Apple iPad Air 11 M2 Alternatives
The Apple iPad Air 11 M2 is one of our top tablets picks of 2026 ($599.99 · 4.7/5), 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 Air 11 M2 for typical buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
At $449.99 the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE costs $150.00 less than the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 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 Air 11 M2.
OnePlus Pad 2
At $549.99 the OnePlus Pad 2 costs $50.00 less than the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 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 Air 11 M2.
Lenovo Tab P12
At $349.99 the Lenovo Tab P12 costs $250.00 less than the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 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 Air 11 M2.
Google Pixel Tablet
At $399.99 the Google Pixel Tablet costs $200.00 less than the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 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 Air 11 M2.
Amazon Fire Max 11
At $229.99 the Amazon Fire Max 11 costs $370.00 less than the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 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 Air 11 M2.
Apple iPad Pro 13 M4
The Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 sits $700.00 above the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 at $1299.99 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra sits $400.00 above the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 at $999.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Microsoft Surface Pro 10
The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 sits $600.00 above the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 at $1199.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Wacom One 13 Touch
Priced within a few dollars of the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 at $599.99 with a 4.4/5 rating, the Wacom One 13 Touch is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Still want the Apple iPad Air 11 M2?
Read the full review and current price.
Back to the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 Review