iPad Pro 11-inch M2 vs iPad Pro 11-inch M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 26 by Billy G.

iPad Pro 11-inch M2
iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 wins decisively with its tandem OLED display reaching 1600 nits (per RTINGS measurements) versus the M2's 600-nit LCD, plus a 5.1mm ultra-thin body. The M2 remains functional for basic tasks but trails in GPU benchmarks by 45% (per Geekbench Metal tests) and lacks the modern display tech. M4 justifies its premium for anyone prioritizing visuals and portability.

Winner: iPad Pro 11-inch M4

iPad Pro 11-inch M2: 6.5/10

iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Pro 11-inch M2iPad Pro 11-inch M4
chipApple M2Apple M4
display11-inch Liquid Retina LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits11-inch Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits
ram8GB8GB
storage_options128GB-2TB256GB-2TB

iPad Pro 11-inch M2

What works

  • Lower price on remaining stock
  • Still capable for most productivity and media tasks
  • Full Thunderbolt support

What doesn't

  • LCD display with lower peak brightness than OLED
  • Thicker and heavier than M4 model

iPad Pro 11-inch M4

What works

  • Dramatically brighter and more contrast-rich OLED display
  • Much thinner and lighter design at 5.1mm
  • Superior ray-tracing GPU performance

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price
  • Base storage increased to 256GB

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch M4.

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