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iPad Air 11-inch (M3) vs iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation) [2021]

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iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
iPad Air 11-inch (M3)9.3Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

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

We haven’t scored the iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation) [2021] yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
9.3
iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation) [2021]
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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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iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation) [2021]
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
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    Side-by-side specifications

    Performance1 difference
    Chipset
    Apple M3
    8/Apple M1
    Memory1 difference
    Storage
    128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
    128 GB, 256 GB, 2 TB
    Camera1 difference
    Primary camera
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    12 MP
    Body1 difference
    Weight
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    466 g
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