iPad Pro 11" M5 wins — The iPad Pro 11" M5 outperforms the iPad Air M4 in raw speed (Geekbench ~1,800 vs ~1,600), display refresh (120 Hz vs 60…
Scores: iPad Air M4 10.9" 7/10 · iPad Pro 11" M5 8.5/10
The iPad Pro 11" M5 outperforms the iPad Air M4 in raw speed (Geekbench ~1,800 vs ~1,600), display refresh (120 Hz vs 60 Hz) and brightness (600 nits vs 500 nits), making it the superior choice for creators (Apple.com). However, the Air’s $200 lower price, lighter chassis, and sufficient performance for everyday tasks give it a strong value proposition for students and general users (Apple.com).
iPad Air M4 10.9" lists at $599 while iPad Pro 11" M5 lists at $799 — iPad Air M4 10.9" undercuts iPad Pro 11" M5 by $200 (33%).
| iPad Air M4 10.9" | iPad Pro 11" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 (8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU) | Apple M5 (8‑core CPU, 12‑core GPU) |
| Display | 10.9" Liquid Retina 2360×1640, 60 Hz | 11" Liquid Retina 2388×1668, 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | Up to 10 h web browsing | Up to 10 h web browsing |
Our pick: iPad Pro 11" M5.
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