Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) ($590) vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2) ($582) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $590 | $582 |
| Weight | 616g | 617g |
| Chip | M3 | M2 |
| Display | 13" Liquid Retina, 60Hz | 13" Liquid Retina, 60Hz |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Pencil | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Audio | Four-speaker landscape audio | Four-speaker landscape audio |
| Weight | 616g (Wi-Fi, Apple published) | 617g (Wi-Fi, Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
- 13-inch screen without Pro pricing
- Four-speaker audio is a real upgrade
- Apple Pencil Pro support
- 616g, heavy to hold for long
- 60Hz on a screen this size is noticeable
- No OLED or ProMotion
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
- Large screen for the lowest price of any 13-inch iPad
- Four-speaker audio
- M2 remains fast
- 617g
- 60Hz
- Portrait-edge front camera
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2) is the better value at $582. If weight matters most, Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) carries lighter at 616g. Both are part of our curated tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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