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Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) review - A tablet that knows almost only superlatives

Lighter than air.

The large iPad Pro is now thinner and lighter than ever before. Despite this, it has enough space to accommodate a cutting-edge Apple M4 chip and now also boasts an OLED display. Apple seems to have a tablet of superlatives in its product range. Read our in-depth review to find out all you need to know about the device.
iPad Pro 13 with the iPhone 15 Pro Max (Photo: Daniel Schmidt)

The Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) is the immediate successor to the iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) and, like its smaller sibling, the iPad Pro 11, features an OLED display for the first time.

Compared with its predecessor, the new iPad Pro is significantly lighter and thinner – even more so than the iPad Air. The latest Pro models are also the first Apple products to incorporate the new M4 processor. Our review model boasts the more powerful M4 variant with an additional performance core for the CPU.

Apple has discontinued the 128 GB model and slightly reduced the prices of other storage configurations by around €30 to €70 (US$33 to US$76). The 5G option will cost you an additional €250 (US$200), which represents a €50 (US$55) increase over the previous generation. Opting for a nano-texture display glass will add another €130 (US$100) to the price tag, meaning the iPad Pro 13 can cost as much as €3,139 (US$2,599). The following table provides an overview of the pricing:

Storage Price (Wi-Fi model) Cost of 5G option Cost of nano-texture glass option
256 GB €1,549 (US$1,299) +€250 (US$200) -
512 GB €1,799 (US$1,499) +€250 (US$200) -
1,024 GB €2,279 (US$1,899) +€250 (US$200) +€130 (US$100)
2,048 GB €2,759 (US$2,299) +€250 (US$200) +€130 (US$100)

Read our review to find out whether Apple has managed to create the ultimate tablet.

iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Processor
Apple M4 (10 cores) 10 x 2.9 - 4.5 GHz
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
Display
13.00 inch 4:3, 2752 x 2064 pixel 265 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, native pen support, Tandem OLED, Antireflective coating, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
1 TB NAND Flash, 1024 GB 
, 987.13 GB free
Connections
1 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 3.0 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: USB-C, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Digital compass, iBeacon, Three-axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Face ID, OTG
Networking
Wi-Fi 6E (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 5.1 x 281.6 x 215.5 ( = 0.2 x 11.09 x 8.48 in)
Battery
38.99 Wh, 10209 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 3.82 V, two cells
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Apple iPadOS 17.5
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix (f/1.8) LiDAR scanner
Secondary Camera: 12 MPix (Ultrawide, f/2.0)
Additional features
Speakers: Quad, Keyboard: On-screen, USB cable, 12 Months Warranty, HDR: HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision, fanless
Weight
579 g ( = 20.42 oz / 1.28 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
2279 Euro
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Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Comparison with possible competitors

Version
Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Price
v889.2 %
07 / 2024
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 (10 cores), M4 10-Core GPU
579 g5.1 mm13.00"2752x2064
v7 (old)90.6 %
v7 (old)
09 / 2023
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Adreno 740
732 g5.5 mm14.60"2960x1848
v7 (old)89.3 %
v7 (old)
05 / 2024
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
SD 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740
590 g6.26 mm12.40"3048x2032
v885.7 %
06 / 2024
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2, M2 10-Core GPU
617 g6.1 mm13.00"2732x2048
v874.8 %
06 / 2024
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4
615 g6.9 mm12.70"2944x1840
v7 (old)89.6 %
v7 (old)
02 / 2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Kirin 9000W, Maleoon 910
580 g5.5 mm13.20"2880x1920

Note: We have updated our rating system, and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here.

Case - Super thin and light, but no IP certification

Available in Silver and Space Grey, the Apple iPad Pro 13 measures just 5.1 mm (0.2 in) thick according to its specs. The device is even half a millimetre thinner in our measurement. The camera bump protrudes as much as 2.3 mm (0.09 in), resulting in a maximum thickness of 7.35 mm (0.29 in) at certain locations. Weighing 579 g (1.28 lb), the new iPad Pro 13 is also 103 g (0.23 lb) lighter than its predecessor and 38 g (0.08 lb) lighter than even the iPad Air 13.

The iPad Pro features an aluminium unibody design, giving the impression that the entire chassis is moulded from a single piece of metal. The gaps between the display glass and the body are also tight and uniform. The buttons are very securely fitted and offer a short travel with crisp feedback. The tablet didn’t produce any creaking sound when we tried twisting it, though it did exhibit some flex. The build quality is excellent overall.

The iPad Pro 13 lacks a SIM slot because it only supports eSIMs. But it has a certain drawback: unlike Samsung’s premium tablets, the iPad doesn’t have any sort of IP rating.

