As for the stylus experience, the iPad A16 supports the basic Apple Pencil USB-C, while the iPad Air M3 can be used with both the Pencil USB-C and Apple Pencil Pro. Here are the differences:

Macworld The brand-new iPad Air M3 is already on sale even though it’s only been out for a week. You can get the 11-inch model for $549 right now at Amazon, a savings of $50 off Apple’s MSRP. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — this is pretty much the same iPad Air as the previous model,

The iPad Air gets a minor spec bump for 2025, but that spec bump ensures the mid-tier iPad remains fast and responsive.