Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Blue 2026

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Blue 2026

Apple
92 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Tab A7 10.4" Tab A7 Gray 2020

Samsung Tab A7 10.4" Tab A7 Gray 2020

Samsung
40 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Blue 2026

85 out of 100 high confidence 92 reviews

The iPad Air M4 is widely praised for its blazing-fast performance, crisp display, and lightweight design, making it a solid upgrade from older models. Users highlight the M4 chip's ability to handle demanding apps and multitasking with ease, though a few note the lack of Face ID and some software quirks. Overall, it delivers excellent value for most users, especially those upgrading from older iPads.

Pros
  • Blazing fast M4 performance
  • Crisp and bright display
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Excellent battery life
  • Seamless multitasking
Cons
  • No Face ID (only Touch ID)
  • Occasional software bugs and freezes
  • Older Apple Pencil not compatible
  • No SD card slot
  • Sidecar lacks sound output from iPad
👍 Performance 35
👍 Display quality 15
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Build quality 8
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Software stability 5

Samsung Tab A7 10.4" Tab A7 Gray 2020

72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, display, and sound, with many users finding it a great value as a refurbished device. However, several verified reviews report serious issues like charging failure after a few months, poor battery life, and region-locked software on refurbished units. The mixed experiences mean it's a solid choice for light use if you get a good unit, but quality control and longevity are concerns.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality
  • Great display and sound
  • Good value for refurbished price
  • Fast performance for basic tasks
  • Durable screen
Cons
  • Charging port failure after months
  • Poor battery life (3 hours streaming)
  • Region-locked software on refurbished units
  • Slow download speed when not fully charged
  • Minor cosmetic damage on refurbished units
👍 Build quality 5
👎 Battery life 3
👎 Charging issues 2
👍 Display and sound 4
🤔 Refurbished quality 4
👍 Performance 3

Scores

Student
Apple
92
Samsung
31
Business
Apple
92
Samsung
29
Productivity
Apple
92
Samsung
23
Reading
Apple
91
Samsung
44
Art Design
Apple
91
Samsung
29
Entertainment
Apple
90
Samsung
40

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 11" M4Samsung Tab A7 10.4" Tab A7
Processor
CPUApple M4 ★1.8 GHz
CPU Multi-Core Score
23,633
No data
Cores10★8
GPU*Apple (9-Core)Qualcomm SDM865 Plus★
GPU Benchmark Score
6,795
8,196
Memory & Storage
RAM12 GB★3 GB
Storage256 GB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗—
Display
Size11"10.4"
Resolution2360 px★1200 px
PanelLiquid RetinaLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz★—
Brightness500 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.0★
USB-C1★—
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓★—
Stylus ModelApple Pencil Pro—
Fingerprint Reader✓★—
Face Unlock✗—
Physical
Weight0.46 kg0.45 kg★
Battery29 Wh★—
OSiPadOSAndroid

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Blue 2026

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile

Samsung Tab A7 10.4" Tab A7 Gray 2020

  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong cpu (71st percentile)
  • Strong battery (69th percentile)
  • Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M4

Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment