{"id":64780,"date":"2026-03-02T20:08:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=64780"},"modified":"2026-03-02T20:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:08:54","slug":"ipad-air-m4-vs-ipad-air-m3-all-the-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-alle-unterschiede","title":{"rendered":"M4 iPad Air vs. M3 iPad Air: All the differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><strong>The iPad Air has been one of the most popular tablets in Apple&#039;s lineup for years. Positioned between the standard iPad and the iPad Pro, it offers high performance at a relatively moderate price. With the new M4 iPad Air, Apple has updated the series technically without changing its external appearance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, the new model appears almost identical to last year&#039;s iPad Air M3. However, there are several important innovations inside. The focus is clearly on more power, more RAM, and more modern wireless standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor chip updates often seem unremarkable. Ten or twenty percent more performance isn&#039;t always immediately noticeable in everyday use. However, this changes with iPadOS 26. The new operating system brings significantly more sophisticated features, especially in the areas of AI and system intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While iPadOS 18 ran smoothly with 8 GB of RAM, the requirements increase with iPadOS 26. This is precisely where the new iPad Air comes in. It&#039;s not primarily aimed at users of the M3 model, but rather at owners of older devices like the M1 iPad Air or even earlier generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-m4-chip-bis-zu-30-prozent-schneller\">M4 chip: Up to 30 percent faster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most significant change is the switch from the M3 to the M4 chip. Apple states that the M4 iPad Air is &quot;up to 30 percent faster&quot; than the iPad Air with the M3. How noticeable this difference is in everyday use depends on the application. For simple tasks, the difference will likely be minimal. With more demanding applications, multitasking, or computationally intensive workflows, the performance increase will be more pronounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The progress becomes even clearer when compared with older models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 2.3 times faster than the iPad Air with M1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Neural Engine is 3 times faster than in the M1 model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially with iPadOS 26 in mind, the more powerful chip makes sense. The new features are significantly more demanding than under iPadOS 18, which means the additional performance is used more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302.jpg\" alt=\"iPad Air M4 Apple\" class=\"wp-image-64743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-750x536.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-intuitive-windowing-system-260302-1140x814.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Importantly,<\/strong> the M4 model is not designed as an upgrade for M3 users, but as a future-proof option for owners of older iPads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-gb-ram-und-hohere-speicherbandbreite\">12 GB RAM and higher memory bandwidth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A key feature of the M4 chip is the increased unified memory. The new M4 iPad Air has 12 GB of RAM, compared to 8 GB for the M3 model. This represents a 50 percent increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the storage bandwidth has been increased to 120 GB\/s. This higher bandwidth can be particularly beneficial for local AI models and memory-intensive applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before iPadOS 26, the iPad Air with 8GB of RAM was already very powerful. However, with the new demands of AI and system functions, 12GB is a worthwhile upgrade. This makes the device better prepared for modern software and future developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-c1x-modem-schnellere-daten-und-effizienterer-energieverbrauch\">C1X modem: Faster data and more efficient energy consumption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The cellular model also features another new addition: the C1X modem. The C1X is Apple&#039;s own cellular modem and replaces the previous third-party solution from the M3 model in the M4 iPad Air. It was initially introduced in the iPhone Air and later also used in the M5 iPad Pro. According to Apple, the C1X modem offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 50 percent faster mobile data performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 30 percent lower modem energy consumption during active use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Officially, the stated battery life of the M4 iPad Air remains identical to that of the M3 model. In practice, however, the new modem can have a positive impact on battery life, especially if the device is frequently used on a cellular network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faster data transmission and improved energy efficiency are particularly relevant when traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-n1-wireless-chip-wi-fi-7-und-bluetooth-6\">N1 wireless chip: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the new modem, Apple is also using the new N1 wireless chip in the M4 iPad Air. The N1 chip replaces the previous solutions for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. It was first introduced in the iPhone 17 series last fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inclusion of the N1 chip in the M4 iPad Air offers several technical improvements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for Wi-Fi 7 instead of Wi-Fi 6E in the M3 model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth 6 instead of Bluetooth 5.3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved performance when connecting to 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved overall performance and higher reliability for features such as Personal Hotspot and AirDrop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wi-Fi 7 enables higher speeds and lower latency. Bluetooth 6 improves efficiency and connection stability. Even though many networks currently still use Wi-Fi 6 or 6E, the iPad Air M4 is technically prepared for the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302.jpg\" alt=\"iPad Air M4 Apple\" class=\"wp-image-64742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-750x536.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apple-iPad-Air-M4-Final-Cut-Pro-260302-1140x814.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-bleibt-unverandert\">What remains unchanged?