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iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)Apple
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

2024 · $1,299 today

8779
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Apple
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

2022 · $899 today

8572
PerformanceDisplayBatteryPortabilitySoftwareValue
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) is better

  • Thickness: 5.1 mm vs 6.4 mm(25% less)
  • Weight: 579 g vs 682 g(18% less)
  • Screen Size: 13.0 in vs 12.9 in(higher)
  • Resolution: 2752 x 2064 vs 2732 x 2048(higher)

Why iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) is better

  • Battery Capacity: 40.88 Wh vs 38.99 Wh(5% more)

Verdict

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpeciPad Pro 13-inch (M4)iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
Display
Screen Size13.0 in12.9 in
Resolution2752 x 20642732 x 2048
Refresh Rate120 Hz (Tandem OLED)120 Hz (ProMotion, mini-LED)
Performance
ChipApple M4Apple M2
RAM8 / 16 GB8 / 16 GB
Max Storage2 TB2 TB
Battery
Battery Capacity38.99 Wh40.88 Wh
Video Playback10 hours10 hours
Charging20 W USB-C20 W USB-C
Design & Connectivity
Weight579 g682 g
Thickness5.1 mm6.4 mm
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, optional 5GWi-Fi 6E, optional 5G