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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) vs Lenovo Tab M11
Product A: Apple
96 of 168 known
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Product B: Lenovo
88 of 168 known
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Compare the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) with
99 of 160 fields differ
- 47 different values
- 52 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 46 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 500nitsB: 400nitsApple is 100 nits higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 178.5 × 247.6 mm
- BLenovo: 166.3 × 255.3 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Apple iPad Air (5th generation)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Apple's press release introduces the redesigned 11-inch iPad Air with M2 and compares it with the previous iPad Air with M1.
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Successor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)19Press articlebgr.com/reviews/apple-ipad-air-m3-review-predictably-greatRead 23 October 2026BGR says the iPad Air M3 updates the previous generation iPad Air from an M2 chip to an M3 chip in the same 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-air-faq/differences-between-ipad-air-m2-ipad-air-m3.htmlRead 23 October 2026EveryMac says the iPad Air M3 models were released in 2025 as replacements for the iPad Air M2 line.
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Launch price (US)
$5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original US launch starts at USD 599 Wi-Fi or USD 749 cellular for 128 GB. Tax is excluded. Higher tiers are not inferred from later stores.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple-copyright May 2024 First Look one-page sheet, hosted by distributor. Apple Retail price (U.S.) row explicitly gives 599/699/899/1099 Wi-Fi and 749/849/1049/1249 cellular for 128/256/512 GB and 1 TB in matching order. This is launch maker MSRP, not distributor current pricing.
$179.994Press article9to5google.com/2024/01/08/lenovo-tab-m11-price-specs-release-dateRead 13 October 2026Launching in April 2024 for 179 USD, starting price. Good e-Reader gives a starting price of 180 USD. The US 64GB model is at 179.99 USD and the 128GB model at 199.99 USD according to launch coverage of Best Buy. Excludes tax5Press articlegoodereader.com/blog/tablet-slates/lenovo-launches-tablet-with-special-immersive-reading-modeRead 13 October 2026Expected around April 2024 for a starting price of 180 USD
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Colours
Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS updates promised
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Security updates promised
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Security updates until
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January 20284Press article9to5google.com/2024/01/08/lenovo-tab-m11-price-specs-release-dateRead 13 October 2026Lenovo gives the Tab M11 two major Android updates and security patches through 2028. Good e-Reader writes through January 2028. Lenovo's support policy page could not be read, so the month is from that report5Press articlegoodereader.com/blog/tablet-slates/lenovo-launches-tablet-with-special-immersive-reading-modeRead 13 October 2026The tablet runs Android 13 and will receive OS updates and security patches through January 2028
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Tab_M11/Tab_M11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Case Material: Metal. GSMArena names aluminum for the frame and back3Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_tab_m11-12783.phpRead 13 October 2026Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Dust and water rating
Not available
IP521Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Tab_M11/Tab_M11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Dust and Water Resistant: IP52. The EPREL record also lists IP522EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2230554Read 13 October 2026ingressProtectionRating IP52
MIL-STD-810
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SIM
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Built-in kickstand
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
264.6ppi
205.8ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
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Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Mode | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 60 | No |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Min refresh rate
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Brightness (typical, SDR)
Peak brightness
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Full-screen HDR brightness
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Contrast ratio
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Colour depth
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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Anti-reflection coating
Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
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Screen surface
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Nano-texture option
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PWM dimming frequency
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Platform
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OS at launch
iPadOS 173Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch describes iPadOS 17. Later measured firmware is separately qualified.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Software
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Latest OS
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Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 4 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
BLenovo Tab M11
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A75 | 2 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
Not available
2GHz
GPU
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Not available
Memory bandwidth
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Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Marketed 1 TB represented as decimal 1000 GB. Maker footnote defines 1 TB as one trillion bytes. Usable capacity is lower.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Storage type
Memory card
Not available
microSD (own slot)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Tab_M11/Tab_M11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Card slot is for microSD card (WLAN model) or nano-SIM + microSD card (WWAN model), on the same tray without sharing3Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_tab_m11-12783.phpRead 13 October 2026microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 202612 MP Wide f/1.8 with Autofocus with Focus Pixels. Apple camera documentation defines Focus Pixels as phase detection. The lens cover is not the display front.13Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple explicitly explains Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Exact tablet camera specification independently says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.
BLenovo Tab M11
| Role | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Main | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
12MP
Not available
Flash
Not available
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Video recording
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BLenovo Tab M11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
1920 × 1080px
Video HDR
Not available
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Video formats
Not available
LiDAR scanner
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 202612 MP f/2 Ultra Wide on the landscape edge. Exact model identification confirms the lens role. No f/2.4 from review metadata is copied.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 11-inch (M2) section identifies Ultra Wide camera on the landscape edge.