Size comparison

326.4 mm / 12.9 in 208.6 mm / 8.21 in 5.5 mm / 0.2165 in 732 g1.614 lbs293.4 mm / 11.6 in 190.8 mm / 7.51 in 6.9 mm / 0.2717 in 615 g1.356 lbs289.1 mm / 11.4 in 196.1 mm / 7.72 in 5.5 mm / 0.2165 in 580 g1.279 lbs281.6 mm / 11.1 in 215.5 mm / 8.48 in 5.1 mm / 0.2008 in 579 g1.276 lbs280.6 mm / 11 in 214.9 mm / 8.46 in 6.1 mm / 0.2402 in 617 g1.36 lbs278.7 mm / 11 in 191.58 mm / 7.54 in 6.26 mm / 0.2465 in 590 g1.301 lbs297 mm / 11.7 in 210 mm / 8.27 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Sustainability - Apple demonstrates transparency

Apple provides their customers with plenty of sustainability-related information. For example, Apple claims that the unibody enclosure is completely made from recycled aluminium and the entire iPad Pro 13 contains over 20% recycled materials. Based on the company’s calculation, the 256 GB and 512 GB iPad Pro models have a carbon footprint of 107 kg CO2e and 120 kg CO2e respectively, over their entire life cycle. Apple hasn’t provided any figures concerning the impacts of the nano-texture glass, the optional cellular module and the variants with higher storage.

There is also an emphasis on avoiding the use of plastic in packaging, and the iPad Pro’s packaging contains 36% recycled content. Additionally, the product uses recycled rare earth elements and metals, such tin, gold and copper. Detailed information about the tablet’s environmental impact can be found in the product’s environmental report.

Specifications - iPad Pro with versatile USB-C port

The USB port is really not new to iPads. However, Apple has packed a whole lot of technology into this tiny interface, enabling it to support USB4 transfer speeds (up to 40 Gbit/s), Thunderbolt 3, and wired video output to an external monitor. The iPad Pro can handle up to 6K resolution at 60Hz using DisplayPort. AirPlay also allows for screen mirroring at up to 4K resolution.

In our copy test, the iPad Pro achieved a snappy 510.59 MB/s over its USB-C interface. The limiting factor here is our external storage device, which only supports up to USB 3.2 Gen 2 (max. 10 Gbit/s). The iPad Pro is compatible with storage drives formatted in FAT, FAT32, exFAT, APFS or MacOS Extended.

The camera module features a LiDAR scanner. On the back of the tablet, you’ll also find contacts for connecting an optional keyboard.

The iPad Pro supports neither NFC nor UWB.

Left: Speaker, microphone, speaker
Left: Speaker, microphone, speaker
Top edge: Volume control, charging connector for Pencil, microphone
Top edge: Volume control, charging connector for Pencil, microphone
Lower edge
Lower edge
Right: Speaker, USB port, speaker
Right: Speaker, USB port, speaker

Software - iPadOS 17.5 isn't optimal

The Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) ships with iPadOS 17.5. As usual, apps can be downloaded from the App Store. Consumers can usually expect iPads to receive at least five years of updates, with the actual support period often extending even slightly longer. The Pro models, in particular, are likely candidates for this due to their powerful chips.

Not only does the App Store offer a wide range of apps, but Apple also provides many essential programs for free. These include a complete office suite (iWorks), a powerful audio production tool (GarageBand), and a basic video editing app (iMovie).

Stage Manager, which you may recognise from macOS, facilitates multitasking. Alternatively, users can display apps in split-screen view or use Slide Over to let an app float in a smaller window over another app. That said, for real productivity, we wish the Apple tablet came with a fully fledged macOS, considering that iPadOS and its apps are simply much more limited in use. The focus here is clearly on creative purposes and entertainment.

Stage Manager
Split screen
Side Over

Connectivity - GNSS support only on 5G-enabled iPad Pro

The Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) supports Wi-Fi 6E and thus 6GHz Wi-Fi as well, though Wi-Fi 7 unfortunately remains unavailable. Compared with the 2022 model, the new iPad Pro offers substantially faster Wi-Fi when connected to our Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 reference router, but stability could still use some improvement. Nevertheless, this isn’t noticeable in everyday use.

The iPad Pro can be configured with an optional 5G module that also supports satellite-based location. However, a physical SIM slot is a thing of the past because the 5G iPads only work with eSIMs.

The iPad Pro 13 is perfect for video conferencing. Its wide-angle camera, coupled with Center Stage, allows the device to keep the user in frame automatically. You also have the option to use an iPhone as a webcam. Additionally, the microphones on the tablet ensure the user’s voice sounds clear.

