iPad Air M3 11 Inch vs iPad Pro 11 M5

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jul 10 by Billy G.

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11 M5 wins on display quality and raw power with its tandem OLED 120Hz panel and M5 chip delivering 35% faster GPU scores per Geekbench 6. The iPad Air M3 11 Inch remains competitive for media and notes at a lower cost but lacks the 120Hz smoothness and advanced display found on the Pro. Both score high on build quality per RTINGS tablet reviews.

Winner: iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Air M3 11 Inch: 7/10

iPad Pro 11 M5: 9/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPad Air M3 11 Inch	iPad Pro 11 M5
chip	Apple M3	Apple M5
display	11-inch Liquid Retina 60Hz	11-inch Tandem OLED 120Hz
ram	8GB	16GB
weight	1.02 lbs	1.03 lbs

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11 M5.

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