Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 vs Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 g | 579 g |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 11 " | 13 " |
Between the iPad Pro 11 M4 and iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB), the iPad Pro 11 M4 comes out ahead in weight, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins on ram / storage. Overall, the iPad Pro 11 M4 scores 61.9 and the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.9 vs 66.2), but the 4.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPad Pro 11 M4 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 135.00 g less. 444 vs 579.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are ram, storage, screen size. The single most decisive one: RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, stylus support, peak brightness, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 or Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) leads the current Mars Score by 4.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 if…
Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) has the measurable edge on ram gb, storage gb, screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 wins
- ▲Weight — 135.00 g less. 444 vs 579.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 18.18% more. 13 " vs 11 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 " | 13 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 glead | 579 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | iPadOS | iPadOS |