Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus iPad Air 13 M4 at 616 g (156 g difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g) than iPad Air 13 M4 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 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 13 M4 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 13 M4 is heavier at 616g compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 460g.

How much heavier is iPad Air 11 M3 than iPad Air 13 M4?

iPad Air 11 M3 is 156g lighter than iPad Air 13 M4 (460g vs 616g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 13 M4 is 156g heavier than iPad Air 11 M3 (616g vs 460g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 vs iPad Air 13 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M4 is significantly wider than iPad Air 11 M3 (214.9 mm vs 178.5 mm), iPad Air 13 M4 is significantly heavier (616 g vs 460 g). iPad Air 13 M4 is 36.4 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making iPad Air 13 M4 significantly larger overall on paper.

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 156g heavier than the iPad Air 11 M3 (33.9%).
Width
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 36.4mm wider than the iPad Air 11 M3.
Height
The iPad Air 13 M4 is 33mm taller than the iPad Air 11 M3.
Thickness
The iPad Air 11 M3 and iPad Air 13 M4 match at 6.1mm thick.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M4 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) vs iPad Air 13 M4 (616 g), 156 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 6.1 mm thick.

Pocketability

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 13 M4

iPad Air 13 M4 is 36.4 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad Air 11 M3	iPad Air 13 M4	Difference
Width	178.5 mm	214.9 mm	+36.4 mm
Height	247.6 mm	280.6 mm	+33 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	6.1 mm	0 mm
Weight	460 g	616 g	+156 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 13 M4 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPad Air 11 M3's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 13 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 13 M4 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 13 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad Air 11 M3 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 13 M4 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

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 616g), narrower 178.5 mm width (vs 214.9 mm), shorter 247.6 mm height (vs 280.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Who should choose the iPad Air 13 M4?

Choose the iPad Air 13 M4 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (616g vs 460g), wider 214.9 mm body (vs 178.5 mm), taller 280.6 mm frame (vs 247.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPad Air 11 M3 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 13 M4 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M4 is 36.4 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus iPad Air 13 M4 at 616 g (156 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Both are 6.1 mm thick.
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g) than iPad Air 13 M4 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 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 13 M4 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 13 M4 is heavier at 616g compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 460g.
How much heavier is iPad Air 11 M3 than iPad Air 13 M4?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 156g lighter than iPad Air 13 M4 (460g vs 616g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 13 M4 is 156g heavier than iPad Air 11 M3 (616g vs 460g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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