Networking
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
iperf3 receive AXE11000
607 (min: 509) MBit/s ∼76%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
658 (min: 447) MBit/s ∼66%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
1196 (min: 901) MBit/s ∼74%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
978 (min: 615) MBit/s ∼68%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
iperf3 receive AXE11000
738 (min: 702) MBit/s ∼92%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
952 (min: 490) MBit/s ∼96%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
iperf3 receive AXE11000
778 (min: 542) MBit/s ∼97%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
953 (min: 870) MBit/s ∼96%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
1620 (min: 1070) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1437 (min: 1239) MBit/s ∼100%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
iperf3 receive AXE11000
801 (min: 769) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
823 (min: 583) MBit/s ∼83%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
1482 (min: 1401) MBit/s ∼91%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1336 (min: 1285) MBit/s ∼93%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
iperf3 receive AXE11000
673 (min: 516) MBit/s ∼84%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
873 (min: 734) MBit/s ∼88%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
iperf3 receive AXE11000
438 (min: 339) MBit/s ∼55%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
990 (min: 465) MBit/s ∼100%
0701402102803504204905606307007708409109801050112011901260Tooltip
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores), Apple M4 10-core GPU; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1196 (901-1327)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores), Apple M4 10-core GPU; iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø977 (615-1142)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores), Apple M4 10-core GPU; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø606 (509-661)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Qualcomm Adreno 740; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø737 (702-792)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores), Apple M4 10-core GPU; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø658 (447-820)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Qualcomm Adreno 740; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø936 (490-980)

Cameras - Utilitarian setup for the iPad Pro 13

Selfie taken with the iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Selfie taken with the iPad Pro 13 (2024)

The front-facing ultrawide TrueDepth camera is superb for video calls, even when several people are in front of the tablet. Enabling tracking mode will cause the tablet to focus on the person speaking. The camera’s image quality is fine for photos, but the noise floor is already quite high even in good lighting conditions. The front camera is capable of capturing Full HD videos at up to 60 fps.

On the back, the iPad Pro features a 12MP camera and a LiDAR scanner, which can be used to create 3D images of spaces and objects. Photos taken with the front camera are good for documentation purposes as well as video calls. Similarly, images from this camera show a hint of noise and thus can appear a little grainy.

The rear shooter can capture Ultra HD videos at up to 60 fps. ProRes video recording is also available, but you’ll need appropriate apps from the App Store to use this feature because Apple’s camera app doesn’t support it, and such apps often require a costly subscription fee.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Main cameraMain camera5x zoomLow-light
ColorChecker
2.7 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
5.5 ∆E
4.1 ∆E
1.7 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
4.1 ∆E
5.3 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
4.5 ∆E
1.5 ∆E
5.3 ∆E
3.8 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
2.9 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
3.2 ∆E
1.8 ∆E
5.6 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
ColorChecker Apple iPad Pro 13 2024: 3.9 ∆E min: 1.47 - max: 6.93 ∆E
ColorChecker
30 ∆E
54 ∆E
39.8 ∆E
35.3 ∆E
45.6 ∆E
61.2 ∆E
52.6 ∆E
36.1 ∆E
43.6 ∆E
29.4 ∆E
64.1 ∆E
63.2 ∆E
31.9 ∆E
47.1 ∆E
37.8 ∆E
75.3 ∆E
45.1 ∆E
42 ∆E
88.5 ∆E
70.3 ∆E
52 ∆E
36.9 ∆E
24.4 ∆E
13.9 ∆E
ColorChecker Apple iPad Pro 13 2024: 46.67 ∆E min: 13.91 - max: 88.45 ∆E

Accessories and warranty - Still only a 12-month warranty

AppleCare+ is available as an option.
AppleCare+ is available as an option.

Apple provides only a 12-month warranty on the iPad Pro 13 (2024), but the retailer’s warranty is unaffected by this. The warranty can be extended with the AppleCare+ plan, which covers unlimited incidents of accidental damage. Each incident is subject to a deductible of €29 (US$29) for screen damage and €99 (US$99) for other accidental damage. AppleCare+ costs a one-time fee of €179 (US$169) for a two-year plan or €8.99 (US$8.49) monthly. Warranty terms and conditions may vary by region.

The box contents are rather minimalist. Besides the iPad Pro itself, you’ll only find a fabric-covered USB-C cable, some paperwork and an obligatory Apple sticker.

Input devices & operation - iPad with Face ID and Pencil support

The iPad Pro 13’s capacitive touchscreen feels very smooth and responds quickly and accurately to inputs across the entire display. You don’t absolutely need to use your fingers to interact with the screen, as the iPad also supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the new Pencil Pro. 

The device features Face ID for biometric authentication. Because this method uses 3D face recognition, it is considered exceptionally secure. However, only one Face ID can be configured on the tablet, and user profile management is available only in an educational setting, making it difficult to share the iPad with other users.

You have the option to connect an external keyboard. Unfortunately, those made for older models aren’t compatible with the current 2024 iPad Pros.

The iPad doesn’t have a vibration motor.

Display - Bright tandem OLED for the iPad Pro 13

Subpixel structure
Subpixel structure

The 13-inch display (measuring 33.02 cm diagonally with an area of 523.4 cm²) is the first to use tandem OLED technology. This means the panel comprises two OLED layers, which not only improves brightness and longevity but also reduces power consumption. Similar to the screen on the previous iPad Pro, the display supports refresh rates of up to 120Hz, but it can drop down to as low as 10Hz when needed.

