iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi vs iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 256GB Wi Fi
Verdict: The M4 model wins on display technology with tandem OLED reaching 1600 nits peak versus M2 LCD at 600 nits per DisplayMate data. M4 also delivers 1,900+ single-core Geekbench 6 scores compared to M2's 1,300. M2 remains viable for light use but trails in contrast and efficiency per Notebookcheck tests.
Winner: iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 256GB Wi Fi
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi: 6/10
iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 256GB Wi Fi: 9/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi | iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 256GB Wi Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina LCD 120Hz | 11-inch Tandem OLED 120Hz |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Weight | 1.03 lb | 16.32 ounces |
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 256GB Wi Fi
What works
- Lower used market price than M4 models
- Still supports Apple Pencil 2 and Magic Keyboard
- 120Hz ProMotion display
What doesn't
- LCD panel with lower contrast than OLED
- Slower single-core performance than M4
iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 256GB Wi Fi
What works
- Tandem OLED display with 1000 nits full-screen brightness
- Up to 50% faster CPU than M2 per Geekbench 6
- Thinner and lighter aluminum design
What doesn't
- Higher starting price than prior M2 models
- No major camera upgrades over M2
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 256GB Wi Fi.
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