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iPad Air 11-inch (M3) vs iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 tablets
iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
iPad Air 11-inch (M3)9.3Excellent· Top score
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iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
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The short verdict

iPad Air 11-inch (M3) is scored, the other is pending

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iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
9.3
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
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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 Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) if
  • Artists and students who want ProMotion and Pencil support in a compact size
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPad Air 11-inch (M3)0 wins
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Why pick theiPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)1 win
+20%Brighter screen outdoors600 vs 500 nits peak
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Display2 differences
Brightness
500
600
Display brightness
500 nits brightness
600 nits brightness
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple M3
A12
Battery & Charging1 difference
Capacity
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Camera1 difference
Camera
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Panorama (up to
12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Ultra Wide:
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
Body2 differences
Dimensions
247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm
247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm
Weight
460 g
471 g
Battery & charging1 difference
Battery claims
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Design2 differences
Dimensions
height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) · width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) · depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) · width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) · depth: 0.23 inch (5.9 mm)
Weights
1.01 pounds (460 grams), 1.01 pounds (460 grams)
1.04 pounds (471 grams), 1.04 pounds (473 grams)
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