Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
The Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 Tablet (Wi-Fi + 256GB) is Apple's take on a value-focused tablet, built around processor of Apple M4, ram of 12 GB, storage of 256 GB.. For its intended everyday use it covers the core essentials. On the other side, compare it against nearby options before deciding. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.
Facetime Video, Centre Stage, Ipad To Any Facetime‑enabled Device Over Wi-fi Or Cellular, Share Experiences Like Movies, Tv, Music And Other Apps In A Facetime Call With Shareplay, Screen Sharing, Portrait Mode In Facetime Video, Spatial Audio, Voice Isolation And Wide Spectrum Microphone Modes, Facetime Audio, Dual Microphones For Calls, Video Recording And Audio Recording, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, 120gb/s Memory Bandwidth, Media Engine, Hardware-accelerated 8k H.264, Hevc, Prores And Prores Raw, Video Decode Engine, Video Encode Engine, Prores Encode And Decode Engine, Av1 Decode
Auto Focus
Yes
Video Recording
4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD
Front Video Recording
1080p @ 25 fps FHD
Core Details
3 Performance Cores and 5 Efficiency Cores
Java
No
Email
Yes
Music
AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback, User-Configurable Maximum Volume Limit
Video
HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR With Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG
Fm Radio
No
Document Reader
Yes
Battery Type
Non-Removable Battery
Speaker Type
Landscape stereo speakers
Model
A3267, A3270, A3266
In The Box
iPad Air, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Digital Zoom Up To 5x, Five-element Lens, Panorama (Up To 63MP), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Autofocus With Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4, Wide Colour Capture For Photos And Live Photos, Photo Geotagging, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Image Formats Captured: Heif And Jpegand H.264, 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, Slow‑motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps, Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous autofocus video, Playback zoom, Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264
Npu
16-core Neural Engine
Editor Verdict
4.0/5
Editorial rating
“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”
Display4.0
Performance4.5
Battery Backup4.0
Build Quality4.0
Value for Money4.5
Camera4.0
Priyanka SinghSenior Consumer-Tech Editor
Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.
