iPad Pro iPad Pro 2020 Vs iPad Air 4

[Cassr]

I've come across a good deal on an iPad pro 2020.

Choosing between that and the Air 4, which would you go for?

I'm a creative professional but I don't need an M1 pro for sure.

 

[ericwn]

If both devices are brand new and have full apple warranty…

I’ll focus on:
Screen size
Promotion
Storage
RAM

In that order.

 

[Cassr]

The air is brand new the pro is exactly the same price apple refurbished...

 

[rui no onna]

I assume this is Air 4 vs 2020 Pro 11?

If price is the same, I’d get the 2020 Pro 11:

2GB more RAM
storage doubled from 64GB to 128GB
better cameras
brighter display with ProMotion
quad speakers

 

[1BadManVan]

If you’ve found a good deal and it’s close to the air 4 price then thats an easy decision, definitely go pro

 

[Crow_Servo]

Single core performance is faster on Air 4, but multi-core definitely goes to Pro. More RAM for the Pro too.

ProMotion is a superior feature of the Pro, as well as quad speakers.

The Air has TouchID if you prefer it over FaceID. Also, the Air has more color choices.

For the same price, I’d probably go with the Pro. I chose the Air 4 over the 2020 Pro, and even though it works fine, there are minor shortcomings in the display and speakers, which are very important parts of the iPad experience for me.

The Air is a solid iPad, but it’s a compromise. It’s not the best of the best, while the Pro is the top-of-the-line. I do realize the 2021 Pro is truly the best, but the 2020 Pro is no slouch.