“Rated 4.5 and 4 of 5; 12GB of unified memory at 120GB/s bandwidth”
Is the iPad Air (M4) worth it?
The iPad Air (M4) is recommended with a 8.4/10 consensus score across 2 expert reviews. Experts highlight 12gb of memory with 120gb/s bandwidth. Tom's Guide says: "Rated 4.5 and 4 of 5; 12GB of unified memory at 120GB/s bandwidth"

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iPad Air (M4)
Expert consensus
How we score2 expert sources
Expert Consensus across 2 sources
Updated:“Rated 4.5 and 4 of 5; 12GB of unified memory at 120GB/s bandwidth”
What Experts Agree On
What Experts Love
- ✓ 12GB of memory with 120GB/s bandwidth
Common Criticisms
- ✗ Shortest rundown here at 9 hours 44 minutes
What The Experts Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the iPad Air (M4) worth it?
The iPad Air (M4) earns a 8.4/10 consensus score across 2 expert sources and is rated "Recommended". At $749.00, Tom's Guide is among the named sources behind that consensus.
How much does the iPad Air (M4) cost?
The iPad Air (M4) is priced at $749.00. With a 8.4/10 score from 2 expert reviews and a "Recommended" rating, that price represents fair value relative to the ~7.5/10 average for Entertainment products. Prices shift often, so check the live figure before buying.
How does the iPad Air (M4) compare to other Entertainment options?
Among the Entertainment products we have aggregated, the iPad Air (M4) ranks above average with a 8.4/10 score. AppleInsider adds: "Rated 4.5 and 4 of 5; 12GB of unified memory at 120GB/s bandwidth"
What are the best alternatives to the iPad Air (M4)?
If the iPad Air (M4) ($749.00, 8.4/10) is not the right fit, the closest alternatives in Entertainment are Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation), Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Soundbar. Compare them on price, ecosystem support, and expert consensus to find your match.
What are the pros and cons of the iPad Air (M4)?
The main strengths of the iPad Air (M4) are 12gb of memory with 120gb/s bandwidth. The most-cited downside is shortest rundown here at 9 hours 44 minutes. Overall, 2 expert sources rate it "Recommended" with a 8.4/10 consensus score.
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Sources & Methodology
This review aggregates 2 independent expert reviews into a single consensus score. See how we build consensus scores.
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