When placed side by side, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) stands at 195.4 mm while the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) measures 248.1 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 52.7 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 134.8 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 355.7 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 220.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) comes in at 6.3 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 9.2 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is heavier at 2127 grams versus 293 grams for the iPad mini (A17 Pro). That is a 1834-gram difference (625.9%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 134.8 mm | 355.7 mm | -220.9 mm |
| Height | 195.4 mm | 248.1 mm | -52.7 mm |
| Depth | 6.3 mm | 15.5 mm | -9.2 mm |
| Weight | 293 g | 2.13 kg | -1834.0 mm |