Apple Help This video is a review of the new iPad Air with the M3 chip. Here are the key points:
The reviewer notes that the external design is unchanged from the previous generation – same thin, light form factor with Touch ID at the top and the same Liquid Retina Display.
The main upgrade is internal – the M3 chip (8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) which is about 3.5 times faster than the M1 iPad Air according to benchmarks.
Despite the performance improvements, the reviewer hasn’t noticed significant speed differences in everyday tasks compared to older iPad models.
The reviewer suggests this iPad is ideal for those upgrading from a standard iPad or a much older iPad Air (pre-M1), but current M1 iPad Air owners don’t need to upgrade.
The M3 chip supports advanced graphics features like Dynamic Caching, Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing, and Mesh Shading, making it capable of handling 3D rendering and multiple streams of 4K/8K video.
The video also covers the new Magic Keyboard accessory, which is slightly lighter, has an additional row of function keys, an improved trackpad, and pass-through charging capabilities.
The reviewer appreciates that Apple hasn’t increased the price of the iPad Air despite the upgraded internals, and has even slightly reduced the price of the Magic Keyboard