Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378
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Average of 52 scores (from 89 reviews)
Reviews for the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378
Apple packs everything technically possible into its large 5th generation iPad Pro: A state-of-the-art Mini LED display, an Apple M1 SoC, which has already made Intel fearful in the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro 13, and at least 8 GB of RAM. The whole thing is combined with a tablet operating system that Apple actually optimised for children - wait a minute. More about this in our review.
Source: Patrick Rambles
The experience closes on January 27th at 11:59pm PST and I promise, you don’t want to miss this! Why the M1 iPad Pro is still MORE than enough (for ALMOST all users). Is the M1 iPad Pro still worth it in 2022? Or better yet should you buy the M1 iPad Pro in 2023?? I say yes the M1 iPad Pro is a smarter purchase than the M2 iPad Pro for MOST of us. But is the M2 iPad Pro worth it for artists?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2022
Source: Pocket Lint
When Steve Jobs first revealed the iPad back in 2010, it was all about casual reading and surfing from the sofa, and about access to apps to empower, entertain and educate us. More than a decade on, the latest iPad Pro still embraces those principles. For today's creative types who want more than just basic typing and surfing, though, it's a more empowering experience - largely thanks to the M1 processor - bringing greater opportunity for both work and play. For all intents and purposes, the iPad Pro 12.9-inch is like a touchscreen-enabled MacBook Pro with 5G connectivity that runs iPadOS instead of macOS. It's the closest to a laptop replacement that Apple has ever taken the iPad. Yet, the iPad Pro is still in transition. It doesn't completely replace the laptop just yet, because Apple hasn't quite cracked the software. So, if that's what you're after, let's hope continued updated to iPadOS in 2022 and beyond changes that.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2022
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro
iOS limitations and app availability permitting, the iPad Pro could very well be the only device you need to take to the office. It's still ultra-portable, the M1 chip is far more powerful than expected, its battery will comfortably see you through the day, and the bright XDR display should please filmmakers, photographers and consumers alike. Apple has spent years now trying to convince the world that its tablets can replace traditional laptops, but with proper mouse and keyboard support, increased memory allowances, more thoughtful Apple Pencil functionality, and even improved game controller support for developers and tinkerers, forgetting your laptop back home isn't suddenly a cause for concern. So long as your workflow is mostly cloud and app-based, there's a good chance the iPad Pro will be more than up to the task. And when you get home, chilling in bed with a movie will help you wind down without wondering how much better it could have looked on the big screen downstairs. It's a pricey investment, but there's no reason it can't last half a decade if you need it to.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Soycincau
I have a bit of a problem. After years of packing my backpacks for tech events, I’ve developed an obsession with lightness. While I’ve generally been able to shrink my load down over the years, there’s one particular elephant in the room I haven’t been able to do without. You see, even laptops that are marketed as “ultra-portable” often weigh well over 1kg and they don’t fit in my preferred bag. And that’s why for the past couple of years, I’ve always been trying to replace this big bulky laptop with an iPad, because the tiny iPad will fit in my preferred EDC. But the thing is, there was always a compromise. Sometimes it was performance, sometimes it’s the way you interact with an iPad, and sometimes it’s the limited software. Then, Apple launched this, the iPad Pro 12.9”, and it was almost like the stars aligned. It has the same processor Apple puts into their MacBooks, it has a technologically advanced mini LED display, it has a proper keyboard and trackpad interface, plus software that’s way closer to the functionality of a laptop than it ever was.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2021
Source: What Hi-Fi
Apple’s Pro tablets have, as the name suggests, always been aimed at professional, creative types, and they will be delighted by the huge power brought to the new models by the M1 chip. Our focus is on the picture and sound, though, and the iPad Pro 12.9 is at least as exciting here. The picture performance is superb – punchy and deep, vibrant and natural, exciting and nuanced. It's right up there with that of the very best TVs you can buy. Sound, meanwhile, is great from the speakers, excellent via standard Bluetooth or wired headphones, and simply amazing with a pair of AirPods Max cans. This is a hugely expensive tablet and the price is hard to justify for anyone who has no intention of taking advantage of its productivity potential, but it’s also the best tablet you can buy for watching movies on the move. Sure, this is a luxury device, but it’s an extremely persuasive one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
The new iPad Pro 12.9-inch for 2021 is the best tablet money can buy, with top-end power, a fantastic display, a whole host of new smaller upgrades and an all-round experience that makes it a must-have for both Apple fans and those who want an unrivaled tablet experience. It isn’t for everyone though, on account of its large size and high price tag, and you may be better served by another more portable and affordable tablet, but make no mistake: this is the best of the best.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Max Tech
