iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11‑inch M2 wins — The iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 delivers markedly higher performance (Apple M2 vs M1, 10‑core GPU) and a 120 Hz ProMotion displa…
Scores: iPad Air (5th generation) 11‑inch M1 7/10 · iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11‑inch M2 8.5/10
The iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 delivers markedly higher performance (Apple M2 vs M1, 10‑core GPU) and a 120 Hz ProMotion display, which Notebookcheck measured as 30 % smoother scrolling (per Notebookcheck). However, its $200 premium is hard to justify for casual users, especially since the Air’s battery life and core performance are comparable (per Apple). For students or light creators, the Air’s low...
iPad Air (5th generation) 11‑inch M1 lists at $599 while iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11‑inch M2 lists at $799 — iPad Air (5th generation) 11‑inch M1 undercuts iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11‑inch M2 by $200 (33%).
| iPad Air (5th generation) 11‑inch M1 | iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11‑inch M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU) | Apple M2 (8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU) |
| Display | 10.9" Liquid Retina 2360×1640 264 ppi 60 Hz | 11" Liquid Retina 2360×1640 264 ppi 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | Up to 10 h web browsing (per Apple) | Up to 10 h web browsing (per Apple) |
Our pick: iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11‑inch M2.
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