iPad Air 13-inch M2 vs iPad Pro 13-inch M4
iPad Air 13-inch
Verdict: The iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins with its tandem OLED 120Hz display and lighter build, beating the Air on brightness by 500 nits and refresh rate per DisplayMate and RTINGS. The Air M2 remains capable for media but trails in display tech and thinness. M4 in sustained performance benchmarks from Geekbench 6.
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: 9/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 13-inch M2 | iPad Pro 13-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| Display | 13-inch Liquid Retina, 60Hz, 500 nits | 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Weight | 1.36 lb | 1.15 lb |
iPad Air 13-inch M2
What works
- Lower price than Pro model
- Solid performance for media and productivity
- Landscape camera for video calls
What doesn't
- LCD display with lower peak brightness
- Thicker and heavier than Pro
iPad Pro 13-inch M4
What works
- Tandem OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion
- Thinner and lighter design
- Superior performance and future-proofing
What doesn't
- Higher price point
- Overkill for basic tasks
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 13-inch M4.
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