iPad Air 13 Inch M2 vs iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jul 1 by Billy G.

iPad Air 13 Inch M2
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 with its 120Hz ProMotion display and brighter mini-LED panel (1600 nits peak per DisplayMate), making it superior for drawing and video editing compared to the Air's 60Hz screen. The Air 13 Inch M2 counters with a significantly larger canvas ideal for split-screen multitasking and a lower price point. Choose the Pro if you need the smoother display and Thunderbolt speeds; the Air wins for pure screen real estate on a tighter budget.

Winner: iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi

iPad Air 13 Inch M2: 7.5/10

iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Air 13 Inch M2iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi
chipApple M2Apple M2
display13-inch Liquid Retina, 60Hz11-inch Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
storage_options128GB-1TB128GB-2TB
weight1.36 lbs1.03 lbs

iPad Air 13 Inch M2

What works

  • Larger 13-inch display for media consumption
  • Lower starting price than Pro models
  • Thin and light design at 0.24 inches thick

What doesn't

  • 60Hz refresh rate limits smoothness
  • Single rear camera lacks LiDAR

iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi

What works

  • 120Hz ProMotion display for fluid scrolling
  • Superior mini-LED brightness up to 1600 nits
  • Thunderbolt port for faster data transfer

What doesn't

  • Smaller 11-inch screen than Air 13-inch
  • Higher price for equivalent storage

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi.

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