Apple’s 2024 iPad lineup, including the iPad Pro, Air, 10, and Mini, offers a range of options to cater to different user needs. Here’s a detailed comparison of these models:
Performance The iPad Pro, with the M4 chip, delivers up to a 50% faster CPU, 4x faster GPU, and a boost in memory bandwidth from 100GB/s to 120GB/s over the M2 chip in the iPad Air. The M4 performance is multiple times faster than the A14 in the iPad 10 and the A15 in the iPad Mini. The Pro models also feature hardware-accelerated 8K H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW support, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a 16-core Neural Engine.
Display The 2024 iPad Pro models surpass the iPad Air with a new “Ultra Retina XDR Display.” It’s the first to use Tandem OLED compared to the Liquid Retina Display that uses LED in the M2 iPad Air devices.
Design, Dimensions, Weight, Colors The design, dimensions, weight, and colors of these iPads vary, offering users a range of choices to suit their preferences.
Battery Life Battery life varies across the models, with the Pro models typically offering longer battery life due to their larger size and more efficient chips.
Storage and Price The iPad Pro models offer storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB, while the iPad Air models offer 128GB to 1TB. The iPad 10 and iPad Mini offer 64 or 256GB. Prices vary accordingly, with the Pro models being the most expensive.
Cameras, Video, and Audio The Pro models offer superior camera, video, and audio capabilities compared to the Air, 10, and Mini models.
The 2024 iPad lineup offers a range of options to cater to different user needs. Whether you’re looking for top-of-the-line performance with the iPad Pro, a balance of performance and affordability with the iPad Air, or compact convenience with the iPad 10 and Mini, there’s an iPad for everyone.
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