iPad Air 11 Inch M4 vs iPad Pro 11 Inch M5
Verdict: The iPad Pro 11 Inch M5 is the better choice for professional creative work and gaming, with its fast Apple M5 chip and high-refresh-rate ProMotion display. However, the iPad Air 11 Inch M4 is a more affordable option for casual gaming and streaming, with a high-quality Liquid Retina display and long-lasting battery life. According to CNET, the iPad Pro 11 Inch M5 has a 120Hz refresh rate, while the iPad Air 11 Inch M4 has a 60Hz refresh rate.
Winner: iPad Pro 11 Inch M5
iPad Air 11 Inch M4: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 11 Inch M5: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11 Inch M4 | iPad Pro 11 Inch M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina | 11-inch Liquid Retina display with ProMotion technology |
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB256GB512GB1TB | 128GB256GB512GB1TB2TB |
iPad Air 11 Inch M4
What doesn't
- No 5G connectivity on base model
iPad Pro 11 Inch M5
What works
- Fast Apple M5 chip
- Support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard
What doesn't
- No major design changes from previous model
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 11 Inch M5.
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