Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) vs Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

The short verdict

Scores are tied

Both score the same. Use the key differences and prices below to decide.

iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

9.3

iPad Air (4th generation)

9.3

Choose the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) if

Students and creatives who want serious power in a portable tablet

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Choose the iPad Air (4th generation) if

Students and creatives who want Pro-style design and Pencil support

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

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Display1 difference

Screen size

11"

10.9"

Performance1 difference

Chipset

Apple M3

A14 Bionic

Memory1 difference

Storage

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

64GB, 256GB

Camera1 difference

Camera

12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Panorama (up to

12MP Wide camera - ƒ/1.8 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR ﬁlter - Backside illumination sensor - Live Photos with stabilization - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Tap to focus with Focus Pixels - Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos - Panorama (up to

Connectivity4 differences

Wi‑Fi

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO 5

Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO

Bluetooth

5.3

5.0

Ports

USB-C port with support for:

USB-C

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO 5

Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO

Body1 difference

Weight

460 g

458 g

Design1 difference

Weights

1.01 pounds (460 grams), 1.01 pounds (460 grams)

1.0 pound (458 grams), 1.01 pounds (460 grams)

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iPad Air 11-inch (M3) vs iPad Air (4th generation)

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Key differences

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