iPad Air 11-inch M2 vs iPad Mini 6
Verdict: The iPad Air 11-inch M2 wins for performance and screen size with its M2 chip running 2.5x faster GPU workloads than the A15 per Geekbench 6 benchmarks and a 2360x1640 display versus the Mini's 2266x1488. The iPad Mini 6 remains more portable at 293g but trails on storage starting at 64GB and lacks future-proofing. Choose the Air if you need power for drawing or multitasking; pick the Mini only for pocketable reading.
Winner: iPad Air 11-inch M2
iPad Air 11-inch M2: 8.5/10
iPad Mini 6: 6.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11-inch M2 | iPad Mini 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| display_size | 11-inch Liquid Retina | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina |
| chip | Apple M2 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| storage_options | 128GB-1TB | 64GB-256GB |
| weight | 462g | 293g |
iPad Air 11-inch M2
What works
- M2 chip delivers 2.5x faster GPU performance than A15 (per Geekbench 6)
- 11-inch 2360x1640 display at 264 ppi supports Apple Pencil Pro
- Supports Wi-Fi 6E and 5G with up to 1TB storage
What doesn't
- No 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
- Starts at $599 with only 8GB RAM
iPad Mini 6
What works
- Compact 8.3-inch form factor fits in one hand easily
- A15 chip handles everyday tasks with 6GB RAM
- USB-C port and Apple Pencil 2 support
What doesn't
- Only 64GB base storage with no expansion
- 60Hz display and older A15 chip from 2021
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 11-inch M2.
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