Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 vs Apple iPad Pro 11" M2

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead Editor

Apple iPad Pro 11" M4
Apple iPad Pro 11" M2

Verdict: The M4 is the right choice for new buyers; M2 owners should upgrade only if the OLED display or M4 chip addresses a real workflow gap.

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11" M4

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad Pro 11" M4Apple iPad Pro 11" M2
ChipApple M4Apple M2
Display11" Tandem OLED, 120Hz11" Liquid Retina IPS, 120Hz
Peak Brightness1600 nits HDR600 nits
RAM8GB (base) / 16GB (Pro)8GB
Base Storage256GB128GB
Weight (Wi-Fi)444g466g

Apple iPad Pro 11" M4

What works

  • Tandem OLED display — perfect blacks, 1600 nits peak, P3
  • M4 chip: 45% faster single-core than M2, 38 TOPS Neural Engine
  • 5.3mm / 444g — thinnest, lightest iPad Pro ever

What doesn't

  • Starts at $999 — $380 more than refurbished M2
  • OLED advantage is marginal for non-visual workflows
  • New Magic Keyboard ($349) and Pencil Pro ($129) add significant accessory cost

Apple iPad Pro 11" M2

What works

  • Available refurbished from Apple at $619-679 — $300+ cheaper
  • Still fast for every daily task — M2 is not slow
  • iPadOS support through ~2028 — several solid years remaining

What doesn't

  • IPS LCD panel on 11" M2 doesn't have mini-LED — blacks look gray next to M4 OLED
  • M2 capped at 8GB RAM; some future AI features may require more
  • Doesn't support Pencil Pro natively — requires adapter

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11" M4.

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