I just got the M4 (up from the 4th gen model) and I’m trying to convince myself to keep it lol. I think it’s a great device but it looks like the m2 is more than capable to do what I need it to do (digital art). But man it is nice haha
The screen difference between PRO and AIR is noticeable. Watched movie trailers and man….PRO is in my Best Buy cart. it’s definitely expensive. 65” oled LG is $1,500 right now .
Longest Apple product I ever had was the Apple Watch the m4 is my first iPad ever so I’m for sure this will last me years down the road…I get a new iPhone every 2 years lol I love apple
Solid review as always Kyle! Appreciate the effort you put into this. Wife is using the 2018 12.9 and I upgraded to the M4 11 and the screen difference is definitely significant. Had to show her because she did get why I wanted the new one. As a iPad user from the original, they've come a long way! Anyone with a M series chip it's a want upgrade, not a need upgrade.
I traded in my 12.9" M1 Pro and got the 11" M2 Air with cellular. The larger Pro was too big to carry around daily, so I had the 6th gen mini with cellular as well. Gave the mini to my daughter and I'm just rocking with the M2 Air now. I miss the better screen on the pro, but I didn't use anything that needed the Pro power or features. 11" is easier to carry aroun, and it easily fits in my backpack or purse. I'm still getting used to the switchup because the mini is super convenient, but I needed the middle ground to get rid of having two separate iPads. I'm happy with it.
My 2018 ipad pro died a few weeks ago, the display stopped working. I suspected it was from a slight bend from putting it into an over stuffed bag. I was afraid the new thinner ipad Pro would bend easier, so I ordered the new ipad Air 13”. But when I got it, I didn’t like the display. Probably just being overly picky . I returned it and got the 13” pro. Glad I did. I’ll just have to be more careful. One thing I was impressed with, is although I ordered the Air online through the Apple store, they allowed me to just exchange it for the Pro in store and pay the difference.
Even I'm on with the 2018 pro..brilliant device and still running smooth.. wondering whether to pick up last year's pro or this year's air..prices in India are massive
@@sulogno I got the 13” air, but ended up returning it for the 13” pro. Perhaps I was just being too picky about the display, but after using the 2018 pro for the last 6 years, the air display felt very different. Felt like a downgrade. Maybe it’s just me, but I wasn’t a fan. I got the pro and absolutely love it. I believe I would have had buyer’s remorse for the next 6 years had I not returned it for the pro. But if my 2018 pro was still working, I wouldn’t have got the new one. The display just died one morning
@@CRASS2047I've been using the 11 inch model of the 2018 pro.. tempted to get the new pro now ..6 yearly upgrade ain't that bad.. tough call whether to go with the 11 inch or 13 inch ... had just upgraded to the macbook air m2 a Yr back though
I spent hands on time for a couple of weeks with the 10th gen iPad and the 2024 Air and Pro, all 11". The iPad is by far the best value. Like the guy says though, once you see the Pro's screen in person, next to anything else, you are going to want it.
120 Hz and OLED is insta seller for everyone who can afford that. Air is awesome but if you can afford go for Pro - especially that you will use it for many years to come :).
I've had the M1 12.9" iPad Pro since release day in 2021. I just got the M4 13" iPad Pro this week. Honestly, the speed and capabilities of the M1 are all i need. It doesn't get sluggish on anything i do. However, the DISPLAY on the new M4 is a game changer! The brightness, crispness, the blackness of the blacks, it easily makes the upgrade to the new iPad Pro worth it to me. I hate having to buy a new Pencil.
@@Arithekiller Nothing i do shows the M4 to be any faster than the M1, but i don't do video or audio editing on my iPad. But the DISPLAY is a game changer, and i very much like the new placement of the Facetime camera in the center of the landscape orientation.
i traded in my 11 inch ipad pro for the 11 inch ipad pro 2r and have no regrets, what a beautiful oled screen watching netflix is a feast for the eyes. for me the m4 ipad is worth every penny
I really liked the way you ended the video saying "it's absolutely fine to want the best of the best iPad even you don't have any use case for it". Absolutely. Not everyone is looking for a budget friendly option
I just got the new iPad Air M2(typing this comment on it) it’s very good for students and yes you are right the case on iPad Air 4 will still work on iPad Air 6 as I got the case of iPad Air 4 in the market and it is on the stop😂all the speakers….usb port….buttons have the correct dimensions on the case
Heyy, I'm planning to buy ipad air 6 and I'm a first time apple user. On an average how many years will i be able to use it? I'm a med student and i want it for a long term use🙂
Replying also with the 2nd generation iPad Pro 12,9" 512GB, which I might replace now, since the battery is tired. But I also use the M1 iPad Air 256GB, which makes this choice of portables much harder. I don't want to retire a 2-year-old 2nd generation pencil. I wish it could at least talk with the new iPads. :/
I replaced a first-gen 13 iPad Pro with a new base model 13 iPad Pro. The first gen worked great for many years. I went pro this time for the top-of-the-line features and to future proof my purchase. I run my computers into the ground. I’m looking forward to years of service from my new pro.
Just upgraded from my iPad Air 2 (I know right) to the iPad Air M2 13 inch 😅 wifi only. (Wifi is in most places 😊) I wanted the M4 because of the Tandem OLED screen but not much difference in everything else to justify the price difference.
