Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular 256GB - Starlight by Apple in Australia. Lowest price $1549.00 at JB Hi-Fi, last checked 17 Nov 2025. Compared across 12 retailers on WhatsCheap.
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- Product
- Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular 256GB - Starlight
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- iPad
- Country
- Australia
- Lowest price (AUD)
- 1549.00
- Retailer
- JB Hi-Fi
- Price checked
- 17 Nov 2025
Up to 19% OFF
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular 256GB - Starlight
by Apple
4.8(2K)
Best Price
$1549.00$1906.00
at JB Hi-Fi · checked 17 Nov 2025
Featuring the powerful Apple M3 chip. Up for anything. Built for Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly while giving you peace of mind with groundbreaking privacy protections. Liquid Retina display delivers a stunning, immersive viewing experience. Apple M3 chip powers Apple Intelligence, incredible performance and advanced graphics. 12MP Center Stage front camera for dynamic video calls. Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Magic Keyboard for iPad Air and Smart Folio.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS Version | Apple iPadOS |
| Main Storage | 128 GB NVMe |
| Storage Interface | NVMe |
| Memory Technology | RAM |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |
| Battery Capacity | 36.59-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery |
| Battery Run Time | 10 hrs |
| Battery Type | Lithium-polymer |
| Processor Brand | Apple |
| Number of Processor Cores | 9-core GPU (Apple M3 chip) |
| Integrated GPU | Yes |
| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| Highlighted Performance Features | Built for Apple Intelligence |
| Processor Chipset | M3 chip |
| Processor Chipset Features | Built for Apple Intelligence |
| Cache | Dynamic Caching |
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Rear Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Camera Video Recording | 4K video edits |
| Camera Features | Center Stage |
| Camera Light Source | True Tone flash |
| Ports and Interfaces | USB-C Charge Cable (for Apple Pencil (USB-C) pairing) |
| Wireless Communications | Wi-Fi |
| Cellular Technology | Cellular |
| Network Interface | Wireless-AX |
| Cellular Protocols | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC A-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79) |
| Navigation Receiver | iBeacon microlocation, Digital compass |
| Wireless Display Technology | AirPlay (Up to 4K for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay A-enabled smart TV) |
| Display Size | 13-inch |
| Display Resolution | 2732 x 2048 |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Display Brightness | 600 nits brightness |
| Display Highlights | Liquid Retina display |
| LCD Technology | Liquid Retina |
| Display Backlight | LED |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Display Color Support | P3 wide color |
| Input Type | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, Third-party keyboards |
| Backlit Input | Yes (keyboard surface) |
| Input Features | Attaches magnetically for storage (Apple Pencil (USB-C)), Attaches magnetically for charging and storage (Apple Pencil Pro) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Cellular |
| Wireless Technologies | eSIM technology |
| Wireless Protocols | eSIM technology |
| Wireless Highlights | eSIM technology |
| Expansion Slots | eSIM technology |
| Biometric Security | Touch ID |
| Security Highlights | Secure activation of cellular data plans (via eSIM) |
| Dimensions | 8.46 inches (width) |
| Weight | 21.76 ounces |
| Design Style | Tablet |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| Localization | U.S. Territories (for Apple Card Monthly Installments questions) |
| Audio | Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio (in FaceTime video), Voice Isolation microphone mode |
| Speakers Microphones | Stereo Speakers |
| Noise Cancellation | Voice Isolation microphone mode |
| AC Adapter Output | 20W |
| Memory Card Reader | No (no microSD support for storage expansion) |
| Sensors | Touch ID |
| Compliant Standards | Energy Star Certified |
| Included Software | Apple Intelligence |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Energy Star Qualified | Yes |
| EPEAT Rating | EPEAT Gold |
| Video Highlights | 4K video |
| Video Color Support | P3 wide color |
| Video Codec | ProRes, AV1, HEVC, ProRes RAW |
| Supported Accessories | Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Air |
| Durability Highlights | Accidental damage protection (unlimited incidents with AppleCare+) |
| Environmental Resistance | 5- 95% (Operating relative humidity (H-H)) |
| Age Range | UNISEX |
| Skill Level | Advanced users |
| Top Use Cases | 4K video edits |
| Typical Users | Students (eligible for savings on AppleCare+), Educators (eligible for savings on AppleCare+) |
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