Liquid Retina (IPS) Display Technology — 4 Tablets Compared

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Liquid Retina (IPS) Display Technology: which one for what?

The 4 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 11 (A16)72%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPad 11 (A16)50%

Leads for Thin & Light: Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)72%

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Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)Apple
11" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
62% 60% 50% 69%
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
#1#3#3#3
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
#2#1#1#4
Apple iPad 11 (A16)Apple
11" · Apple A16 · Apple Pencil
62% 72% 50% 53%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#4#4#4#1
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)Apple
8.3" · Apple A17 Pro · 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
- 293 grams