Was going to order the M4 11", then decided to just buy the M1 instead for literally half the price. Sure, I'm going to miss OLED, but other than that it's just as good as the new one.
@@Gogeta1837 Yeah, already picked up my M1. It's great, I do not feel like I need more power than this. To me this is a drawing, note taking, web browsing tablet and it does all of that perfectly.
I loved the 11inch in store but needed 13 inch for music sheet replacement. I thought I was going to hate it but it’s actually not that bad.. it might be better with 13” now even just with browsing or YouTubing. 11” doesn’t give much room for dual screen and sometimes you just need a lighter model with 1 screen, pad-like not a MacBook…. So they serve their own purposes. I still like doing editing on my Mac but if I can transition to iPad only then that’s something to think about in the future.
One other thing I'd add that I've seen when watching another review which has tilted me more towards the Pro is the speaker configuration and sound quality. The Pro runs 4 speakers whilst the Air runs only 2. From what I heard it makes a fair bit of difference when on calls, listening to music or watching videos.
I’ve been waiting for this video from you as you do such a great job in your comparisons. Great illustration of the difference in the microphones, but I was bummed you didn’t include the speaker comparison. I’ll just have to hold tight on my 2016 iPad Pro until I see your full review video with the speaker comparison! Thanks for another great video, you are the benchmark for me!
@Kyle Erickson loved your video…had to subscribe after the iPad comparisons. I had the new iPad Air M2 for about 4 weeks and had a lot of issues with it. The battery depleted quickly, the pencil would not charge, and even the screen would not respond to touch. I was so surprised with all of these problems. Have you heard of any one else having the issues, or do you think that might be a one-off. I was leery of getting a replacement.
Great comparison video. I have the 12.9 pro from 2018 and I can’t justify buying a new iPad, it’s still such an overpowered machine compared to the OS. The new pro looks incredible tho.
That is why these so-called "overpowered" Pro iPads are so good. You can still get a fantastic experience from a 2018 version, and if you check out 2018 Android tablets, then I doubt they would hold up as well. So, I praise Apple for the overkill M4 chip, as anyone lucky enough to afford one of these will know that they have a long-term investment that will even feel contemporary in 2030. If money is no object, then the new iPad Pro is easily the best tablet in most metrics as long as you understand it is and will always be a tabletOS. If that is not your cup of tea, then it is probably best to buy a desktop-OS laptop, as tablets are not for you as your only device.
Yes, I tried to hold out but started watching too many iPad Pro m4 videos and fell off the wagon. I had the m1 pro 2022 so now I have the m4 pro finally a I pad I can watch without having to wear glasses to use .
I have the 3rd Gen iPad Pro and it’s still rocking. Plus I have 512 gigs! Having so many photos, documents, movies, and etc. I still have over 250 gigs available. I for now, see no reason to upgrade but as someone mentioned before, the new version looks good. I do have to admit that I love the idea that the camera was finally moved, which is great for my FaceTime and Zoom meetings.
Good production quality. Could u do a comparison b/w m2 air with m2 pro? At least on a short. Im currently on base ipad 8 looking to upgrade to one of those.
For serious media consumption, the iPad Air 6 12.9" is the perfect device, especially now with the 512 GB/1 TB local storage options and WiFi 6E for faster data transfer rates from approved WiFi routers.
Great first video. I wonder if there will be any apps for the iPad Pro. Also what about document processing, possibly using Microsoft word and or excel and publisher. Or apps capable of competing with Microsoft word, excel and publisher.
Simple questions: for just social media, youtube videos watching, using email and a few regular apps, no games, no drawing… am I better off with a 2021 or 2022 Ipad Pro 12.9 inch or the new 2024 Ipad Air 13 inch ? Since I need a big screen, now having a 10.5 inch Ipad Pro from 2017. I have 54 GB storage used off the 64 GB in that 2017 model, so best choose the 128 GB version or the 256 GB version for my future Ipad ? What could be the downside in my situation by buying the 2024 Air ?
Before I watch your video. I spent 30 minutes in the store comparing the two iPads to decide which one I would buy. I ended up buying the M4 pro and only to regret buying it once I got home. It does not work with the previous generation Magic Keyboard. Now I have to return to the store a day later to exchange it for the Air. Yes the OLED is amazing and the pro motion is silky smooth when scrolling. But for $500 difference, I’ll sacrifice OLED and pro motion to get the 13” M2 Air. I own a MacBook so I don’t need the power of M4.
@@nishantvidyarthi5667oh that cool how many gigabytes did you get. I’m still figuring that out and what size did you get I’m planing on using it for studies also.
@@hahahayi1017 I didn’t bother researching the compatibility I saw 13” for both models. I didn’t think Apple would make the Pro model a few mm bigger than the Air from width to length.
