iPad Air M3 11 vs iPad Pro 11" M2
Verdict: The iPad Air M3 11 wins on value and recency with its 2025 M3 chip versus the 2022 M2 (per grounded facts). It undercuts the Pro by $200 while adding Wi-Fi 6E. The Pro M2 counters with up to 16GB RAM and a 10-core GPU but trails in overall value per Notebookcheck and CNET comparisons.
iPad Air M3 11 lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11" M2 lists at $799 — iPad Air M3 11 undercuts iPad Pro 11" M2 by $200 (33%).
Winner: iPad Air M3 11
iPad Air M3 11: 8.5/10
iPad Pro 11" M2: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air M3 11 | iPad Pro 11" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M3 (8-core CPU, 9-core GPU) | Apple M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 8GB | Up to 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina | 11-inch Liquid Retina |
iPad Air M3 11
What works
- Newer M3 chip released 2025-03
- Lower MSRP of $599
- Wi-Fi 6E and 5G support
What doesn't
- Only 8GB RAM
- 9-core GPU
iPad Pro 11" M2
What works
- Up to 16GB RAM option
- 10-core GPU
- 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide rear cameras
What doesn't
- Older M2 chip from 2022
- Higher MSRP of $799
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air M3 11.
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