Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (16 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.80 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is slightly wider than iPad Pro 11 M5 (178.5 mm vs 177.5 mm), iPad Air 11 M3 is noticeably heavier (460 g vs 444 g), and iPad Air 11 M3 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making iPad Pro 11 M5 noticeably lar...

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g), 16 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPad Air 11 M3	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	178.5 mm	177.5 mm	-1 mm
Height	247.6 mm	249.7 mm	+2.1 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	5.3 mm	-0.8 mm
Weight	460 g	444 g	-16 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both tablets because width and height are close (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).
iPad Pro 11 M5 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.3 mm thick, and iPad Air 11 M3 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g), a 16 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Pro 11 M5 takes up more desk and bag space at 177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, while iPad Air 11 M3 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making iPad Pro 11 M5 noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 11 M3 is wider (178.5 mm vs 177.5 mm, +1 mm).
Height: iPad Pro 11 M5 is taller (249.7 mm vs 247.6 mm, +2.1 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 weighs 460 g and iPad Pro 11 M5 weighs 444 g — a difference of 16 g. iPad Air 11 M3 is 3.6% heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 is 6.1 mm thick and iPad Pro 11 M5 is 5.3 mm thick (+0.8 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (16 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.80 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

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