Which tablet is lighter?

iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (139 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Air 13 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (0.90 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad 11th generation is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g) than iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad 11th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 13 M3 is heavier at 616g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.

How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPad Air 13 M3?

iPad 11th generation is 139g lighter than iPad Air 13 M3 (477g vs 616g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 13 M3 is 139g heavier than iPad 11th generation (616g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad 11th generation vs iPad Air 13 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly wider than iPad 11th generation (214.9 mm vs 179.5 mm), iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly heavier (616 g vs 477 g), and iPad 11th generation is noticeably thicker (7 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 13 M3 is 35.4 mm wider and 32 mm taller than iPad 11th generation, making iPa...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 13 M3 is 139g heavier than the iPad 11th generation (29.1%).
Width
The iPad Air 13 M3 is 35.4mm wider than the iPad 11th generation.
Height
The iPad Air 13 M3 is 32mm taller than the iPad 11th generation.
Thickness
The iPad 11th generation is 0.9mm thicker than the iPad Air 13 M3.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (477 g) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (616 g), 139 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 13 M3

iPad Air 13 M3 (6.1 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (7 mm).

Pocketability

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 13 M3

iPad Air 13 M3 is 35.4 mm wider and 32 mm taller than iPad 11th generation (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad 11th generation	iPad Air 13 M3	Difference
Width	179.5 mm	214.9 mm	+35.4 mm
Height	248.6 mm	280.6 mm	+32 mm
Thickness	7 mm	6.1 mm	-0.9 mm
Weight	477 g	616 g	+139 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

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

One-Hand Use

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

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 13 M3 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

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

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if lighter listed weight (477g vs 616g), narrower 179.5 mm width (vs 214.9 mm), shorter 248.6 mm height (vs 280.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 13 M3.

Who should choose the iPad Air 13 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 13 M3 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (616g vs 477g), wider 214.9 mm body (vs 179.5 mm), taller 280.6 mm frame (vs 248.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Overall recommendation

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

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M3 is 35.4 mm wider and 32 mm taller than iPad 11th generation (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (139 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Air 13 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (0.90 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad 11th generation is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g) than iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad 11th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 13 M3 is heavier at 616g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.
How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPad Air 13 M3?: iPad 11th generation is 139g lighter than iPad Air 13 M3 (477g vs 616g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 13 M3 is 139g heavier than iPad 11th generation (616g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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