iPad Air 11 Inch M4 vs iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
Worth-It Score: 75/100
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iPad Pro 13 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 Pro 13 Inch M4 wins for users needing the best display and features, with its tandem OLED at 120Hz and 1000+ nits (per RTINGS) versus the Air's LCD at 60Hz. The Air 11 Inch M4 provides strong value for media and light work at lower weight and cost. Both share the M4 chip but the Pro pulls ahead in professional workflows per CNET and Wirecutter comparisons.
iPad Air 11 Inch M4 lists at $599 while iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 lists at $899 — iPad Air 11 Inch M4 undercuts iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 by $300 (50%).
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
iPad Air 11 Inch M4: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 11 Inch M4 | iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 11-inch Liquid Retina, 2360x1640, 60Hz | 13-inch Tandem OLED, 2752x2064, 120Hz ProMotion |
| chip | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| weight | 461 g | 579 g |
| storage_options | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage | 128GB256GB512GB1TB | 128GB256GB512GB1TB2TB |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB16GB |
iPad Air 11 Inch M4
What works
- Lighter and more portable at 461 g
- Lower starting price than Pro models
- Sufficient performance for most productivity and media tasks
What doesn't
- LCD display with lower peak brightness and no ProMotion
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
What works
- Superior Tandem OLED display with 120Hz and higher brightness
- Thinner and lighter relative to screen size
- Advanced camera system and Thunderbolt support
What doesn't
- Higher price and heavier absolute weight
- Overkill for users not needing pro features
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4.
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