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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022 vs Apple iPad Air 5

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01Selected Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022 11 inch screen. Apple M2 processor. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. 12 MP main camera. KSh 150,000Out of Stock	02 Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) About 10.9 inch screen. Apple M1 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 7,600 mAh battery capacity. 28.6 Wh of stored energy. KSh 82,000In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022 if you want Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and more CPU cores (8). Choose the Apple iPad Air 5 if you prefer Apple M1 and iPadOS 15.4.

Display

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022: 11 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 5: About 10.9 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022: Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Air 5: Apple M1 processor

Software

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022: Runs iPadOS
Apple iPad Air 5: Runs iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Connections

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 5: Wi-Fi 6 support

Battery life

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022: Up to 10 hours per charge
Apple iPad Air 5: 7,600 mAh battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022

Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
More CPU cores: 8 (vs 4).
Slightly larger 11-inch screen (vs 10.9-inch).
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Apple iPad Air 5

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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Priority	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5
Display	11-inch display, 264 ppi	10.9-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Apple M1 processor
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	7,600 mAh battery
Weight	466 g	461 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Software	iPadOS	iPadOS 15.4
Battery capacity	28.65 Wh battery	7,600 mAh battery
Rear camera video	Wide camera: 4K up to 60fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Processor	Apple M2	Apple M1
GPU	10-core GPU	Apple GPU (8-core graphics)
Loudspeakers	Four speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2, 2022)	Apple iPad Air (2022)
Announced	2022	2022, March 08
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; USB: USB-C Thunderbolt / USB 4 port: charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 up to 40Gbps, USB 3 up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 12MP wide (f/1.8) and 10MP ultra-wide (f/2.4, 125-degree view); Front: 12MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth camera, f/2.4, 122-degree field of viewNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status	—	Available. Released 2022, March 18
Models	—	A2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Dimensions	247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9mm	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight	466g (Wi-Fi); 470g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materials	—	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features	—	Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Display	11 inches	10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution	2388 x 1668 pixels at 264ppi	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protection	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600-nit maximum SDR brightness; ProMotion and Apple Pencil hover	500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Processor	Apple M2	Apple M1
CPU	8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores	Octa-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHz
GPU	10-core GPU	Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
RAM	—	8GB
Storage	—	64GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	—	No
Internal	—	64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Rear camera	12MP wide (f/1.8) and 10MP ultra-wide (f/2.4, 125-degree view)	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera	12MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth camera, f/2.4, 122-degree field of view	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	2x optical zoom out, up to 5x digital zoom, Focus Pixels autofocus and Smart HDR 4	HDR
Rear camera video	Wide camera: 4K up to 60fps; ProRes up to 4K30, limited to 1080p30 on 128GB models; 1080p slow motion up to 240fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera features	Center Stage, portrait mode with Depth Control, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	HDR
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Battery	28.65Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.	Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	—

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Operating system	iPadOS	iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Network	—	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM	—	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)
2G bands	—	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bands	—	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2589 (cellular version only)
Additional network details	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2591 (cellular version only)
5G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 (cellular version only)
Speed	—	HSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.0, A2DP, EDR
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
USB	USB-C Thunderbolt / USB 4 port: charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 up to 40Gbps, USB 3 up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Sensors	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors	—	Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Loudspeakers	Four speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both have similar screen sizes (11 and 10.9 inches).
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both have 12 MP main cameras.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
Both use 60fps (rear camera video).

In summary

Choose iPad Pro 11-inch M2 2022 for a slightly larger screen and newer Wi-Fi.

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