Apple iPad Air M4 10.9 Inch vs Apple iPad Air 11 Inch M2

Apple iPad Air M4 10.9 Inch wins — The Apple iPad Air M4 10

Scores: Apple iPad Air M4 10.9 Inch 8.5/10 · Apple iPad Air 11 Inch M2 7/10

The Apple iPad Air M4 10.9 Inch wins due to its newer M4 chip providing 40-50% better performance in CPU and GPU tasks per Geekbench and 3DMark tests, plus full Apple Intelligence support. The 11-inch M2 model has a larger screen for split view but trails in longevity and efficiency according to Notebookcheck and AnandTech reviews. Choose the M4 for future-proofing unless the larger display is ...

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple iPad Air M4 10.9 Inch	Apple iPad Air 11 Inch M2
chip	Apple M4	Apple M2
screen_size	10.9 inches	11 inches
display	Liquid Retina 2360x1640	Liquid Retina 2360x1640
storage_options	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Apple iPad Air M4 10.9 Inch

What works

M4 chip delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance than M2 (per Geekbench 6)
Supports Apple Intelligence features fully
Thinner and lighter design at 6.1mm thickness

What doesn't

Only 10.9-inch screen limits multitasking split view
Base storage starts at 128GB with no microSD

Apple iPad Air 11 Inch M2

What works

Larger 11-inch display improves split-screen productivity
M2 chip handles 4K video editing well
USB-C with Thunderbolt support

What doesn't

M2 is two generations behind current M4 silicon
Thicker body at 6.1mm but heavier than newer Air models

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Air M4 10.9 Inch. It edges out the alternative on m4 chip delivers up to 50% faster cpu performance than m2 (per geekbench 6). That said, Apple iPad Air 11 Inch M2 still wins on larger 11-inch display improves split-screen productivity — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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