Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) ($949) vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) ($590) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) | Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949 | $590 |
| Weight | 616g | 616g |
| Chip | M4 | M3 |
| Display | 13" Liquid Retina | 13" Liquid Retina, 60Hz |
| Security | Touch ID top button | — |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard | — |
| Weight | 616 g (Wi-Fi) | 616g (Wi-Fi, Apple published) |
| Ports | — | USB-C |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Audio | — | Four-speaker landscape audio |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
- 13-inch screen at $550 under the Pro
- M4 is ample for everything iPadOS allows
- Apple Pencil Pro support included in the line
- Same accessory ecosystem as the Pro
- Heaviest iPad in the lineup at 616 g
- LCD after you've seen the Pro's OLED
- 60Hz — no ProMotion
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 (M3) is the better value at $590. If weight matters most, Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) carries lighter at 616g. Both are part of our curated tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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