iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio
512GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
64GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio lands at 92 and iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only at 94. That puts iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only leads on performance (94 vs 92).
Display
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only leads on display (92 vs 90).
Software
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the software sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only leads on software (90 vs 88).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 64GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio vs iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
Which is better, iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $1,378, iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Does iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for performance, iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on performance (94 vs 92). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for display, iPad Pro 11 (M4) · 512GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on display (92 vs 90). Compared on the display sub-score.