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Weve outlined the key differences between the two below, so you could make an informed decision.

TheiPad Air M3is significantly cheaper than the iPad Pro M4.

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The 11-inch iPad Air M3 starts at $599, while the 13-inch version costs $799.

The 11-inch model starts at $999, with the 13-inch version beginning at $1,299.

Although the two share screen sizes and look, the underlying panel technology is very different.

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The difference is greater in multi-core testing: 9,630 for M2, 12,018 for M3 and 15,114 for M4.

Nonetheless, there isnt much between the two.

Both have two 12MP cameras, one on the front and one on the back.

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The former has a f/2.0 aperture, while the latter has a f/1.8 one.

iPad Air users will stick with TouchID via the fingerprint sensor on the power button.

But most users will be just fine with the brand-new M3 iPad Air.

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