{"id":10360,"date":"2022-11-03T04:07:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T10:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=10360"},"modified":"2022-11-03T04:11:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T10:11:16","slug":"2022-ipad-air-5-vs-m2-ipad-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/2022-ipad-air-5-vs-m2-ipad-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 iPad Air 5 vs M2 iPad Pro: What\u2019s the Difference and Which Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple\u2019s two most advanced tablets \u2013 iPad Air 5 and M2 iPad Pro \u2013 share a few features in common, leaving many customers asking which to buy. Of course, the name and price difference between these two products is not for fun; they are different. iPad Air is Apple\u2019s attempt to pack as many features as a tablet can carry in a very light and thin body. In contrast, the M2 iPad Pro represents Apple\u2019s best initiative in the tablet category as it features cutting-edge technology and productive capacities.<\/p>\n

When there is a question about which product to purchase, buyers often have to consider several parameters. Thankfully, this article considers these parameters, making the buying decision much more straightforward. A convenient starting point will be to itemize the differences between these two leading Apple tablets. The table below x-rays this.<\/p>\n

2022 iPad 5 Specs vs M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specification<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n2022 iPad Air 5<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n2022 M2 iPad Pro<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screen Size<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n10.9\u201d<\/td>\n11\u201d or 12.9.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chip<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nM1<\/td>\nM2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nLiquid Retina.; True Tone<\/td>\nLiquid Retina XDR; Liquid Retina; ProMotion Technology; True Tone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back Camera<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n12MP Wide<\/td>\n12MP Wide; 10MP Ultra Wide;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Camera<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n12MP Ultra Wide<\/td>\n12MP TrueDepth + Ultra-Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Port<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nUSB-C<\/td>\nUSB-C & Thunderbolt\/USB4 Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internet Connectivity<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n5G<\/td>\n5G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Storage<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n256GB<\/td>\n2TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ID Verification<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nTouch ID<\/td>\nFace ID<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apple Pencil<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n2nd Generation<\/td>\n2nd Generation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keyboard<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nMagic Keyboard & Smart Keyboard Folio<\/td>\nMagic Keyboard & Smart Keyboard Folio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nStarts from $599<\/td>\nStarts from $799<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The differences between these two iPad models become more evident in the table above. Now, let\u2019s highlight a few of them.<\/p>\n

Screen Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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iPad Pro 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

iPad Air 5 screen size is 10.9 inches with minimal bezel and rounded corners, which is small compared to the 11 or 12.9 inches size of the M2 iPad Pro. However, you cannot decide solely on the screen size because it all depends on your purpose for buying the tablet.<\/p>\n

A traveler will surely prefer something compact and light to a heavy and large package that can cost more to transport. But a larger screen is preferable if you use your iPad at home or in the office. Since the iPad is primarily an entertainment-giving device, the larger the screen, the better.<\/p>\n

Processor<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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iPad Air 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apple\u2019s second-generation silicon chip M2 is better in graphics than its first Generation by as much as 25%. In terms of speed, the M2 is also faster than the M1 chips. So, a photo editor or a designer will find the iPad Pro more efficient than the iPad Air 5.<\/p>\n

That said, if your aim of buying an iPad is not to do any chip-intensive work, the iPad Pro 2022 may be too much of a gadget, and the iPad Air 5 is more than enough for entertainment, presentation, and other essential uses.<\/p>\n

Camera<\/strong><\/h3>\n

iPads are generally not camera-centric in their designs, but recent ones have produced excellent images. The camera output difference is almost identical for the two tablets under review. Of course, the 2022 iPad Pro features a TrueDepth 12MP Ultra-wide back camera, which gives a sharper, easily-centralized image than the Air 5, which is only 12MP. This difference is, however, not too pronounced and may not be a standalone reason to choose one over the other.<\/p>\n

Face ID & Connectivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Both tablets support 5G connectivity, which is understandably the new standard for internet connection. However, the Pro version has Face ID verification for unlocking the device, while iPad Air 5 five only supports Touch ID.<\/p>\n

This difference is, again, not a serious consideration as it does not directly affect the function of both tablets. But for someone keen on having the Face ID feature, it can add up as a reason to choose the iPad Pro over its Air 5 counterpart.<\/p>\n

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