iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
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Why iPad Air 13-inch (M2) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) is better
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz (Tandem OLED) vs 60 Hz (Liquid Retina)(2.0× more)
- RAM: 8 / 16 GB vs 8 GB(2.0× more)
- Max Storage: 2 TB vs 1 TB(2.0× more)
- Thickness: 5.1 mm vs 6.1 mm(20% less)
- Weight: 579 g vs 617 g(7% less)
- Battery Capacity: 38.99 Wh vs 36.59 Wh(7% more)
Verdict
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 13.0 in | 13.0 in |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 | 2752 x 2064● |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (Liquid Retina) | 120 Hz (Tandem OLED)● |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 / 16 GB● |
| Max Storage | 1 TB | 2 TB● |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 36.59 Wh | 38.99 Wh● |
| Video Playback | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| Charging | 20 W USB-C | 20 W USB-C |
| Design & Connectivity | ||
| Weight | 617 g | 579 g● |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm | 5.1 mm● |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, optional 5G | Wi-Fi 6E, optional 5G |