Don't WASTE Your MONEY! iPad Pro M2 Vs iPad Air M1 Explained
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- The M1 iPad Air and the M2 iPad Pro are very similar but have quite a bit that separates them!
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I’ve been using the 5th generation iPad Air for over a year now, and more recently, I picked up the 4th generation 11-inch iPad Pro to address some of my pain points, and help other folks out in finding which of these two you might want to choose. If you’re wondering which machine is right for you, stick around for this iPad Air 5 vs 11” iPaid Pro M2 comparison.
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00:00 | Intro
01:29 | Design Comparison
02:32 | Displays
04:07 | Sound
04:57 | Apple Pencil
05:46 | Cases
06:25 | Cameras
07:14 | Front Camera & Mic Test
08:07 | Internal Mics
08:29 | Biometrics
08:56 | Performance
11:08 | USB Ports
11:31 | Storage
12:41 | Desktop Compatibility
13:06 | Wireless Connectivity
14:03 | When To Choose What iPad
14:47 | Wrapping Up - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
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So to summarize they are very similar but with the pro you get
Better sound
Faster wifi
Faster storage
More camera options
Supports pro res
Better microphones
Twice the refresh rate
Faster CPU
Faster GPU
Supports Face ID
Thunderbolt Support
More Storage options
thank you, love people like you that do this :)
So, get the pro?
Roger that.
Not exactly.
You missed how he said it's only a little bit more for half the storage, didn't compare price of 256GB Pro.
He also said neither storage is big enough for video editing and need external storage anyway. So then compare the price of the 64GB Air since that will work the same as the 256GB model with external storage!!
Also it's not "better" this and "faster" that. He said the Pro is "slightly better" this and "a little faster" that.
So here the Pro is A$1400 vs Air A$1000. That's 40% dearer for everything being a smidge smoother.
Yeah if you're doing daily graphical rendering or video encoding or artistic drawings for business pay checks on a tablet and not on an iMac or Windows, get an M2 Pro or Tab S9 Ultra.
For the 99% masses without 1 Million You Tube Subscribers, save $400 on an Air.
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Exactly. Instead of convincing me to get the Air, they did the opposite. How advanced the advertisement techniques have become!
In Europe the price difference is way more than 50$ 🤣
nah i think he means air 2022 256 and pro m2 128
But in Europe tax is in the price, in US you got to add the tax on the listed price - just like anything advertised or shown price wise in the USA
@@advocatusdiaboli7101 yeah i know that. personally i live in italy and here the difference between the two ipads is 100€ or less so
@@advocatusdiaboli7101 either way the tax percentage is the same as these are the same type of devices/products, so the price difference will be similar
Same with Australia, at least 500$ AU.
Just gave my daughter my iPad Pro 11 inch from two years ago as I really don’t use it but for videos and reading. Now to replace mine I think I’m doing the air as I don’t need much. Thanks for the video
I found the air 5 256gb for the price of the 128gb few month ago in purple. And this is enough for my usage. I take notes on the ipad with the pencil on notability during my various personnal trainings. And I wished I had something like this during my studies to have everything stored in the same place rather than thousands sheets of paper, notebooks or other things.
your reviews and communication is amazing buddy
Excellent dissemination of information and point by point comparison. Thank you.
Even though I'm not in the market for either of these tablets I enjoyed your comparisons, always do. Right now I'm content with my Mini 6.
You chose well! The iPad Mini is an incredible tablet. I used to own one, and then I got the iPad Air about 2 years ago. Sometimes I miss the more compact and portability advantage of the iPad Mini.
Got myself recently a M1 Pro for €630, refurbished, perfect condition. Used to 120hz with my iPhone, and when you downgrade on refresh rate even on a tablet it is really noticeable. M1 is powerful enough and the hover function… not worth the extra money.
I want to do basic video editing, note taking and Microsoft 360 can we do it on this tab? (I never owned an iPad before)
@@shhh3683 no tablet is good for video editing, unless you mean some really basic stuff like adding slides, or adding/removing frames etc.. that is possible even on an iPad from 2018
@@davideyt1242iPads are great for editing.
I currently have a 1st gen iPad pro 9.7", stuck between upgrading to a newer Pro or Air, doesn't have to be the newest gen. Problems with current Pro is slow wifi, need more storage for apps, speakers going out. I love my apple pencil (I draw casually) so definitely want the new one. I would rather fingerprint than face recognition tho.
Fantastic comparison video! Thank you!
