Apple M4 Chipset — 2 Tablets Compared

Decision table

Apple M4 Chipset: which one for what?

The 2 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Films & Video Students Battery Life Thin & Light

Leads for Films & Video: Apple iPad Air 13 (M4)72%

Leads for Students: Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)60%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)50%

Leads for Thin & Light: Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)72%

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Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)Apple
11" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
62% 60% 50% 72%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 464 grams
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Apple iPad Air 13 (M4)Apple
13" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
72% 60% 50% 62%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 600 nits peak brightness
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light