iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard
512GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard 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) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard 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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Compared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on performance (97 vs 94).
Display
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Compared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on display (98 vs 92).
Portability
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Compared on the portability sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on portability (94 vs 88).
Value for money
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPad Pro 13" (M4) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,948).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard | iPad Pro 13" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 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) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
- +Tandem OLED with true HDR
- +M4 performance in a tablet
- +Thinnest Apple device ever
- −iPadOS still window-limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard vs iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Which is better, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard 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) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard worth the price? +
At $1,948, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard 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) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard 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.
Which is better for performance, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on performance (97 vs 94). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for display, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on display (98 vs 92). Compared on the display sub-score.