Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) (A3462)
Tablet · model A3462 · on the market since 2 March 2026
- Battery per charge72 hbetter than 41%
- Battery lifespan1,000 charge cyclesbetter than 69%
- Drop resistance16better than 28%
- Repairability2.84/5better than 23%
- Software updates5 yearsbetter than 39%
The score averages five percentiles from the official label values. It is our own summary, not an EU rating. How it works
Energy label values
| Energy efficiency class | G on the A–G scale |
|---|---|
| Device | tablet |
| Operating system | iOS |
| Battery endurance per charge | 72 h |
| Battery lasts at least | 1,000 charge cycles |
| Battery capacity | 9,720 mAh |
| Drops survived without defect | 16 |
| Drop reliability class | E |
| Repairability index | 2.84/5 |
| Repairability class | C |
| OS updates for at least | 5 years |
| Dust & water protection | IP42 |
| Scratch resistance | Mohs 4 |
| User-replaceable battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Charging power | 15 W |
| Charging port | USB-C |
| Guarantee declared by the supplier | 1 year |
Lifespan & repair
Spare parts
Under EU ecodesign rules (Regulation (EU) 2023/1670), key spare parts must stay available for at least 7 years after the last unit of the model is placed on the market.
Guarantee
The supplier declares a guarantee of 1 year on the EU register. Your statutory rights in the EU are at least 2 years.
Software updates
Operating-system updates for at least 5 years after the end of placement on the market.
Repair information
Registration history
- 2 March 2026 First published in the EU energy label register (EPREL)
- 2 March 2026 Placed on the EU market
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Source: EU energy label register (EPREL), registration 2556301. Values are as declared by the supplier. YearlyCost is not affiliated with the European Commission or Apple.