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Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2026) vs Apple iPad Air 11" (M2) 1TB

Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2026)

Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2026)

~$999 (Apple MSRP; Amazon price varies)

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Apple iPad Air 11" (M2) 1TB

Apple iPad Air 11" (M2) 1TB

~$799

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Specs compared

FeatureApple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2026)Apple iPad Air 11" (M2) 1TB
Price (from)~$999 (Apple MSRP; Amazon price varies)~$799 (Apple MSRP; Amazon price varies)
Display11" Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 120Hz ProMotion11" Liquid Retina, 60Hz
ProcessorApple M5Apple M2
RAM / Storage256GB (Wi-Fi model)1TB
StylusApple Pencil Pro (sold separately)Apple Pencil Pro (sold separately)
Refresh rate120Hz ProMotion60Hz
OSiPadOSiPadOS
Best forPro / creative / ProcreateStorage-heavy iPad users

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