iPad Air 11 Inch M2 vs iPad Air 11 Inch M4
Verdict: The iPad Air 11 Inch M4 wins on performance with a 2.3-point Geekbench 6 single-core lead over the M2 (per Geekbench) and better longevity projections. Both share the same 11-inch Liquid Retina panel, 8GB RAM, and 6.1mm chassis (per Apple's specs). The M2 remains a strong value pick for users not needing peak CPU speed.
Winner: iPad Air 11 Inch M4
iPad Air 11 Inch M2: 7.5/10
iPad Air 11 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11 Inch M2 | iPad Air 11 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| chip | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| display | 11-inch Liquid Retina 2360x1640 | 11-inch Liquid Retina 2360x1640 |
| ram | 8GB | 8GB |
| storage_options | 128GB-1TB | 128GB-1TB |
iPad Air 11 Inch M2
What works
- M2 delivers 8.5 single-core Geekbench 6 (per Geekbench)
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
- Thin 6.1mm aluminum unibody design
What doesn't
- Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
- No 120Hz ProMotion display
iPad Air 11 Inch M4
What works
- M4 achieves 10.8 single-core Geekbench 6 (per Geekbench)
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
- Thin 6.1mm aluminum unibody design
What doesn't
- Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
- No 120Hz ProMotion display
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 11 Inch M4.
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