2024 iPad Pro VS iPad Air: Ultimate Comparison!

In this video, I compare the M2 iPad Air against the M4 iPad Pro. Discover the differences in performance, design, features, and price to help you decide which iPad is the best fit for your needs. Don’t miss this in-depth comparison!

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Displays
3:06 Magic Lasso
4:21 M2 VS M4 Chips
5:42 Benchmarks
7:29 Cameras
8:01 Other differences
8:16 Buying Recommendation

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[rmcsca]

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[techhubwiltsuk]

The pro is a luxury item and if the buyer can afford it then go for it. If not, the air it is! Great video guide pal

[magfav]

I have the 1st gen 11” iPad Pro. My mind knows I only need the M2 Air, but my heart wants the M4 Pro to maintain 120Hz, faceID, and gain OLED. That price difference though, ..

[tomrajkowski]

I picked up the iPad Air 13” with the Magic Keyboard and could not be happier! Thanks for the great videos as always!

[Lightcode]

At 1:22 you are correct, the blacks are definitely darker. But the one thing nobody is talking about is the fact that you cannot control the contrast on your iPad! That means if you were watching a show that is dark – you miss a lot of what’s happening in the shadows. I’ve been testing my original iPad Pro 11 inch from 2020 versus an iPad Air 13 2024 and the iPad Pro 13 2024 for a week now. I am shocked to say that the new pro is not enough of the difference. I really was expecting faster data to transfer – it’s almost identical. The pro speakers are better than the air. but it’s nominal.
I’m an artist and I edit video on my iPad with 4K 60 FPS and I’m still blown away by the fact that my 2020 iPad is neck neck with the brand new one. The only reason I’m looking to upsize is because of the screen size for drawing and the lightweight of the pads

[Itchy-Pixel]

I have an older Ipad pro and just picked up the Air 13, I use it predominantly for digital art and the 60hz is slightly noticable if you are doing long fast lines but for what you will be mostly doing while drawing and painting it is a non issue, you are shown a slowed down version of the worst case in this video. I do notice it while scrolling websites sometimes but really it's fine and you get used to it. Don't use that as your reason to upgrade because the saving is worth it if you want it for digital art.

[David]

The 11’ Pro is perfect for my daily needs. No need for a Mac ever again!

[captaintruth]

Bought the 11 with the OLED display FOR 1, 100 sent it back after 3 days. Then bought the 12.9 iPad Pro M2 with 256 GB for $890 in BJ’s last one left love it. Also bought the logic tech keyboard touch combo $129 on Amazon. Got an iPad pencil on Amazon Amazon for $24 magnetic charging very light just like a real pencil last 9 hours love it. Also got 2 20 W USB C, chargers with cables MFI Certified, you guessed it on Amazon for $16👈👀

[hashemhashem]

I am liking the iPad Pro but I don’t like it’s thinness, its price is too expensive for me.
The M2 iPad Pro is a nice option but at the same time I am losing 2 years of software update.
The M2 iPad Air is considered to be more reasonable for me

[suli_xli]

After my GCSEs I’m looking to buy an 11 inch iPad Pro, I was wondering if it is worth also getting a monitor so I could use an external keyboard and mouse with the monitor and iPad while at home at my desk, but then I could just use the iPad when I’m at school for example. What do you think? Is there any point also getting a monitor? Also should I get space black or silver?

[RonaldBrown]

I'm sticking with my M1 iPad Pro for now. Great comparison, thanks for sharing.

[mafaldaoliveira]

I am very undecided between getting an Ipad Air M2 11' (2024) or an Ipad Pro M2 11' (2022). They look almost the same to me and with the same chip probably the same amount of updates?

In my country, the Air is still cheaper, I can buy the Air 128gb for 690-730 euros or the Pro M2 128gb for 799 euros while the stores have stock remaing so I cant take long to make a decision.

So its around 100 euros diference, being both new, with included taxes and 3 years of warranty.
Me and my husband dont have any tablets for like 7 years now and will use mostly for media consuption, video calls, note taking and light gaming.
I understand that the Pro has the faster screen, better speakers and Face ID. But the Air has the selfie camera on the right side and support for Pencil Pro.
Any opinions? 😊

[lrjtbbb]

After the holidays I will work with an IPad, but I‘m not sure which iPad it would be? Any advices which iPad (Air or Pro)?

[johnroberts]

Going with the 11” iPad Pro. Have the 2022 13” pro and spoiled by “nice to have” features. Just want a lighter smaller version with the M4 chip. Love face recognition feature for app access.

[domturneryoutube]

I had the 11 inch Air then returned it for the 11 inch Pro. The speakers suck on the Air.

[thepenguin]

picked up the ipad pro 11" today and i could not be happier! for my use case, it was worth the extra $ to get the M4 chip

[richardwoodrow]

I bought a 11” Pro today with 512Gb. There is going to be learning curve.

[jakedunlap]

I am definitely getting a new iPad! I am leaning towards an iPad Air 11 inch model.

[abdurrahmankhan]

I’ve got the 12.9” M1 with cellular. Had it for 3 years now. Wondering if it’s time to upgrade. Would the 13” M4 1 or 2 tb be good ?