For years I had a third Generation 12.9 Pro. I considered myself a casual user mainly because my primary purpose that I use my iPad is for TH-cam Videos, Banking, and checking my email. I decided when purchasing a new iPad to save 500 dollars and purchased the new Air iPad. However, TH-cam is my primary daily entertainment and I’m on it allot. The new Air IPad sound quality wasn’t as good as my third generation Pro iPad. And the actual viewing area on the Air is smaller. So I return the new IPad Air and upgraded to the M4 13 inch Pro. Yes, I paid an extra 500 dollars but considering how long i go without upgrading my iPad I believe it is worth it. The audio on the M4 Pro is great. I am also looking forward what IOS 18 enhancement that the M4 will fully support. This year I’ve been using Chat GPT a whole lot that IOS 18 will link to Siri.
I’m upgrading from my old 5th Gen iPad (2017). Any suggestions whether I pick the Air or Pro? I’m just the average user and don’t expect to upgrade that often.
Thanks for the comparisons Kyle. I thought the sound was richer on the Pro, and it has many new compelling features. I need the full meal deal of macOS so I'll be sticking with my MacBook Pro.
I don’t have a particular use for the pro, but I decided to buy it because I don’t own a TV, or a computer so it’s basically my one stop shop for everything I do as far as tech goes so I figured I’d get my moneys worth because of that. I am an artist so I also got the Apple Pencil pro. I do need something to run my website with along with various other things of that nature. So far I’m happy with my choice. Also I don’t plan on upgrading until I absolutely have to, so I wanted a device that I would be happy with for years to come.
I got the Air cos honestly I have a paper like screen protector on it and the display doesn’t matter for me. I write notes, review documents, watch videos. It’s kinda like the Pro is not for me, and for a $600 difference in my country.
I don’t do any video editing. I would like to do some light foto editing. I do a whole bunch of writing , listing and calculations. I am pretty sure an iPad Air, 13 inch would be adequate for me.
Ya'll must have forgot but the iPad Air is meant to be lighter in weight than the standard iPad. For example, the iPad Air (2024) is lighter than the iPad 10th gen. The ipad Pro lineup came way later...
I see iPads like I see TVs. There's a 65" TV that you can buy for $350, and there are 65" TVs that are at least $2,000. It's the same size, you can watch the same shows. It does NOTHING that the $350 one can't do. However, the difference in picture quality is GIGANTIC. Using a 60 Hz display for long periods gives me a headache. It's blurry, laggy, and not bright enough even indoors. I would pay whatever difference to have a higher quality display. If the iPad Air had a 120 Hz display with the same brightness and everything else that the Pro offers, I'd buy it. The difference between M2 and M4 doesn't really make much difference due to iPadOS limitations. But the screen quality alone justifies the price differences. My 27" computer monitor cost $1,000. Would I buy a $250 one that can show the same thing as my $1,000 one? No! I need a 4K monitor that can handle 240 Hz, and that costs money. So the iPad Pro costs Apple way more money to make, even though it can do the same things that an iPad Air can do.
I have iPad Pro 11 ( 2018 ) is it worth to upgrade to iPad Air m2 ? I do use davinci resolve, photoshop , Lightroom, pro create. Does air work fine with those apps ? Also is there any screen quality between pro 2018 and air m2 ? Thank you
I currently have iPad Pro 10.5” 2018 and planning on upgrade soon. Which one to buy, iPad Air M2 13” or iPad Pro M4 11”? Considering the price is similar and I still need to buy apple pencil as well. I am using it for media & note taking. For heavy use, I still have MBP M1 16 inch
For gaming, I suggest RE4, LoL:Wild Rift, Pokemon Unite, Minecraft, PubG, CoD:Mobile, Ginosha impact, and Warframe - these games can all run at max settings for a LONG time on iPads with M2 or M4 BUT some of these already run better on M4, and many haven’t been optimized for M4 yet. You for sure can tell the difference from base regular iPad vs M4. I use my iPad Pro for EVERYTHING- work, personal, gaming, and so on. I really love my M4 13inch in 1tb, I upgraded from a A12Z 11inch 1tb. I DO wish they gave the same camera set up from my iPhone 15PM, or gave the magic keyboard pass through port for charging on the right side so I can just use ONE wall outlet to charge my iPad, run my flash drive, and charge my iPhone on the Magic Keyboard. Other than that this iPad Pro is AMAZING! I hope WWDC brings some great software to take advantage of all this power, and they bring MORE AAA GAMES (like bulders gate 3?) - as I patiently wait for assassin creed mirage. I know it’s not a MAC, but if you can get by with using what’s available on iPad then for MANY people a iPad is ether a replacement or a ALTERNATIVE to Mac’s! Even the BASE STANDARD iPad is amazing, and more useful than people give it credit for.
Thanks for all the info. Tbh i don’t know which one to pick. My macbook (air late ‘17) is almost dead and my ipad (air 3rd gen) is working not so well… I do think the ipad pro M4 could replace them both, but idkkk
Hi Kyle, something no one seems to talk too. I hold onto tech for as long as it works without too much compromise. I'm still using a Ipad Air 2 but its now definitely showing its limitations. Given I don't turn tech over every couple of years and future proofing is important for me, Air or Pro???? Many Thanks
I can't predict the future, but the one thing you have going for you if you're looking at these is the release cycle for iPads seems to be around 1.5-2 years, so given that, you'll at least be on the current model for a while, and then you're probably 2-3 generations away from maybe starting to think about the need to upgrade, but all of that is more of a personal choice
Unless you really don't want a laptop the Pro Series doesn't seem worth it. You could get a base iPad air + base macbook air for the price of a full spec Ipad Pro
It is really stupid IMHO that the iPad Air M2 has deliberately downgraded speakers. Otherwise the 13” would be a great device to use primarily for watching streaming video.
