Apple iPad (9th generation) vs Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) wins — The iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins decisively with its Tandem OLED display and M4 chip versus the 2021 A13 Bionic and LCD scre…

Scores: Apple iPad (9th generation) 4.5/10 · Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) 9/10

The iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins decisively with its Tandem OLED display and M4 chip versus the 2021 A13 Bionic and LCD screen on the iPad 9th Gen. The Pro supports 8GB or 16GB RAM while the older model is limited to basic 64GB storage. At $1299 versus the discontinued $329 price, the Pro justifies its cost for demanding use per the provided specs.

Apple iPad (9th generation) lists at $329 while Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) lists at $1,299 — Apple iPad (9th generation) undercuts Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) by $970 (295%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad (9th generation)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
Display10.2-inch Retina13-inch Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED
ChipA13 BionicM4
Base Storage64GB—
Release Date2021-092024-05

Apple iPad (9th generation)

What works

  • Low $329 MSRP at launch
  • Center Stage on 12MP front camera
  • Lightweight for basic tasks

What doesn't

  • Discontinued with no updates
  • Only 10.2-inch LCD display

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

What works

  • M4 chip with 9- or 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
  • Tandem OLED display up to 1000 nits
  • 8GB or 16GB RAM options

What doesn't

  • High $1299 starting MSRP
  • Larger size reduces portability

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4).

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