At the end of last October, Apple launched the (iPad Air 2020), which came with a completely good design similar to the design of the iPad Pro, and shares some specifications and features with it, but it is about $ 200 less than it.
First of all, the latest version of the iPad Air will be the preferred choice for many who are looking for a new tablet with powerful specifications, because the iPad Air (4th generation) for 2020 has most of the features of the iPad Pro and comes at a low price of $ 599 compared to the iPad Pro measuring 11 inches, which starts at $ 799, a difference of $ 200.
However, this does not mean that the iPad Pro will not be the best fit for those who need the best performance in general, so before making a purchase decision, let us first take a look at some important factors to help you determine the difference between the two devices iPad Air 2020 or iPad Pro Measures 11 inches.
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Processor:
The (iPad Air) works with the latest (A14) processor, which is manufactured with 5nm technology, and it is the same processor that the iPhone 12 phones work with, while the iPad Pro works with the (A12Z) processor, but due to the Since the (A14) processor is the latest, users of the iPad Air will ensure support for the iPadOS operating system update for several years to come.
Screen:
The iPad Air 2020 comes with a 10.9-inch (Liquid Retina) screen, which is the same screen as the iPad Pro. Both screens are high-resolution with anti-reflective coating.
Other Features:
New iPad Air features also found on the iPad Pro include an all-screen design (no Home button), a metal design with rounded edges and smaller bezels, and USB-C support. And the second-generation Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, in addition to support for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Color Options:
If the color of your iPad tablet is an important factor to you, the 2020 iPad Air comes in more color options including: space gray, silver, rose gold, green, and sky blue, unlike the iPad Pro. Which is available in only two colors: gray and silver.
Battery Life:
The 2020 iPad Air has the same battery life as the 11-inch iPad Pro, with up to 10 hours of battery life when browsing the web using Wi-Fi or streaming video, both Rated for 9 hours when using a data connection.
What are the main points of superiority of the iPad Pro over the iPad Air 2020:
Processor and RAM:
While Apple confirmed that the iPad Air 2020 will outperform the iPad Pro in some Use Cases Powered by the newer (A14) processor, the iPad Pro still has a more powerful GPU and more RAM.
The iPad Pro's (A12Z) processor has 8 CPU and GPU cores compared to the 6 CPU cores and 4 GPU cores in the (A14) processor.
This means that the iPad Pro will provide the best performance when used in video editing and opening applications that require heavy use of the CPU, in addition to that, the iPad Pro has another advantage as it comes with 6 GB of RAM, while the iPad Air comes 2020 with 4 GB of RAM.
Screen:
The new (Liquid Retina) screen in the iPad Air 2020 has almost all the features on the iPad Pro screen, but there is one noticeable difference, which is that the iPad Pro screen features (Promotion) technology. It delivers smooth scrolling, faster response, and smoother motion content with support for up to 120Hz refresh rate.
Camera:
If taking pictures with the iPad tablet is an important factor for you, there are a number of differences to note in the camera in both devices, where the iPad Pro excels with a 10-megapixel ultra-wide lens in addition to to the LiDAR scanner.
Internal Storage Capacity:
The iPad Pro is available in four options of internal storage capacity of 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB, while the iPad Air 2020 is available in two options of internal storage capacity of 64 or 256 GB, But at the same time this may not be very important, with both devices containing a USB-C port, using an external storage device will be easier than ever.
So, which device is right for you?
When you consider all the similarities and differences between the two devices, the iPad Air 2020 is likely to be the best option for you, especially since it comes at a price of about $ 200 less than the iPad Pro However, if you want to use the iPad for work that requires more computing power with more storage options then the iPad Pro may be for you.