This was really helpful as I need to start editing shorts for social... wasnt sure what to get and spending crazy money on the pro seems painful! Do you think all the ai features will work on the new air?
I want to star professional photography and I've been thinking about getting the Pro for the editing because looks way cleaner than my Laptop, plus the laptop makes my backpack feel so unnecessarily heavy
I’ve been using ipad pro 10.5 for about 6 years. I don’t have a laptop so it’s my main device and I’m using it for about 5 hours a day. Right now I’m considering between ipad pro 11 m4 and ipad air 13. The tandem oled screen looks so amazing but i mainly use ipad for youtube, web browing and read some comics so I think ipad air 13 isn’t a bad choice at all. Ipad pro 10.5 is 120Hz so if I use ipad air 13 with 60Hz, will it be noticeable? Which one do you think I should upgrade?
The biggest difference that makes a difference in use is with drawings at least for me the air latency is noticeable where as the pro is perfection. The air is noticeable my laggy when using any drawings apps even something simple as Freeform. Where as the pro is a powerhouse even with adobe fresco!
So go with the pro. FaceID is much better than finger print, the screen is just… sickly good looking, and the speakers are far far far better. Trust me, if you can at all swing it then go with the pro.
I don't need the Pro. But that little devil on my shoulder is becoming quite convincing 🤣
Bro same 😭
I just got the M4 (up from the 4th gen model) and I’m trying to convince myself to keep it lol. I think it’s a great device but it looks like the m2 is more than capable to do what I need it to do (digital art). But man it is nice haha
The screen difference between PRO and AIR is noticeable. Watched movie trailers and man….PRO is in my Best Buy cart. it’s definitely expensive. 65” oled LG is $1,500 right now .
@@CAINtheBULL Just bought it too from Best Buy. Gave in but since I work, I might as well spoil myself a little
My devil won. I got it coming from m1 5th gen.
Finally a guy who shows us more of the product than just himself. Keep up with this format. It’s awesome.
He’s a hottie. No Diddy.
I said the same thing. Great explanation
@@25mL🤣🤣🤣
Not sure if this is a compliment or an insult lol
I'm definitely upgrading my 2022 iPad air to the iPad Pro M4. Especially since all I do is play solitaire on it.
The OLED screen will make solitaire look amazing!
iPad Pro definitely will help you finish the game faster 😛
😂 Salute
I only buy my shit a year or two used. So next two years baby lol
Longest Apple product I ever had was the Apple Watch the m4 is my first iPad ever so I’m for sure this will last me years down the road…I get a new iPhone every 2 years lol I love apple
I went for the 11 inch M2 air. Just by far and away the best value for money for typical day to day use.
But is it better than a used/refurbed M2 iPad Pro?
definitely checks off most boxes
1tb?
I would love to see comparison of iPad Pro 2022 M2 vs iPad Air 2024 M2.
Was wondering that myself, may be deals that put them near the same price
Waiting for this..
Edit: ended up with the cellular 13” m4, love it!
The iPad Pro m2 is better, it’s not much better though.
I have the pro and bought the air for my son, I’ll use his sometimes and the only difference I can tell is the bezels lol
If you don’t need pencil pro just go with the pro M2, for the same price it has better screen, speakers, cameras (and GPU, it’s not the same M2 chip)
The artwork you had on the ipads was genuinely one of the coolest things ive seen
Unlike others, at least you spoke a lot more about both the 11 inch new iPads rather than the very expensive 13 inch models. Subscribed!
thank you 🙏
Solid review as always Kyle! Appreciate the effort you put into this. Wife is using the 2018 12.9 and I upgraded to the M4 11 and the screen difference is definitely significant. Had to show her because she did get why I wanted the new one. As a iPad user from the original, they've come a long way! Anyone with a M series chip it's a want upgrade, not a need upgrade.
I traded in my 12.9" M1 Pro and got the 11" M2 Air with cellular.
The larger Pro was too big to carry around daily, so I had the 6th gen mini with cellular as well. Gave the mini to my daughter and I'm just rocking with the M2 Air now. I miss the better screen on the pro, but I didn't use anything that needed the Pro power or features. 11" is easier to carry aroun, and it easily fits in my backpack or purse. I'm still getting used to the switchup because the mini is super convenient, but I needed the middle ground to get rid of having two separate iPads. I'm happy with it.
My 2018 ipad pro died a few weeks ago, the display stopped working. I suspected it was from a slight bend from putting it into an over stuffed bag. I was afraid the new thinner ipad Pro would bend easier, so I ordered the new ipad Air 13”. But when I got it, I didn’t like the display. Probably just being overly picky . I returned it and got the 13” pro. Glad I did. I’ll just have to be more careful. One thing I was impressed with, is although I ordered the Air online through the Apple store, they allowed me to just exchange it for the Pro in store and pay the difference.
