Apple's 2024 13-inch iPad Air is the first ever 13" Air — same M2 chip, same single USB-C port at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) with DisplayPort Alt Mode, the same 6K@60Hz external display ceiling, and the same 20W USB-C PD charging as the 11" model. A 3-pin Smart Connector on the back contacts the size-specific 13" Magic Keyboard. No Thunderbolt, no 3.5mm headphone jack, no microSD — wired headphones need a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter.
Apple’s first 13″ iPad Air (M2, 2024) with a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port (10 Gb/s, DP Alt Mode, 20W charging) and a 3-pin Smart Connector.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- A2898 / A2899
- Category
- Tablet
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | USB-C (bottom) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 at up to 10 Gb/s with DisplayPort Alt Mode for one external display up to 6K@60Hz. Charges via 20W USB-C PD. No Thunderbolt. |
| Apple Smart Connector (3-pin) | 1 | Smart Connector (back) | 3-pin pogo connector on the back for the size-specific 13" Magic Keyboard. Carries power and data between iPad and keyboard — no separate cable. |
Notes & Compatibility
First 13″ iPad Air. USB-C runs USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) with DisplayPort Alt Mode supporting one external display up to 6K@60Hz. Charges via the same port; Apple ships a 20W USB-C PD adapter in supported regions. Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) attach magnetically along the long edge — not modelled as a port. No Thunderbolt, no 3.5mm jack, no microSD. Smart Connector (3-pin pogo) on the back contacts the size-specific 13″ Magic Keyboard.
