Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4): 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size11 inches bestbuy.com11 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com
ChipApple M2 bestbuy.comApple M4 bestbuy.com
Storage128 gigabytes bestbuy.com512 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Weight16.32 ounces bestbuy.com1.85 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$599.00 bestbuy.com$1,199.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2): Refresh rate, Battery life. Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4): Refresh rate, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) if

Pick Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate or battery life yet.

Verdict: The iPad Air 11-inch offers lower starting price ($599 vs $1,199); the iPad Pro 11-inch counters with more storage (512 GB vs 128 GB) and lighter (1.85 ounces vs 16.32 ounces). Neither publishes refresh rate or battery life yet.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) lists at $599 while Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) lists at $999 — Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) undercuts Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) by $400 (67%).

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 7.5/10

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4): 9/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Screen size11 inches11 inches
Resolution2360 x 16402360 x 1640
ChipApple M2Apple M4
RAM8 gigabytes—
Storage128 gigabytes512 gigabytes
Weight16.32 ounces1.85 ounces

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

What works

  • Significantly lower entry price point
  • Lighter weight and thinner profile
  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard

What doesn't

  • Lacks the advanced camera system and Face ID of the Pro

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

What works

  • Ultra Retina XDR OLED panel with higher peak brightness
  • Faster M4 chip with enhanced Neural Engine

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price
  • Heavier and slightly thicker than the Air

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4).

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