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iPad Air 13-inch (M4) vs iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)

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iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
iPad Air 13-inch (M4)8.6Very good· Top score
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iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)
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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
iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)
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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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iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theiPad Air 13-inch (M4)1 win
    +200%More RAM for multitasking12 vs 4 GB
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    Why pick theiPad Pro 12.9 (2017)0 wins
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    Side-by-side specifications

    Display1 difference
    Screen size
    13"
    12.9"
    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
    10,891 mAh
    Memory2 differences
    Storage
    128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
    64 GB
    RAM
    12 GB
    4 GB
    Camera1 difference
    Primary camera
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    12 MP
    Connectivity1 difference
    Bluetooth
    6
    Bluetooth 4.2
    Body1 difference
    Weight
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    677 g
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