
The iPad Air 11" (M2) and Steam Deck OLED (1TB) are most easily told apart by their overall size. On height, the iPad Air 11" (M2) measures 249.7 mm against the Steam Deck OLED (1TB)'s 117.0 mm — about 132.7 mm more. On width, the Steam Deck OLED (1TB) measures 298.0 mm against the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 177.5 mm — about 120.5 mm more. On thickness, the Steam Deck OLED (1TB) measures 49.0 mm against the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 6.1 mm — about 42.9 mm more.
The Steam Deck OLED (1TB) is the heavier of the two at 670 g, compared with 462 g for the iPad Air 11" (M2). That is a 208 g difference (45%). In daily handling the difference is easy to feel.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPad Air 11" (M2) | Steam Deck OLED (1TB) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 177.5 mm | 298.0 mm | -120.5 mm |
| Height | 249.7 mm | 117.0 mm | +132.7 mm |
| Depth | 6.1 mm | 49.0 mm | -42.9 mm |
| Weight | 462 g | 670 g | -208.0 mm |