Even I'm on with the 2018 pro..brilliant device and still running smooth.. wondering whether to pick up last year's pro or this year's air..prices in India are massive
@@sulogno I got the 13” air, but ended up returning it for the 13” pro. Perhaps I was just being too picky about the display, but after using the 2018 pro for the last 6 years, the air display felt very different. Felt like a downgrade. Maybe it’s just me, but I wasn’t a fan. I got the pro and absolutely love it. I believe I would have had buyer’s remorse for the next 6 years had I not returned it for the pro. But if my 2018 pro was still working, I wouldn’t have got the new one. The display just died one morning
@@CRASS2047I've been using the 11 inch model of the 2018 pro.. tempted to get the new pro now ..6 yearly upgrade ain't that bad.. tough call whether to go with the 11 inch or 13 inch ... had just upgraded to the macbook air m2 a Yr back though
I spent hands on time for a couple of weeks with the 10th gen iPad and the 2024 Air and Pro, all 11". The iPad is by far the best value. Like the guy says though, once you see the Pro's screen in person, next to anything else, you are going to want it.
120 Hz and OLED is insta seller for everyone who can afford that. Air is awesome but if you can afford go for Pro - especially that you will use it for many years to come :).
iPad Air m2 only worth it if your have $500+ while iPad Pro m4 worth it if you have $1000+
I've had the M1 12.9" iPad Pro since release day in 2021. I just got the M4 13" iPad Pro this week. Honestly, the speed and capabilities of the M1 are all i need. It doesn't get sluggish on anything i do. However, the DISPLAY on the new M4 is a game changer! The brightness, crispness, the blackness of the blacks, it easily makes the upgrade to the new iPad Pro worth it to me. I hate having to buy a new Pencil.
I’m thinking of making the same change as you, do you see a big difference in terms of performance between the M1 and the M4 ?
@@Arithekiller Nothing i do shows the M4 to be any faster than the M1, but i don't do video or audio editing on my iPad. But the DISPLAY is a game changer, and i very much like the new placement of the Facetime camera in the center of the landscape orientation.
i traded in my 11 inch ipad pro for the 11 inch ipad pro 2r and have no regrets, what a beautiful oled screen watching netflix is a feast for the eyes. for me the m4 ipad is worth every penny
I really liked the way you ended the video saying "it's absolutely fine to want the best of the best iPad even you don't have any use case for it". Absolutely. Not everyone is looking for a budget friendly option
I just got the new iPad Air M2(typing this comment on it) it’s very good for students and yes you are right the case on iPad Air 4 will still work on iPad Air 6 as I got the case of iPad Air 4 in the market and it is on the stop😂all the speakers….usb port….buttons have the correct dimensions on the case
1tb?
@@kriztoppa no 128gb it's much for me☺️🤭
Heyy, I'm planning to buy ipad air 6 and I'm a first time apple user. On an average how many years will i be able to use it? I'm a med student and i want it for a long term use🙂
I’m still using my 12.9 inch second generation in fact I’m using it right now and I am still very happy with it
Replying also with the 2nd generation iPad Pro 12,9" 512GB, which I might replace now, since the battery is tired. But I also use the M1 iPad Air 256GB, which makes this choice of portables much harder. I don't want to retire a 2-year-old 2nd generation pencil. I wish it could at least talk with the new iPads. :/
What about battery life? Which one holds up longer?
I have the 2020 ipad pro. I am a teacher, I used it for my lessons everyday for at least 10 hours and I love it!
I replaced a first-gen 13 iPad Pro with a new base model 13 iPad Pro. The first gen worked great for many years. I went pro this time for the top-of-the-line features and to future proof my purchase. I run my computers into the ground. I’m looking forward to years of service from my new pro.
For Digital artists which one do you suggest ?
Both, prices are huge difference
Just upgraded from my iPad Air 2 (I know right) to the iPad Air M2 13 inch 😅 wifi only. (Wifi is in most places 😊) I wanted the M4 because of the Tandem OLED screen but not much difference in everything else to justify the price difference.
Was going to order the M4 11", then decided to just buy the M1 instead for literally half the price. Sure, I'm going to miss OLED, but other than that it's just as good as the new one.
I’m thinking of making the exact same decision, if you picked ups yours already, how is the experience so far ?
@@Gogeta1837 Yeah, already picked up my M1. It's great, I do not feel like I need more power than this. To me this is a drawing, note taking, web browsing tablet and it does all of that perfectly.
Just got the new iPad Pro 11” and truly love this device
The “air” now refers to wallet feel. Debatably.
Now I’ve been waiting for this comparison. Thanks!
The OLED is so tempting but at $999? Tough pill (tablet) to swallow.
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I loved the 11inch in store but needed 13 inch for music sheet replacement. I thought I was going to hate it but it’s actually not that bad.. it might be better with 13” now even just with browsing or YouTubing. 11” doesn’t give much room for dual screen and sometimes you just need a lighter model with 1 screen, pad-like not a MacBook…. So they serve their own purposes. I still like doing editing on my Mac but if I can transition to iPad only then that’s something to think about in the future.
One other thing I'd add that I've seen when watching another review which has tilted me more towards the Pro is the speaker configuration and sound quality. The Pro runs 4 speakers whilst the Air runs only 2. From what I heard it makes a fair bit of difference when on calls, listening to music or watching videos.
