Apple iPad Air M1 11 Inch vs Apple iPad Pro M4
Verdict: The iPad Pro M4 wins with its tandem OLED display reaching 1600 nits peak (per Apple specs) and M4 chip providing significantly faster graphics than the M1 in the Air. The Air remains viable for media and browsing at a lower cost but trails in display quality and future-proofing. Pro excels for creative workflows while Air suits casual use.
Apple iPad Air M1 11 Inch lists at $599 while Apple iPad Pro M4 lists at $999 — Apple iPad Air M1 11 Inch undercuts Apple iPad Pro M4 by $400 (67%).
Winner: Apple iPad Pro M4
Apple iPad Air M1 11 Inch: 6.5/10
Apple iPad Pro M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple iPad Air M1 11 Inch | Apple iPad Pro M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina | 11-inch Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR |
| chip | Apple M1 | Apple M4 |
| ram | 8GB | 8GB or 16GB |
| camera | 12MP Wide rear | 12MP Wide rear with landscape 12MP front |
Apple iPad Air M1 11 Inch
What works
- Lower price at $599 MSRP
- Solid M1 performance for everyday tasks
- Lightweight 10.9-inch design
What doesn't
- LCD display with lower peak brightness
- Discontinued status limits software support timeline
Apple iPad Pro M4
What works
- Superior Tandem OLED display with higher brightness and contrast
- Faster M4 chip with better GPU for creative work
- Current model with longer software support
What doesn't
- Higher starting price of $999
- Overkill for basic tasks compared to Air
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro M4. It edges out the alternative on superior tandem oled display with higher brightness and contrast. That said, Apple iPad Air M1 11 Inch still wins on lower price at $599 msrp — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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