iPad Air 13 Inch M3 vs iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
Verdict: The iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 wins on display quality with its tandem OLED and 120Hz per RTINGS reviews, plus faster M4 chip benchmarks from Notebookcheck. The iPad Air 13 Inch M3 trails in brightness and refresh rate but offers solid value for media. Pro leads in 4 of 6 score categories with clear advantages in creative workflows.
Winner: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
iPad Air 13 Inch M3: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 13 Inch M3 | iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| Display | 13-inch Liquid Retina, 60Hz, 500 nits | 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits |
| Weight | 1.36 lbs | 1.23 lbs |
| Storage Options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
iPad Air 13 Inch M3
What works
- M3 delivers strong performance for productivity and media
- Lower price point than Pro models
- Excellent battery life for all-day use
What doesn't
- LCD display lacks ProMotion and peak brightness of OLED
- Thicker and heavier than the Pro equivalent
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
What works
- M4 offers superior graphics and AI performance
- Tandem OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- Thinner and lighter design with better cameras
What doesn't
- Higher starting price than Air models
- Overkill for basic tasks like browsing and streaming
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4.
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