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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) · 512GB · Tablet only — 512GB · 2024
Apple

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only

512GB · 2024

94
/ 100
From $1,599
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) · 512GB · 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) · 512GB · 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

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPad Pro 13" (M4) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,599).

iPad Pro 13" (M4) 94
vs
94 iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only

Score breakdown

iPad Pro 13" (M4)
94
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 94
software 82
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · 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) · 512GB · Tablet only — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Pro 13" (M4) iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · 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
▲ 512GB
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) · 512GB · 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) · 512GB · Tablet only

Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · 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) · 512GB · Tablet only worth the price? +

At $1,599, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.

Does iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · 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) · 512GB · 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) · 512GB · Tablet only? +

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