When placed side by side, the iPad Air 11" (M2) and MacBook Air 15" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPad Air 11" (M2) stands at 249.7 mm while the MacBook Air 15" (M3) measures 237.6 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 12.1 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPad Air 11" (M2) is 177.5 mm across versus the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 340.4 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 162.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPad Air 11" (M2) comes in at 6.1 mm compared to the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 11.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 5.4 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 462 grams for the iPad Air 11" (M2). That is a 798-gram difference (172.7%). 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 Air 11" (M2) | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 177.5 mm | 340.4 mm | -162.9 mm |
| Height | 249.7 mm | 237.6 mm | +12.1 mm |
| Depth | 6.1 mm | 11.5 mm | -5.4 mm |
| Weight | 462 g | 1.26 kg | -798.0 mm |