πΈ The iPad Pro M2 and iPad Air M1 have similar features and a small price difference.
π Visually, the two iPads are almost indistinguishable, with the same form factor and dimensions.
π¨ The iPad Air offers more color options compared to the iPad Pro.
The iPad Pro M2 and iPad Air M1 have slight differences in design, with the Pro being slightly thinner and having a larger display.
Both devices have similar screen quality, with laminated screens, anti-reflective coatings, and IPS panels. The Pro has slightly higher peak brightness but the overall color and contrast are similar.
The biggest difference is that the Pro has promotion, offering a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Air tops out at 60Hz. The Pro also has a four-speaker sound system for a fuller audio experience.
π§ The iPad Pro M2 has superior audio quality compared to the iPad Air M1, although both are great for media consumption.
βοΈ The iPad Pro M2 offers a more fluid drawing experience with the Apple Pencil due to its higher refresh rate, making it ideal for graphic designers or heavy pencil users.
πΌ Both the iPad Pro M2 and iPad Air M1 are compatible with most cases and keyboard combos, but the camera bump on the iPad Pro provides an additional lens for enhanced photography capabilities.
πΈ The cameras on the iPad Pro and iPad Air are similar, with indistinguishable main sensors and 12-megapixel ultra-wide front-facing cameras.
ποΈ The iPad Pro has better sound quality due to its five studio-quality microphones, while the iPad Air has two internal mics that pick up more background noise.
π The iPad Pro features True Depth technology, enabling Face ID for biometric unlocking, while the iPad Air only supports fingerprint unlocking.
π‘ There is no significant advantage to choosing between the iPad Pro M2 and the iPad Air M1.
β‘ Both devices have impressive performance capabilities, with the Pro having an M2 Chip and the Air having an M1 Chip.
π For everyday tasks like browsing and streaming, the regular iPad would suffice as it is cheaper and still powerful.
πΎ The iPad Pro M2 offers a faster transfer speed of 40 gigabits per second with Thunderbolt or USB4, allowing for smooth performance with external storage.
π½ The iPad Air M1 has a limited internal storage of 256 gigs, while the iPad Pro M2 can go up to two terabytes, providing more options. External drives can be a cheaper option for additional storage.
ππ» The iPad Pro M2's Thunderbolt port enables it to be used as a desktop with a monitor and external storage, while the iPad Air M1 faces limitations with bandwidth and transfer speeds.
πΆ The iPad Pro M2 has better wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.
π‘ The iPad Pro M2 and iPad Air M1 have some differences in terms of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, battery life, port speed, pencil compatibility, audio quality, and display features.
π The iPad Pro M2 and iPad Air M1 both have a battery life of up to 10 hours when surfing the web on Wi-Fi, but in practice, they typically last for about seven to eight hours with normal usage.
π° Choosing between the iPad Pro M2 and iPad Air M1 depends on personal preferences and usage requirements, with the Pro offering advantages in areas such as port speed, pencil usage, audio quality, and display features, while the Air provides a more affordable option with similar benefits.