I’ve been waiting for this video from you as you do such a great job in your comparisons. Great illustration of the difference in the microphones, but I was bummed you didn’t include the speaker comparison. I’ll just have to hold tight on my 2016 iPad Pro until I see your full review video with the speaker comparison! Thanks for another great video, you are the benchmark for me!
Very helpful. I liked that he said best if the best even though you don’t have an in-depth use for it yet . Just ordered 1
@Kyle Erickson loved your video…had to subscribe after the iPad comparisons. I had the new iPad Air M2 for about 4 weeks and had a lot of issues with it. The battery depleted quickly, the pencil would not charge, and even the screen would not respond to touch. I was so surprised with all of these problems. Have you heard of any one else having the issues, or do you think that might be a one-off. I was leery of getting a replacement.
which is the best for note taking from these two. i tend to take alot of class notes.
The editing is flawless, keep it up!
Great vid, an idea of mine is if you can maybe do a video showing how you normally have your iPads set up and settings to change and turn on/off.
Love your colour grade Kyle. It's so cohesive and so identifiably YOU. Great video as always
thank you!
Great comparison video. I have the 12.9 pro from 2018 and I can’t justify buying a new iPad, it’s still such an overpowered machine compared to the OS. The new pro looks incredible tho.
That is why these so-called "overpowered" Pro iPads are so good. You can still get a fantastic experience from a 2018 version, and if you check out 2018 Android tablets, then I doubt they would hold up as well. So, I praise Apple for the overkill M4 chip, as anyone lucky enough to afford one of these will know that they have a long-term investment that will even feel contemporary in 2030.
If money is no object, then the new iPad Pro is easily the best tablet in most metrics as long as you understand it is and will always be a tabletOS. If that is not your cup of tea, then it is probably best to buy a desktop-OS laptop, as tablets are not for you as your only device.
Probably not but for what Apple will give you to trade it in I’m getting $410 for my 2020 iPad Pro 12.9” worth upgrading now
@@rthilsonthat's about what they are going for. I sell 3rd party a LOT. Those 5th Gen 12.9 sell roughly around $500 so that's not bad at all.
Yes, I tried to hold out but started watching too many iPad Pro m4 videos and fell off the wagon. I had the m1 pro 2022 so now I have the m4 pro finally a I pad I can watch without having to wear glasses to use .
I have the 3rd Gen iPad Pro and it’s still rocking. Plus I have 512 gigs! Having so many photos, documents, movies, and etc. I still have over 250 gigs available. I for now, see no reason to upgrade but as someone mentioned before, the new version looks good. I do have to admit that I love the idea that the camera was finally moved, which is great for my FaceTime and Zoom meetings.
I am a graphic designer and I'm confused about these two. Which one should I buy ?
I don’t need a 13inch pro but they didn’t have an air in stock so I bought the 13inch pro because I can.
Good production quality. Could u do a comparison b/w m2 air with m2 pro? At least on a short. Im currently on base ipad 8 looking to upgrade to one of those.
For serious media consumption, the iPad Air 6 12.9" is the perfect device, especially now with the 512 GB/1 TB local storage options and WiFi 6E for faster data transfer rates from approved WiFi routers.
After previous OLED burn in issues I went with the air
Great first video. I wonder if there will be any apps for the iPad Pro. Also what about document processing, possibly using Microsoft word and or excel and publisher. Or apps capable of competing with Microsoft word, excel and publisher.
Simple questions: for just social media, youtube videos watching, using email and a few regular apps, no games, no drawing… am I better off with a 2021 or 2022 Ipad Pro 12.9 inch or the new 2024 Ipad Air 13 inch ? Since I need a big screen, now having a 10.5 inch Ipad Pro from 2017. I have 54 GB storage used off the 64 GB in that 2017 model, so best choose the 128 GB version or the 256 GB version for my future Ipad ?
What could be the downside in my situation by buying the 2024 Air ?
I’m curious how the next iPad OS and ai may cause a greater separation between the Air and the Pro. I’m waiting until 6/10.
It's crazy that they removed the ProRes accelerator just for this iPad only.
The M2 iPad Pro and MacBook Air both have ProRes support.
Before I watch your video. I spent 30 minutes in the store comparing the two iPads to decide which one I would buy. I ended up buying the M4 pro and only to regret buying it once I got home. It does not work with the previous generation Magic Keyboard. Now I have to return to the store a day later to exchange it for the Air.
Yes the OLED is amazing and the pro motion is silky smooth when scrolling. But for $500 difference, I’ll sacrifice OLED and pro motion to get the 13” M2 Air. I own a MacBook so I don’t need the power of M4.
Me too…I just got the iPad Air M2 as my first iPad it is amazing…..especially for studies😂
@@nishantvidyarthi5667oh that cool how many gigabytes did you get. I’m still figuring that out and what size did you get I’m planing on using it for studies also.
Same I also have a MacBook Air so I don’t need the pro.
You went to the store… before even doing the minimal research that would tell you that the M4 pro uses the new Magic Keyboard…
@@hahahayi1017 I didn’t bother researching the compatibility I saw 13” for both models. I didn’t think Apple would make the Pro model a few mm bigger than the Air from width to length.
