Is the iPad Air in the American store M2 or M3?

The current versions of iPad Air 13" and 11" use an M3 CPU.

You can find the specifications of all models of iPad, including iPad Air, here:

https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/?modelList=ipad-7th-gen,ipad-air-11-m3,ipad-pro-13-m5

Apple's online and official bricks-and-mortar stores only sell the "current" models of Apple devices. In this case, an iPad Air will be an M3.

By contrast, third-party and Apple-affiliate stores may offer both current and/or previous models. If purchasing from these retailers, you may need to be careful to check the product description/model to see precisely what you are purchasing.

Re: “So the ipad air that are in the apple store are only m3”

I would not assume that about the Certified Refurbished store, as it may have older models for sale.

Indeed - this being an example of third-party retailer that offers two model-years of iPad Air - that can be differentiated by the [clear] product description.

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Boghdadii wrote:

So the ipad air that are in the apple store are only m3

That is correct. 👍🏼

Take care! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

I noticed that Walmart displays the M series. ⇣

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

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