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iPad Air 13" (M3) — M3 · 13″ · Apple Pencil Pro · $799
Apple

iPad Air 13" (M3)

M3 · 13″ · Apple Pencil Pro · $799

90
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB — 64GB · 2025
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 13" (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 13" (M3) if…

  • ✓M3 speed at Air price
  • ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
  • ✓Bigger 13″ canvas

Pick iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB if…

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

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

iPad Air 13" (M3)

Compared on the performance sub-score

iPad Air 13" (M3) leads on performance (94 vs 90).

Portability

iPad Air 13" (M3)

Compared on the portability sub-score

iPad Air 13" (M3) leads on portability (92 vs 88).

Battery

iPad Air 13" (M3)

Compared on the battery sub-score

iPad Air 13" (M3) leads on battery (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPad Air 13" (M3) 90
vs
90 iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB

Score breakdown

iPad Air 13" (M3)
90
performance 94
display 86
battery 90
portability 92
software 82
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
90
performance 90
display 88
battery 86
portability 88
software 86

Specs side-by-side

iPad Air 13" (M3) versus iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Air 13" (M3) iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
Chip
Apple M3
—
Display
13″ Liquid Retina 60Hz
—
Storage
▲ 128 GB – 1 TB
64GB
Weight
617 g
—
Release year
—
2025

iPad Air 13" (M3)

Pros
  • +M3 speed at Air price
  • +Apple Pencil Pro support
  • +Bigger 13″ canvas
Cons
  • −Still iPadOS multitasking limits
  • −No OLED, no 120Hz
  • −Keyboard sold separately

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 13" (M3) vs iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB

Which is better, iPad Air 13" (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 13" (M3) worth the price? +

At $799, iPad Air 13" (M3) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.

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 13" (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.

Which is better for performance, iPad Air 13" (M3) or iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB? +

iPad Air 13" (M3) — leads on performance (94 vs 90). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for portability, iPad Air 13" (M3) or iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB? +

iPad Air 13" (M3) — leads on portability (92 vs 88). Compared on the portability sub-score.