Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 vs iPad Air 11 M4

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Comparison Summary

Both devices share the same 178.5 mm width, iPad Air 11 M4 is slightly heavier (464 g vs 460 g). iPad Air 11 M3 matches iPad Air 11 M4 on width and height, making iPad Air 11 M3 slightly larger overall on paper.

Key Differences

  • Weight

    The iPad Air 11 M4 is 4g heavier than the iPad Air 11 M3 (0.9%).

  • Height

    The iPad Air 11 M3 and iPad Air 11 M4 share the same 247.6mm height.

  • Width

    The iPad Air 11 M3 and iPad Air 11 M4 are the same width at 178.5mm.

  • Thickness

    The iPad Air 11 M3 and iPad Air 11 M4 match at 6.1mm thick.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

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Both measure 178.5 mm wide and 247.6 mm tall.

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (464 g), 4 g lighter.

Thinner design

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Both are 6.1 mm thick.

Pocketability

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Similar combined width, height, and thickness for pocket carry.

Larger overall size

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Both measure 178.5 mm wide and 247.6 mm tall.

Dimension Comparison Table

DimensioniPad Air 11 M3iPad Air 11 M4Difference
Width178.5 mm178.5 mm0 mm
Height247.6 mm247.6 mm0 mm
Thickness6.1 mm6.1 mm0 mm
Weight460 g464 g+4 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

Pocket fit should be similar for both tablets on the listed body dimensions.

One-Hand Use

One-handed grip and thumb reach should feel similar because both models are close on width and height.

Daily Comfort

Day-to-day differences are modest on paper.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad Air 11 M4 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M3 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (460g vs 464g).

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M4?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M4 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (464g vs 460g).

Overall recommendation

Overall, both devices sit close on listed bulk and weight (460g vs 464g; 178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm). Pick the iPad Air 11 M3 or iPad Air 11 M4 based on which individual measurements — width, height, thickness, or grams — matter more for how you plan to carry the tablet.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?
iPad Air 11 M3 matches iPad Air 11 M4 on width and height (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?
iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 464 g (4 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?
Both are 6.1 mm thick.
Which tablet is easier to carry?
Both tablets are similarly easy to carry. iPad Air 11 M3 is 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm and 460 g, while iPad Air 11 M4 is 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm and 464 g.
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?
iPad Air 11 M3 is better for one-handed use with a 178.5 mm width, 247.6 mm height, and 460 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 464 g.
Which device is heavier?
iPad Air 11 M4 is heavier at 464g compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 460g.
How much heavier is iPad Air 11 M3 than iPad Air 11 M4?
iPad Air 11 M3 is 4g lighter than iPad Air 11 M4 (460g vs 464g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?
For most users, the 4g difference between iPad Air 11 M3 (460g) and iPad Air 11 M4 (464g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

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