iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Silver) · with Smart Folio Review
256GB · 2025
Specdex verdict The iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Silver) · with Smart Folio earns a 90/100 — flagship-tier performance with no significant weak spots, a pick we'd recommend to anyone shopping in this category.
Apple's iPad Air 13 (M3) with 256GB.
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Silver) · with Smart Folio versus its closest rivals
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
Who's the iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Silver) · with Smart Folio for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 86 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,078 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Silver) · with Smart Folio.
- Tablet
- USB-C cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 |
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