Apple iPad Air (M3) vs Google Pixel Tablet

Apple iPad Air (M3)

Apple iPad Air (M3)

vsGoogle Pixel Tablet

Google Pixel Tablet

Apple iPad Air (M3)Google Pixel Tablet
Display11" and 13" sizes (Apple release gives no further display specification)11-inch display
ChipsetApple M3 (8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, faster Neural Engine)Google Tensor G2 with Titan M2 security chip
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB—
ConnectivityOptional 5G cellular (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)—
PencilApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)—
KeyboardNew Magic Keyboard for iPad Air with 14-key function row and larger trackpad—
FinishesBlue, purple, starlight, space gray—
OSiPadOS 18 with Apple Intelligence—
Audio—Four built-in speakers; Charging Speaker Dock with four times the bass of the tablet alone (Google claim)
Body—Aluminum enclosure with nano-ceramic coating; Porcelain, Hazel, Rose
Home features—Hub Mode with smart home controls, Chromecast built in, digital photo frame
Bundle—Sold with the Charging Speaker Dock at 499 dollars at launch in the US
Accessories—Pixel Tablet Case with ring stand (79 dollars at launch)