What charger does the iPad Air 11″ (M3) need?
Ships with a 20W adapter; independent tests measure about 30W peak with stronger chargers.
Fast charging needs30 W
Max input (approx.)30 W
In the box20W
Every charger, checked
Tap a charger for the full answer and charging times.
| Charger | Answer | Power | 0 → 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 30W USB-C | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Google 30W USB-C | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Apple 35W Dual USB-C | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Samsung 45W Super Fast 2.0 | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Google 45W USB-C | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Steam Deck 45W | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| UGREEN Nexode Pro 45W (Smart Display) | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max) | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| ASUS ROG 65W | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS) | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Anker 715 (Nano II 65W) | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Apple 70W USB-C | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Apple 96W USB-C | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Any 100W USB-C PD (PPS) | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Apple 140W USB-C | Yes, full speed | 30 W | ~34 min |
| Samsung 25W Super Fast | Yes, standard speed | 25 W | ~41 min |
| Apple 20W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 20 W | ~51 min |
| Apple 5W USB-A | No | 0 W | — |
Sources: Apple: iPad Air 11-inch (M3) tech specs · ChargerLab: iPad Air M3 compatibility test. Checked 2026-10-17.