Which tablet is lighter?

iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 579 g (102 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 13 M4 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.90 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Pro 13 M4 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad 11th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 13 M4 is heavier at 579g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.

How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPad Pro 13 M4?

iPad 11th generation is 102g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M4 (477g vs 579g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 13 M4 is 102g heavier than iPad 11th generation (579g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad 11th generation vs iPad Pro 13 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 13 M4 is significantly wider than iPad 11th generation (215.5 mm vs 179.5 mm), iPad Pro 13 M4 is significantly heavier (579 g vs 477 g), and iPad 11th generation is significantly thicker (7 mm vs 5.1 mm). iPad Pro 13 M4 is 36 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad 11th generation, making iP...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 13 M4 is 102g heavier than the iPad 11th generation (21.4%).
Width
The iPad Pro 13 M4 is 36mm wider than the iPad 11th generation.
Height
The iPad Pro 13 M4 is 33mm taller than the iPad 11th generation.
Thickness
The iPad 11th generation is 1.9mm thicker than the iPad Pro 13 M4.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm) vs iPad Pro 13 M4 (215.5 × 281.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (477 g) vs iPad Pro 13 M4 (579 g), 102 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 13 M4

iPad Pro 13 M4 (5.1 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (7 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Pro 13 M4

iPad Pro 13 M4 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 13 M4

iPad Pro 13 M4 is 36 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad 11th generation (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad 11th generation	iPad Pro 13 M4	Difference
Width	179.5 mm	215.5 mm	+36 mm
Height	248.6 mm	281.6 mm	+33 mm
Thickness	7 mm	5.1 mm	-1.9 mm
Weight	477 g	579 g	+102 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPad Pro 13 M4's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPad Pro 13 M4 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPad 11th generation's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

The iPad Pro 13 M4 carries more listed mass in a smaller outer frame than the iPad 11th generation, so it may feel denser despite the weight gap.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 13 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad 11th generation leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 13 M4 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if lighter listed weight (477g vs 579g), narrower 179.5 mm width (vs 215.5 mm), shorter 248.6 mm height (vs 281.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 215.5 × 281.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7 mm edge (vs 5.1 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 13 M4.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 13 M4?

Choose the iPad Pro 13 M4 if thinner 5.1 mm profile (vs 7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (579g vs 477g), wider 215.5 mm body (vs 179.5 mm), taller 281.6 mm frame (vs 248.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPad Pro 13 M4 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 11th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Pro 13 M4 is 36 mm wider and 33 mm taller than iPad 11th generation (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad 11th generation is lighter at 477 g versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 579 g (102 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 13 M4 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.90 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Pro 13 M4 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad 11th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 13 M4 is heavier at 579g compared with iPad 11th generation at 477g.
How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPad Pro 13 M4?: iPad 11th generation is 102g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M4 (477g vs 579g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 13 M4 is 102g heavier than iPad 11th generation (579g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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