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Device summary
Apple
iPad Air 13 M3
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $799 | $799 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 617 g | 616 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2732 × 2048 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Apple M3 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $799 | $799 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 617 g | 616 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2732 × 2048 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Apple M3 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
Height, width, thickness, and weight are very similar between these devices.
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Both have the same listed width (214.9 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Both have the same listed height (280.6 mm) at the displayed precision. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Both have the same listed thickness (6.1 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- iPad Air 13 M3 is 1 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
iPad Air 13 M2
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
iPad Air 13 M2 vs iPad Air 13 M3 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPad Air 13 M2
Strengths
- Excellent battery endurance for long study and travel days
- Spacious 13-inch display for documents and split workflows
- M2 performance without iPad Pro 13 pricing
Compromises
- Handheld awkwardness and weight versus 11-inch Air
- Keyboard bundle cost approaches MacBook Air without macOS
- 60Hz LCD and older Magic Keyboard generation
iPad Air 13 M3
Strengths
- Large 13-inch canvas for productivity and Pencil work
- Excellent all-day battery for typical desk and study routines
- M3 silicon and 8GB RAM for multi-year software confidence
Compromises
- Incremental upgrade over 13-inch M2 Air with same display and accessories
- 60Hz LCD more noticeable on a large panel versus Pro tablets
- Handheld and bag portability trail the 11-inch Air