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2021
Source: On MSFT
I got an iPad Pro to see if it can replace my Surface and my computer. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. While it's an excellent device, iPad OS holds back the full potential of the iPad Pro, and even the potential of the M1 chip inside. You can buy one if you want to change the way you work and switch over to using mobile-first apps but be prepared for missing features. Trust me when I say it, as much as Apple wants the iPad to be a Surface replacement, it can not. The iPad will always be a tablet and not your main computer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2021
Source: The Indian Express
Yes, if you are looking for a device that lets you work from home as well as office and when you go for a staycation in the hills. Also, a great upgrade for those on earlier generation iPads that are at least two years old. For those thinking of a device that is not as heavy or large as a laptop but can still do everything they want to, this is an easy pick. And yes, the creative people among us now get a device that has the power to execute everything their imagination comes up with.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor
The 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 is hard to fault. It really is an impressive device, though arguably overkill for most people. Pair it with a Magic Keyboard (read our 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 review for more details) and it goes a very long way to replacing a laptop - especially if you don’t need to use obscure software that will only run on a Mac or PC. But it will almost certainly cost more than even a high-end laptop - even a MacBook Pro 13 - so you've really got to want and utilise the tablet design and touchscreen here. Multitasking is about to get better in iPadOS 15, and more apps will surely begin to really exploit the incredible performance on offer. But even right now, if you can justify the high cost, it’s simply the best tablet money can buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Max Tech
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2021
Source: Max Tech
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Source: What Hi-Fi
Apple’s Pro tablets have, as the name suggests, always been aimed at professional, creative types, and they will be delighted by the huge power brought to the new models by the M1 chip. Our focus is on the picture and sound, though, and the iPad Pro 12.9 is at least as exciting here. The picture performance is superb – punchy and deep, vibrant and natural, exciting and nuanced. It's right up there with that of the very best TVs you can buy. Sound, meanwhile, is great from the speakers, excellent via standard Bluetooth or wired headphones, and simply amazing with a pair of AirPods Max cans. This is a hugely expensive tablet and the price is hard to justify for anyone who has no intention of taking advantage of its productivity potential, but it’s also the best tablet you can buy for watching movies on the move. Sure, this is a luxury device, but it’s an extremely persuasive one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: It Pro
The price dictates this approach as much as anything else and the iPad Pro sits firmly in premium laptop territory. Prices start at £999 for the 12.9in Wi-Fi model with 128GB of storage; the Smart Keyboard Folio adds a further £199 while the Magic Keyboard with touchpad adds £329. That brings the price of the 12.9in iPad pro up to £1,328 if you want the full laptop alternative experience. In many ways, it’s as good as a traditional laptop - if not better. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad does, admittedly, have a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
The new iPad Pro is too good for its operating system. An absolute hardware tour de force, this $1,099, 12.9-inch tablet is gorgeously built, with power to match the latest Apple laptops, the finest screen we've ever seen on a slate, and connectivity options that the latest MacBooks can't touch. But iPadOS can't take advantage of the new power under the hood, which means the $599-and-up iPad Air is still our Editors' Choice winner for Apple tablets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
What you're probably wondering is whether it makes sense for you to spend four figures on a tablet, when you could buy an iPad Air for $599 or a MacBook Pro for about as much as the iPad Pro. My answer to most people is an emphatic "no." If you want a premium tablet and a smaller screen isn't a deal-breaker, save your money and get the iPad Air which shares the most important features with its pricier sibling. The iPad Pro 2021 is for the same crowd as the previous models: those without a budget who want the absolute best tablet on the market, as well as professionals and enthusiasts using intensive apps for content creation or editing. Unless Apple changes direction and turns the iPad Pro into a true laptop replacement, the market for this tablet will remain limited.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: JerryRigEverything
The large 12.9 inch Apple iPad Pro with the M1 boost inside is ready to be tested! Grab my Teardown skin for your device HERE. The iPads have never really been known for their structural integrity... But, with the new iPad M1 being slightly thicker and heavier... maybe this time around it wont snap in half! We can dream.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2021
Source: Techradar
The new iPad Pro 12.9-inch for 2021 is the best tablet money can buy, with top-end power, a fantastic display, a whole host of new smaller upgrades and an all-round experience that makes it a must-have for both Apple fans and those who want an unrivaled tablet experience. It isn’t for everyone though, on account of its large size and high price tag, and you may be better served by another more portable and affordable tablet, but make no mistake: this is the best of the best.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide
As this iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) review shows, Apple's leaps forward in performance and display quality make the iPad Pro more true to its name than ever before. Previously, the iPad Pro was the best iPad there was for anyone who wanted more than the entry-level iPad 2020, with its notable limitations.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
Putting that aside for one moment, however, it’s quite clear that the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fabulous piece of hardware and categorically the best tablet you can buy. It’s as powerful as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has great battery life for a device this compact and the new Mini-LED display tech puts it in a different league. In many ways it’s as good as, if not better than, a traditional laptop. However, it’s being held back by silly restrictions like the inability to make full use of a second display and its eye-watering price. If you buy both the tablet and keyboard, it’s considerably more expensive than the equivalent Apple MacBook Air, although the iPad admittedly has a touchscreen and a far nicer display. This is the dilemma that Apple must contend with now that it has brought the iPad to full parity with its laptop and desktop machines. It’s fabulous hardware, no doubt, but it’s being held back from true greatness by the limitations of its software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) has the best hardware I have ever seen on a tablet, but the software lacks the versatility to really make this a true MacBook replacement. It’s expensive too and the price jump from the previous model makes it even more of an investment. If you want the best tablet, with the best screen and the best performance then go for this. But for everyone else the iPad Air 4 is probably still a better buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Reviewed.com
The 2021 iPad Pro is an amazing piece of technology, and the 12.9-inch model is especially impressive. The Mini-LED display and ridiculously fast M1 processor create an unrivaled experience. This iPad truly earns its “Pro” title. Aside from a few edge cases, like multiple display support, it can handle anything you’d throw at the M1-powered MacBook Pro 13.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2021
Source: Laptop Mag
The iPad Pro 2021 is the most premium tablet you can buy, bringing significant hardware upgrades to Apple's most expensive slate. And yet, the user experience doesn't feel much different from the previous model. The Liquid Retina XDR display is fantastic, but the benefits over the previous display are limited when you aren't watching HDR content.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone
Ultimately, Apple’s latest iPad Pro feels like a flex. It’s a showcase of the versatility of the M1 chip – how it can power desktops, notebooks, and even tablets that are just 6.4mm thick. And as fantastic as this new iPad Pro is, the Mac user in me cannot help but be excited for Macs. If Apple can get its M1 chip to run so fluidly in a form factor that’s this compact think about the possibilities for Macs. This new iPad Pro is great but it's a sign that the future of Macs could be even greater.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Techradar
The new iPad Pro 12.9-inch for 2021 is the best tablet money can buy, with top-end power, a fantastic display, a whole host of new smaller upgrades and an all-round experience that makes it a must-have for both Apple fans and those who want an unrivaled tablet experience. It isn’t for everyone though, on account of its large size and high price tag, and you may be better served by another more portable and affordable tablet, but make no mistake: this is the best of the best.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The iPad is as ever available in Space Gray and Silver colors now with optional 5G (also supporting 4G). It has the new Center Stage front facing camera that keeps you in the frame when video conferencing, Wi-Fi 6, wide, ultrawide and portrait rear cameras and Apple Pencil 2 support. It’s compatible with the Magic Keyboard and has a USB-C 4.0 / Thunderbolt 3 port.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/26/2021
Source: Phone Arena
For those of you that bought themselves a Magic Keyboard and an Apple Pencil 2, you will be happy to know that the iPad Pro (2021) will support them fully. You can still use the trackpad as a mouse pointer, the Pencil 2 still attaches magnetically and charges from the iPad. The iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) specifically will be a bit tighter fit in an older version of the Magic Keyboard — that's because the new tablet is 0.5 mm thicker than last year's edition. Not a huge deal (not as huge as it was made on Twitter), but I would still be cautious about the keys leaving marks on the iPad's screen due to the tight fit (ahem, MacBook Pro...). There were no new accessories announced, but it's worth mentioning that — yes — the iPad Pro (2021) comes with a USB Type-C port.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/26/2021
Source: Phone Arena
The Galaxy Tab S7+ is a good choice if your priority is having a nice display or a free stylus, and you don't mind switching to Android. It is still among the best Android tablets out there, with its beautiful 12.4-inch AMOLED display, similarly smooth 120Hz refresh rate and excellent performance. It is also a more appropriate tablet for watching movies, as it's a wider-screen one, while the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is taller and better for productivity. If you want a more affordable, but still modern iPad instead, there's nothing better than the 2020 iPad Air 4. It only has an 11-inch variant and isn't nearly as powerful, but iPadOS 14 flies on it regardless. Slightly thicker bezels, no Face ID (has Touch ID instead), not as impressive a display, but it's still arguably the greatest midrange tablet to get right now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Max Tech
