iPad 10th Gen (A14) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
40.1Performance67.8
32.9Display81.8
33.6Battery50.4
72.9Portability47.6
74.4Features74.4
1 spec wins — iPad 10th Gen (A14)9 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+28). iPad 10th Gen (A14) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad 10th Gen (A14)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 48
- 30% lower weight: 477 g vs 682 g
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 34
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 120% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,650,000 vs 750,000
Display
| Spec | iPad 10th Gen (A14) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 ″ | 12.9 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD (non-laminated) | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2360x1640 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | iPad 10th Gen (A14) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 750,000 | 1,650,000+120% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,080 | 2,620+26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,800 | 9,950+107% |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad 10th Gen (A14) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,606 mAh | 10,758 mAh+41% |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad 10th Gen (A14) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 477 g+30% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 6.4 mm+9% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad 10th Gen (A14) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad 10th Gen (A14) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | iPad 10th Gen (A14) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (USB-C / 1st gen with adapter) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo (landscape) | Quad |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16 | iPadOS 16 |
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