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iPad Air vs iPad Pro Size: 11 and 13 Inch Compared

Apple iPad Air Tech Specs (apple.com/ipad-air/specs/) / Apple iPad Pro Tech Specs (apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/) / Checked 2026-09-28

The four models compared

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) W 7.02 × H 9.74 × D 0.24 in (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) W 6.99 × H 9.83 × D 0.21 in (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) W 8.46 × H 11.04 × D 0.24 in (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm)
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) W 8.48 × H 11.09 × D 0.20 in (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm)

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The short answer

iPad Air 119.74×7.02×0.24 in (247.6×178.5×6.1 mm), 1.02 lb (464 g)
iPad Pro 119.83×6.99×0.21 in (249.7×177.5×5.3 mm), 0.98 lb (444 g) — 0.8 mm thinner
iPad Air 1311.04×8.46×0.24 in (280.6×214.9×6.1 mm), 1.36 lb (616 g)
iPad Pro 1311.09×8.48×0.20 in (281.6×215.5×5.1 mm), 1.28 lb (579 g) — 1.0 mm thinner
Key differencesFootprints are nearly identical within each size class. The only dimension that differs noticeably is depth: the Pro is thinner. The Pro screens are slightly larger (11.1 in vs 10.86 in, and 13 in vs 12.9 in, measured diagonally).

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1 iPad Air 112 iPad Pro 113 iPad Air 134 iPad Pro 13

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11-inch: Air vs Pro drawn to the same scale

Same scale. Bottom edges aligned. The Pro 11 is 2.1 mm taller and 1.0 mm narrower than the Air 11. Depth (not shown) is where the Pro leads: 5.3 mm vs 6.1 mm.

13-inch: Air vs Pro drawn to the same scale

Same scale. Bottom edges aligned. The Pro 13 is 1.0 mm taller and 0.6 mm wider. Depth: Pro 13 is 5.1 mm vs Air 13 at 6.1 mm — a 1.0 mm difference.

Dimensions side by side

Item	iPad Air 11	iPad Pro 11	iPad Air 13	iPad Pro 13
Height	9.74 in / 247.6 mm	9.83 in / 249.7 mm	11.04 in / 280.6 mm	11.09 in / 281.6 mm
Width	7.02 in / 178.5 mm	6.99 in / 177.5 mm	8.46 in / 214.9 mm	8.48 in / 215.5 mm
Depth	0.24 in / 6.1 mm	0.21 in / 5.3 mm	0.24 in / 6.1 mm	0.20 in / 5.1 mm
Weight (Wi-Fi)	1.02 lb / 464 g	0.98 lb / 444 g	1.36 lb / 616 g	1.28 lb / 579 g
Display (diagonal)	10.86 in	11.1 in	12.9 in	13 in

Millimeter and inch values from Apple's official Tech Specs pages (checked 2026-09-28). Weights are Wi-Fi model figures; Wi-Fi + Cellular models are 1–3 g heavier. Diagonal display measurements are Apple's stated values, measured diagonally as a rectangle.

What the numbers mean

Within each size class, the Air and Pro footprints are nearly the same. The 11-inch pair differ by 2.1 mm in height and 1.0 mm in width. The 13-inch pair differ by 1.0 mm in height and 0.6 mm in width. A bag slot or sleeve needs about 2 mm of slack to take either 11-inch model, and about 1 mm to take either 13-inch model.

The axis where the Pro leads is depth. The Pro 11 is 5.3 mm deep versus the Air 11 at 6.1 mm — 0.8 mm thinner. The Pro 13 is 5.1 mm deep versus the Air 13 at 6.1 mm — 1.0 mm thinner.

Both Pro models also have slightly larger screens: 11.1 in measured diagonally versus 10.86 in on the Air 11, and 13 in versus 12.9 in on the Air 13. The footprints are almost identical, so the Pro fits the larger screen into nearly the same outline.

The Pro is lighter in both size classes. The Pro 11 is 0.7 oz (20 g) lighter than the Air 11; the Pro 13 is 1.3 oz (37 g) lighter than the Air 13.

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FAQ

What is the size difference between iPad Air 11 and iPad Pro 11?

The iPad Air 11 is 9.74×7.02×0.24 in (247.6×178.5×6.1 mm) and weighs 1.02 lb (464 g). The iPad Pro 11 is 9.83×6.99×0.21 in (249.7×177.5×5.3 mm) and weighs 0.98 lb (444 g). The Pro is 2.1 mm taller and 1.0 mm narrower in footprint, and 0.8 mm thinner in depth. The Air is 20 g heavier.

What is the size difference between iPad Air 13 and iPad Pro 13?

The iPad Air 13 is 11.04×8.46×0.24 in (280.6×214.9×6.1 mm) and weighs 1.36 lb (616 g). The iPad Pro 13 is 11.09×8.48×0.20 in (281.6×215.5×5.1 mm) and weighs 1.28 lb (579 g). The Pro is 1.0 mm taller and 0.6 mm wider in footprint, and 1.0 mm thinner in depth. The Air is 37 g heavier.

Is the iPad Air or iPad Pro thinner?

The iPad Pro is thinner. The Pro 11 is 0.21 in (5.3 mm) deep versus the Air 11 at 0.24 in (6.1 mm), a difference of 0.8 mm. The Pro 13 is 0.20 in (5.1 mm) deep versus the Air 13 at 0.24 in (6.1 mm), a difference of 1.0 mm.

Do iPad Air and iPad Pro 13-inch use the same cases?

The Air 13 and Pro 13 footprints differ by 1.0 mm in height and 0.6 mm in width. Depth differs by 1.0 mm, so a slim folio made for the Pro's 5.1 mm body may be tight on the Air's 6.1 mm body. Camera and magnet positions are not part of these dimensions, so check the case maker's compatibility list before purchasing.

All size comparisons

See also: iPhone 17 lineup sizes — all four models drawn to the same scale. 24 vs 27 vs 32 inch monitor sizes — panel area compared at scale.

Sources

iPad Air: Apple Tech Specs, apple.com/ipad-air/specs/, checked 2026-09-28. Air 11: height 9.74 in / 247.6 mm, width 7.02 in / 178.5 mm, depth 0.24 in / 6.1 mm, weight 1.02 lb / 464 g (Wi-Fi). Air 13: height 11.04 in / 280.6 mm, width 8.46 in / 214.9 mm, depth 0.24 in / 6.1 mm, weight 1.36 lb / 616 g (Wi-Fi).
iPad Pro: Apple Tech Specs, apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/, checked 2026-09-28. Pro 11: height 9.83 in / 249.7 mm, width 6.99 in / 177.5 mm, depth 0.21 in / 5.3 mm, weight 0.98 lb / 444 g (Wi-Fi). Pro 13: height 11.09 in / 281.6 mm, width 8.48 in / 215.5 mm, depth 0.20 in / 5.1 mm, weight 1.28 lb / 579 g (Wi-Fi).