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2021
Source: Phone World
Without doubt or any argument this iPad Pro is the best, most impressive iPad Apple has ever built, and that there’s enough potential and room in this iPad to future-proof it for at least a few generations. If one is into the latest and newest technological advancements, this iPad pro is must buy for them irrespective of its price! And if these new specs and advancements are not making a great difference to your technological needs then the earlier iPad versions are the best.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2021
Source: Tom's Guide
As this iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) review shows, Apple's leaps forward in performance and display quality make the iPad Pro more true to its name than ever before. Previously, the iPad Pro was the best iPad there was for anyone who wanted more than the entry-level iPad 2020, with its notable limitations.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Macworld.co.uk
Apple incorporates the best, fastest and most delicious hardware in its new professional tablet. We have never seen this standard of performance or image quality on an iPad - but it is very expensive, and we're starting to wonder why we have to wait for the corresponding progress on the MacBook range.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/20/2021
Source: 9to5google
Apple's new iPad Pro borrows the M1 chip from it's new iMacs and MacBook Pros, and the has a mini-LED based on the pro XDR display. That's a lot of features to pack into a tablet, and it let's you use the iPad Pro for some serious work, especially when it comes to photos and videos. But All that hardware comes with a heck of a cost, as much as $2,500 with accessories, and all that hardware prowess feels hampered by iOS, which is still not a desktop-class operating system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: Geek Culture
Hands down this is the most stunning display we’ve ever seen on a display of this size. The iPad Pro 12.9″ brings all the glorious Mini-LED goodness from TV land and parks it square into something you can enjoy on the go. This device further blurs the line between a tablet and MacBook Pro, especially since both are now powered by the amazing M1 chip. Rather than selling you something similar though, the iPad Pro is in a class of its own and waiting for you to give it a shot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 75% performance: 92% workmanship: 100%
Source: Mobile Syrup
After years of subtle iteration -- and, in a sense, actually listening to iPad Pro users -- Apple has finally hit an inflection point with the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021). This is the first tablet the tech giant has released that I feel I could relatively comfortably use as my daily device for both work and casual use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: XDA Developers
And if Apple actually brings over Mac apps and makes iPadOS more capable? Then I’d argue it’s a better buy than a laptop. For me, if I can run Final Cut Pro and open apps in floating resizable windows on this machine, it’d immediately replace my MacBook Pro with an iPad Pro as my main work machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: Stuff TV
For newcomers wanting the very best tablet – one that marries immediacy, performance and versatility – we’ve no hesitation in recommending this iPad. If you’ve a pre-2018 iPad Pro, now’s the time to upgrade. If you’ve last year’s model, hang on for another year, unless you’ve money to burn, live at the bleeding edge, or hanker after that revamped display. Best avoid looking at the last of those, though, otherwise you will want one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: T3
The iPad Air (2020) is the big one here, though. Its 10.9-inch screen is a great size, the A14 processor is extremely fast of its own accord, it supports Apple Pencil 2 and has a great design with cool colours. Compared to the iPad Pro, the main downsides are that the screen is 60Hz and only hits 500 nits of brightness, and it features less fancy speakers. Here's our full iPad Air (2020) review – for most people, this is probably still the most sensible iPad to buy, even if the iPad Pro is better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Pocket Lint
This iPad continues the Pro's transition to laptop - and is the closest replacement experience to date. The hardware is now there, the only holdback is the software situation.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: CNet
And that's the thing about the iPad Pro: The 2021 version of the hardware is beautiful, perhaps perfected (except for that camera placement) and expensive. And I can't say what Apple's software plans will really do with it. How unleashed the new Pro becomes factors into how much you might want it. Or need it. But at the moment it's a very, very pleasant sports car of a tablet indeed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: The Verge
It’s easy to take for granted, but the hardware in this tablet really is amazing: Face ID, dual rear cameras that are quite good and paired with LiDAR, quad speakers with superb sound and decent volume, excellent microphones, support for the Apple Pencil, the best screen you can get on a portable device, and on and on.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Engadget
