Apple - iPad Pro 13 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 13 M4 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Between the iPad Pro 13 M4 and iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB), the iPad Pro 13 M4 comes out ahead in several specs, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins on ram / storage. Overall, the iPad Pro 13 M4 scores 60.3 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 (60.3 vs 66.2), but the 5.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The iPad Pro 13 M4 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are ram, storage. The single most decisive one: RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
Both ship with comparable screen size, refresh rate, weight, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 or Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) leads the current Mars Score by 5.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) has the measurable edge on ram gb, storage gb.
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 13 M4 wins
- No decisive advantages.
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.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 " | 13 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 g | 579 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | iPadOS | iPadOS |