Which tablet is bigger?

iPad Air 11 M2 matches iPad Air 11 M3 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 M2 at 462 g (2 g difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Both tablets are similarly easy to carry. iPad Air 11 M2 is 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm and 462 g, while iPad Air 11 M3 is 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm and 460 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 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M2 vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

Both devices share the same 178.5 mm width, iPad Air 11 M2 is slightly heavier (462 g vs 460 g). iPad Air 11 M2 matches iPad Air 11 M3 on width and height, making iPad Air 11 M2 slightly larger overall, while iPad Air 11 M3 may feel easier to carry and use one-handed.

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 M2 (462 g), 2 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.

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPad Air 11 M2	iPad Air 11 M3	Difference
Width	178.5 mm	178.5 mm	0 mm
Height	247.6 mm	247.6 mm	0 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	6.1 mm	0 mm
Weight	462 g	460 g	-2 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both tablets because width and height are close (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Pocket carry feels comparable — both have similar width, height, and thickness for jeans or jacket pockets.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPad Air 11 M2 is only 2 g heavier than iPad Air 11 M3 (462 g vs 460 g).
iPad Air 11 M2 takes up more desk and bag space at 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, while iPad Air 11 M2 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Air 11 M2 matches iPad Air 11 M3 on width and height, making iPad Air 11 M2 slightly larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 11 M2 is wider (178.5 mm vs 178.5 mm, 0 mm).
Height: iPad Air 11 M2 is taller (247.6 mm vs 247.6 mm, 0 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPad Air 11 M2 weighs 462 g and iPad Air 11 M3 weighs 460 g — a difference of 2 g. iPad Air 11 M2 is 0.4% heavier than iPad Air 11 M3.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 6.1 mm.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M2 matches iPad Air 11 M3 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 M2 at 462 g (2 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 M2 is 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm and 462 g, while iPad Air 11 M3 is 178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm and 460 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 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.

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