Apple iPad Air with M3: How it compares to fifth-gen model with M1 chip

Apple has refreshed the iPad Air with the M3 chip, introducing advanced capabilities such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading. Alongside these enhancements, the M3-powered iPad Air delivers a noticeable boost in overall performance compared to previous Air models.

While the design and features remain largely unchanged from last year’s M2-powered iPad Air, the latest model marks a significant upgrade over the fifth-generation iPad Air, which debuted in 2022 with the M1 chip. So, how does the new iPad Air compare to the M1 model? Let’s take a closer look.