Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 462 g (18 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M2 at 6.1 mm (0.80 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 462 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M2 vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M2 is slightly wider than iPad Pro 11 M5 (178.5 mm vs 177.5 mm), iPad Air 11 M2 is noticeably heavier (462 g vs 444 g), and iPad Air 11 M2 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M2, making iPad Pro 11 M5 noticeably lar...

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Air 11 M2

iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) vs iPad Air 11 M2 (462 g), 18 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M2 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M2 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPad Air 11 M2	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	178.5 mm	177.5 mm	-1 mm
Height	247.6 mm	249.7 mm	+2.1 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	5.3 mm	-0.8 mm
Weight	462 g	444 g	-18 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both tablets because width and height are close (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).
iPad Pro 11 M5 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.3 mm thick, and iPad Air 11 M2 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPad Air 11 M2 (462 g), a 18 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Pro 11 M5 takes up more desk and bag space at 177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, while iPad Air 11 M2 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M2, making iPad Pro 11 M5 noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 11 M2 is wider (178.5 mm vs 177.5 mm, +1 mm).
Height: iPad Pro 11 M5 is taller (249.7 mm vs 247.6 mm, +2.1 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPad Air 11 M2 weighs 462 g and iPad Pro 11 M5 weighs 444 g — a difference of 18 g. iPad Air 11 M2 is 4.1% heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 11 M2 is 6.1 mm thick and iPad Pro 11 M5 is 5.3 mm thick (+0.8 mm). iPad Air 11 M2 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1 mm wider and 2.1 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M2 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 462 g (18 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M2 at 6.1 mm (0.80 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 462 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.

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