iPad Pro 11-inch M2 vs iPad Pro 11-inch M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

iPad Pro 11-inch M2
iPad Pro 11-inch M2
iPad Pro 11-inch M4
iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 outperforms the M2 model with its tandem OLED display reaching 1600 nits peak (per Apple specs) and M4 chip benchmarks showing 50% faster GPU performance than M2 (per Geekbench). The M2 remains viable for media consumption but trails in brightness and thinness. M4 wins for users prioritizing display quality and speed.

Winner: iPad Pro 11-inch M4

iPad Pro 11-inch M2: 6.5/10

iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Pro 11-inch M2iPad Pro 11-inch M4
ChipApple M2Apple M4
Display11-inch Liquid Retina LCD, 120Hz11-inch Tandem OLED, 120Hz, up to 1600 nits
Weight466g444g
Storage Options128GB-2TB256GB-2TB

iPad Pro 11-inch M2

What works

  • Lower used market prices compared to M4 models
  • Still capable for most productivity and media tasks
  • Full Thunderbolt support for external displays

What doesn't

  • LCD panel with lower peak brightness than OLED
  • Thicker and heavier than the M4 generation

iPad Pro 11-inch M4

What works

  • Tandem OLED delivers superior contrast and brightness
  • M4 chip offers significantly higher GPU and CPU performance
  • Ultra-thin design at 5.1mm thickness

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price than previous generations
  • No major camera upgrades over M2 model

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch M4.

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