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iPad Air (4th generation) vs iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)

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Comparing 2 tablets
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)9.3Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

iPad Air (4th generation) edges it on score

The iPad Air (4th generation) leads overall; pick the iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad Air (4th generation)
9.3
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
8.7
Choose the iPad Air (4th generation) if
  • Students and creatives who want Pro-style design and Pencil support
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Choose the iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) if
  • Artists and creators who want pro power in a portable size
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPad Air (4th generation)0 wins
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Why pick theiPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)1 win
+20%Brighter screen outdoors600 vs 500 nits peak
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Display3 differences
Screen size
10.9"
11"
Brightness
500
600
Display brightness
500 nits brightness
600 nits max
Performance1 difference
Chipset
A14 Bionic
Apple M2
Battery & Charging2 differences
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 or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Charging port
USB-C
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
Memory1 difference
Storage
64GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Camera1 difference
Camera
12MP Wide camera - ƒ/1.8 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR filter - Backside illumination sensor - Live Photos with stabilization - Autofocus with Focus Pixels - Tap to focus with Focus Pixels - Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos - Panorama (up to
12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Ultra Wide:
Connectivity4 differences
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; speeds up to 2.4 Gbps 4
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Ports
USB-C
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO · speeds up to 2.4 Gbps 4
Body2 differences
Dimensions
247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm
247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm
Weight
458 g
466 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 or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Design2 differences
Dimensions
height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) · width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) · depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) · width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) · depth: 0.23 inch (5.9 mm)
Weights
1.0 pound (458 grams), 1.01 pounds (460 grams)
1.03 pounds (466 grams), 1.04 pounds (470 grams)
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