When placed side by side, the iPad Air 13" (M3) and MacBook Air 13" (M4) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPad Air 13" (M3) stands at 280.6 mm while the MacBook Air 13" (M4) measures 215.0 mm. The iPad Air 13" (M3) is 65.6 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPad Air 13" (M3) is 214.9 mm across versus the MacBook Air 13" (M4)'s 304.1 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 89.2 mm wider. For thickness, the iPad Air 13" (M3) comes in at 6.1 mm compared to the MacBook Air 13" (M4)'s 11.3 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 5.2 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 460 grams for the iPad Air 13" (M3). That is a 800-gram difference (173.9%). 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 13" (M3) | MacBook Air 13" (M4) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 214.9 mm | 304.1 mm | -89.2 mm |
| Height | 280.6 mm | 215.0 mm | +65.6 mm |
| Depth | 6.1 mm | 11.3 mm | -5.2 mm |
| Weight | 460 g | 1.26 kg | -800.0 mm |