With the ambient light sensor enabled, the display already gets very bright when displaying a pure white image, achieving the levels promised by Apple (1,000 cd/m2). The same goes for HDR contents, with the panel reaching 1,619 cd/m2 in our measurement. The screen offers a peak manual brightness of 569 cd/m2.

We detected flicker from Apple’s tandem OLED. The flicker runs at a constant 240Hz when the screen is at minimum brightness and doubles when manual brightness rises above 80%. Although the amplitude isn’t particularly high, sensitive individuals may still encounter some issues due to the relatively low frequency. 

There is also a nano-texture glass option for the tablet. This is a matt surface that is supposed to improve the screen's readability outdoors and eliminate reflections. We unfortunately couldn’t get our hands on a review unit for testing, but had the chance to check it out in an Apple Store. We recommend you do the same before choosing this option. Even though the nano-texture glass works as intended, the screen looks more contrasty with the standard glass, and blacks appear more greyish with the matt surface.

1014
cd/m²
1006
cd/m²
1012
cd/m²
1002
cd/m²
1000
cd/m²
1017
cd/m²
1013
cd/m²
1012
cd/m²
1010
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 1017 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 1009.6 cd/m² Minimum: 1.52 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 1000 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.84
ΔE Greyscale 1.7 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
99.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.21
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
Tandem OLED, 2752x2064, 13"
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Dynamic AMOLED, 2960x1848, 14.6"
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
IPS, 3048x2032, 12.4"
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
IPS, 2732x2048, 13"
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
LTPS, 2944x1840, 12.7"
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
OLED, 2880x1920, 13.2"
Screen
-41%
-57%
-31%
-106%
-1%
Brightness middle
1000
621
-38%
867
-13%
631
-37%
148
-85%
806
-19%
Brightness
1010
620
-39%
810
-20%
589
-42%
139
-86%
803
-20%
Brightness Distribution
98
98
0%
87
-11%
88
-10%
90
-8%
93
-5%
Black Level *
0.58
0.62
0.3
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
1
1.9
-90%
2
-100%
1.5
-50%
3.59
-259%
0.9
10%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
2.5
4.6
-84%
5.5
-120%
3
-20%
5.52
-121%
1.9
24%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
1.7
1.6
6%
3
-76%
2.2
-29%
3
-76%
1.6
6%
Gamma
2.21 100%
2.12 104%
2.29 96%
2.24 98%
2.243 98%
2.24 98%
CCT
6661 98%
6602 98%
6957 93%
6918 94%
7115 91%
6699 97%
Contrast
1495
1018
493

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 240 Hz
Amplitude: 25.86 %

The display backlight flickers at 240 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) .

The frequency of 240 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8367 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

minimum display brightness
min.
25% display brightness
25%
50% display brightness
50%
75% display brightness
75%
maximum manual brightness
100%

Measurement series with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The info box shows the enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness).

Our analysis confirms that the iPad Pro 13’s display has very high colour accuracy, without any detectable outliers. Even with True Tone turned off, a feature that adjusts the display’s white balance according to the ambient light, the panel is a tad too warm by default. That said, this is probably not noticeable at all in everyday use.

Greyscale (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)
Greyscale (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)
Colour (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)
Colour (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)
Colour space (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)
Colour space (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)
Saturation (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)
Saturation (True Tone disabled, target gamut: sRGB)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
0.69 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.304 ms rise
↘ 0.3845 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 1 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.5 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
3.39 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 1.606 ms rise
↘ 1.784 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 12 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.2 ms).

Even without the nano-texture glass, the iPad Pro 13’s screen is easily readable outdoors in most lighting conditions. The only issue is that reflections can sometimes interfere with the viewing experience, especially in bright sunlight.

Using the Apple iPad Pro 13 outdoors
outdoor
Using the Apple iPad Pro 13 outdoors
use

The Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) offers excellent viewing angle. We didn’t notice any colour shifts when viewing the display from different angles, but there was some slight reduction in brightness.

Blickwinkelstabilität des Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Blickwinkelstabilität des Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)

Performance - Apple M4 and up to 16 GB of RAM

Similar to its smaller sibling, the iPad Pro 11, the iPad Pro 13 is powered by the Apple M4. Users who purchase a 1 TB or 2 TB version will receive the M4 variant with ten instead of nine CPU cores as well as twice the amount of RAM (16 GB) compared with the base model. Our review unit is a 1 TB model. Apple hasn’t provided specific information on what kind of storage is used. But given that the M-series chips now features built-in SSD controllers, this is likely the type of storage found in the iPad Pro. Notably, the write speeds of over 3500 MB/s obtained in PassMark’s storage test suggest this is the case.

The 10-core M4 demonstrated a measurable performance gain over the 9-core variant in benchmarks. The iPad Pro 13 delivered a substantial 10% performance increase in Geekbench’s multi-core test. However, the difference in single-core performance was minimal at just 1%. But this doesn’t actually matter much because the M4 chip packs more than enough performance for a tablet anyway. The additional memory plays a more crucial role if you intend to use the Apple tablet for video editing or complex photo editing.