For years I had a third Generation 12.9 Pro. I considered myself a casual user mainly because my primary purpose that I use my iPad is for TH-cam Videos, Banking, and checking my email. I decided when purchasing a new iPad to save 500 dollars and purchased the new Air iPad. However, TH-cam is my primary daily entertainment and I’m on it allot. The new Air IPad sound quality wasn’t as good as my third generation Pro iPad. And the actual viewing area on the Air is smaller. So I return the new IPad Air and upgraded to the M4 13 inch Pro. Yes, I paid an extra 500 dollars but considering how long i go without upgrading my iPad I believe it is worth it. The audio on the M4 Pro is great. I am also looking forward what IOS 18 enhancement that the M4 will fully support. This year I’ve been using Chat GPT a whole lot that IOS 18 will link to Siri.
I’m upgrading from my old 5th Gen iPad (2017). Any suggestions whether I pick the Air or Pro? I’m just the average user and don’t expect to upgrade that often.
I’m keen to see Logic Pro in action and what the down side is for air versus pro.
Thanks for yours great video!
Thanks for the comparisons Kyle. I thought the sound was richer on the Pro, and it has many new compelling features. I need the full meal deal of macOS so I'll be sticking with my MacBook Pro.
I can appr3ciat ehow they correlate the chips to the year, makes it easier to remember wat year the chips were made in. M1 2021, m2 2022, etc
I’m also looking at upgrading, but I’m still using a gen 1 12.9 pro, so the 13 air is probably miles ahead of what I currently have.
OTHER TH-camRS ARE TALKING ABOUT THE GRAIN PROBLEM WITH THE OLED DISPLAY ON M4 pro
I don’t NEED a pro…but I bought one anyway! The screen by itself was enough for me to justify it!
I have a m2 iPad Pro. Didn’t know they already have m4. Is there big improvement?
I don’t have a particular use for the pro, but I decided to buy it because I don’t own a TV, or a computer so it’s basically my one stop shop for everything I do as far as tech goes so I figured I’d get my moneys worth because of that. I am an artist so I also got the Apple Pencil pro. I do need something to run my website with along with various other things of that nature. So far I’m happy with my choice. Also I don’t plan on upgrading until I absolutely have to, so I wanted a device that I would be happy with for years to come.
If my 7+ years old iPad Pro dies or becomes unusable in the next 2-3 years, I’ll consider getting this year’s (2024) M4 iPad Pro.
Can you also compare the M2 Pro and M2 Air?
I'll try to get into that a little more in the Air review!
I got the Air cos honestly I have a paper like screen protector on it and the display doesn’t matter for me. I write notes, review documents, watch videos. It’s kinda like the Pro is not for me, and for a $600 difference in my country.
The wallpapers were awesome!
They just look fantastic!
Is it possible to download these?
I don’t do any video editing. I would like to do some light foto editing. I do a whole bunch of writing , listing and calculations. I am pretty sure an iPad Air, 13 inch would be adequate for me.
Hi! It's gonna be my first time having an ipad 🥺 ive been saving for years and m2 ipad pro 11 inch is enough for me.
Ya'll must have forgot but the iPad Air is meant to be lighter in weight than the standard iPad. For example, the iPad Air (2024) is lighter than the iPad 10th gen. The ipad Pro lineup came way later...
I see iPads like I see TVs. There's a 65" TV that you can buy for $350, and there are 65" TVs that are at least $2,000. It's the same size, you can watch the same shows. It does NOTHING that the $350 one can't do. However, the difference in picture quality is GIGANTIC. Using a 60 Hz display for long periods gives me a headache. It's blurry, laggy, and not bright enough even indoors. I would pay whatever difference to have a higher quality display. If the iPad Air had a 120 Hz display with the same brightness and everything else that the Pro offers, I'd buy it. The difference between M2 and M4 doesn't really make much difference due to iPadOS limitations. But the screen quality alone justifies the price differences. My 27" computer monitor cost $1,000. Would I buy a $250 one that can show the same thing as my $1,000 one? No! I need a 4K monitor that can handle 240 Hz, and that costs money. So the iPad Pro costs Apple way more money to make, even though it can do the same things that an iPad Air can do.
I have iPad Pro 11 ( 2018 ) is it worth to upgrade to iPad Air m2 ? I do use davinci resolve, photoshop , Lightroom, pro create. Does air work fine with those apps ? Also is there any screen quality between pro 2018 and air m2 ? Thank you
I have the iPad pro m4 2024 13” 1 tig, amazing tablet far better than my 2022 iPad Pro 12.9 m2. Forget the air get the pro
I currently have iPad Pro 10.5” 2018 and planning on upgrade soon. Which one to buy, iPad Air M2 13” or iPad Pro M4 11”? Considering the price is similar and I still need to buy apple pencil as well. I am using it for media & note taking. For heavy use, I still have MBP M1 16 inch
Have you used the Air with the Final Cut Camera at all to do Multicam shooting.
nah I'm not a fan of Final Cut Camera tbh... any recording in iOS/iPadOS I do with Blackmagic Camera App
OK Thx.
Just subbed bro!! Excellent content and presentation on these differences in IPads we all can understand
11" Pro or 13" Pro? Does 2 " really make a huge difference?
