Apple
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro
128GB · 2024
94
/ 100
From $1,528
VS
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
94
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13" (M4) at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M4) if…
- ✓Tandem OLED with true HDR
- ✓M4 performance in a tablet
- ✓Thinnest Apple device ever
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro 94
vs 94 iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro
94 performance 94
display 92
battery 86
portability 88
software 90
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
94 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 94
software 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro | iPad Pro 13" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU) |
| Display | — | 13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064 |
| RAM | — | 8 / 16 GB |
| Weight | — | 579 g |
| Battery | — | 38.99 Wh |
| OS | — | iPadOS 18 |
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro
Pros
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Pros
- +Tandem OLED with true HDR
- +M4 performance in a tablet
- +Thinnest Apple device ever
Cons
- −iPadOS still window-limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro vs iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Which is better, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $1,528, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M4) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M4) 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.