Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M4
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)10in category
Apple iPad Pro 11" M4267 PPI #2
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4265 PPI #4
239 PPI327 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness10in category
Apple iPad Pro 11" M41600 nits #1
Apple iPad Pro 13" M41600 nits #1
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut9in category
Apple iPad Pro 11" M499% #1
Apple iPad Pro 13" M499% #1
84%99%
Refresh Rate
Apple iPad Pro 11" M4120 Hz
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 40cm. With nearly identical pixel density (267 vs 265 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (1000 vs 1000 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 267 | 265 |
| Screen Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2420×1668 | 2752×2064 |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 2024 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 11" | 13" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2420×1668 | 2752×2064 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 267 (Better) | 265 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 33cm | 33cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000,000 | 1:2,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 or Apple iPad Pro 13" M4?
The Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 has 267 PPI compared to 265 PPI for the Apple iPad Pro 13" M4.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 33cm for retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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