Choosing between iPad Pro vs iPad Air can be difficult, especially now they both come in the same two different sizes and multiple configuration options. Very basically, the iPad Pro is the more powerful of the two tablets, and it has a brighter screen with OLED tech for improved contrast. That makes it better for creative work in many cases, But which Apple tablet is best for you will depend on whether you really need that extra power, and whether you think it justifies the higher cost.
We've reviewed and tested both the new M4 iPad Pro and the M2 iPad Air, and pretty much every iPad released over the past decade, so we're well placed to compare them. In the comparison below, we'll focus mainly on these 2024 tablets, which are the models Apple currently sells, but we'll briefly mention their predecessors because you may still be able to find them at third-part retailers.
