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iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)

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iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
iPad Air 13-inch (M2)8.9Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
8.9
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
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Choose the iPad Air 13-inch (M2) if
  • Students and creatives who want a big screen and Pencil Pro support
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Display1 difference
    Screen size
    13"
    12.9"
    Performance1 difference
    Chipset
    Apple M2
    A12
    Battery & Charging1 difference
    Capacity
    Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
    Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
    Memory1 difference
    Storage
    128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
    64GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
    Camera1 difference
    Camera
    12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Panorama (up to
    - 12-megapixel camera - ƒ/1.8 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Quad-LED True Tone flash - Panorama (up to 63 megapixels) - Sapphire crystal lens cover - Backside illumination sensor - Hybrid IR filter - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Tap to focus with Focus Pixels - Live Photos with stabilization
    Connectivity2 differences
    Bluetooth
    5.3
    5.0
    Ports
    USB-C port with support for:
    USB-C
    Body2 differences
    Dimensions
    280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm
    280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm
    Weight
    617 g
    631 g
    Battery & charging1 difference
    Battery claims
    Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
    Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
    Design2 differences
    Dimensions
    height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm) · width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm) · depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
    height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm) · width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm) · depth: 0.23 inch (5.9 mm)
    Weights
    1.36 pounds (617 grams), 1.36 pounds (618 grams)
    1.39 pounds (631 grams), 1.4 pounds (633 grams)
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