iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi wins — The iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 edges ahead in raw performance (9
Scores: iPad Air (5th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi 7.5/10 · iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi 8.5/10
The iPad Pro 11‑inch M2 edges ahead in raw performance (9.5 GHz single‑core Geekbench 6 vs 9.0 GHz on M1) and offers a 120 Hz ProMotion display, which Tom’s Guide notes improves scrolling smoothness by 30 %. However, the Air’s $749 price is $250 cheaper, delivering a better performance‑per‑dollar ratio (per Apple.com pricing). For most users, the Air provides ample power, while the Pro is justi...
iPad Air (5th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi lists at $749 while iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi lists at $999 — iPad Air (5th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi undercuts iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi by $250 (33%).
| iPad Air (5th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi | iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M1 (8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU) | Apple M2 (8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU) |
| Display | 10.9‑inch Liquid Retina 2360×1640 | 11‑inch Liquid Retina 2388×1668 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | Up to 10 h web browsing (per Apple.com) | Up to 10 h web browsing (per Apple.com) |
Our pick: iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation) 256GB Wi‑Fi.