iPad Pro M4 vs iPad Pro 11" M2
Verdict: The iPad Pro M4 is the right buy for new purchases; M2 owners should upgrade only if the OLED display or M4 chip addresses a genuine workflow need.
iPad Pro M4 lists at $999 while iPad Pro 11" M2 lists at $649 — iPad Pro 11" M2 undercuts iPad Pro M4 by $350 (54%).
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: iPad Pro 11" M4
iPad Pro M4: 9.2/10
iPad Pro 11" M2: 8.1/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Pro M4 | iPad Pro 11" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 | Apple M2 |
| Display | 11" Tandem OLED, 120Hz ProMotion | 11" Liquid Retina IPS, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits HDR | 600 nits |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB (Pro config) | 8GB |
| Weight | 444g | 466g |
| Launch Price | $999 | $799 (now ~$619 refurb) |
iPad Pro M4
What works
- Tandem OLED: perfect blacks, 1600 nits HDR, P3 wide color
- M4 chip is 45% faster single-core than M2
- 5.3mm chassis — thinnest iPad Pro ever
What doesn't
- Starts at $999 — significant premium over refurbished M2
- OLED advantage is marginal for non-visual workflows
iPad Pro 11" M2
What works
- Available refurbished from Apple for ~$619 — $380 less
- Fast for every daily task — M2 is not a bottleneck
- iPadOS support through approximately 2028
What doesn't
- IPS panel on 11" M2 shows gray blacks next to M4 OLED
- M2 capped at 8GB RAM regardless of configuration
- Doesn't natively support Apple Pencil Pro
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 11" M4.
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