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

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB

64GB · 2025

90
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi wins by 5
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi — M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
Apple

iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi

M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi

95
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB lands at 90 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB if…

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

Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi if…

  • ✓M5 performance in a tablet
  • ✓Tandem OLED display
  • ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB 90
vs
95 iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi

Score breakdown

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
90
performance 90
display 88
battery 86
portability 88
software 86
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi
95
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82

Specs side-by-side

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB versus iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi
Storage
64GB
▲ 512GB
Release year
2025
2025
Chip
—
M5
Display size
—
13"
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi

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

iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi

Pros
  • +M5 performance in a tablet
  • +Tandem OLED display
  • +Apple Pencil Pro support
Cons
  • −iPadOS multitasking still limited
  • −Keyboard sold separately
  • −Pricey for casual use

FAQ: iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi

Which is better, iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi worth the price? +

At $1,499, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.

Does iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi 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.