iPad Pro 11-inch M2 wins — The iPad Pro 11-inch M2 leads with its 120Hz ProMotion display and stronger M2 GPU, delivering smoother visuals and bett…
Scores: Apple iPad Air 5th Generation 6.5/10 · iPad Pro 11-inch M2 7.8/10
The iPad Pro 11-inch M2 leads with its 120Hz ProMotion display and stronger M2 GPU, delivering smoother visuals and better graphics performance than the M1-based Air per Notebookcheck and Geekbench tests. The Air 5th Generation offers better value at its $599 MSRP but lacks the refresh rate and storage scalability of the Pro. For most buyers the Pro justifies the $200 premium through measurable...
Apple iPad Air 5th Generation lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11-inch M2 lists at $799 — Apple iPad Air 5th Generation undercuts iPad Pro 11-inch M2 by $200 (33%).
| Apple iPad Air 5th Generation | iPad Pro 11-inch M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina | 11-inch Liquid Retina with ProMotion |
| chip | Apple M1 | Apple M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| ram | 8GB | — |
| storage | — | 128GB to 2TB |
Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch M2. It edges out the alternative on 120hz promotion display for smoother scrolling. That said, Apple iPad Air 5th Generation still wins on lower msrp of $599 at launch — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.