Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus iPad Air 13 M2 at 617 g (157 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 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 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 M2 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 617 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 vs iPad Air 13 M2

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M2 is significantly wider than iPad Air 11 M3 (214.9 mm vs 178.5 mm), iPad Air 13 M2 is significantly heavier (617 g vs 460 g). iPad Air 13 M2 is 36.4 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making iPad Air 13 M2 significantly larger overall, while iPad Air 11 M3 may feel easie...

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Smaller body

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) vs iPad Air 13 M2 (617 g), 157 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 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 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).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPad Air 11 M3	iPad Air 13 M2	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	617 g	+157 g

Real-World Feel

iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to grip one-handed with a 178.5 mm width and 247.6 mm height, while iPad Air 13 M2 may require more finger stretching (214.9 mm × 280.6 mm).
iPad Air 11 M3 slides into pockets more comfortably at 6.1 mm thick, and iPad Air 11 M3 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPad Air 13 M2 (617 g), a 157 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Air 13 M2 takes up more desk and bag space at 214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, while iPad Air 11 M3 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Air 13 M2 is 36.4 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making iPad Air 13 M2 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 13 M2 is wider (214.9 mm vs 178.5 mm, +36.4 mm).
Height: iPad Air 13 M2 is taller (280.6 mm vs 247.6 mm, +33 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPad Air 13 M2 weighs 617 g and iPad Air 11 M3 weighs 460 g — a difference of 157 g. iPad Air 13 M2 is 34.1% 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 13 M2 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 M2 at 617 g (157 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 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 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 M2 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 617 g.

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