Verdict: The iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 still leads in raw performance and display brightness (600 nits max per RTINGS) and offers features like Center Stage, making it the better choice for creators, while the iPad Air 11‑inch M3 provides a newer CPU and a $200 price advantage, ideal for general users. Benchmarks show the M3’s CPU is ~30 % faster than the M2 (Notebookcheck), but the Pro’s GPU and display remain superior. Overall, the Pro scores higher overall, but the Air delivers excellent value for most consumers.
iPad Air 11‑inch M3 lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 lists at $799 — iPad Air 11‑inch M3 undercuts iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 by $200 (33%).
Winner: iPad Pro 11‑inch M2
iPad Air 11‑inch M3: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 11‑inch M2: 8.5/10
| iPad Air 11‑inch M3 | iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M3 | Apple M2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 11‑inch Liquid Retina 2360×1640, 120 Hz | 11‑inch Liquid Retina 2388×1668, 120 Hz |
Our pick: iPad Pro 11‑inch M2.
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