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iPad Pro 13" (M4) — M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
Apple

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro

94
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only — 128GB · 2024
Apple

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only

128GB · 2024

94
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M4) lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPad Pro 13" (M4) if…

  • ✓Tandem OLED with true HDR
  • ✓M4 performance in a tablet
  • ✓Thinnest Apple device ever

Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPad Pro 13" (M4) 94
vs
94 iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only

Score breakdown

iPad Pro 13" (M4)
94
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 94
software 82
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only
94
performance 94
display 92
battery 86
portability 88
software 90

Specs side-by-side

iPad Pro 13" (M4) versus iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Pro 13" (M4) iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only
Chip
Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU)
—
Display
13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064
—
RAM
8 / 16 GB
—
Storage
▲ 256 GB – 2 TB
128GB
Weight
579 g
—
Battery
38.99 Wh
—
OS
iPadOS 18
—
Release year
—
2024

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

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only

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) vs iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only

Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only? +

Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPad Pro 13" (M4) worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.

Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only worth the price? +

At $1,399, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.

Does iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · 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 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only? +

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) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Silver) · Tablet only? +

iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on display (98 vs 92). Compared on the display sub-score.