The new 13-inch iPad Air has a max show brightness of 600 nits, which is 20% greater than the 11-inch iPad Air, in accordance with Apple’s tech specs for the units.
This implies the 13-inch iPad Air’s peak brightness is the same as the previous-generation iPad Professional fashions with the M2 chip for traditional dynamic vary (SDR) content material, however the brand new iPad Professional fashions have brighter OLED shows that may attain as much as 1,000 nits for SDR content material, and as much as 1,600 nits for prime dynamic vary (HDR) content material.
Peak brightness ranges (SDR) for current iPad Professional and iPad Air fashions:
- 13-inch iPad Professional (M4): 1,000 nits
- 11-inch iPad Professional (M4): 1,000 nits
- 12.9-inch iPad Professional (M2): 600 nits
- 11-inch iPad Professional (M2): 600 nits
- 13-inch iPad Air: 600 nits
- 11-inch iPad Air (M2): 500 nits
- 10.9-inch iPad Air (M1): 500 nits
The brightness change for the 13-inch iPad Air was spotted by Saran, who runs the tech-focused YouTube channel SaranByte.
The brand new iPad Air fashions can be found to order now and launch Might 15. Key new options embody the M2 chip, the entrance digicam moved to the panorama edge, Wi-Fi 6E assist, Apple Pencil Professional assist, and new colour choices.
Common Tales
Apple Announces New iPad Pro With M4 Chip, OLED Display, and More
Apple as we speak unveiled redesigned iPad Professional fashions that includes the M4 chip, Extremely Retina XDR OLED shows, a nano-texture show choice, and extra. The brand new iPad Professional provides a significantly thinner design and barely bigger 11- and 13-inch show measurement choices. The 11-inch mannequin is 5.3mm thick and weighs lower than a pound, whereas the 13-inch mannequin is simply 5.1mm thick and weighs 1 / 4 pound much less …
Apple Event Live Blog: New iPad Pro, iPad Air, and More
Apple’s “Let Free” occasion kicks off as we speak on the uncommon time of seven:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and we’re anticipating to see an iPad-focused occasion with new iPad Professional and iPad Air fashions, up to date Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard equipment, and maybe another bulletins. Apple is offering a stay video stream on its web site, on YouTube, and within the firm’s TV app throughout numerous platforms. We…
Everything Announced at Today’s Apple Event
Apple as we speak held the primary occasion of 2024, debuting new iPad Air and iPad Professional fashions and accompanying equipment. Whereas the occasion was sooner than regular and took 40 minutes, we have condensed it down even additional for individuals who desire a fast overview of all the pieces that was introduced. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for extra movies. We have additionally bought a full recap of all the protection…
Apple Announces Redesigned Magic Keyboard for New iPad Pro Starting at $299
Apple at its “Let Free” occasion as we speak introduced a brand new Magic Keyboard for the newest iPad Professional fashions, with a thinner, lighter design. Apple says the Magic Keyboard has been redesigned to be thinner and lighter, whereas maintaing the identical floating design. Two colours can be found that match the brand new iPad Professional. New options embody a operate row with display screen brightness controls, an aluminum…
Apple Says iOS 17.5 Coming ‘Soon’ With These New Features for iPhones
Apple as we speak introduced that iOS 17.5 might be launched to the general public “quickly,” following over a month of beta testing. Whereas the software program replace is comparatively minor, it does have a couple of new options and modifications, as outlined within the record under. “The brand new Delight Radiance watch face and iPhone and iPad wallpapers might be out there quickly with watchOS 10.5, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5,” mentioned Apple, in its…