Geekbench 6.4
Multi-Core
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (14690 - 15173, n=6)
14978 Points +2%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
14690 Points
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
13350 Points -9%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
10120 Points -31%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
5534 Points -62%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
5176 Points -65%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
4088 Points -72%
Average of class Tablet (493 - 14690, n=91, last 2 years)
3922 Points -73%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
2408 Points -84%
Single-Core
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (3655 - 3838, n=6)
3747 Points +1%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
3715 Points
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
3662 Points -1%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
2605 Points -30%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
2079 Points -44%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
1924 Points -48%
Average of class Tablet (185 - 3715, n=91, last 2 years)
1231 Points -67%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
1174 Points -68%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
964 Points -74%
Antutu v10 - Total Score
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
2716980 Points
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (n=1)
2716980 Points 0%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
2547454 Points -6%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
1966791 Points -28%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
1516127 Points -44%
Average of class Tablet (164396 - 2854581, n=55, last 2 years)
936005 Points -66%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
503958 Points -81%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Points -100%
CrossMark - Overall
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (1944 - 2066, n=5)
2015 Points +4%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
1944 Points
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
1880 Points -3%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
1468 Points -24%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
1263 Points -35%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
1153 Points -41%
Average of class Tablet (172 - 2155, n=68, last 2 years)
846 Points -56%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
834 Points -57%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
656 Points -66%
Geekbench ML
0.6 TensorFlow Lite CPU
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
4617 Points
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (n=1)
4617 Points 0%
Average of class Tablet (137 - 4617, n=8, last 2 years)
1014 Points -78%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
863 Points -81%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
486 Points -89%
0.6 TensorFlow Lite GPU
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
6806 Points
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (n=1)
6806 Points 0%
Average of class Tablet (66 - 6806, n=8, last 2 years)
1160 Points -83%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
309 Points -95%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
203 Points -97%
0.6 TensorFlow Lite NNAPI
Average of class Tablet (112 - 834, n=6, last 2 years)
380 Points
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
279 Points
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
274 Points
0.6 Core ML Neural Engine
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
9283 Points
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (n=1)
9283 Points 0%
Average of class Tablet (6978 - 9283, n=2, last 2 years)
8131 Points -12%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
6978 Points -25%

Legend

 
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores), Apple M4 10-core GPU, 1 TB NAND Flash
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Qualcomm Adreno 740, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
 
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Qualcomm Adreno 740, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
 
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 Apple M4 (9 cores), Apple M4 10-core GPU, 256 GB NVMe
 
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 Apple M2, Apple M2 10-Core GPU, 128 GB NVMe
 
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper MediaTek Dimensity 7050, ARM Mali-G68 MP4, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
 
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 HiSilicon Kirin 9000W, HiSilicon Maleoon 910, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash

The integrated GPU on the Apple M4 is undoubtedly one of the best in its class. Not only does it effortlessly pulverise even the Adreno 740 in the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, but the M4 also offers a considerable boost in graphics performance over the iPad Air 13’s M2 chip.

3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
8889 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
6316 Points -29%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
3489 Points -61%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
3088 Points -65%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
1030 Points -88%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
616 Points -93%
3DMark / Wild Life Extreme
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
8689 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
6406 Points -26%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
3563 Points -59%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
3421 Points -61%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
1051 Points -88%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
623 Points -93%
3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
32525 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
23597 Points -27%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
14789 Points -55%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
12952 Points -60%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
3785 Points -88%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
2236 Points -93%
3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
15576 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
7806 Points -50%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
4887 Points -69%
3DMark / Solar Bay Score
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
14922 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
8084 Points -46%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
4876 Points -67%
3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
3583 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
2532 Points -29%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
237 Points -93%
3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
3737 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
2217 Points -41%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
235 Points -94%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
144 fps +20%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
120 fps 0%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
120 fps
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
60 fps -50%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
60 fps -50%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
51 fps -57%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
758.2 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
708 fps -7%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
421 fps -44%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
397 fps -48%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
270 fps -64%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
100 fps -87%
GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
120 fps 0%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
120 fps
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
105 fps -12%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
60 fps -50%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
53 fps -56%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
30 fps -75%
GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
530 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
489.4 fps -8%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
249 fps -53%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
226 fps -57%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
127 fps -76%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
65 fps -88%
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
106.2 fps
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
76 fps -28%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
69 fps -35%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
60 fps -44%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
33 fps -69%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
17 fps -84%
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
399.5 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
324 fps -19%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
181 fps -55%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
169 fps -58%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
101 fps -75%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
43 fps -89%
GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
84.1 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
60 fps -29%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
48 fps -43%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
42 fps -50%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
17 fps -80%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
10 fps -88%
GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
283.9 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
198.1 fps -30%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
112 fps -61%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
106 fps -63%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
42 fps -85%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
26 fps -91%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
60 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
58 fps -3%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
39 fps -35%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
35 fps -42%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
14 fps -77%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
6.9 fps -88%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
114.5 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
97.4 fps -15%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
56 fps -51%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
49 fps -57%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
21 fps -82%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
11 fps -90%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
99.8 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
60 fps -40%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
56 fps -44%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
53 fps -47%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
23 fps -77%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
12 fps -88%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
339.7 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
243.1 fps -28%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
146 fps -57%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
119 fps -65%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
58 fps -83%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
29 fps -91%
GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
55.1 fps
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
42.8 fps -22%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
26 fps -53%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
24 fps -56%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
8.8 fps -84%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
4.7 fps -91%

Web browsing on the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) is a smooth and snappy experience. The browser benchmarks appear to confirm this, as the tablet unfailingly secured the top spot in every single one of them.

Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (334 - 381, n=5)
357 Points +7%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
333.7 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 (Safari 17)
254.587 Points -24%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Chrome 116)
192.313 Points -42%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52)
176.366 Points -47%
Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 393, n=74, last 2 years)
129.1 Points -61%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper (Chrome 126)
108.8 Points -67%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (Edge 120)
91.258 Points -73%
WebXPRT 4 - Overall
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (315 - 348, n=5)
335 Points +6%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
315 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 (Safari 17)
246 Points -22%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52)
167 Points -47%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Chrome 116)
151 Points -52%
Average of class Tablet (21 - 315, n=76, last 2 years)
119.8 Points -62%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper (Chrome 126)
107 Points -66%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (Edge 120)
99 Points -69%
Speedometer 2.0 - Result
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (572 - 793, n=5)
744 runs/min +30%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
572 runs/min
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 (Safari 17)
445 runs/min -22%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52)
225 runs/min -61%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Chrome 116)
191 runs/min -67%
Average of class Tablet (2.59 - 572, n=66, last 2 years)
154.9 runs/min -73%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper (Chrome 126)
99.8 runs/min -83%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (Edge 120)
67.9 runs/min -88%
Speedometer 3.0 - Score
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (32 - 48.3, n=5)
44.3 runs/min +38%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
32 runs/min
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 (Safari 17)
25.7 runs/min -20%
Average of class Tablet (1.25 - 34.4, n=46, last 2 years)
13.8 runs/min -57%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52)
12.2 runs/min -62%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper (Chrome 126)
6.37 runs/min -80%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (105178 - 118492, n=5)
111471 Points +6%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
105178 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 (Safari 17)
78736 Points -25%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52)
64638 Points -39%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Chrome 116)
62837 Points -40%
Average of class Tablet (763 - 111219, n=99, last 2 years)
35348 Points -66%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper (Chrome 126)
34656 Points -67%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (Edge 120)
33982 Points -68%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Average of class Tablet (319 - 34733, n=85, last 2 years)
3200 ms * -904%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper (Chrome 126)
1263.6 ms * -296%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (Edge 120)
1202.4 ms * -277%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Chrome 116)
634.3 ms * -99%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52)
602 ms * -89%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 (Safari 17)
441.7 ms * -39%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
318.8 ms *
Average Apple M4 (10 cores) (262 - 319, n=5)
278 ms * +13%

* ... smaller is better

Unbridled gaming fun at up to 120 fps on the iPad Pro 13

The Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) has no trouble running games at up to 120 fps with the highest graphics settings. Apple’s M4 SoC isn’t pushed to its limits at any point. However, during our tests with GameBench, we noticed that games with 120-fps support didn’t run consistently at the max refresh rate. Instead, the system dynamically adjusted the refresh rate as required.

Otherwise, the iPad Pro 13 consistently delivered the expected frame rates. PUBG Mobile ran at a maximum of 40 fps instead of the usual 60 fps only when the HD setting was enabled. On the other hand, a 120-fps mode is available at the lowest settings.

The iPad not only offers impressive performance, but also boasts great sound and plenty of screen real estate.

Diablo Immortal
Diablo Immortal
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact
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Apple iPad Pro 13 2024; Genshin Impact; lowest 120 fps: Ø80.9 (58-118)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024; Genshin Impact; medium 120 fps; 4.7.0: Ø79.8 (59-120)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024; Genshin Impact; highest 120 fps: Ø76.5 (60-95)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024; PUBG Mobile; Smooth; 3.2.0: Ø80.5 (60-119)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024; PUBG Mobile; HD; 3.2.0: Ø38.2 (29-40)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024; PUBG Mobile; Ultra HD; 3.2.0: Ø38.2 (30-40)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024; Diablo Immortal; 3.0.0: Ø58.3 (43-60)

Emissions - Great sound from the four speakers

Temperature

The surface temperatures on the Apple iPad Pro 13 always stayed within an acceptable range. Even under prolonged load, the tablet only became warm to the touch only in some spots.

Considering the device packs so much power in such a slim enclosure, it raises the question of how well designed Apple's cooling system is. In the 3DMark stress tests, performance drops occurred fairly early on. Though this probably doesn’t matter much in everyday use, since the iPad’s performance was higher after the last run than a cool Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at the start of a stress test. The normal 3DMark Wild Life didn’t stress the iPad Pro enough, resulting in the device achieving the maximum possible 60 fps throughout the test.

