Tablets Head to head
iPad Air 11" (M4) vs iPad (A16)
The iPad Air 11" (M4) leads on weight (Wi-Fi model). They are level on pixel density, peak brightness, base storage, works with a pressure stylus and stylus in the box. At list price the iPad (A16) is $300 cheaper.
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi 128GB
$749
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model MH304LL/A
Leads on 1 of 6 specs
Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) Wi-Fi 128GB
$449
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model MD3Y4LL/A
Leads on 0 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the iPad Air 11" (M4) if
Weight (Wi-Fi model) matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the iPad (A16) if
You want the lower price and can live without the iPad Air 11" (M4)'s advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | iPad Air 11" (M4) | iPad (A16) | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $749 | $449 | iPad (A16) |
| Screen (diagonal) | 10.86 in | 10.86 in | For information |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi | Level |
| Refresh rate | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits | Level |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | Level |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Weight (Wi-Fi model) | 464 g | 477 g | iPad Air 11" (M4) |
| Works with a pressure stylus | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Stylus in the box | No | No | Level |
| microSD slot | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| IP68 water and dust rated | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Battery as listed | 28.93 Wh, up to 10 hr web or video | 28.93 Wh, up to 10 hr web or video | For information |
As a iPad Air 11" (M4) alternative
Apple's own base iPad, $300 less: the same 10.86-inch, 264 ppi, 500-nit screen and the same 128 GB, 13 g heavier at 477 g. It works with Apple Pencil (USB-C) but not Apple Pencil Pro, and Apple does not publish its memory.
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