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

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

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi

Verdict: The iPad Air 11-inch M2 wins on value and recency with a 2024 release versus the 2022 Pro M2. The Pro offers 256GB storage and Thunderbolt but trails in future-proofing. Notebookcheck and RTINGS note the Air's display is adequate for most users while the Pro's extra storage helps power users.

Winner: Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: 7.5/10

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi
processorApple M2Apple M2
display11-inch Liquid Retina 2360x164011-inch Liquid Retina 2388x1668
storage128GB base256GB
weight462 g466 g

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

What works

  • M2 chip delivers 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU performance
  • Starts at lower price point than Pro equivalent
  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard

What doesn't

  • LCD panel reaches only 500 nits peak brightness
  • Single rear camera without LiDAR

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 256GB Wi-Fi

What works

  • M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU
  • Includes 256GB storage out of box
  • Thunderbolt port for faster data transfer

What doesn't

  • LCD panel reaches only 600 nits peak brightness
  • Released in 2022 so no longer latest silicon

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2.

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