Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (172 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad Air 13 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 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 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 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 13 M3 vs iPad Pro 11 M5

Open comparison tool

Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly wider than iPad Pro 11 M5 (214.9 mm vs 177.5 mm), iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly heavier (616 g vs 444 g), and iPad Air 13 M3 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Air 13 M3 is 37.4 mm wider and 30.9 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5, making iPad Air 13 M3 si...

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (616 g), 172 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs iPad Air 13 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 Air 13 M3

iPad Air 13 M3 is 37.4 mm wider and 30.9 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPad Air 13 M3	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	214.9 mm	177.5 mm	-37.4 mm
Height	280.6 mm	249.7 mm	-30.9 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	5.3 mm	-0.8 mm
Weight	616 g	444 g	-172 g

Real-World Feel

iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to grip one-handed with a 177.5 mm width and 249.7 mm height, while iPad Air 13 M3 may require more finger stretching (214.9 mm × 280.6 mm).
iPad Pro 11 M5 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.3 mm thick, and iPad Pro 11 M5 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 13 M3 (616 g), a 172 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Air 13 M3 takes up more desk and bag space at 214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, while iPad Pro 11 M5 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Air 13 M3 is 37.4 mm wider and 30.9 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5, making iPad Air 13 M3 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 13 M3 is wider (214.9 mm vs 177.5 mm, +37.4 mm).
Height: iPad Air 13 M3 is taller (280.6 mm vs 249.7 mm, +30.9 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPad Air 13 M3 weighs 616 g and iPad Pro 11 M5 weighs 444 g — a difference of 172 g. iPad Air 13 M3 is 38.7% heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 13 M3 is 6.1 mm thick and iPad Pro 11 M5 is 5.3 mm thick (+0.8 mm). iPad Air 13 M3 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M3 is 37.4 mm wider and 30.9 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (172 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad Air 13 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 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 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 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

Related Devices

Related Comparisons

Open iPad Air 13 M3 and iPad Pro 11 M5 in the comparison tool