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iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) — 256GB · 2025
Apple

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)

256GB · 2025

90
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) wins by 2
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) — 256GB · 2025
Apple

iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)

256GB · 2025

88
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) lands at 90 and iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) at 88. That puts iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year

Pick iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) 90
vs
88 iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)

Score breakdown

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)
90
performance 90
display 88
battery 86
portability 88
software 86
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)
88
performance 88
display 86
battery 86
portability 88
software 84

Specs side-by-side

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) versus iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)
Storage
256GB
256GB
Release year
2025
2025

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)

Pros
  • +Portable creative canvas
  • +Strong SoC
  • +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
  • −Keyboard/pen extra cost
  • −RAM often soldered
  • −Mid-tier cameras

iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)

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 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) vs iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)

Which is better, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) or iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray)? +

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) worth the price? +

At $999, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.

Is iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) worth the price? +

At $799, iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) or iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB (Space Gray) 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.