Apple iPad Air M1 11-inch vs Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins — The iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins on performance and display quality with its M4 chip and ProMotion panel (per 2024-05 facts)…

Scores: Apple iPad Air M1 11-inch 6/10 · Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 9/10

The iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins on performance and display quality with its M4 chip and ProMotion panel (per 2024-05 facts) while the Air M1 11-inch remains viable only for budget buyers needing a smaller screen at 599 USD MSRP. The Pro trails on value due to its 1299 USD price but leads in longevity as the current model. Direct comparison shows the Pro ahead in 5 of 6 scored categories.

Apple iPad Air M1 11-inch lists at $599 while Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 lists at $1,299 — Apple iPad Air M1 11-inch undercuts Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 by $700 (117%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple iPad Air M1 11-inch	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4
display	10.9-inch Liquid Retina	13-inch Ultra Retina XDR with ProMotion
chip	M1	M4
storage_options	—	256GB to 2TB
front_camera	12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage	—

Apple iPad Air M1 11-inch

What works

599 USD MSRP at launch (per provided facts)
Compact 10.9-inch form factor for one-handed use
USB-C port for broad accessory compatibility

What doesn't

M1 chip from 2022 generation now outdated per current CPU list
Discontinued status limits official support and availability

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4

What works

M4 chip with up to 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU (per provided facts)
13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display with ProMotion for smooth visuals
Current model with 256GB-2TB storage options

What doesn't

1299 USD MSRP more than double the Air price
Larger 13-inch size reduces portability versus 10.9-inch model

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4.

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