Apple
iPad Air 13-inch M3
The iPad Air 13-inch M3 lands as a solid mid-range tablet, built around 13 in.
63/100
13 inM3Liquid Retina
£617best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Active stylus support
- Magnetic keyboard accessory
- Fingerprint reader
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the tablets classWhere the iPad Air 13-inch M3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size13 "
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Compute
ChipsetM3
Input and biometrics
Active stylus supportYes
Magnetic keyboard accessoryYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Design
USB-C ports1
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowiPad Air 13-inch M3 vs Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4
iPad Air 13-inch M3iPad Pro 13-inch M4
| AppleiPad Air 13-inch M3This page | AppleiPad Pro 13-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 63 /100 |
| Size | 13 " | 13 " |
| Chipset | M3 | — |
Who it's for
Is the iPad Air 13-inch M3 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable tablet for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier tablet is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the iPad Air 13-inch M3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other tablets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the iPad Air 13-inch M3?
Its active stylus support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra?
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra scores 64/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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