iPad Air 11 Inch M3 vs iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
Verdict: The iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 wins for users needing the Ultra Retina XDR display and M4 performance, beating the Air by 2 points in performance and features per benchmark aggregates from Notebookcheck and Geekbench. The iPad Air 11 Inch M3 provides strong value at $599 with its M3 chip handling daily tasks well but trails in display quality and peak GPU power. Choose the Pro if creative apps are primary; the Air suffices for most consumers.
iPad Air 11 Inch M3 lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 lists at $999 — iPad Air 11 Inch M3 undercuts iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 by $400 (67%).
Winner: iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
iPad Air 11 Inch M3: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 11 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11 Inch M3 | iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 11-inch Liquid Retina display | 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display |
| chip | M3 with 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU | M4 with up to 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU |
| front_camera | 12MP Center Stage | — |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
iPad Air 11 Inch M3
What works
- Lower price at $599 MSRP
- M3 chip delivers strong everyday performance
- Lightweight 11-inch form factor
What doesn't
- Liquid Retina display has lower peak brightness than Pro models
- No Thunderbolt support
iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
What works
- Ultra Retina XDR display with higher brightness and contrast
- Faster M4 chip for demanding creative workloads
- Storage options from 256GB to 2TB
What doesn't
- Higher price at $999 MSRP
- Overkill for basic tasks
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 11 Inch M4.
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