Apple
Apple iPad Air (M4)
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Ranked #2 in Tablets
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
The best tablet for most people: M4 performance, 12GB RAM and Wi-Fi 7 at a price well below the Pro, with only the unchanged 60Hz display holding it back from perfection.
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Key features
- ✓ Apple M4 chip, 12GB RAM
- ✓ 11-inch and 13-inch sizes
- ✓ Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6
- ✓ Apple Pencil Pro support
- ✓ Best price-to-performance in the iPad range
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Apple iPad Air (M4). Here's the stance each one takes.
S 2 A 1 B 1
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Trusted Reviews "Still the best tablet for most" people who want an iPad. S Read → T 
Tom's Guide Names the iPad Air M4 the best overall tablet in its 2026 buying guide. S Read → C 
CNN Underscored Tested review confirming strong performance and value gains from the M4 chip. A Read → S 
Slatepad Argues the Air "needs more than a chip bump" to feel like a major refresh. B Read →