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iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only — 64GB · 2025
Apple

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only

64GB · 2025

90
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only wins by 2
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only — 64GB · 2025
Apple

iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only

64GB · 2025

88
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only lands at 90 and iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only at 88. That puts iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only if…

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

Pick iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only 90
vs
88 iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only

Score breakdown

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only
90
performance 90
display 88
battery 86
portability 88
software 86
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only
88
performance 88
display 86
battery 86
portability 88
software 84

Specs side-by-side

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only versus iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only
Storage
64GB
64GB
Release year
2025
2025

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only

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) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only

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) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only vs iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only

Which is better, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only or iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only? +

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only worth the price? +

At $799, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.

Is iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only worth the price? +

At $599, iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only or iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Silver) · Tablet only 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.