iPad Air M3 vs iPad Pro M4 13‑inch

iPad Air M3
iPad Pro M4 13‑inch

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iPad Air M3: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

iPad Pro M4 13‑inch: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

iPad Air M3iPad Pro M4 13‑inch
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size11 inches bestbuy.com13 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com2752 x 2064 bestbuy.com
ChipApple M3 bestbuy.comApple M4 bestbuy.com
Storage128 gigabytes bestbuy.com256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life10 hours bestbuy.com10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight16.23 ounces bestbuy.com20.48 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$599.00 bestbuy.com$1,299.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — iPad Air M3: Refresh rate. iPad Pro M4 13‑inch: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad Air M3 if

Pick iPad Pro M4 13‑inch if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate yet.
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The Air M3 offers lighter (16.23 ounces vs 20.48 ounces) and lower starting price ($599 vs $1,299); the Pro M4 13‑inch counters with more storage (256 GB vs 128 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

iPad Air M3 lists at $599 while iPad Pro M4 13‑inch lists at $799 — iPad Air M3 undercuts iPad Pro M4 13‑inch by $200 (33%).

Winner: iPad Pro M4 13‑inch

iPad Air M3: 7.2/10

iPad Pro M4 13‑inch: 8.4/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Air M3iPad Pro M4 13‑inch
Screen size11 inches13 inches
Resolution2360 x 16402752 x 2064
ChipApple M3Apple M4
Storage128 gigabytes256 gigabytes
Battery life10 hours10 hours
Weight16.23 ounces20.48 ounces

iPad Air M3

What works

  • Lightweight at 1.02 lb
  • Lower price point
  • Supports Apple Pencil (2nd gen)

What doesn't

  • No ProMotion or XDR display

iPad Pro M4 13‑inch

What works

  • More storage options
  • Higher‑end GPU for creative apps

What doesn't

  • Higher price

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro M4 13‑inch.

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