iPad Air 13 Inch M4 vs iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
Verdict: The iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 wins due to its tandem OLED display delivering 1000 nits full-screen brightness and 0.2-inch thinness versus the Air's LCD at 0.24 inches (per Apple and RTINGS). The Air provides strong value with the same M4 chip for 128GB starting storage at a lower price point. Pro excels for creative professionals needing the superior screen and Thunderbolt connectivity.
iPad Air 13 Inch M4 lists at $1,099 while iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 lists at $1,299 — iPad Air 13 Inch M4 undercuts iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 by $200 (18%).
Winner: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
iPad Air 13 Inch M4: 7.5/10
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air 13 Inch M4 | iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| Display Type | 13-inch Liquid Retina LCD | 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED |
| Starting Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Weight | 1.36 lbs | 1.23 lbs |
| Storage | 128GB256GB512GB1TB2TB | — |
| Display | — | 120Hz |
iPad Air 13 Inch M4
What works
- Lower starting price than Pro model
- M4 chip delivers strong performance for productivity and media
- Landscape front camera supports video calls effectively
What doesn't
- LCD display has lower contrast than OLED
- Thicker and heavier build at 0.24 inches
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
What works
- Tandem OLED display reaches 1000 nits full screen brightness
- Ultra-thin 0.2 inch design improves portability
- Thunderbolt port enables faster data transfer and external displays
What doesn't
- Higher starting price than Air model
- Overkill for basic tasks like browsing and streaming
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 13 Inch M4.
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