Apple iPad Pro M5 13-inch vs Apple iPad Air (M4)
The iPad Pro M5 is the better tablet for people who want the best screen and the most power: its 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR panel with ProMotion and its M5 chip with 12 GB of RAM handle heavy creative work that the Air cannot match. The iPad Air (M4, 2026) is the smarter pick for most shoppers: the M4 chip is fast, the 11-inch Liquid Retina screen is excellent, and it adds Wi-Fi 7 and Touch ID in a lighter, more portable body. Both run iPadOS and work with Apple Pencil Pro and a Magic Keyboard, so the real split is display quality and size against portability and value.
- Choose the iPad Pro M5 if you edit video, draw on a large canvas, or want the brightest, smoothest display Apple makes and do not mind the extra size and weight.
- Choose the iPad Air (M4, 2026) if you want a fast, portable tablet for notes, streaming, study and everyday work, with Wi-Fi 7 and Touch ID.
Prices
- Apple iPad Pro M5 13-inch: $1,150.00 at Swappa (last seen Nov 7)
- Apple iPad Air (M4): $638.00 at PC Richard & Son (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the Apple iPad Air (M4) is $512.00 cheaper than the Apple iPad Pro M5 13-inch at the latest prices (Nov 7 and Nov 9)
