Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Get the 11-inch iPad Air. It's the same iPad, light and easy to hold, for a lot less. The 13-inch only earns its price if it lives on a desk with two apps open.
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Which one is for you?
iPad Air 13 (M4)
Get the 13-inch if this sounds like you: two apps side by side, drawing, sheet music or photos, mostly on a desk.
Is the Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) worth it?iPad Air (M4)
Carried around, held in bed, streaming and notes? Then it's the 11-inch.
Is the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) worth it?Key differences
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What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
iPad Air 13 (M4)
89%of 9 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners are very pleased, above all with the bigger screen. The few unhappy ones found it limited next to a laptop or an iPad Pro, or wanted it to fill an external monitor.
- Easy to use, with a bigger screen
- A huge step up from an older iPad
- Limited and buggy next to a laptop or the iPad Pro
iPad Air (M4)
95%of 119 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love how fast it is, how easy it is to set up and use, and its light, slim design. Complaints are rare.
- Fast
- Easy to set up and move data across
- Easy to use
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the iPad Air 13 (M4): 9 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the iPad Air (M4): 119 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), Otto (Germany), LDLC (France), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France) and Costco (Canada), read November 2026.