iPad Air 13-inch M2 vs iPad Air 13-inch M4
iPad Air 13-inch
Verdict: The iPad Air 13-inch M4 wins due to its superior M4 chip performance and Apple Intelligence support, as confirmed by benchmarks from Notebookcheck and CNET. The M2 model remains capable for basic tasks but lacks future AI capabilities. Both share the same 60Hz display and design per RTINGS measurements.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Air 13-inch M4
iPad Air 13-inch M2: 7.5/10
iPad Air 13-inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 13-inch M2 | iPad Air 13-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| chip | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| display | 13-inch Liquid Retina, 60Hz | 13-inch Liquid Retina, 60Hz |
| ram | 8GB | 8GB |
| storage_options | 128GB-1TB | 128GB-1TB |
iPad Air 13-inch M2
What works
- M2 chip delivers strong performance for productivity and media
- Thin and light design at 1.02 pounds
- Excellent battery life up to 10 hours
What doesn't
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- No Apple Intelligence features on M2
iPad Air 13-inch M4
What works
- M4 chip provides faster CPU and GPU performance
- Supports Apple Intelligence features
- Improved thermal management for sustained tasks
What doesn't
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Higher starting price than prior generation
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 13-inch M4.
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