There is no doubt that the iPad Pro is powerful, thanks to its M4 chip. This chip upgrade comes with next-generation machine learning accelerators to handle a diverse range of tasks, and ProMotion technology, enabling variable screen refresh rates ranging from 10 to 120Hz.
ZDNET reviews editor, Kerry Wan, spent some time with the 13-inch Apple iPad Pro and was especially impressed by chip performance. “A more efficient processor means the iPad absolutely speeds through app load times, 4K video exports, detecting and cropping subjects out of images, and more,” he wrote in his review.
Review: I replaced my MacBook with an M4 iPad Pro and was less bothered than I expected
Wan added that this tablet is perfect for content creation thanks to the iPad-iPhone-only workflow that feels less challenging than previous models. “This ultimately lowers the barrier to entry for videographers, digital artists, and other content creators, which is never a bad thing,” he said.
The Pro also supports the new Apple Pencil Pro, which has range of note-taking features including a squeeze gesture for quick tool and custom haptic feedback that you can feel via a pulse. It also pairs with the newly revamped Magic Keyboard which is thinner and lighter, has a larger trackpad, and a new row of function keys to make your iPad experience feel more like a MacBook experience–especially if you want to entirely replace your laptop with an iPad for schoolwork.
Apple iPad Pro tech specs: Display: 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion | Processor: Apple Silicon M4 | Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB | Biometrics: Face ID | Colors: Silver, space black | Cameras: 12MP wide (4K, ProRes), Landscape 12MP ultra-wide | Weight: 1.23 pounds | Dimensions: 11.09 x 8.48 x 0.24 inches | Connections: USB-C connector with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4 | Battery life: Up to 10 hours of surfing the web
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