Got the 5th Gen Air for school and don’t have any regrets.
value for the price you pay is pretty shitty, but sure for low requirements they are pretty cool to own
@@davideyt1242 There really isn't any competition in the tablet scene. Andriod tablets are, for some reason, significantly worse than Android phones.
@@thenightowls2804iPads are good value for the "simple" customer who don't have too many demands and put a lot of focus on ease of use and cosmetics.. otherwise they are really bad price/performance ratio. I had many apple products in the past, since Steve Jobbs have left this world, Apple products are no longer the most superior in the smartphone/tablet markets.
I do agree that many Android powered devices are not better as well.. only the higher end.
for a pro user, normally it is advised to buy a tablet which is not entirely "locked" into a specific eco-system (hence Apple..) but which have powerful hardware that is able to run any mobile OS and not being locked to something very specific. then you can decide if you want to run Android, Windows or Linux (most likely Intel based and few other chips), there you will pay the price of a high-end iPad but will get the hardware x3 more powerful and higher end than what the iPad gives.
Awesome vido. Thanks to you I decided to get the iPad Air. I have been struggling which one to use to my school work. Thank you for the advice.
I'm going to upgrade to a current iPad, as my original 1st gen iPad Pro battery is finally failing; it's testament to it's longevity that it is still keeping up and still supports the current operating system, though I think it is the last OS supported. I'm having a hard time deciding if I need a Pro given how good the Air is; it's extraordinary the iPad Air has the same CPU my Mini does, and the Pro has an even more powerful CPU. I don't play games, nor edit videos currently, but do use graphics apps like Affinity Photo or Procreate, and AstroPad for working with Capture One on my Mac. I'm excited by the USB-C, which is fast enough for my needs.
Very helpful video answered all my questions
Very helpful--thanks Kyle!
Good job! Thorough comparison. 👌
very nice review, thanks man!
I brought a 64 go iPad Air and found myself with a system data file size of 23gb+10gb for the os. I figured that I would not have enough storage and needed 128 which the pro had. I also plan to use my iPad as a desktop and the bandwidth of the usb port was bugging me. It was an expensive upgrade (400 $ cdn) but well worth it. Great content !
Just saw one of your videos with you doing iOS coding in Swift etc... was instantly surprised and relieved to come across your channel. I haven't found many youtubers who also do Swift iOS programming 🔥🔥🔥
thanks, I don't do a ton of it now, just try and keep up best I can, but I was a full time dev before doing this!
@@KyleErickson hey fair enough man I've been doing it for about a year just graduated from university doing computer science, did a whole project coding in Swift was super fun honestly u should get back into it, its defo gonna take off in the near future
Fantastic comparison! 👏 👏 👏
Thank you! Great comparison, and very thorough. I currently have the iPad Air 4, it's been great. Before I purchased it, I did compare the Air to the Pro, and I thought the Pro was overkill for me. I might upgrade in the next year or 2 and I will look at the Pro again.
I previously owned an iPad Mini, I miss the portability and smaller size of the mini sometimes, but having a larger screen is a better option for my older eyes.
Side note: I had been considering going back to Android in 2023 and getting a Pixel phone and tablet, but after seeing a few friends experiencing so many problems with Pixel phones, I am staying with iPhone. I might as well have a better iPad to go with it. And by process of elimination, I won't ever consider owning another Scamsuck phone or tablet again after dealing with Samsung's incompetent and worthless customer support. So it's IOS all the way now.
Great video. Very useful.
I made the switch in Aug2023 from the Air gen 5 I bought early in 2022 to the Pro11 gen 4 for 4 reasons that Kyle goes over (1) primarily for getting Face ID, as always needing to reach over to unlock was cumbersome. (2) the 2 extra speakers, (3) the 500 to 600 nits, and (4) the 801.11ax wifi6 to 802.11ax wifi6E since my Eero supports the later. And it’s great that my Apple Magic Keyboard and Pencil 2 works on the Pro11 as well.
Good video! Keep ‘em coming
I’m curious out of who bought one of these if you regretted it or not
Great explanation👍👍
Nice review! I did end up buying the 11 inch iPad Pro, mostly because I wanted the promotion display. I bumped up the storage to 256, and am glad I did.
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Can I ask why you bumped up the storage? I’m looking at getting the m1 11inch iPad Pro and am wondering wether 128will be enough as it’s quite a significant price difference to the 256
Thanks Kyle! How hot does the m2 iPad Pro get at full performance??
Thank you so much for this
Nice review!
I have both. Pro for work, Air for personal use.
The 120hz screen was the deal breaker for me. I would pay more every time to get 120hz screen. It is a very obvious difference that once you get used to it is hard to go back to 60hz.
Did this improve your experience using the stylus? i am primarily using this to annotate notes for school.
@@HanSoloxcsyes
its a night and day difference@@HanSoloxcs
I have the pro and always had pro iPhones. But recently I tested an iPad Air 5 and could barely notice the difference in refresh rate. Unless you’re a hardcore gamer (although iPads are not for gaming lol), you won’t notice that difference. So, pro is a waste of money really
Thanks, Kyle. Hair and beard looking magnificant, by the way 🤩
one day closer to tangling it into my armpit hair
@@KyleErickson 🤗🤣
The audio quality is really the make or break with this comparison
very beautiful video. thank you
Great comparison! I’m wanting something for live music performances: chords, lyrics, notation, and MP3s. The pro M2 might be the ticket! We will see.
I have a 1st gen 12.9 Pro. Still runs great and maintaining its usability but I am looking to upgrade. I love the M chips and would like to have the apple pencil 2, but still debating upgrading since I amnot doing a lot of heavy lifting such as video editing and more. Really only use it for a few games, youtube, documents, and writing.
I have m2 ipad pro ı just using study for school and edit some photo but i am not professional is it worth ?
Thanks for the comparison. Lots of info to chew on. I have had the iPad Air 3 for years. Sometimes I loose touch where it ignores my finger. Also the screen is lagging some on games. So I am looking at either the pro or air your were looking at. Probably adding a pencil also. Lots of money for this #TrophyRetire haha. Oh on my existing air, I like the direct connected keyboard. Gives it a small laptop feel. Also that iPad Air is my go to device for surfing or playing games. All the best and thanks again for your review or comparison.
I love my 5 gen iPad Pro 12.9 m1 1TB , it’s such a powerful tablet 😊
And what are you doing with all that power?
the real world speed on the usb-c/tb4 ports on the ipads is much much slower than the theoretically supported speeds.
Great review thanks. Just the comparison I was looking for.
Thanks for review. Wondering if u have recommended any android active pencils. I was going to buy the alternative in this video but doesn't support android. Thanks
wtaching this with my 1st gen iPad pro 11’ and i feel proud not much different
I currently have an iPad Air 4 and wondering if to upgrade to the Air 5 or Pro 11". This video was a real help, I mostly use it for art and screen responsiveness and storage are really important. I prefer the fingerprint sensor to the face ID so that's where I'm between minds
Oct 2023....looks like the cost of the base iPad air 5 has dropped 100 bucks ($499 AMZ vs $599 on Apple). I am looking to replace my iPad Air 3rd gen. I will hold out hoping that there will be even more savings (somewhere) during Black Friday buying season next month.
Great video! I would like to switch from my iPad Air M1 to the pro M2, I usually use it for photographic development via Lightroom/Photoshop and for studying. Would you recommend this step to me?
How do you get your videos of the iPad to be on screen then zoom in. Thought of doing some tutorials on cooking stuff. Thx
Love your apple devices reviews and explanation 👌. Its one of the best reviews in youtube ❤.
Thanks so much for watching!
I’ll go with Air min version. I’m only watching some videos, films and very rare zoom calls. I don’t need that much storage, so it’s 200$ save
What external drives and set up do you use with your iPads?
How is the battery on the Pro? I have the iPad Air M1 and I've noticed that streaming on TH-cam and Twitch drains my battery relatively quickly. I've disabled background app refresh.
I have a 4 year old Air 3 that I still use daily but I also picked up the 12.9 M1 a little over a year ago. I almost traded the Air in after I purchased the M1 but I’m so glad that I didn’t because I still like having a mid sized iPad around the house even though it’s not the latest and greatest model.
@@ALtoyo I don’t know, Apple doesn’t have battery health data for iPads the way they do for iPhones. But the Air 3 feels like it’s holding up very well, I estimate it’s at least 80 percent battery health, I don’t notice much of a difference from when it was new.
Air 3 owner here, too. It's holding up well for a 4-year old gadget. Pretty sure its battery health is down, but it hasn't come to a point that it has become problematic for me, work-wise. On a single charge, I say it gives me around 5-6 hours - mainly using it for making notes on GoodNotes, reading books, reading/marking notes on PDF Expert alongside my laptop, and occasionally watching TH-cam/Netflix/Disney, so intermittent use throughout the day.
My iPad Air 3 just started to tank as far as the battery goes. Time to replace it as it drains so fast. But I really did like it for well over 4 years.
