When placed side by side, the iPad Pro 13" (M4) and MacBook Air 15" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPad Pro 13" (M4) stands at 281.6 mm while the MacBook Air 15" (M3) measures 237.6 mm. The iPad Pro 13" (M4) is 44.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPad Pro 13" (M4) is 215.5 mm across versus the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 340.4 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 124.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPad Pro 13" (M4) comes in at 5.1 mm compared to the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 11.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 6.4 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 579 grams for the iPad Pro 13" (M4). That is a 681-gram difference (117.6%). 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 Pro 13" (M4) | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 215.5 mm | 340.4 mm | -124.9 mm |
| Height | 281.6 mm | 237.6 mm | +44.0 mm |
| Depth | 5.1 mm | 11.5 mm | -6.4 mm |
| Weight | 579 g | 1.26 kg | -681.0 mm |