Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch vs iPad Pro 11" M2
Verdict: The Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch wins with a newer M4 chip and $200 lower MSRP while matching the Pro on display size and core count. The iPad Pro 11" M2 counters with ProMotion 120Hz and up to 2TB storage options but trails on release date and value. Sourced facts confirm M4's 8-core CPU/9-core GPU versus M2's 8-core CPU/10-core GPU and the 2026 versus 2022 launch dates.
Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11" M2 lists at $799 — Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch undercuts iPad Pro 11" M2 by $200 (33%).
Winner: Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch
Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch: 8.5/10
iPad Pro 11" M2: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch | iPad Pro 11" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina display | 11-inch Liquid Retina display with ProMotion technology |
| Chip | Apple M4 with 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU | M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU |
| Memory | 12GB unified memory | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch
What works
- Newer M4 chip released 2026-03-11
- Lower MSRP of $599
- Wi-Fi 7 support
What doesn't
- No ProMotion technology
- 9-core GPU vs 10-core on M2
iPad Pro 11" M2
What works
- ProMotion 120Hz display
- 10-core GPU
- Storage up to 2TB
What doesn't
- Older M2 chip from 2022
- Higher MSRP of $799
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Air M4 11 Inch. It edges out the alternative on newer m4 chip released 2026-03-11. That said, iPad Pro 11" M2 still wins on promotion 120hz display — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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