I got my iPad Air 3 in 2020 (new) and didn’t use it for a year.
I usually use Apple TV to mirror my iPhone.
iPad works perfectly fine. I mostly use it for PDFs and a few games.
I saw the m1 at a very tempting price and that’s still powerful af with 120hz so I’m thinking about buying it
Hi there, I am considering purchasing the iPad Air or Pro, not sure. I am not a graphic designer, but a part-time student and I am learning Adobe Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop for small projects at work and I would like to keep working on that as a hobby as well. would the IPAD air be enough? The price difference is quite substantial. Thanks for any help.
would love to see ur video on how the ipad pro would be for students 🙌🙌🙌🙌
I have the Air 5. It’s a great tool and my wife has the Pro. I tested both out and unless you have a preference which was her there is no difference in basic needs
Hi hb the battery life? I heard some ppl complaining that Air 5 drains too fast, and its build isnt that great (ppl said it’s easily bend). I actually want to pick the Air 5 but I dont want to experience these inconveniences if they happen to be true 😢
@@arifanourma8940so far my ipad air 5 is doing good
what would you reccomend for a student who will mainly use it for note taking and wants to keep it as a long term investment?
I bought the iPad Air for all my games def worth it :) so smooth and no lag
i still use ipad 7th gen so whtever i buy will be an improvement but 7th gen is still good for drawing and office apps so idk if i should buy a new one. i can also play any game i want, even diablo.
I have a IPad Air 4th Gen and it’s still kicking. I bought a IPad Air 5 th Gen for my baby niece for art and homework and I got her the IPad Pencil. She has had It for a few years and loves it. I want an IPad mini to take with me when I leave the house because I think bigger IPads are a bit big. I had a iPad mini 3 for 7 years straight and I loved that thing. I want the IPad Ultra whenever it comes out so that can be my big art tablet. I hope they make super big ones up to 20 inches one day but I would deal with 16 or even 18. I guess I just like really small or big things.😂
Is there a new iPad Air coming out I am not sure if I should upgrade. I have a I iPad 8th generation and I am not sure if I should upgrade to the iPad Air 6 when it comes out
Yes, pro m2 and pro m4 iPads have usbc thunderbolt combo port. The m4 air has only usbc. Correct me if I misread Apple’s comparison page.
Found the air on sale for $500 thanks for this video I almost over spent on the pro
Thank you!!
Pls Answer my 4 questions.
What game fighting game are you playing at 9:50
Which Racing game are you playing at 9:54
Which software you used to benchmark 9:43
And last how can i download yellow background of ipad air that you have. Thanks.😊
The most important thing is iPad Pro get a high quality on screen when you use the Apple Pencil at the pen point reach the surface you’ll not get deformation,as I know iPad Air 4/5 will.
Trust me that’s feels bad.
I have the blue m1 air 5 and it's the best tablet I've ever owned and the first one where I could actually say that this could replace my macbook
Thanks for the information! 🤙🏻 What do you think about the ipad for video editing? Like 15 minutes of travel vlog with a lot of broll and sound effects. Footage in 4k from Sony a7siii, Mini 3 DJi and Osmo Action
possible with resolve, but much prefer desktop!
@@KyleErickson desktop or laptop?
What type of video cutting software is he using on the iPad
iPadOS makes sense for Bionic-powered iPad, but it makes absolutely no sense to Silicon-powered iPad. All the desktop-grade computing power, yet bogged down on what is basically a modern repeat of Windows RT and Windows S Mode. Used to own the M1 iPad Pro before, never again. Sold it for my current Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and never looked back.
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Need it for note making and college usage (no graphic designing or sketching). Occasionally to play games and stream movies. What do you recommend?
Air is fine but you’ll want more than 64gb
Iam 58 years old and have a Gen 4 ipad air...I want to upgrade to as big as possible / for movies / utube / social media / taking pictures / .....I am not very techy so i need some suggestions on which Apple ipad to get...thx in advance.....cheers from Canada
I thought the pro has center stage ? Where you stay centered . And while this review was great. I was looking at the specs. The pro seems to have a lot of things like wifi6 genuine 5g with mm wave , not just the 5g like the air . And for some reason it also said on the side by side the air didn’t have LiDAR does that mean it doesn’t have Face unlock ?
Just want an iPad for procreate and video editing, so should I go for ipad air 5 (64gb, I'll be using it with external storage)or ipad pro 11" 4th gen m2?
P.S.- I don't want to upgrade for atleast 6 years.
as he mentions in the video that pro motion helps for procreate and apple pencil usecase, then go for the pro model, if the 4th gen has pro motion. Plus pro models last longer if I'm not wrong, software side for atleast 4-5 years of constant updates.
