iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 wins on performance, thinness, and display technology with its tandem OLED and M4 chip delivering 35-50% gains over the M2 per Geekbench 6 and 3DMark. The 12.9-inch M2 still excels for users needing maximum screen real estate and mini-LED HDR brightness at a lower used price. M4 is the stronger pick for most buyers unless the larger canvas is essential.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4): 9/10
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2): 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | |
|---|---|---|
| display_size | 11-inch Tandem OLED | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| chip | Apple M4 | Apple M2 |
| weight | 444 g | 682 g |
| storage_options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
What works
- M4 chip delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance than M2 (per Geekbench 6)
- Ultra-thin 5.1 mm design with tandem OLED at 1000 nits full-screen brightness
- Thunderbolt 4 support for faster external storage transfers
What doesn't
- No nano-texture glass option on 11-inch model
- Starts at higher price than prior 11-inch models
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
What works
- Mini-LED XDR display reaches 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR
- Larger 12.9-inch canvas benefits split-view multitasking
- Still receives full iPadOS updates through at least 2028
What doesn't
- M2 is 30-40% slower in multi-core than M4 (per Geekbench 6)
- Thicker 6.4 mm body and heavier weight reduce portability
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch (M4).
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