iPad Pro 11-inch vs MacBook Air M2

iPad Pro 11-inch
MacBook Air M2

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iPad Pro 11-inch: 8 of 8 decision facts sourced.

MacBook Air M2: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

iPad Pro 11-inchMacBook Air M2
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size11 inches bestbuy.com13 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2388 x 1668 bestbuy.com2560 x 1664 bestbuy.com
Refresh rate10–120Hz apple.comNot yet sourced
ChipApple M2 chip with 8-core CPU bestbuy.comApple M2 bestbuy.com
Storage256 gigabytes bestbuy.com256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours apple.comNot yet sourced
Weight16.44 ounces bestbuy.com2.73 pounds bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$899.00 bestbuy.com$799.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — MacBook Air M2: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad Pro 11-inch if

Pick MacBook Air M2 if

Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The Pro 11-inch offers lighter (16.44 ounces vs 2.73 lb); the Air M2 counters with lower starting price ($799 vs $899).

iPad Pro 11-inch lists at $899 while MacBook Air M2 lists at $999 — iPad Pro 11-inch undercuts MacBook Air M2 by $100 (11%).

Winner: MacBook Air M2

iPad Pro 11-inch: 7.5/10

MacBook Air M2: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Pro 11-inchMacBook Air M2
Screen size11 inches13 inches
Resolution2388 x 16682560 x 1664
Refresh rate10–120Hz—
ChipApple M2 chip with 8-core CPU—
Storage256 gigabytes256 gigabytes
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours—

iPad Pro 11-inch

What works

  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro
  • Weight 16.44 ounces makes it easy to carry

What doesn't

  • Battery life up to 10 hours only
  • Storage limited to 256 GB

MacBook Air M2

What works

  • Six‑speaker sound system with Spatial Audio

What doesn't

  • Trails the Pro 11-inch on weight — 2.73 lb vs 16.44 ounces

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Air M2.

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