How do the scores compare?

Fire Max 11 scores 37.2/100 overall; iPad Air 13-inch (M3) scores 57.1/100. Fire Max 11 wins 2 individual spec rows, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) wins 12.

What are the main differences between the Fire Max 11 and the iPad Air 13-inch (M3)?

Fire Max 11 advantages: Stronger portability score: 66 vs 61; 20% higher endurance: 12 h vs 10 h; 20% lower weight: 490 g vs 616 g; Lower launch price: $230 vs $799. iPad Air 13-inch (M3) advantages: Stronger performance score: 74 vs 22; Stronger display score: 35 vs 26; Stronger battery score: 45 vs 41; Stronger features score: 74 vs 63; 491% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,950,000 vs 330,000.

Which is cheaper: Fire Max 11 or iPad Air 13-inch (M3)?

Fire Max 11 launched cheaper at $230, versus $799 for the iPad Air 13-inch (M3).

Fire Max 11 vs iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

Amazon

Fire Max 11

$230

WINNER

Apple

iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

$799

21.7Performance73.5

25.6Display35.4

41.2Battery44.8

65.6Portability61

63.2Features74.4

2 spec wins — Fire Max 1112 spec wins — iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Air 13-inch (M3) wins this tablet face-off, 57.1 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+52) and features (+11). Fire Max 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Fire Max 11

Stronger portability score: 66 vs 61
20% higher endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
20% lower weight: 490 g vs 616 g
Lower launch price: $230 vs $799

Reasons to pick the iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

Stronger performance score: 74 vs 22
Stronger display score: 35 vs 26
Stronger battery score: 45 vs 41
Stronger features score: 74 vs 63
491% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,950,000 vs 330,000

Display

Display comparison: Fire Max 11 versus iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Spec	Fire Max 11	iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Screen size	11 ″	12.9 ″+17%
Panel type	IPS LCD	Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Resolution	2000x1200	2732x2048
Pixel density	213 ppi	264 ppi+24%
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	410 nits	600 nits+46%

Performance

Performance comparison: Fire Max 11 versus iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Spec	Fire Max 11	iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Chipset	MediaTek MT8188J	Apple M3
AnTuTu 10	330,000	1,950,000+491%
Geekbench 6 (single)	750	3,050+307%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,100	11,600+452%
RAM	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Storage options	64GB / 128GB + microSD	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Battery

Battery comparison: Fire Max 11 versus iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Spec	Fire Max 11	iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Capacity	7,500 mAh	9,705 mAh+29%
Charging	15 W	20 W+33%
Endurance	12 h+20%	10 h

Design

Design comparison: Fire Max 11 versus iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Spec	Fire Max 11	iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Weight	490 g+20%	616 g
Thickness	7.5 mm	6.1 mm+19%
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Fire Max 11 versus iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Spec	Fire Max 11	iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Rear camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%
Front camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fire Max 11 versus iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Spec	Fire Max 11	iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Cellular	Wi-Fi only	5G optional
USB	USB-C 2.0	USB-C (10Gbps)

Features

Features comparison: Fire Max 11 versus iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Spec	Fire Max 11	iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Stylus	Made for Amazon Stylus Pen (sold separately)	Apple Pencil Pro
Keyboard support	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Stereo (Dolby Atmos)	Stereo
Operating system	Fire OS 8 (Android 11 based)	iPadOS 18

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