Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad Air 13-inch (M4) vs Pad 9 Pro Max

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 tablets
iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
iPad Air 13-inch (M4)8.6Very good· Top score
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Pad 9 Pro Max
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The short verdict

iPad Air 13-inch (M4) is scored, the other is pending

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iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
8.6
Pad 9 Pro Max
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Choose the iPad Air 13-inch (M4) if
  • Artists, students and multitaskers who want a 13-inch iPad canvas without paying for the Pro.
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Choose the Pad 9 Pro Max if
  • More RAM for multitasking (16 vs 12 GB)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPad Air 13-inch (M4)0 wins
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Why pick thePad 9 Pro Max1 win
+33%More RAM for multitasking16 vs 12 GB
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Side-by-side specifications

Display2 differences
Screen size
13"
13.3"
Refresh rate
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144 Hz
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
12,000 mAh
Memory2 differences
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB/512GB/1TB
RAM
12 GB
16 GB
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