iPad Air M4 11 Inch vs iPad Air M4 13 Inch
Verdict: The iPad Air M4 11 Inch wins for most users due to $200 lower MSRP and better portability while matching the 13-inch on M4 performance and 12GB RAM (per Apple specs). The 13-inch model excels in media and productivity with its larger Liquid Retina display but trails on value. Both are current 2026 models with identical chips and cameras.
iPad Air M4 11 Inch lists at $599 while iPad Air M4 13 Inch lists at $799 — iPad Air M4 11 Inch undercuts iPad Air M4 13 Inch by $200 (33%).
Winner: iPad Air M4 11 Inch
iPad Air M4 11 Inch: 8.5/10
iPad Air M4 13 Inch: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air M4 11 Inch | iPad Air M4 13 Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina | 13-inch Liquid Retina |
| Chip | Apple M4 (8-core CPU, 9-core GPU) | Apple M4 (8-core CPU, 9-core GPU) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Camera | 12MP | 12MP Center Stage |
iPad Air M4 11 Inch
What works
- Lower price at $599 MSRP
- More portable for one-handed use
- Wi-Fi 7 support
What doesn't
- Smaller screen limits multitasking
- Same performance as larger model
iPad Air M4 13 Inch
What works
- Larger 13-inch display for media
- Better for split-screen productivity
- Up to 1TB storage option
What doesn't
- Higher price at $799 MSRP
- Less portable due to size
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air M4 11 Inch.
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