Apple iPad Air 11-inch M3 vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M3
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M3
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 wins on display technology with its tandem OLED and 120Hz refresh rate (per Apple specs and RTINGS reviews) plus stronger sustained performance in creative apps. The iPad Air 11-inch M3 trails by 15-25% in GPU tasks but costs less and suffices for most users. M4 model leads in 4 of 6 scored categories with clear advantages in features and longevity.

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M3: 7.5/10

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 8.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M3Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
chipApple M3Apple M4
display11-inch Liquid Retina, 2360x164011-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, 2420x1668, 120Hz
ram8GB8GB
storage_options128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M3

What works

  • Lower starting price than Pro models
  • Thin and light at 0.24 inches and 1.02 lbs
  • Strong performance for media and productivity

What doesn't

  • No ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate
  • Single rear camera only

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

What works

  • Tandem OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion
  • Thinner design at 0.21 inches
  • Superior graphics and AI performance

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price
  • Overkill for basic tasks

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4.

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