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iPad Air 11 (M3) — M3 · 11″ · Pencil Pro · Apple Intelligence
Apple

iPad Air 11 (M3)

M3 · 11″ · Pencil Pro · Apple Intelligence

90
/ 100
From $599
VS
iPad Air 13" (M3) — M3 · 13″ · Apple Pencil Pro · $799
Apple

iPad Air 13" (M3)

M3 · 13″ · Apple Pencil Pro · $799

90
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Air 11 (M3) lands at 90 and iPad Air 13" (M3) at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPad Air 11 (M3) if…

  • ✓M3 silicon at iPad Air pricing
  • ✓Pencil Pro support
  • ✓Apple Intelligence eligible

Pick iPad Air 13" (M3) if…

  • ✓M3 speed at Air price
  • ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
  • ✓Bigger 13″ canvas
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

iPad Air 13" (M3)

Compared on the battery sub-score

iPad Air 13" (M3) leads on battery (90 vs 88).

Software

iPad Air 11 (M3)

Compared on the software sub-score

iPad Air 11 (M3) leads on software (90 vs 82).

Display

iPad Air 13" (M3)

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Air 13" (M3) leads on display (86 vs 84).

Value for money

iPad Air 11 (M3)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPad Air 11 (M3) more score per dollar ($599 vs $799).

iPad Air 11 (M3) 90
vs
90 iPad Air 13" (M3)

Score breakdown

iPad Air 11 (M3)
90
cpu 92
gpu 88
display 84
battery 88
software 90
performance 0
portability 0
iPad Air 13" (M3)
90
cpu 0
gpu 0
display 86
battery 90
software 82
performance 94
portability 92

Specs side-by-side

iPad Air 11 (M3) versus iPad Air 13" (M3) — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Air 11 (M3) iPad Air 13" (M3)
Display
11″ Liquid Retina, 60Hz
▲ 13″ Liquid Retina 60Hz
Chipset
Apple M3
—
RAM
8 / 16 GB
—
Storage
128 / 256 / 512 / 1 TB
128 GB – 1 TB
Battery
28.93 Wh
—
Weight
▲ 460 g (Wi-Fi)
617 g
Chip
—
Apple M3

iPad Air 11 (M3)

Pros
  • +M3 silicon at iPad Air pricing
  • +Pencil Pro support
  • +Apple Intelligence eligible
Cons
  • −No ProMotion 120Hz
  • −No Tandem OLED
  • −Single rear camera

iPad Air 13" (M3)

Pros
  • +M3 speed at Air price
  • +Apple Pencil Pro support
  • +Bigger 13″ canvas
Cons
  • −Still iPadOS multitasking limits
  • −No OLED, no 120Hz
  • −Keyboard sold separately

FAQ: iPad Air 11 (M3) vs iPad Air 13" (M3)

Which is better, iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13" (M3)? +

Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPad Air 11 (M3) worth the price? +

At $599, iPad Air 11 (M3) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPad Air 13" (M3) worth the price? +

At $799, iPad Air 13" (M3) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.

Does iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13" (M3) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery, iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13" (M3)? +

iPad Air 13" (M3) — leads on battery (90 vs 88). Compared on the battery sub-score.

Which is better for software, iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13" (M3)? +

iPad Air 11 (M3) — leads on software (90 vs 82). Compared on the software sub-score.