The iPad Air 11 Inch M2 wins overall due to its newer M2 chip and slimmer design, beating the older iPad Pro M1 on performance by 15-20% in Geekbench while matching battery life. The Pro M1 counters with its 120Hz display and Thunderbolt port, but trails in software support longevity per Apple's update history. For most users the Air M2 is the stronger pick unless 120Hz is essential.