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iPad Air 11 M3 vs iPad Pro 13 M4 vs Tab Plus: which is better?

iPad Air 11 M3, iPad Pro 13 M4 and Tab Plus compared side by side across 14 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 14 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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TABLETS

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APPLE

iPad Air 11 M3

$599

BEST FOR VALUE

← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPad Pro 13 M4

$1,299

BEST OVERALL

LENOVO

Tab Plus

$299

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The iPad Pro 13 M4 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.3 ahead of the iPad Air 11 M3. Tightest race: battery, just 0.2 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

DISP

PERF

BATT

PROD

VALU

AUDI

BUIL

iPad Air 11 M3×2

iPad Pro 13 M4×3

Tab Plus×2

Apple iPad Air 11 M3BEST FOR VALUE

Apple iPad Pro 13 M4BEST OVERALL

Lenovo Tab Plus (2024)BEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPAudio — Tab Plus leads by 9.5

TIGHTESTBattery — only 0.2 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

11 M313 M4TAB PLUS

DisplayiiPad Pro 13 M4 · +1.0

11 M38.8

13 M49.8

TAB PLUS7.0

PerformanceiiPad Pro 13 M4 · +0.5

11 M39.2

13 M49.7

TAB PLUS5.5

BatteryiiPad Air 11 M3 · +0.2

11 M38.8

13 M48.6

TAB PLUS8.0

ProductivityiiPad Pro 13 M4 · +0.3

11 M38.9

13 M49.2

TAB PLUS0.0

ValueiiPad Air 11 M3 · +0.8

11 M39.3

13 M48.1

TAB PLUS8.5

AudioiTab Plus · +9.5

11 M30.0

13 M40.0

TAB PLUS9.5

BuildiTab Plus · +7.5

11 M30.0

13 M40.0

TAB PLUS7.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Tab Plus2.41BEST DEAL

02iPad Air 11 M31.50

03iPad Pro 13 M40.72

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

14 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPad Air 11 M3$5993W9.0

iPad Pro 13 M4$1,2993W9.3

Tab Plus$2992W7.2

Battery LifeHRi

10 hr

12 hr← BEST +20%

ChargingWi

20 W

30 W

45 W← BEST +50%

WeightGi

460 g← 21% lighter

579 g

660 g

Display SizeINi

11 in

13 in← BEST +13%

11.5 in

Display Typei

Liquid Retina IPS

Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED

LCD

Resolutioni

2360 x 1640

2752 x 2064

2000 x 1200

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← BEST +33%

90 Hz

BrightnessNITSi

500 nits

1,600 nits← BEST +220%

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Chipseti

Apple M3

Apple M4

MediaTek Helio G99

RAMGBiSAME

8 GB

Stylus Supporti

Yes← BEST

Yes

Keyboard Supporti

Yes← BEST

Yes

Operating Systemi

iPadOS

Android

Storagei

128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB

128/256GB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

iPad Pro 13 M4APPLE9.3

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · iPad Air 11 M3 (9.0)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Tab PlusLENOVO7.2

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · iPad Air 11 M3 (1.5)

PRIORITY · AUDIO

Best for audio

Tab PlusLENOVO9.5

AUDIO WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the audio category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPad Air 11 M3 (0.0)

PRIORITY · BUILD

Best for build

Tab PlusLENOVO7.5

BUILD WEIGHTEDCONF 72%

Best visible score in the build category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPad Air 11 M3 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2APPLE0.0

iPad Air 11 M3

“The value sweet spot: M3 performance, a bright laminated display, and full Apple Pencil Pro support for far less than the Pro.”

Value 9.3

Performance 9.2

Wins RAM

Wins Stylus Support

TRADE-OFFNo OLED or 120Hz ProMotion

BEST FOR VALUEBest price →

#1APPLE0.0

iPad Pro 13 M4

“The ultimate creative tablet: a stunning tandem-OLED display, laptop-class M4 power, and Apple Pencil Pro support in an ultra-thin body.”

Display 9.8

Performance 9.7

Wins Display Size

Wins Refresh Rate

TRADE-OFFExpensive accessories

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#3LENOVO0.0

Tab Plus

“A budget entertainment tablet built around eight JBL speakers, a built-in kickstand, and a 2K 90Hz screen for under $300.”

Audio 9.5

Value 8.5

Wins Battery Life

Wins Charging

TRADE-OFFHelio G99 is entry-level for gaming

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The iPad Pro 13 M4 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 3 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Apple iPad Air 11 M3 vs Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 vs Lenovo Tab Plus (2024): which is best?

The Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 9.0/10 for the Apple iPad Air 11 M3 — a 3% edge. Current starting prices span $299–$1,299. The score weighs category-specific tablets attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 leads overall with a 9.3 total score.
Apple iPad Air 11 M3 wins 4 comparable specs with a 25% weighted win rate.
Lenovo Tab Plus (2024) has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life.
Lenovo Tab Plus (2024) has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple iPad Air 11 M39.0/10

The value sweet spot: M3 performance, a bright laminated display, and full Apple Pencil Pro support for far less than the Pro.

Pros

+ Excellent M3 performance for the price
+ Bright laminated Liquid Retina display
+ Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard support
+ Great app ecosystem

Cons

− No OLED or 120Hz ProMotion
− Accessories cost extra
− 60Hz display vs Pro

Best for: Students and everyday users · Note-taking and light creative work · Value-focused buyers

“The best-value iPad for most people: fast M3 performance, a great display, and full Pencil Pro support without the Pro's price. It lacks OLED and 120Hz ProMotion.”

Apple iPad Pro 13 M4WINNER 9.3/10

The ultimate creative tablet: a stunning tandem-OLED display, laptop-class M4 power, and Apple Pencil Pro support in an ultra-thin body.

Pros

+ Reference-grade tandem-OLED display
+ Laptop-class M4 performance
+ Best stylus and creative app library
+ Ultra-thin, premium build

Cons

− Expensive accessories
− iPadOS limits some desktop workflows
− High starting price

Best for: Designers and illustrators · Video and photo editors · Premium tablet buyers

“The best tablet for creators and power users: a reference-grade OLED, laptop-class M4 performance, and the best stylus and app support. Accessories are pricey and iPadOS still limits some desktop workflows.”

Lenovo Tab Plus (2024)7.2/10

A budget entertainment tablet built around eight JBL speakers, a built-in kickstand, and a 2K 90Hz screen for under $300.

Pros

+ Outstanding eight-speaker JBL audio for the price
+ Built-in adjustable kickstand
+ Sharp 2K 90Hz display
+ Large 8,600mAh battery with 45W charging

Cons

− Helio G99 is entry-level for gaming
− Stylus not included
− No water resistance rating

Best for: Streaming movies and music at home · Budget buyers prioritizing sound quality · Kitchen, bedside, or living-room use with the kickstand

“For the money, nothing matches the Tab Plus for audio. If your tablet's main job is streaming, music, and video calls around the house, the eight-speaker system and built-in kickstand make it a delight. Just go in knowing the Helio G99 is a budget chip, the…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Apple iPad Air 11 M3, Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 or Lenovo Tab Plus (2024)?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific tablets specs, the Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 scores highest overall (9.3/10, 0.3 points ahead of the Apple iPad Air 11 M3). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these tablets?

The biggest measurable differences are Chipset, Battery Life, Display Size. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other tablets on ComparZone?

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