Apple
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB
256GB · 2025
90
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB wins by 2
Apple
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB
256GB · 2025
88
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB lands at 90 and iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB at 88. That puts iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB 90
vs 88 iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB
Score breakdown
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB
90 performance 90
display 88
battery 86
portability 88
software 86
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB
88 performance 88
display 86
battery 86
portability 88
software 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB | iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB
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
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 vs iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB
Which is better, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB or iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB? +
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Is iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does iPad Air 13 (M3) · 256GB or iPad Air 11 (M3) · 256GB 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.