Anyone knows where I can order that cases online?
Where did you get the thumbnail wallpapers?
My first I-ad was the iPad 8th gen the I upgraded to the iPad mini (that I unfortunately have to replace) the got the iPad Pro 12.9 inch and I love it
Pro for me hands down. Port speed is important for me.
In addition to the 120hz screen
5:20 the charging magnets on iPads and Pencils in 2024, do not sit the same difference apart than those on the old m2 pro. Also, the m4 iPad Pro doesn’t have mmWave, only 5g. I know so for USA because implementation for air industry was poorly compatible and definitely not compliant regarding air traffic control concerns. In Europe they did a better coordination, so I wonder if theirs will keep their mmWave?
Which is suitable for hard core gaming
Two things when is iPad getting USB-C and MagSafe charging?
I just want a bigger version of my cellphone,I already have a M2 MacBook Air that can do the “hard stuff”.. I’ll just wait until September to see if they come out with a new air or a new iPad mini..
Can you afford it?
What if I want one for digital art?
I have the iPad Pro from 2018 11 inches and my wife the iPad Air from 2022 and I see no difference with my 120 Hz display. the video quality on Netflix in ultra HD is. both of good quality. I'm thinking of buying either the new iPad Pro for its OLED screen or the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus? I watch a lot of video and TV on it, so I want a very good screen.
I have a 1TB Samsung T7 SSD..... Should I go with Ipad air 5 256gb or Ipad pro with 128 gb.... I am confused.... want the ipad for the studies, Note taking, Gaming (Genshin Impact+ Efootball) and sometimes watch movies and shows, which I store in the SSD ..... I am from India and within fews days there is the biggest sale of the year..... can anyone kindly suggest me which will be the better option.....
I bought myself and for my dad ipad air 2 years ago and about 2 moths already we are having issues with battery life. Even though we are using apple charger
Im a designer and am planning to get myself an ipad but im confused on which one to buy
I primary use are for procreate
Figma photoshop and illustrator
And secondary use are for entertainment
Im not worried abt storage because i have an external storage of 1tb so which one should i consider buying plz suggest
I think ipad pro might be better for you due to the 120 Hz screen. It makes using the pen feel more responsive in real life. Also there are some differences in app support between ipads which use A and M processors. For instance logic pro ipad app does not work on ipad mini etc. (it requires M1 or M2).
I’m using an Air 2, and battery is toast. So I’m looking for a new iPad. These two are my favorites, but I’m torn between cost and functionality.
if its casual use, the Air seems to be the way to go.
Very nice 👍🙏
I never had an iPad before, so I decided to get the iPad Pro M2 12.9inch 256GB 6th generation I hope I did a good investment
Just for graphic design mostly in adobe illustrator, will iPad Air M1 be enough?
I don't know about Adobe illustrator, but I'm a cartoonist who uses procreate, and that will be more than enough.
In my country, the price difference between base variants of pro and air is 263 dollars.
I just paid £618 for a used but like new 4th gen iPad Pro wifi only 128gb worth it or not
You can keep the devices vertically for centrally aligned recording
Even if I purchased the 11" 256G, M2 at $698 no tax? Navy Exchanges charge zero sales tax.
$150 off the Air at BestBuy right now is enough to get me off the fence. Probalby means an update to the air coming soon? Thanks for the video.
this month Apple should be refreshing the Air/Pro iPad lineup!
How can i get that Ipad Wallpaper
Only have the regular iPad. The Air and the Pro cost so much I'd rather get a laptop for the money. I'm still wondering why the mini costs much more than the regular when it's much smaller.
I have the Ipad 9, and use it mostly when I travel. I tend to grab my laptop at home, so much more comfortable in lap mode than the Ipad. The Ipad is better in a lot of ways but like you, would probably get another laptop before upgrading my tablet.
@@jayh40515I bought m2 pro 11in, 8 months ago, ain't no way I'm upgrading it before 5 years mark. Since I use my laptop for work I use ipad for only personal use at home
Ipad air 2022 vs ipad pro 2020... thoughts?
Overall it looks like I could do well with the air but those 120hz make everything feel so much smoother! but I dont know if that alone is worth the 200€ difference I would have to pay
What did you do? I want ipad pro for promotion but I'm not sure...
@@ozcancj1070 I actually bought the pro and it was worth it! Feels really smooth and works amazingly with the apple pencil. Also, the better speakers do make a difference.