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the four upgrades mentioned, the M4 iPad Air remains largely identical to its predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Same design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same color options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visually, the M3 and M4 models are indistinguishable. The differences lie solely in the internal hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-die-wichtigsten-unterschiede-im-uberblick\">M4 iPad Air vs. M3 iPad Air: The most important differences at a glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The M4 iPad Air brings targeted but clear improvements over the M3 model. The new chip delivers up to 30 percent more performance. RAM increases to 12 GB, and storage bandwidth to 120 GB\/s. The C1X modem improves cellular speed and energy efficiency. The N1 wireless chip brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and optimized connection stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For owners of an M3 iPad Air, the upgrade is not strictly necessary. However, for users of older models, especially those with an M1 or earlier, the new iPad Air represents a significant performance leap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Overall, the iPad Air concept remains unchanged. 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According to Apple, the M4 iPad Air is up to 30 percent faster than the M3 model. It also features 12 GB of RAM instead of 8 GB and a higher storage bandwidth of 120 GB\/s. Improvements have also been made to the wireless technology and cellular modem.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772478058495\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much faster is the M4 iPad Air really?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Apple claims up to 30 percent more performance compared to the M3 iPad Air. The difference is even more pronounced compared to the M1 iPad Air: up to 2.3 times faster. According to Apple, the Neural Engine is even three times faster than in the M1 model. The performance increase should be particularly noticeable with demanding applications and AI features under iPadOS 26.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772478083529\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the M4 iPad Air have more RAM?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The M4 iPad Air has 12 GB of RAM. The M3 model had 8 GB. That&#039;s a 50 percent increase. Additionally, the memory bandwidth increases to 120 GB\/s, which can be beneficial for memory-intensive applications and local AI models.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772478102028\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the iPad Air M4 support Wi-Fi 7?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Thanks to the new N1 wireless chip, the M4 iPad Air supports Wi-Fi 7. The M3 model was limited to Wi-Fi 6E. The new model also offers Bluetooth 6 instead of Bluetooth 5.3. According to Apple, the N1 chip also improves the stability of 5 GHz Wi-Fi connections and features like AirDrop and Personal Hotspot.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772478121900\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the benefits of the new C1X modem in the M4 iPad Air?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cellular model uses the new C1X modem. According to Apple, it offers up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance and consumes up to 30 percent less energy than the modem in the M3 model when actively used. Officially, battery life remains the same, but in practice, the increased efficiency can have a positive impact.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772478138726\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it worth upgrading from the M3 iPad Air to the M4 model?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For owners of an M3 iPad Air, the upgrade isn&#039;t strictly necessary. The improvements are measurable, but not fundamental. However, for users of older models, such as those with an M1 or earlier, the M4 iPad Air represents a significantly larger performance leap and offers greater future-proofing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772478163787\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Has the design of the iPad Air changed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The M4 iPad Air remains visually identical to the M3 model. Design, sizes, color options, and prices are unchanged. The differences are solely in the internal hardware.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"h-kennt-ihr-schon-unsere-amazon-storefront-dort-findet-ihr-eine-handverlesene-auswahl-von-diversen-produkten-f-r-euer-iphone-und-co-viel-spa-beim-st-bern\"><em>Have you already visited our Amazon Storefront? 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Zus\u00e4tzlich gibt es 12 GB RAM statt 8 GB sowie eine h\u00f6here Speicherbandbreite von 120 GB\/s. Auch bei Funktechnik und Mobilfunkmodem wurden Verbesserungen vorgenommen.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/allgemein\/m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-alle-unterschiede#faq-question-1772478058495","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/allgemein\/m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-alle-unterschiede#faq-question-1772478058495","name":"How much faster is the M4 iPad Air really?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Apple spricht von bis zu 30 Prozent mehr Leistung im Vergleich zum M3 iPad Air. Gegen\u00fcber dem M1 iPad Air f\u00e4llt der Unterschied noch deutlicher aus: bis zu 2,3-mal schneller. Die Neural Engine arbeitet laut Apple sogar dreimal schneller als im M1-Modell. Besonders bei anspruchsvollen Anwendungen und KI-Funktionen unter iPadOS 26 d\u00fcrfte der Leistungszuwachs sp\u00fcrbar sein.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/allgemein\/m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-alle-unterschiede#faq-question-1772478083529","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/allgemein\/m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-alle-unterschiede#faq-question-1772478083529","name":"Does the M4 iPad Air have more RAM?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ja. Das M4 iPad Air verf\u00fcgt \u00fcber 12 GB RAM. Das M3-Modell hatte 8 GB. Das entspricht einer Steigerung um 50 Prozent. 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Offiziell bleibt die Akkulaufzeit gleich, in der Praxis kann sich die Effizienz jedoch positiv auswirken.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/allgemein\/m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-alle-unterschiede#faq-question-1772478138726","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/allgemein\/m4-ipad-air-vs-m3-ipad-air-alle-unterschiede#faq-question-1772478138726","name":"Is it worth upgrading from the M3 iPad Air to the M4 model?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"F\u00fcr Besitzer eines M3 iPad Air ist das Upgrade nicht zwingend notwendig. Die Verbesserungen sind messbar, aber nicht grundlegend. 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