Apple iPad 10th Generation vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 15 by Billy G.

Apple iPad 10th Generation
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple iPad 10th Generation: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad 10th GenerationApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size10.9 inches bestbuy.com13 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com2732 x 2048 bestbuy.com
ChipA14 Bionic chip bestbuy.comApple M3 bestbuy.com
Storage64 gigabytes bestbuy.com128 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery lifeNot yet sourced10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight16.8 ounces bestbuy.com21.73 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$349.00 bestbuy.com$799.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple iPad 10th Generation: Refresh rate, Battery life. Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3): Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple iPad 10th Generation if

Pick Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The iPad 10th Generation offers lighter (16.8 ounces vs 21.73 ounces) and lower starting price ($349 vs $799); the iPad Air 13-inch counters with more storage (128 GB vs 64 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Apple iPad 10th Generation lists at $449 while Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) lists at $999 — Apple iPad 10th Generation undercuts Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) by $550 (122%).

Winner: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

Apple iPad 10th Generation: 6.5/10

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3): 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad 10th GenerationApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Screen size10.9 inches13 inches
Resolution2360 x 16402732 x 2048
ChipA14 Bionic chipApple M3
Storage64 gigabytes128 gigabytes
Weight16.8 ounces21.73 ounces
Starting MSRP$349.00$799.00

Apple iPad 10th Generation

What works

  • Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Magic Keyboard Folio
  • Lightweight and portable design

What doesn't

  • Uses the older A14 Bionic chip, significantly slower than the M3
  • Lacks the advanced features and performance of the iPad Air

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

What works

  • Powerful Apple M3 chip for demanding tasks like video editing and gaming
  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for a laptop-like experience

What doesn't

  • Trails the iPad 10th Generation on weight — 21.73 ounces vs 16.8 ounces
  • Trails the iPad 10th Generation on starting MSRP — $799 vs $349

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3).

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