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Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Apple iPad (9th generation)
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) ($871) vs Apple iPad (9th generation) ($155) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pro tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Apple iPad (9th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $871 | $155 |
| Weight | 579g | 487g |
| Chip | M4 | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 120Hz | 10.2" Retina |
| Ports | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | — |
| Camera | Landscape 12MP front | 12MP Center Stage front, 8MP rear |
| Pencil | Apple Pencil Pro | 1st generation Apple Pencil |
| Weight | 579g (Wi-Fi, Apple published) | 487g (Apple published, Wi-Fi) |
| Port | — | Lightning |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
- Tandem OLED at 13 inches is genuinely remarkable
- 579g, lighter than the 12.9-inch it replaced
- Thinnest thing Apple has shipped
- Thunderbolt
- 579g is still a lot to hold one-handed
- Expensive even used
- iPadOS remains the limiting factor
Apple iPad (9th generation)
- Cheapest working iPad with a modern-enough chip for everyday apps
- Home button and Touch ID, familiar to anyone coming from an older iPhone
- Center Stage front camera for video calls
- Compatible with the 1st-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard
- Lightning port, not USB-C
- Thick bezels around a smaller 10.2-inch display
- 487g is heavier than every iPad Air or Pro on this list
- No longer sold new, so accessories will thin out over time
Apple iPad (9th generation) is the better value at $155. Both are part of our curated pro tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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