iPad Air M2 review: cheaper iPad Pro for rest of us gets bigger

The 11in Air is a straight replacement for the excellent M1 model from 2022, with the same good-looking iPad Pro-like design, the same crisp screen and stereo speakers. The 13in version, as reviewed here, is enlarged by a factor of 1.2 on the diagonal, making it about the same size as previous-generation iPad Pros.

The stereo speakers are great for watching TV. The aluminium body and glass front feel solid and are only 1mm thicker than the super slender, 5.1mm thick iPad Pro. The webcam has been moved to the top edge in landscape, which makes for a much-improved video call experience over previous iPads.

The battery on the 13in version lasts a solid 10 hours while working, browsing or watching movies, certainly long enough for most tasks. The 11in will last about the same nine to 10 hours.

The M2 Air supports the same excellent