Apple
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro
64GB · 2024
94
/ 100
From $1,428
VS
Apple
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB
64GB · 2024
94
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro 94
vs 94 iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro
94 performance 94
display 92
battery 86
portability 88
software 90
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB
94 performance 94
display 92
battery 86
portability 88
software 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · 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) · 64GB
Pros
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro vs iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB
Which is better, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $1,428, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Does iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB 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.