iPad Air 11: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.
MacBook Air M3: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| iPad Air 11 | MacBook Air M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $749 | Price not yet checked |
| Screen size | 11 inches bestbuy.com | 15 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) bestbuy.com |
| Chip | Apple M4 bestbuy.com | Apple M3 bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 128 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 256 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 16.32 ounces bestbuy.com | 3.33 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $749.00 bestbuy.com | $1,099.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — iPad Air 11: Refresh rate, Battery life. MacBook Air M3: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Air 11 offers lighter (16.32 ounces vs 3.33 lb) and lower starting price ($749 vs $1,099); the Air M3 counters with more storage (256 GB vs 128 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate or battery life yet.
iPad Air 11 lists at $749 while MacBook Air M3 lists at $1,099 — iPad Air 11 undercuts MacBook Air M3 by $350 (47%).
Winner: MacBook Air M3
iPad Air 11: 7.2/10
MacBook Air M3: 8.4/10
| iPad Air 11 | MacBook Air M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 inches | 15 inches |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) |
| Chip | Apple M4 | — |
| Storage | 128 gigabytes | 256 gigabytes |
| Weight | 16.32 ounces | 3.33 pounds |
| Starting MSRP | $749.00 | $1,099.00 |
Our pick: MacBook Air M3.
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