iPad Air (5th generation): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4): 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.
| iPad Air (5th generation) | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Screen size | 10.9 inches bestbuy.com | 11 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com | 2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com |
| Chip | M1 chip with Neural Engine bestbuy.com | Apple M4 bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | 10 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 16.32 ounces bestbuy.com | 1.85 ounces bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $599.99 bestbuy.com | $1,199.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — iPad Air (5th generation): Refresh rate. iPad Pro 11-inch (M4): Refresh rate, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The iPad Air offers lower starting price ($599.99 vs $1,199); the Pro 11-inch counters with more storage (512 GB vs 64 GB) and lighter (1.85 ounces vs 16.32 ounces). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.
iPad Air (5th generation) lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) lists at $799 — iPad Air (5th generation) undercuts iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) by $200 (33%).
Winner: iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
iPad Air (5th generation): 6.5/10
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4): 8/10
| iPad Air (5th generation) | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 inches | 11 inches |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 2360 x 1640 |
| Chip | M1 chip with Neural Engine | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8 gigabytes | — |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes |
| Battery life | 10 hours | — |
Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch (M4).
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