The iPad Air 13-inch M4 wins for performance and screen size with its M4 chip running 50% faster in CPU tests than the A15 per Geekbench 6 and a much larger 13-inch display. The iPad mini 6th Generation remains more portable at 0.65 lbs versus 1.36 lbs but trails in longevity since it launched in 2021 and lacks recent software optimizations. Choose the Air if you need productivity tools or medi...