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Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Blue 2026

90.7 Students Score
11"Apple M4 12GB RAM128GBStylus
Why we recommend this

The Apple M4 10-core chip delivers all-day battery life and smooth AI tasks, paired with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display featuring P3 wide color and ultralow reflectivity. Its 128GB base storage, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple Pencil Pro support make it a capable creative tool with Touch ID for quick security. Best for digital artists and students who need a lightweight (463g) tablet for precise drawing, note-taking, and running iPadOS productivity apps.

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Price $599
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Adorama Space Gray $599 B&H Photo Blue $599 Amazon Kit $650
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Blue 2026 tablet

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Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024

73.3 Students Score
8.3"Apple A17 Pro8GB RAM256GBStylus
Why we recommend this ▼

The A17 Pro chip delivers desktop-class gaming graphics and all-day battery life in a 293g aluminum body that supports the new Apple Pencil Pro. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color and ultra-low reflectivity makes it a pocketable sketchbook that also handles 4K video capture via the 12MP rear camera. This tablet best suits digital illustrators and note-takers who need a lightweight, one-handed canvas with full Apple Intelligence support.

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Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024 tablet
Price $474
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B&H Photo Starlight $489 Amazon Starlight $635
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