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iPad Air 11 (M3) — M3 · 11″ · Pencil Pro · Apple Intelligence
Apple

iPad Air 11 (M3)

M3 · 11″ · Pencil Pro · Apple Intelligence

90
/ 100
From $599
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 11 (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 11 (M3) if…

  • ✓M3 silicon at iPad Air pricing
  • ✓Pencil Pro support
  • ✓Apple Intelligence eligible

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

Software

iPad Air 11 (M3)

Compared on the software sub-score

iPad Air 11 (M3) leads on software (90 vs 86).

Battery

iPad Air 11 (M3)

Compared on the battery sub-score

iPad Air 11 (M3) leads on battery (88 vs 86).

Display

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB leads on display (88 vs 84).

Value for money

iPad Air 11 (M3)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPad Air 11 (M3) more score per dollar ($599 vs $799).

iPad Air 11 (M3) 90
vs
90 iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB

Score breakdown

iPad Air 11 (M3)
90
cpu 92
gpu 88
display 84
battery 88
software 90
performance 0
portability 0
iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
90
cpu 0
gpu 0
display 88
battery 86
software 86
performance 90
portability 88

Specs side-by-side

iPad Air 11 (M3) versus iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Air 11 (M3) iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB
Display
11″ Liquid Retina, 60Hz
—
Chipset
Apple M3
—
RAM
8 / 16 GB
—
Storage
▲ 128 / 256 / 512 / 1 TB
64GB
Battery
28.93 Wh
—
Weight
460 g (Wi-Fi)
—
Release year
—
2025

iPad Air 11 (M3)

Pros
  • +M3 silicon at iPad Air pricing
  • +Pencil Pro support
  • +Apple Intelligence eligible
Cons
  • −No ProMotion 120Hz
  • −No Tandem OLED
  • −Single rear camera

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 11 (M3) vs iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB

Which is better, iPad Air 11 (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 11 (M3) worth the price? +

At $599, iPad Air 11 (M3) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cpu.

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 11 (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 software, iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB? +

iPad Air 11 (M3) — leads on software (90 vs 86). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is better for battery, iPad Air 11 (M3) or iPad Air 13 (M3) · 64GB? +

iPad Air 11 (M3) — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.