iPad Pro 12.9 Inch M2 vs iPad Pro 13 Inch M4

iPad Pro 12.9 Inch M2
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4

Verdict: The iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 wins with its Tandem OLED display delivering higher contrast and brightness than the M2's Liquid Retina XDR, plus a faster M4 chip. The M2 model at $1099 provides solid value for discontinued stock but trails in efficiency and display quality. M4's 2024-05-15 release ensures better longevity compared to the 2022-10 M2.

iPad Pro 12.9 Inch M2 lists at $1,099 while iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 lists at $1,299 — iPad Pro 12.9 Inch M2 undercuts iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 by $200 (18%).

Winner: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4

iPad Pro 12.9 Inch M2: 6.5/10

iPad Pro 13 Inch M4: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Pro 12.9 Inch M2iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
Display12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR13-inch Tandem OLED
ChipM2 with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPUM4 with 9-core or 10-core CPU
Storageup to 2TB256GB-2TB
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E

iPad Pro 12.9 Inch M2

What works

  • Lower MSRP of $1099
  • Proven M2 performance for most tasks
  • Discontinued model often available at discount

What doesn't

  • Liquid Retina XDR display less vibrant than Tandem OLED
  • Older M2 chip with lower efficiency

iPad Pro 13 Inch M4

What works

  • Superior 13-inch Tandem OLED display
  • Newer M4 chip with better performance and efficiency
  • Current model with latest features

What doesn't

  • Higher MSRP of $1299
  • No major storage or camera upgrades over prior gen

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4.

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