn't the most exciting year-on-year upgrade but it remains the iPad to buy for creatives who don't want to spend $1,000 on the Pro.

Clean design ; Sharp screen for creativity and productivity ; M3 power boost at no added cost ; More affordable new Magic Keyboard ; Good battery life

Expensive storage and connectivity upgrades ; Display needs better smudge-resistance ; iPadOS has its quirks ; Accessories are quite pricey

“The new iPad Air brings pro-level power at a more affordable price. With the M3 chip, a sharp display, and solid accessories support, it remains the go-to device for creativity and productivity.”

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : nathan ingraham (engadget.com)

iPad Air M3 review: A modest update that's still easy to recommend

 

The iPad Air still hits the sweet spot in Apple's tablet lineup, offering a lot of additional features over the basic iPad while keeping a relatively affordable price.

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : Eric Zeman (pcmag.com)

iPad Air (2025): Still the best iPad for students and creators

 

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.

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : David Pierce 8 6 7 6 (theverge.com)

Six thoughts on Apple’s new M3 iPad Air Six thoughts on Apple’s new M3 iPad Air

 

Apple's new middle iPad model has a new M3 chip, a new Magic Keyboard accessory, and almost nothing else. It's a good tablet, but an utterly forgettable one.

But there are a couple of things the base model can’t do, like Stage Manager (not a problem) and the Pencil Pro (maybe a problem!). It’s also the only current iPad that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence. Right now, that does not matter one tiny bit ....

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com.au)

iPad Air M3 Review: Once Again, the Pro iPad for Most

 

A year passed and not much has changed. But the basic iPad remains appealing for its price alone.

Fast M3 processor ; Price hasn't increased ; New, less expensive Magic Keyboard option

Lacks OLED display of Pro model ; Configs can get expensive fast ; Apple Intelligence still doesn't feel necessary

Mar, 2025
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