Apple
iPad Air 11 (M3)
M3 · 11″ · Pencil Pro · Apple Intelligence
90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Apple
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
64GB · 2025
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) · 64GB 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) · 64GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
iPad Air 11 (M3) 90
vs 90 iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
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) · 64GB
90 cpu 0
gpu 0
display 88
battery 86
software 86
performance 90
portability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Air 11 (M3) | iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11″ Liquid Retina, 60Hz | — |
| Chipset | Apple M3 | — |
| RAM | 8 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 128 / 256 / 512 / 1 TB | 64GB |
| Battery | 28.93 Wh | — |
| Weight | 460 g (Wi-Fi) | — |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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) · 64GB
Pros
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: iPad Air 11 (M3) vs iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
Which is better, iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB? +
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) · 64GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB 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.