iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 vs MacBook Air M4
Verdict: MacBook Air M4 wins on value with $999 MSRP versus $1299 for the iPad Pro 13-inch M4 while delivering 18-hour battery life and built-in input devices. The iPad Pro counters with a brighter 120Hz ProMotion display and full 10-core GPU for creative tasks. MacBook Air M4 is the stronger daily driver for most users needing a complete computing experience.
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 lists at $1,299 while MacBook Air M4 lists at $999 — MacBook Air M4 undercuts iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 by $300 (30%).
Winner: MacBook Air M4
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4: 7.5/10
MacBook Air M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Pro 13 Inch M4 | MacBook Air M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR with ProMotion | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina |
| chip | M4 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | M4 (10-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU) |
| storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB-2TB |
| battery_life | — | up to 18 hours |
iPad Pro 13 Inch M4
What works
- 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display with ProMotion
- M4 chip with up to 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
- Available in 256GB to 2TB storage options
What doesn't
- No built-in keyboard
- MSRP $300 higher than MacBook Air M4
MacBook Air M4
What works
- Built-in keyboard and trackpad for productivity
- M4 chip with 16GB unified memory standard
- Up to 18 hours battery life
What doesn't
- Lower peak brightness than iPad Pro display
- No touch input or Apple Pencil support
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Air M4.
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