iPad Air 11 Inch M2 vs iPad Air 11 Inch M4
Verdict: The iPad Air 11 Inch M4 wins for users needing top performance, beating the M2 model by 40%+ in multi-core tasks per MacRumors benchmarks and offering double the RAM. The M2 remains a strong value pick for lighter use, trailing only in sustained AI and pro-app scenarios. Both support the same accessories and run iPadOS identically.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Air 11 Inch M4
iPad Air 11 Inch M2: 7.5/10
iPad Air 11 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11 Inch M2 | iPad Air 11 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina, 2360x1640 | 11-inch Liquid Retina, 2360x1640 |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Weight | 462g | 462g |
iPad Air 11 Inch M2
What works
- M2 chip delivers strong performance for productivity and media
- Affordable entry into modern iPad Air lineup
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
What doesn't
- Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
- No Thunderbolt support
iPad Air 11 Inch M4
What works
- M4 chip offers significantly faster CPU/GPU performance
- 16GB RAM enables better future-proofing for AI tasks
- Improved thermal design for sustained workloads
What doesn't
- Higher price than M2 model
- Same display resolution as prior generation
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 11 Inch M4.
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