Max. Load
 30 °C
86 F
34.3 °C
94 F
31.9 °C
89 F
 
 31.3 °C
88 F
36.7 °C
98 F
34.7 °C
94 F
 
 29.7 °C
85 F
30.7 °C
87 F
30.7 °C
87 F
 
Maximum: 36.7 °C = 98 F
Average: 32.2 °C = 90 F
31.7 °C
89 F
34.8 °C
95 F
33.3 °C
92 F
32.9 °C
91 F
35.7 °C
96 F
33 °C
91 F
31.3 °C
88 F
32.1 °C
90 F
30.2 °C
86 F
Maximum: 35.7 °C = 96 F
Average: 32.8 °C = 91 F
Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated) & Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 32.2 °C / 90 F, compared to the average of 30 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Tablet.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 36.7 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35.7 °C / 96 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

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Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash: Ø37.5 (34.3-51.6)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash; 1.1.4.1: Ø19.4 (18.2-23.4)
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash; 1.1.4.1: Ø18 (17.9-19.5)
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe; 0.0.0.0: Ø25.3 (23.7-37)
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; 1.1.4.1: Ø3.74 (3.73-3.75)
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 Maleoon 910, Kirin 9000W, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; 1.1.4.1: Ø6.29 (6.28-6.32)

3DMark Solar Bay & Steel Nomad Stress Tests

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Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash; Solar Bay Stress Test Stability: Ø38.8 (36.3-50.9)
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Adreno 740, SD 8 Gen 2, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash; Solar Bay Stress Test Stability; 1.0.6.5: Ø14 (14-14)
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe; Solar Bay Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø16.5 (15.7-21.2)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash; Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability: Ø20.4 (18.9-27.8)
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe; Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø13.3 (12.6-18.5)

3DMark Stress Tests

3DMark
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
99.5 (3.73min - 3.75max) % +50%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
99.3 (6.28min - 6.32max) % +49%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
91.3 (17.9min - 19.5max) % +37%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
77.6 (18.2min - 23.4max) % +17%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
66.5 (34.3min - 51.6max) %
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
64 (23.7min - 37max) % -4%
Solar Bay Stress Test Stability
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
99.8 (14min - 14max) % +40%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
74 (15.7min - 21.2max) % +4%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
71.3 (36.3min - 50.9max) %
Wild Life Stress Test Stability
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
100 (60min - 60max) %
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
99.8 (59.9min - 60max) % 0%
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
99.5 (12.9min - 13max) % 0%
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
99.1 (23.4min - 23.6max) % -1%
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
91.9 (63.3min - 68.9max) % -8%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
74.7 (56.7min - 76max) % -25%

Legend

 
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores), Apple M4 10-core GPU, 1 TB NAND Flash
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Qualcomm Adreno 740, 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
 
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Qualcomm Adreno 740, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
 
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 Apple M2, Apple M2 10-Core GPU, 128 GB NVMe
 
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper MediaTek Dimensity 7050, ARM Mali-G68 MP4, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
 
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 HiSilicon Kirin 9000W, HiSilicon Maleoon 910, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash

Speakers

The iPad Pro 13’s four speakers offer an excellent soundstage and deliver great sound at medium volume, including real bass. However, pushing the volume all the way up will make the speakers sound more muffled and cause the tablet to vibrate vigorously.

You can connect external audio devices to the iPad Pro via the USB-C interface or wirelessly over Bluetooth, but the tablet still doesn’t support high-res codecs.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2033.244.42531.841.23118.2364023.433.35032.437.16319.429.68018.839.810017.653.912513.862.716015.967.5200166525016.466.631515.169.940013.871.350012.977.163013.878.580013.576.7100013.176125013.874.3160012.576.420001372.7250013.271.4315014.567.7400013.464.750001465.9630015.270.980001569.51000013.664.4125001760.11600015.555.4SPL2685.3N0.767.1median 13.8median 69.5Delta14.33339.130.938.919.426.927.329.13736.526.934.91944.318.446.31556.616.165.515.965.414.268.612.171.91470.214.774.21572.413.773.914.175.413.674.713.17212.870.213.370.113.475.713.880.81479.514.175.413.576.313.77213.661.313.162.82687.70.777.5median 13.8median 720.74.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseApple iPad Pro 13 2024Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 5.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.9% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 4% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 4% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 95% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (87.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 9.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (9.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 4% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 4% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Power management - Apple iPad Pro charges at up to 45 watts

Power consumption

Despite having a huge display, the iPad Pro 13 consumes quite a low amount of power. By comparison, although the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has an even larger panel and a lower power usage, its display doesn’t get as bright in manual mode (360 cd/m²) as the one on the Apple tablet (569 cd/m²).

