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iPad Air 2 vs iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

Apple iPad Air 2Apple
iPad Air 2

2014 · $129 today

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iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

2015 · $199 today

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PerformanceDisplayBatteryPortabilitySoftwareValue
iPad Air 2iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why iPad Air 2 is better

  • Weight: 437 g vs 713 g(1.6× less)
  • Thickness: 6.1 mm vs 6.9 mm(13% less)

Why iPad Pro 12.9 (2015) is better

  • RAM: 4 GB vs 2 GB(2.0× more)
  • Storage: 32 GB vs 16 GB(2.0× more)
  • Battery Capacity: 10307 mAh vs 7340 mAh(40% more)
  • Screen Size: 12.9 in vs 9.7 in(33% more)

Verdict

iPad Pro 12.9 (2015) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Check price at Amazon · ~$199

Spec by spec

SpeciPad Air 2iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)
Display
Screen Size9.7 in12.9 in●
Resolution2048x15362732x2048
Pixel Density264 ppi264 ppi
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Performance
ChipsetApple A8XApple A9X
RAM2 GB4 GB●
Storage16 GB32 GB●
Battery & Design
Battery Capacity7340 mAh10307 mAh●
Weight437 g●713 g
Thickness6.1 mm●6.9 mm