iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch vs iPad Air 11" M2
Worth-It Score: 75/100
WAIT — WAIT under $509
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
Verdict: Buy the M4 Air for a new purchase; hold the M2 unless landscape video calls or Apple Intelligence are a daily friction point you're actively aware of.
iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch lists at $599 while iPad Air 11" M2 lists at $449 — iPad Air 11" M2 undercuts iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch by $150 (33%).
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch
iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch: 8.7/10
iPad Air 11" M2: 7.8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch | iPad Air 11" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 | Apple M2 |
| GPU Cores | 10-core | 8-core |
| Neural Engine | 38 TOPS (Apple Intelligence) | 15.8 TOPS (no Apple Intelligence) |
| Front Camera Orientation | Landscape (centered for calls) | Portrait (off-center in landscape) |
| Display Size | 10.9" / 11" | 10.9" |
| Price | $599 new | ~$430 refurb |
iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch
What works
- M4 chip with Apple Intelligence and 10-core GPU
- Landscape front camera centered for video calls
- Future-proof silicon with longer AI feature compatibility
What doesn't
- $599 new vs ~$430 refurbished M2
- Same 60Hz display — no ProMotion at this tier
iPad Air 11" M2
What works
- Available refurbished for $399-449 — $150+ cheaper
- 10.9" display remains sharp at 264 ppi, 500 nits
- M2 still receives full iPadOS updates through ~2028
What doesn't
- Portrait-orientation front camera off-center in landscape
- No Apple Intelligence support (M2 not eligible)
- M2 accessories not compatible with M4 chassis
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air (M4) 10.9-inch.
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