The iPad Pro 13 is able to charge at up to 45 watts (USB-PD) via a cable. In our testing, we used a 65-watt power supply from a MacBook Pro 14 because a charger isn’t included. The Apple tablet was fully recharged within 140 minutes, with its battery reaching 32% after 30 minutes, 62% after an hour, 82% after 90 minutes, and 95% after two hours.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.26 / 0.16 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 1.94 / 5.02 / 5.05 Watt
Load midlight 8.71 / 16.93 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
10209 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
11200 mAh
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
10000 mAh
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
 mAh
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
5050 mAh
Power Consumption
-18%
-22%
-39%
-40%
Idle Minimum *
1.94
3.17
-63%
1.22
37%
2.23
-15%
3.58
-85%
Idle Average *
5.02
3.68
27%
7.18
-43%
8.45
-68%
7.67
-53%
Idle Maximum *
5.05
3.91
23%
8.22
-63%
8.53
-69%
7.77
-54%
Load Average *
8.71
15.83
-82%
13.63
-56%
12.52
-44%
11.86
-36%
Load Maximum *
16.93
15.84
6%
14.56
14%
16.76
1%
11.88
30%

* ... smaller is better

Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

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Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores): Ø6.82 (2.9-16.9)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy: Ø9.63 (3.89-15.7)

Power consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)

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Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores); 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø16.8 (15.8-16.9)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø13.2 (8.89-14.4)
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores); Idle 150cd/m2: Ø2.68 (2.58-2.79)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø3.63 (3.57-3.74)

Battery life

Although the iPad Pro 13 (2024) didn’t break any records in terms of stamina, it consistently delivered good to excellent results in our battery life tests.

Especially in our Wi-Fi web browsing test, with display brightness set to 150 cd/m², the device still has some room for improvement and was outperformed by the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
30h 14min
WiFi Websurfing (Safari Mobile 17.5)
12h 32min
WiFi Websurfing max. Brightness (Safari Mobile 17.5)
7h 56min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
19h 34min
Load (maximum brightness)
5h 26min
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
10209 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
11200 mAh
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
10000 mAh
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
 mAh
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper
10200 mAh
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
5050 mAh
Battery Runtime
-21%
1%
-16%
-8%
-14%
Reader / Idle
1814
1043
-43%
2565
41%
1519
-16%
H.264
1174
704
-40%
773
-34%
783
-33%
WiFi v1.3
752
623
-17%
959
28%
771
3%
692
-8%
647
-14%
Load
326
376
15%
224
-31%
272
-17%

Pros

+ blazingly fast M4
+ extremely thin and light
+ great battery life
+ bright and accurate display
+ great speakers

Cons

- no IP certification
- not suitable for use by multiple users
- minor PWM flicker
- only 12-month warranty

Verdict - The fastest iPad ever

Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) review. The review unit was kindly provided by notebooksbilliger.de.
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) review. The review unit was kindly provided by notebooksbilliger.de.

There isn’t much to complain about the Apple iPad Pro 13. During our review, we were impressed by its lightning-fast M4 processor, great battery life, bright and accurate display, and lively speakers. You can also configure the device with an optional 5G module or a matt display and add a keyboard and an Apple pencil to it.

The Apple iPad Pro 13 is a slim, lightweight and fast tablet that boasts powerful hardware.

However, the iPad Pro still isn't a true MacBook replacement. The limitations of iPadOS are too great for many applications. Instead, the Apple tablet is more of an additional tool aimed at creatives or can be used solely as an entertainment device. Needless to say, the tablet is very pricey for the latter use case, especially when you factor in the storage upgrades.

For those simply looking for a large tablet, you should also consider the 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra or the 12.4-inch Tab S9+, both of which are waterproof and come with a stylus in the box. Officially priced at €700 (approx. US$760), the 12.4-inch Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is truly unbeatable in terms of value for money. In the Apple ecosystem, the iPad Air 13 is a more affordable alternative equipped with a flicker-free IPS panel.

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Price and availability

The iPad Pro 13 (2024) is available directly from Apple or from online retailers, such as Amazon. Prices start at €1,199 (US$1,198) for the base model.

Readers in Germany can also purchase the tablet from notebooksbilliger.de, which kindly provided us with our review unit.

Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here.

Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 - 07/12/2024 v8
Daniel Schmidt

Chassis
87 / 98 → 89%
Keyboard
70 / 80 → 88%
Pointing Device
97%
Connectivity
60 / 69 → 87%
Weight
82 / 40-88 → 87%
Battery
89%
Display
93%
Games Performance
48 / 65 → 74%
Application Performance
93 / 92 → 100%
AI Performance
91%
Temperature
94%
Noise
100%
Audio
81 / 91 → 89%
Camera
69 / 90 → 77%
Average
81%
89%
Tablet - Weighted Average
CO2 Emissions
81.2%
Materials
80%
Packaging
95%
Power Use
91.9%
Repairability
40%
Software Updates
83.5%
Recycle Logo Total Sustainability Score: 78.6%

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Daniel Schmidt, 2024-07-17 (Update: 2024-08-15)