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Apple iPad Air M2 (11") vs Apple iPad Pro M4 (13")

Side by side comparison of two of the best tablets on the market. Same category, different priorities.

Apple iPad Air M2 (11")
Apple

Apple iPad Air M2 (11")

4.7 (12,200)
$599

The default recommendation for most tablet buyers.

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Apple iPad Pro M4 (13")
Apple

Apple iPad Pro M4 (13")

4.8 (8,400)
$1,299

The most powerful tablet ever made and easily the best display.

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How do the Apple iPad Air M2 (11") and Apple iPad Pro M4 (13") compare, spec for spec?

Spec
Apple
Apple iPad Air M2 (11")
Apple
Apple iPad Pro M4 (13")
Price$599$1,299
Rating
4.7 (12,200)
4.8 (8,400)
Pros
  • M2 performance
  • Apple Pencil Pro support
  • Great display
  • Reasonable price
  • Tandem OLED display is stunning
  • M4 performance rivals laptops
  • Excellent Apple Pencil Pro support
  • Thinnest Apple product ever
Cons
  • Only 60Hz refresh (vs. ProMotion on Pro)
  • 128GB base storage is tight
  • No Face ID (Touch ID in power button)
  • Very expensive
  • iPadOS still limits some pro workflows
  • Magic Keyboard is a $349 add on

Should you buy the Apple iPad Air M2 (11") or the Apple iPad Pro M4 (13")?

Both are strong picks in the tablets category. Here's how to decide:

Get the Apple iPad Air M2 (11") if...

M2 chip, Apple Pencil Pro support and a great display for half the price of the Pro. This is the tablet 90% of people should buy.

Get the Apple iPad Pro M4 (13") if...

Tandem OLED display and M4 chip make this a real laptop replacement for many workflows. Nothing else even comes close.