iPad Air 13 M4 vs iPad Pro 13 M4
Verdict: The iPad Pro 13 M4 wins on display quality with its tandem OLED and 120Hz refresh rate (per DisplayMate and RTINGS data) while the Air 13 M4 provides nearly the same M4 performance at a lower cost. The Pro is 0.13 lbs lighter and 1.3mm thinner than the Air. For most users the Air is sufficient but the Pro pulls ahead for video editing and HDR content.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Pro 13 M4
iPad Air 13 M4: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 13 M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 13 M4 | iPad Pro 13 M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| Display | 13-inch Liquid Retina LCD, 60Hz | 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 120Hz |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Weight | 1.36 lbs | 1.23 lbs |
iPad Air 13 M4
What works
- Lower starting price than Pro model
- M4 chip delivers strong performance for most tasks
- Landscape camera placement suits video calls
What doesn't
- LCD panel has lower contrast than OLED
- No ProMotion or 120Hz refresh rate
iPad Pro 13 M4
What works
- Tandem OLED display reaches 1000 nits full-screen brightness (per Apple)
- Ultra-thin 5.1mm design improves portability
- Thunderbolt port supports faster external storage transfers
What doesn't
- Higher price than Air model
- Overkill for users not needing OLED or 120Hz
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 13 M4.
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