Apple
Device summary
Apple
iPad Pro 12.9 6th Gen M2
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,099 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 12.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 617 g | 682 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2732 × 2048 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Apple M2 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra Wide · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,099 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 12.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 617 g | 682 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2732 × 2048 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Apple M2 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra Wide · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPad Air 13 M2
65 g lighter
Thickness
iPad Air 13 M2
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
iPad Air 13 M2 vs iPad Pro 12.9 6th Gen M2 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPad Air 13 M2
Strengths
- Excellent battery endurance for long study and travel days
- Spacious 13-inch display for documents and split workflows
- M2 performance without iPad Pro 13 pricing
Compromises
- Handheld awkwardness and weight versus 11-inch Air
- Keyboard bundle cost approaches MacBook Air without macOS
- 60Hz LCD and older Magic Keyboard generation