The short verdict
iPad Air 13-inch (M3) edges it on score
The iPad Air 13-inch (M3) leads overall; pick the Pad 3 if its strengths below matter more to you.
iPad Air 13-inch (M3)8.9
Pad 38.6
Choose the iPad Air 13-inch (M3) if
- Artists and students who want a big-screen iPad and can find the M3 model at a solid discount.
Choose the Pad 3 if
- Android users who want a big, fast, long-lasting tablet for split-screen work and video.
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Why pick theiPad Air 13-inch (M3)0 winsNo measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick thePad 31 win+50%Brighter screen outdoors900 vs 600 nits peak
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