iPad Air 13-inch M3 vs iPad Pro 13-inch M5

iPad Air 13-inch M3
iPad Pro 13-inch M5

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

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

iPad Pro 13-inch M5: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

iPad Air 13-inch M3iPad Pro 13-inch M5
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size13 inches bestbuy.com13 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2732 x 2048 bestbuy.com2752 x 2064 bestbuy.com
ChipApple M3 bestbuy.comApple M5 bestbuy.com
Storage128 gigabytes bestbuy.com256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life10 hours bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Weight21.73 ounces bestbuy.com20.42 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$799.00 bestbuy.com$1,499.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — iPad Air 13-inch M3: Refresh rate. iPad Pro 13-inch M5: Refresh rate, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad Air 13-inch M3 if

Pick iPad Pro 13-inch M5 if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The Air 13-inch M3 offers lower starting price ($799 vs $1,499); the Pro 13-inch M5 counters with more storage (256 GB vs 128 GB) and lighter (20.42 ounces vs 21.73 ounces). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Winner: iPad Pro 13-inch M5

iPad Air 13-inch M3: 6.5/10

iPad Pro 13-inch M5: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Air 13-inch M3iPad Pro 13-inch M5
Screen size13 inches13 inches
Resolution2732 x 20482752 x 2064
ChipApple M3Apple M5
Storage128 gigabytes256 gigabytes
Battery life10 hours—
Weight21.73 ounces20.42 ounces

iPad Air 13-inch M3

What works

  • M3 chip offers strong performance for everyday tasks
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Lower price than Pro model

What doesn't

  • No ProMotion XDR display

iPad Pro 13-inch M5

What works

  • M5 chip delivers top-tier performance
  • XDR display with higher brightness and contrast

What doesn't

  • Higher price point
  • Heavier than Air

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 13-inch M5.

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