iPad Air 13-inch M4 vs iPad Pro 11-inch M4
iPad Pro 11-inch
Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 wins on display quality with its 120Hz OLED and 1600-nit peak versus the Air's 60Hz LCD at 500 nits (RTINGS). It is also 0.38 lbs lighter and 1mm thinner. The Air provides better value for large-screen media consumption at a lower price point but trails in refresh rate and contrast.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Pro 11-inch M4
iPad Air 13-inch M4: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 13-inch M4 | iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 13-inch Liquid Retina LCD, 2732x2048, 60Hz, 500 nits | 11-inch Tandem OLED, 2420x1668, 120Hz, 1600 nits |
| chip | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| ram | 8GB | 8GB |
| weight | 1.36 lbs | 0.98 lbs |
iPad Air 13-inch M4
What works
- Larger 13-inch display for media and multitasking
- Lower starting price than Pro models
- Strong M4 performance for productivity and drawing
What doesn't
- 60Hz refresh rate limits smoothness
- LCD panel has lower contrast than OLED
iPad Pro 11-inch M4
What works
- 120Hz ProMotion OLED for superior smoothness and contrast
- Ultra-thin design at 5.1mm thickness
- Thunderbolt port and advanced camera system
What doesn't
- Smaller screen than 13-inch Air
- Higher price for similar base storage
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch M4.
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