Should you get the new low-cost iPad or spring for the M3 iPad Air? We break down all the key specs and features to help you decide between Apple's latest tablets.

The most surprising aspect of the iPad Air (2025) is that it features an M3 chipset. For months, rumors indicated that Apple would transition directly from the M2 chip used in the iPad Air (2024) to the M4.

Apple just launched the iPad Air (M3), a new version of the iPad Air that has the more modern M3 chip built-in. Apple also announced the launch of an all new Magic Keyboard to accompany the latest iPad Air.