Apple
iPad Air 11 (M3)
M3 · 11″ · Pencil Pro · Apple Intelligence
90
/ 100
From $599
VS
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
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
| 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.