Verdict: The iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 outperforms the iPad Air in raw speed (up to 40 % faster GPU per Apple) and offers a 120 Hz ProMotion display, making it the clear choice for creators who need top‑tier graphics and connectivity. However, the Air delivers comparable battery life and a much lower price, so for everyday tasks and media consumption it remains the better value. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+, the Pro’s M4 chip is roughly 15 % faster in GPU benchmarks (per Notebookcheck) while the Air lags behind both in display refresh but beats them on price (per CNET).
Winner: iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray
iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray: 7/10
iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray: 8.5/10
| iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray | iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M1 (Apple) | M4 (Apple) |
| Display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina 2360×1640 | 13‑inch Liquid Retina 2732×2048 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours web browsing (per Apple) | Up to 10 hours web browsing (per Apple) |
Our pick: iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray.
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