iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray vs iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 26 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

	iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray	iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	9.7 inches bestbuy.com	13 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2048 x 1536 bestbuy.com	2752 x 2064 bestbuy.com
Chip	A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor bestbuy.com	Apple M4 bestbuy.com
Storage	128 gigabytes bestbuy.com	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	10 hours bestbuy.com	10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	16.48 ounces bestbuy.com	20.48 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$429.99 bestbuy.com	$1,899.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray: Refresh rate. iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray if

• Lighter — 16.48 ounces vs 20.48 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $429.99 vs $1,899 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray if

• More storage — 1,000 GB vs 128 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray offers lighter (16.48 ounces vs 20.48 ounces) and lower starting price ($429.99 vs $1,899); the Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray counters with more storage (1,000 GB vs 128 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray lists at $599 while iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray lists at $799 — iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray undercuts iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray by $200 (33%).

Winner: iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray

iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray: 6.5/10

iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPad Air 5th Generation 128GB Space Gray	iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray
Screen size	9.7 inches	13 inches
Resolution	2048 x 1536	2752 x 2064
Chip	A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor	Apple M4
Storage	128 gigabytes	1000 gigabytes
Battery life	10 hours	10 hours
Stylus	No	—

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 128GB Space Gray.

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