The latest iPad Air models, including both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions, feature the Apple M2 chip in the 2024 models and the Apple M3 chip in newer releases. However, the RAM specification for these models remains consistent at 8GB of RAM across all storage options. This applies to both the M2 and M3 chip versions, regardless of whether the storage capacity is 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB[2][3][9].
In terms of performance, the M2 chip offers improvements over the M1 chip, with a CPU that is 15% faster and a GPU that is 25% more powerful. The M3 chip further enhances performance with an 8-core CPU and a 9-core GPU, along with hardware-accelerated ray tracing[4][9].
The iPad Air models with these chips support advanced features like Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E, providing more stable and efficient connectivity[4]. Additionally, they feature a Liquid Retina display with wide color, True Tone, and an anti-reflective coating, making them suitable for both productivity and multimedia use[9].
Citations:[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Air_(5th_generation)
[2] https://www.simplymac.com/ipad/how-much-ram-does-an-ipad-have
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/1cruvb7/does_the_new_ipad_air_m2_with_1tb_of_storage_has/
[4] https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/ipad-air-2024-review_id6036
[5] https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/ipad-air/ipad-air-2024-vs-ipad-air-2022
[6] https://9to5mac.com/ipad-ram-list-2/
[7] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111887
[8] https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/
[9] https://www.apple.com/ipad-air/specs/