iPad Air 11 Inch M2 vs iPad Pro 11 Inch M2
Verdict: The iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 wins on display smoothness and build quality with its 120Hz ProMotion panel and thinner chassis per RTINGS and Apple specs. The Air M2 closes the gap for most users at a lower price but lacks the premium screen. iPad Pro 11 M2 beats the Air on drawing latency and video playback fluidity while the Air leads on cost per GB of storage.
Winner: iPad Pro 11 Inch M2
iPad Air 11 Inch M2: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11 Inch M2 | iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M2 | Apple M2 |
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina LCD | 11-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz ProMotion |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
iPad Air 11 Inch M2
What works
- Lower price than Pro model
- M2 chip handles multitasking well
- Lightweight at 1.02 lbs
What doesn't
- 60Hz display only
- No ProMotion or tandem OLED
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2
What works
- 120Hz ProMotion display
- Thinner and lighter design at 0.87 lbs
- Better speakers and camera system
What doesn't
- Higher price point
- M2 chip now two generations behind current M4/M5
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 11 Inch M2.
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