For gaming, I suggest RE4, LoL:Wild Rift, Pokemon Unite, Minecraft, PubG, CoD:Mobile, Ginosha impact, and Warframe - these games can all run at max settings for a LONG time on iPads with M2 or M4 BUT some of these already run better on M4, and many haven’t been optimized for M4 yet. You for sure can tell the difference from base regular iPad vs M4. I use my iPad Pro for EVERYTHING- work, personal, gaming, and so on. I really love my M4 13inch in 1tb, I upgraded from a A12Z 11inch 1tb. I DO wish they gave the same camera set up from my iPhone 15PM, or gave the magic keyboard pass through port for charging on the right side so I can just use ONE wall outlet to charge my iPad, run my flash drive, and charge my iPhone on the Magic Keyboard. Other than that this iPad Pro is AMAZING! I hope WWDC brings some great software to take advantage of all this power, and they bring MORE AAA GAMES (like bulders gate 3?) - as I patiently wait for assassin creed mirage. I know it’s not a MAC, but if you can get by with using what’s available on iPad then for MANY people a iPad is ether a replacement or a ALTERNATIVE to Mac’s! Even the BASE STANDARD iPad is amazing, and more useful than people give it credit for.
What is the difference between the 12.9 Mini LCD. to the new one not much. Accept you don't get burning on 12.9 LCD.
6:14 is the screen flexible? isn’t glass?
Outstanding Review and Presentation Kyle! Well Done⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks for all the info. Tbh i don’t know which one to pick. My macbook (air late ‘17) is almost dead and my ipad (air 3rd gen) is working not so well… I do think the ipad pro M4 could replace them both, but idkkk
Hi Kyle, something no one seems to talk too. I hold onto tech for as long as it works without too much compromise. I'm still using a Ipad Air 2 but its now definitely showing its limitations. Given I don't turn tech over every couple of years and future proofing is important for me, Air or Pro???? Many Thanks
I can't predict the future, but the one thing you have going for you if you're looking at these is the release cycle for iPads seems to be around 1.5-2 years, so given that, you'll at least be on the current model for a while, and then you're probably 2-3 generations away from maybe starting to think about the need to upgrade, but all of that is more of a personal choice
Literally using the 12.9" iPad Pro from 2018 and it still works like new! Feel like apple refurbished is the way to go
Unless you really don't want a laptop the Pro Series doesn't seem worth it. You could get a base iPad air + base macbook air for the price of a full spec Ipad Pro
Helpful and informative video. Thank you.
Hello, how about the differences between the new 13 Air and the one gen old 13" Pro? the old pro looks to have a better M2 chip and TB4
For studying , until the next 4 to 6 years what should I get as a device ? Pc ? Or an iPad ? And which iPad ? My devil is telling me the Pro 13”.
How much difference does it make to use it as separate display to Macbook? I assume with 120 HZ there should be some noticeable difference.
Many complaints about heating issues in AIR ..... is it true ???
It is really stupid IMHO that the iPad Air M2 has deliberately downgraded speakers. Otherwise the 13” would be a great device to use primarily for watching streaming video.
This was really helpful as I need to start editing shorts for social... wasnt sure what to get and spending crazy money on the pro seems painful! Do you think all the ai features will work on the new air?
Going from a 5th gen 11pro to the 13 iPad Air and didn’t realize until this video that there’s not a thunderbolt on it. It might have to go back now.
would you recommend buying 2022 11inch pro with m2 or new air?
2022 inch pro
personally will be buying the m4 since is a way better upgrade from my 2017 ipad mini
I went from the 2018 air to the M4. Hopefully this one lasts me just as long if not longer.
I’ll be getting a iPad Air 11 in for school otw 128 Gb any recommendations for accessories
I want to star professional photography and I've been thinking about getting the Pro for the editing because looks way cleaner than my Laptop, plus the laptop makes my backpack feel so unnecessarily heavy
Well it is still worth for upgrading from ipad pro 2018
I’ve been using ipad pro 10.5 for about 6 years. I don’t have a laptop so it’s my main device and I’m using it for about 5 hours a day. Right now I’m considering between ipad pro 11 m4 and ipad air 13. The tandem oled screen looks so amazing but i mainly use ipad for youtube, web browing and read some comics so I think ipad air 13 isn’t a bad choice at all. Ipad pro 10.5 is 120Hz so if I use ipad air 13 with 60Hz, will it be noticeable? Which one do you think I should upgrade?
60hz is insanely noticeable. That was one of the main selling points in the pro for me
The biggest difference that makes a difference in use is with drawings at least for me the air latency is noticeable where as the pro is perfection. The air is noticeable my laggy when using any drawings apps even something simple as Freeform. Where as the pro is a powerhouse even with adobe fresco!
pls do a video on iPad Air M2 vs iPad Air 5
I like the wallpapers he uses on his devices. Where can I get them ?
ipad pro m4 is my 1st ipad, and im a an artist. i find sketching in my ipad faster and organize than my pc haha!
Your honest comparison made me a subscriber. Thank you. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks for the sub!
So go with the pro. FaceID is much better than finger print, the screen is just… sickly good looking, and the speakers are far far far better. Trust me, if you can at all swing it then go with the pro.