iPad Air 6 13-inch (2024)

iPad Air 6 13-inch (2024) in Kenya

The iPad Air 6 13 (2024), unofficially known as the Air 13, is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple, as the successor to the 10th-generation iPad Air. It was announced on May 07, 2024, and was released on May 15, 2024. The Apple iPad Air 13 2024 is available at City hub from Ksh.112,000 for the 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular and Ksh.127,700 for the 256GB WI-FI + Cellular.

The tablet features an 13-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It weighs 617g and measures280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in). iPad Air 13 (2024) supports eSIM and has Stylus support (Bluetooth integration; magnetic). It runs on the latest iOS, iPadOS 17.5, with an Octa-core Apple M2 processing unit. In terms of memory space, the Apple tablet has an inbuilt internal space of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, and 1TB 8GB RAM.

Design

The iPad Air 13 this year brings about a more significant redesign in the inclusion of the aluminum frame. The new iPad Air 13 replace the stainless-steel frames with aluminum frame, which are lighter, tougher, and corrosion resistant.

It features a redesigned form factor that is both portable and stylish, making it suitable for a variety of uses, from professional to personal.

The new iPad Air 13 is 155 grams heavier than the previous iPad, and you can feel it immediately.

It boasts a sleek and modern design that aligns with Apple’s reputation for high-quality build and aesthetics.

It has USB-C connectivity, which can enable faster charging and data transfer, and compatibility with other devices.

iPad Air 13 is available in four beautiful colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue

• Dimensions: 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)
• Weight: 617 g (Wi-Fi) / 618 g (5G) (1.36 lb)
• Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Display

The iPad Air 13 is equipped with a stunning Liquid Retina IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and 500 nits Display will undoubtedly grab your attention, promising great moments at work and play, offering vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high contrast.

With an impressive 2048 x 2732 pixels (~264 ppi density), Apple left no stone unturned regarding their 11-inch Air tablet. The exemplary display of the iPad Air 13 is only bettered by the 11-inch Air version. It is designed in such a way as to maximize productivity, whether you are viewing multimedia, making presentations, or enjoying your gaming. 600 nits (typ) is above average and will enable you to maximize your experience as you use the tablet.

The screens support ProMotion, the fancy naming for the dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, which means that the screen is able to go down to 1Hz for the Always-On and Standby features.

The iPad Air 13 (2024) display also supports a LED backlit multi-touch display with IPS technology. With a 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi and wide color(P3) .It is protected by an aluminum frame, which appears to have an oleophobic coating for enhanced smudge resistance.

The iPad Air 13 (2024) display supports True Tone adjustments, and it has the fully laminated feature provided by a powerful oleophobic coating.

• Type: Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)
• Size: 13.0 inches, 519.3 cm² (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
• Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Camera

The Apple iPad Air 13 has a single camera that captures your imagination and everything else. With a 12MP Ultra Wide front-facing camera creates a perfect video calling experience especially when the iPad Air is attached to a Magic Keyboard. And with Center Stage, machine learning enables the camera to automatically adjust to keep you centered in the shot.

The 12MP Wide back camera captures vivid photos and amazing 4K videos. And the large, high-resolution Liquid Retina display lets you retouch images, edit your film, and easily share them — all on iPad Air. You can also use the back camera to scan documents and then fill them out with Apple Pencil.

Starting with the main camera on the back, the iPad Air 13 has a 12MP sensor with 1.22µm dual pixels PDAF and second-generation sensor-shift stabilization. The lens’ focal length has a 3mm equivalent and the aperture is f/1.8.

Main Camera:

• Single: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
• Features: HDR
• Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera:

• Single: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
• Features: HDR
• Video: 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS

Platform

Powered by the next-generation A-series chip, the iPad Air 13 delivers unparalleled performance and powers all kinds of advanced features. It has an M2 chip that brings another big boost in performance featuring a faster 4-core CPU and 10-core GPU. M2 is a powerful chip that offers a number of improvements over M1.

This new iPad is 50 percent faster than the previous iPad Air with M1 for a wide range of productivity and creative tasks. And compared to iPad Air with A14 Bionic, the new iPad Air delivers up to 3x faster performance.

• OS: iPadOS 17.5.1
• Chipset: Apple M2
• CPU: Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
• GPU: Apple GPU (10-core graphics)

Battery and Storage

The iPad Air 13 is powered by a Li-Po (36.59 Wh), non-removable battery. There is enough power in a fully charged battery to last almost 30 hours (3 days) of typical use. The tablet boasts impressive battery life and power management features.

Additionally, the new iPad Air 13 (2024) has been tested to last an excellent 11 hours and 30 minutes on a battery test involving web surfing over 5G at 150 nits of screen brightness. This all-day battery life, combined with the powerful M2 chip, makes it a versatile device for both work and play.

• Type: Li-Ion 36.59 Wh, non-removable

To live up to expectations for such a pricey and precious device, Apple provided ample internal storage for the same. Depending on the nature of your work, budget, and preferences, you can pick from the variety of options of models on offer based on inbuilt storage capacity. These are:

• 128GB, 8GB RAM
• 256GB, 8GB RAM
• 512GB, 8GB RAM
• 1TB, 8GB RAM

In the Box

• iPad Air 13 (2024)
• USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
• 20W USB‑C Power Adapter

iOS and iPad Benefits

The iPad Air 13 runs on the latest version of iOS, providing users with a seamless and intuitive mobile experience. iOS offers a wide range of benefits and features, including access to the Apple App Store with millions of apps, games, and services.

iPad Benefits:

• Powerful M2 chip offers excellent performance for a range of tasks.
• The tablet supports the new Apple Pencil Pro stylus, thereby enhancing creativity and productivity.
• Excellent battery life that can last through a day of typical use.
• More base storage for apps and media
• The front camera on the landscape edge is well-optimized for video calls in the re-design.
• Portable design: Easy to carry and use on the go.

Alternative Devices

• Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
• Google Pixel Tablet
• Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

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