iPad Air 13-inch M2 vs iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 29 by Billy G.

iPad Air 13-inch M2
iPad Air 13-inch M2
iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M2 leads with its 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display and Thunderbolt port per RTINGS and Apple specs, while the iPad Air 13-inch M2 provides a larger screen for media at a comparable price point. The Pro trails in screen real estate by 2 inches diagonally. The Air's 2024 release gives it an edge in software longevity over the 2022 Pro.

Winner: iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi

iPad Air 13-inch M2: 7.5/10

iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Air 13-inch M2iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi
display13-inch Liquid Retina, 60Hz, 500 nits11-inch Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz, 1600 nits
chipApple M2Apple M2
storage128GB base256GB
weight1.36 lbs1.03 lbs

iPad Air 13-inch M2

What works

  • Larger 13-inch display for media and productivity
  • Thinner and lighter than previous 12.9-inch models
  • Landscape camera with 12MP ultra-wide

What doesn't

  • 60Hz refresh rate only
  • No ProMotion or tandem OLED

iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi

What works

  • 120Hz ProMotion display with XDR brightness
  • Thinner and lighter design at 0.23 inches
  • Thunderbolt port for faster transfers

What doesn't

  • Smaller screen than 13-inch Air
  • Older 2022 model with no Apple Intelligence optimizations

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi.

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