BLenovo Tab M11
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | Fixed | 78° |
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
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Front camera position
Front video
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BLenovo Tab M11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Not available
No
Audio
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Number of speakers
Speaker layout
Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Stereo speakers
Microphones
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Landscape stereo speakers, Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Network
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Cellular
Network
2G bands
Not available
3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Exact A2903 model in shared family table. UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA frequencies are repeated in cellular rows only.
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Exact A2903 FDD and TDD LTE bands combined and repeated in each cellular row.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B66, B71, B38, B40, B411Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Tab_M11/Tab_M11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026FDD LTE: B1/B2/B3 (Expanded Band3)/B4/B5 (B19)/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14 (for NA)/B17 (for NA)/B25/B20/B26/B28 (a+b)/B66/B29 (for NA)/B30 (for NA)/B71 (for NA). TDD LTE: B38/B40/B41 (Full bandwidth). Regional qualifiers are not stored
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Exact A2903 NR list includes n76. No newer-generation modem list is substituted.
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5G mmWave
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Max download speed
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Modem
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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Positioning
Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon for all radios. GPS/GNSS and cellular positioning apply only to cellular rows. Every row lists its own methods.
Dual-band GNSS
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Connector
USB ports
USB speed
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
Not available
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Video out over USB
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Max external display
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Stylus
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Stylus
Compatible styluses
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Name | Included | Tilt | Hover | Haptics | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Magnetic, on the device |
| Apple Pencil (USB-C) | No | Yes | Yes | No | USB-C |
BLenovo Tab M11
| Name | Pressure levels | Tilt |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Tab Pen | 4,096 | Yes |
| Lenovo Tab Pen Plus | 4,096 | Yes |
Pressure levels
Not available
4,096
Tilt support
Yes
Yes
Hover
Yes
Not available
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-11-inch-m2-ipada5152b19/ipadosRead 5 October 2026
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Official keyboards
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Name | Connection | Trackpad | Backlit | Function row | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch | Pogo pins | Yes | Yes | Not available | No |
| Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch (2025) | Pogo pins | Yes | Not available | Yes | No |
Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch explicitly lists compatible Magic Keyboard with trackpad, sold separately. The newer 2025 Air keyboard is separately sourced and requires newer software.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108983Read 5 October 2026Maker instruction identifies Smart Connector contacts on the tablet and keyboard. Existing pogo_pins option represents these physical contact connections. Keyboard USB-C is pass-through charging, not a second tablet data port.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 202616Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122272Read 5 October 20262025 11-inch Air keyboard explicitly compatible with M2 and requires iPadOS 18.3 or later. Glass trackpad and 14-key function row verified. Backlighting is not stated in this document, so its row omits that attribute. Launch-compatible keyboard is separately sourced by original release.
BLenovo Tab M11
Not availableKeyboard with trackpad
Yes
Not available
Keyboard in box
No
Not available
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Accelerometer (G) sensor, Ambient light sensor (ALS), Gyroscope sensor, Hall sensor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Tab_M11/Tab_M11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Accelerometer (G) sensor, Ambient light sensor (ALS), Gyroscope sensor, Hall sensor
Extra buttons
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
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Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 10 |
| Web browsing | Cellular | 9 |
BLenovo Tab M11
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 10 |
| Web browsing | 10 |
| Audio playback | 50 |
Video playback (claimed)
10h
10h
Wired charging standards
Charging guidance
Not available
Lenovo recommends a USB PD charger that delivers at least 10 W and up to 15 W for the fastest charging speed. The EU label lists a required charger output of 10 W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Tab_M11/Tab_M11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power adapter options 5V/2A (10W), 10V/2A (20W) or none. The Lenovo 68W USB-C wall charger is recommended
Charge 0 to 50 %
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Charge 0 to 100 %
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Charger in box
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Included charger
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Measured
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 GPU
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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3DMark stress test stability
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Manual SDR brightness (measured)
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Brightness with auto (measured)
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HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Reflections (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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PWM up to brightness (measured)
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Stylus latency (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Notebookcheck idle | Not available | 25.13 |
| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 150 | 11.38 |
| Notebookcheck video | 150 | 12.8 |
| Notebookcheck load | Not available | 3.52 |
BLenovo Tab M11
Not availableFull charge time (measured)
Not available
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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In the box
None of 1 known
In the box
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Links
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Product page
support.apple.com/en-us/1198941Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 11-inch (M2) technical specifications. The current storefront describes newer hardware and is not used to substitute its components.
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Spec sheet
support.apple.com/en-us/1198941Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Complete maker specification sheet is this exact-generation support document.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Manual
support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-11-inch-m2-ipada5152b19/ipados7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-11-inch-m2-ipada5152b19/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Current original iPad User Guide hardware chapter for exact iPad Air 11-inch (M2). The connector diagram names a single USB-C port and Smart Connector. Touch ID is integrated into the top button. Generic alternate diagram SIM text is not substituted for exact eSIM-only technical specifications.
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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