Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) vs Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) ($749) vs Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) ($599) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749 | $599 |
| Weight | 464g | 293g |
| Chip | M4 | A17 Pro |
| Display | 11" Liquid Retina | 8.3" Liquid Retina |
| Security | Touch ID top button | Touch ID top button |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Weight | 464 g (Wi-Fi) | 293 g (Wi-Fi) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
- The best balance of price, weight, and power
- M4 outruns what iPadOS asks of it
- Touch ID beats Face ID for flat-on-desk use
- $450 less than the equivalent Pro
- 60Hz LCD, no ProMotion or OLED
- Keyboard and Pencil push it past $1,000
- No Face ID
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- 293 g — the only pocketable iPad
- Apple Pencil Pro support in a pocket device
- Apple Intelligence capable via A17 Pro
- One-handed use for genuinely long stretches
- $599 for the smallest screen in the line
- Too cramped for side-by-side work
- 60Hz display
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) is the better value at $599. Both are part of our curated tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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