iPad Air (5th generation) vs iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9"

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 27 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iPad Air (5th generation): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9": 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

	iPad Air (5th generation)	iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9"
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	10.9 inches bestbuy.com	12.9 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com	2732 x 2048 bestbuy.com
Chip	M1 chip with Neural Engine bestbuy.com	Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU bestbuy.com
Storage	64 gigabytes bestbuy.com	128 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	10 hours bestbuy.com	10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	16.32 ounces bestbuy.com	24.06 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$599.99 bestbuy.com	$1,099.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — iPad Air (5th generation): Refresh rate. iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9": Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad Air (5th generation) if

• Lighter — 16.32 ounces vs 24.06 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $599.99 vs $1,099 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9" if

• More storage — 128 GB vs 64 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The iPad Air offers lighter (16.32 ounces vs 24.06 ounces) and lower starting price ($599.99 vs $1,099); the Pro 12.9" counters with more storage (128 GB vs 64 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

iPad Air (5th generation) lists at $599 while iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9" lists at $1,099 — iPad Air (5th generation) undercuts iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9" by $500 (83%).

Winner: iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9"

iPad Air (5th generation): 7.2/10

iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9": 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPad Air (5th generation)	iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9"
Screen size	10.9 inches	12.9 inches
Resolution	2360 x 1640	2732 x 2048
Chip	M1 chip with Neural Engine	Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU
RAM	8 gigabytes	8 gigabytes
Storage	64 gigabytes	128 gigabytes
Battery life	10 hours	10 hours

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9".

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