iPad Air 11 Inch M4 vs iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi
iPad Air 11
Worth-It Score: 82/100
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iPad Air 11 Inch M4 scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
Verdict: The iPad Air 11 Inch M4 wins with a newer M4 chip, 12GB memory, and Wi-Fi 7 at $300 less than the M2 model. The Pro M2 offers a 10-core GPU and 256GB base storage but trails in efficiency and connectivity per the provided specs. Air M4 scores higher across performance, value, and longevity metrics.
iPad Air 11 Inch M4 lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi lists at $899 — iPad Air 11 Inch M4 undercuts iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi by $300 (50%).
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Air 11 Inch M4
iPad Air 11 Inch M4: 8.5/10
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi: 6.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11 Inch M4 | iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | M4 (8-core CPU, 9-core GPU) | M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| Memory | 12GB unified | — |
| Storage Options | 128GB-1TB | 256GB |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
iPad Air 11 Inch M4
What works
- M4 chip with 12GB unified memory for better efficiency than M2
- Wi-Fi 7 support for faster wireless speeds
- Lower MSRP of $599 versus $899
What doesn't
- Base storage starts at 128GB
- 9-core GPU versus 10-core on M2
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi
What works
- 10-core GPU for slightly higher graphics performance
- Starts with 256GB storage
- Established M2 performance in current apps
What doesn't
- Older M2 chip from 2022
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 11 Inch M4.
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