When placed side by side, the iPad 10.9" (10th gen) and MacBook Air 15" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPad 10.9" (10th gen) stands at 248.6 mm while the MacBook Air 15" (M3) measures 237.6 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 11.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 179.5 mm across versus the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 340.4 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 160.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPad 10.9" (10th gen) comes in at 7.5 mm compared to the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 11.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 4.0 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 477 grams for the iPad 10.9" (10th gen). That is a 783-gram difference (164.2%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPad 10.9" (10th gen) | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 179.5 mm | 340.4 mm | -160.9 mm |
| Height | 248.6 mm | 237.6 mm | +11.0 mm |
| Depth | 7.5 mm | 11.5 mm | -4.0 mm |
| Weight | 477 g | 1.26 kg | -783.0 mm |