iPad Air 13 Inch M2 vs iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
Verdict: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 wins on display technology (Tandem OLED 1600 nits HDR vs LCD 500 nits per Apple) and performance (38 TOPS vs 8.5 TOPS neural engine). iPad Air 13 Inch M2 provides 80% of the experience for roughly 60% of the cost. The Pro pulls ahead for color work while the Air suffices for media and notes.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
iPad Air 13 Inch M2: 7/10
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 13 Inch M2 | iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| Display | Liquid Retina LCD 13-inch | Tandem OLED 13-inch |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Weight | 1.36 lbs | 1.28 lbs |
iPad Air 13 Inch M2
What works
- M2 chip delivers 8.5 TOPS neural engine performance (per Apple specs)
- 13-inch Liquid Retina at 264 ppi supports 500 nits brightness
- Starts at 128 GB storage with USB-C 10 Gb/s
What doesn't
- LCD panel lacks ProMotion 120 Hz and true blacks
- Only 8 GB RAM limits sustained 4K multi-layer editing
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
What works
- M4 chip reaches 38 TOPS neural engine (per Apple specs)
- Tandem OLED delivers 1000 nits full-screen and 1600 nits HDR
- Ultra-thin 5.1 mm body with Thunderbolt 3 support
What doesn't
- Starts at $1299, $400+ premium over Air M2
- Base 8 GB RAM identical to Air despite higher price
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4.
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