There’s no question that this is the best, most impressive iPad Apple has ever built, and that there’s enough horsepower here to future-proof this thing for at least a few generations. If you want a front-row seat to the future of the iPad experience, or if you just don’t mind shelling out beaucoup bucks for nice things, go for it! And if that’s that not you, don’t sweat it — the iPad Air is still the best iPad for most people. No matter where your tastes lie, though, do me a favor: wait until Apple shows off everything it has at WWDC and then make your decision.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Tech Guru Daily
Just when you were wondering what Apple could possibly do to improve the already excellent iPad Pro we see the company’s M1 processor has been added to the latest models to make them even more powerful and convenient. An iPad Pro customer is usually someone pretty savvy who want to get a lot of work done on the move and be creative and collaborative at any moment when inspiration strikes. And it’s different proposition to using a MacBook because the iPad Pro offers a hand-on touchscreen experience so it’s not a case of being a laptop replacement but a laptop alternative.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Expert Reviews
Oh, and before you go, just in case you're curious, the most expensive 12.9in iPad Pro (2TB with 5G) will set you back an eye-watering £2,149. Add a £349 Magic Keyboard cover into the mix, and you might want to think about re-mortgaging.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/21/2021
Foreign Reviews
Source: WinFuture DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2021
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2021
Source: PCtipp.ch DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 100% features: 80% display: 100%
Source: Computerbase DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: Spiegel Online DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2021
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 85% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 95%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Xataka ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 98% display: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 93%
Source: Hablando ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice display; powerful processor; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/10/2021
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN
Positive: Excellent display; impressive processor; big screen; high performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2021
Source: Hablando ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; excellent display; powerful processor; USB-C. Negative: Short battery life; only 128GB ROM; high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2021
Source: Canaltech PT→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; long battery life; excellent display; support 5G. Negative: Poor cameras; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2021
Source: Mobile World IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 50% features: 95% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Mobile World IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 50% features: 95% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/05/2021
Source: DDay IT IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; excellent display; nice speakers; great cameras; smart stylus pen; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/26/2021
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2021
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Want.nl NL→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; great connectivity; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: Fredzone FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2021
Source: CNet France FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Fredzone FR→EN
Positive: Impressive processor; excellent display; high performance. Negative: Heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2021
Source: CNet France FR→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent selfie camera; big screen; nice display; support 5G. Negative: High accessories price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2021
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Positive: Nice display; high performance; long battery life; support 5G. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2021
Source: Ixbt RU→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; excellent display; big screen; support 5G; Thunderbolt 4 port.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2021
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 96% features: 95% mobility: 91% workmanship: 92%
Source: Genk VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; beautiful display; big screen; high performance.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2021
Source: Genk VN→EN
Positive: Nice display; great hardware; support 5G; Thunderbolt port.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2021
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Input DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 90% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Comment
Apple M1 8-Core GPU: Integrated graphics card offering 8 cores (depending on the model) designed by Apple and integrated in the Apple M1 SoC. According to Apple faster and more energy efficient as competing products (like the Tiger Lake Xe GPU).
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
M1: System on a Chip (SoC) from Apple that integrates a processor (eight 64 Bit cores, 4 performance and 4 power saving cores) and a 8 core GPU (7 cores activated in the MacBook Air).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
12.90":
This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.
The same applies to tablets in this size range.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.
Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.
Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.
87.81%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.