Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 21 by Billy G.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

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

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5): 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size11 inches bestbuy.com11 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com2420 x 1668 bestbuy.com
ChipApple M4 bestbuy.comApple M5 bestbuy.com
Storage128 gigabytes bestbuy.com256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Weight16.32 ounces bestbuy.com15.66 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$749.00 bestbuy.com$1,199.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4): Refresh rate, Battery life. Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5): 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 (M4) if

Pick Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate or battery life yet.

Verdict: The iPad Air 11-inch offers lower starting price ($749 vs $1,199); the iPad Pro 11-inch counters with more storage (256 GB vs 128 GB) and lighter (15.66 ounces vs 16.32 ounces). Neither publishes refresh rate or battery life yet.

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4): 7.4/10

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5): 8.2/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Screen size11 inches11 inches
Resolution2360 x 16402420 x 1668
ChipApple M4Apple M5
Storage128 gigabytes256 gigabytes
Weight16.32 ounces15.66 ounces
Starting MSRP$749.00$1,199.00

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

What works

  • Apple M4 chip provides ample performance for tablet applications, multitasking, and everyday creative work.
  • Apple Pencil Pro support adds value for drawing, annotation, and note-taking.

What doesn't

  • The standard iPad Air display does not offer the Pro's tandem OLED contrast and black levels.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

What works

  • The Apple M5 chip provides greater processing performance than the iPad Air's Apple M4 chip.
  • The tandem OLED display delivers deeper blacks and higher contrast than a standard LCD tablet.

What doesn't

  • The premium iPad Pro positioning generally commands more than the iPad Air.
  • Price comparison is limited because no verified retail price was supplied.

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5).

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