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iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) vs iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)

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iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)8.8Very good· Top score
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iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
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The short verdict

iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) edges it on score

The iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) leads overall; pick the iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
8.8
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
8.7
Choose the iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) if
  • Creatives who want an OLED iPad Pro in a portable size and can find the M4 model discounted.
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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.
Display3 differences
Display type
Ultra Retina XDR display
Liquid Retina display
Refresh rate
120 Hz (ProMotion)
120
Brightness
SDR brightness: 1000 nits max · XDR brightness: 1000 nits max full screen · 1600 nits peak (HDR content only)
600
Performance3 differences
Chipset
Apple M4 (iPad)
Apple M2
GPU
Apple GPU 10-core
10-core GPU
CPU
9-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
Battery & Charging2 differences
Capacity
31.29 Wh lithium-polymer
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 with Thunderbolt / USB 4
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
Memory1 difference
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Camera1 difference
Primary camera
12 MP
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Connectivity2 differences
Ports
USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO · speeds up to 2.4 Gbps 4
Body2 differences
Dimensions
9.83 in (25 cm)
247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm
Weight
444 g
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