iPad Air (4th generation) M4 vs iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4

iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4 wins — The iPad Pro 12

Scores: iPad Air (4th generation) M4 7/10 · iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4 8.5/10

The iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M4 outperforms the iPad Air M4 in display quality (1000 nits vs 600 nits per Apple) and audio (four speakers vs two, per Apple), and offers twice the base storage, making it the clear choice for creators (per Apple spec sheet). However, the Air’s $599 price is 45% lower, delivering excellent value for everyday tasks and offering a lighter form factor (per Apple). For most...

iPad Air (4th generation) M4 lists at $599 while iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4 lists at $1,099 — iPad Air (4th generation) M4 undercuts iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4 by $500 (83%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPad Air (4th generation) M4	iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4
Chip	Apple M4 (8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU)	Apple M4 (8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU)
Display	10.9‑inch Liquid Retina 2360×1640 120 Hz (per Apple spec sheet)	12.9‑inch Liquid Retina XDR mini‑LED 2732×2048 120 Hz (per Apple spec sheet)
Storage	64 GB	128 GB
Battery	Up to 10 hours web browsing (per Apple spec sheet)	Up to 10 hours web browsing (per Apple spec sheet)

iPad Air (4th generation) M4

What works

Lightweight at 1.01 lb (per Apple spec sheet)
Lower entry price of $599
Supports 2nd‑gen Apple Pencil

What doesn't

Base storage limited to 64 GB
No mini‑LED display like Pro model

iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4

What works

Mini‑LED XDR display reaches 1000 nits full‑screen brightness (per Apple spec sheet)
More storage options up to 2 TB
Four‑speaker audio system with spatial audio

What doesn't

Higher price of $1099
Heavier at 1.5 lb (per Apple spec sheet)

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) M4.

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