Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 vs Apple iPad Pro 11" M2
Verdict: The M4 is the right choice for new buyers; M2 owners should upgrade only if the OLED display or M4 chip addresses a real workflow gap.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11" M4
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 | Apple iPad Pro 11" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 | Apple M2 |
| Display | 11" Tandem OLED, 120Hz | 11" Liquid Retina IPS, 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits HDR | 600 nits |
| RAM | 8GB (base) / 16GB (Pro) | 8GB |
| Base Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
| Weight (Wi-Fi) | 444g | 466g |
Apple iPad Pro 11" M4
What works
- Tandem OLED display — perfect blacks, 1600 nits peak, P3
- M4 chip: 45% faster single-core than M2, 38 TOPS Neural Engine
- 5.3mm / 444g — thinnest, lightest iPad Pro ever
What doesn't
- Starts at $999 — $380 more than refurbished M2
- OLED advantage is marginal for non-visual workflows
- New Magic Keyboard ($349) and Pencil Pro ($129) add significant accessory cost
Apple iPad Pro 11" M2
What works
- Available refurbished from Apple at $619-679 — $300+ cheaper
- Still fast for every daily task — M2 is not slow
- iPadOS support through ~2028 — several solid years remaining
What doesn't
- IPS LCD panel on 11" M2 doesn't have mini-LED — blacks look gray next to M4 OLED
- M2 capped at 8GB RAM; some future AI features may require more
- Doesn't support Pencil Pro natively — requires adapter
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11" M4.
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