Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) Alternatives
The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) is one of our top tablets picks of 2026 ($1,299 · 4.8/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) for typical buyers.
Apple iPad Air 13" (M2)
At $799 the Apple iPad Air 13" (M2) costs $500 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
At $1,199.99 the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra costs $99.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
OnePlus Pad 2
At $549.99 the OnePlus Pad 2 costs $749.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon)
At $999.99 the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon) costs $299.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
At $499.99 the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro costs $799.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Apple iPad 11th Gen A16
At $349 the Apple iPad 11th Gen A16 costs $950 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
At $599.99 the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ costs $699.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
At $349.99 the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro costs $949.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 4.0/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Amazon Fire Max 11
At $229.99 the Amazon Fire Max 11 costs $1,069.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 3.9/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Google Pixel Tablet (with Charging Speaker Dock)
At $499 the Google Pixel Tablet (with Charging Speaker Dock) costs $800 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 3.8/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
Amazon Fire HD 10
At $139.99 the Amazon Fire HD 10 costs $1,159.01 less than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) while still scoring 3.7/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4).
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