iPad Pro 9.7" vs iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022

Name: Apple iPad Pro 9.7"
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-ipad-pro-97
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (27 reviews)

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The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) was released in March 2016 and the iPad Pro 11” (2022) was released in May 2021. The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) was the first of the smaller-sized models in the iPad Pro lineup, and the iPad Pro 11” (2022) serves as the 4th generation model in the 11” iPad Pro lineup. The iPad Pro 11” (2022) features include an 11-inch Liquid Retina display with ProMotion technology, an Apple M2 chip, up to 2TB of storage space, USB-C (with Thunderbolt / USB4 support), Face ID, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle TrueDepth front camera with Center Stage.

Price Comparison

iPad Pro 9.7"

Low price:

$98

Avg price:

$129

How much does iPad Pro 9.7" cost?

iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022

Low price:

$463

Avg price:

$667

What's the best iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 price?

iPad Pro 9.7" vs iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 Pricing

iPad Pro 9.7" prices start at $98, which is cheaper than the iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 low price of $463.

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Specs Comparison

The key specs for the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) include a 9.7-inch Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A9X chip, up to 256GB of storage, a 5MP FaceTime HD front camera, and a 12MP wide-angle rear camera. Additional specs include a Lightning connector, four-speaker audio, two microphones, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and Touch ID in the home button. Accessory support for the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) includes the Apple Smart Keyboard and the Apple Pencil (1st gen). To compare, the key specs for the iPad Pro 11” (2022) include an 11-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with True Tone and ProMotion technology, an Apple M2 chip, up to 2TB of storage, a 12MP (ultra-wide-angle) TrueDepth front camera system with Center Stage, and a dual rear camera array with a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 10MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Additional specs include a USB-C port (with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4), four-speaker audio, five studio-quality microphones, WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, Face ID, and 5G cellular. Accessory support for the iPad Pro 11” (2022) includes the Apple Magic Keyboard, the Smart Keyboard Folio, and the Apple Pencil (2nd gen).

Size

Measurements for the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) are 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.24” (D) with a 9.7-inch display size. The weight of the WiFi-only iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) is 0.96 pounds, and the weight of the WiFi + Cellular model is 0.98 pounds. To compare, the measurements for the iPad Pro 11” (2022) are 9.74” (H) x 7.02” (W) x 0.23” (D) with an 11-inch display size. The weight of the WiFi-only iPad Pro 11” (2022) is 1.03 pounds, and the weight of the WiFi + Cellular model is 1.04 pounds.

Camera

The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) features a 5MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and a 12MP wide-angle camera on the back. To compare, the iPad Pro 11” (2022) features a 12MP (ultra-wide-angle) TrueDepth camera with Center Stage on the front. The rear camera on the iPad Pro 11” (2022) includes a 12MP wide-angle and 10MP ultra-wide angle lens.

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Color Choices

iPad Pro 9.7"

Available in 4 colors:

Gold
Gray
Rose Gold
Silver

Which iPad Pro 9.7" color should you buy?

iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022

Available in 2 colors:

Gray
Silver

Which color iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 is the most popular?

iPad Pro 9.7" vs iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 Colors

Both the iPad Pro 9.7" and iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 share two colors: Silver and Gray. However, the iPad Pro 9.7" does away with Rose Gold and Gold, previously seen on the iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022.

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The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) is available in four colors, which include Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold. The Space Gray model has a black bezel around the display, and the Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold models have a white bezel around the display. The iPad Pro 11” (2022) is available in two colors, which include Space Gray and Silver.

Storage Options

iPad Pro 9.7"

Choose from 3 storage options:

32GB
128GB
256GB

Which iPad Pro 9.7" storage should I buy?

iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022

Choose from 5 storage options:

128GB
256GB
512GB
1TB
2TB

Which storage iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 is the most popular?

iPad Pro 9.7" vs iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 Storage

The iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 introduces three new storage options not found on the iPad Pro 9.7": 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. Both the iPad Pro 9.7" and iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 share two storage options: 128GB and 256GB. However, the iPad Pro 11" 4th Gen 2022 does not have options for 32GB, as seen on the iPad Pro 9.7".

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The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) is available with 32GB, 128GB, or 256GB of storage, and the iPad Pro 11” (2022) is available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage.