Add in the Magic Keyboard - which is another 710g - and you've got a device that's 1.395kg. Why's that important? Because it is no longer a slip-in-your-bag-and-not-notice-it device any more. And while no one would argue that this iPad is considerably more powerful, it's interesting that all that tech, and batteries to power it, means that the days of a thin-and-light iPad have come to an end - well, certainly at the top-end of this market. To put it in perspective, though, the latest Pro is actually the same weight as the original iPad from way back in 2010. While that's not hugely noticeable over the previous version, it does mean that the Pro is getting heavier and heavier - which is something to bear in mind. That extra thickness also means it's a bit heavier, with around 40g extra. The 12.9-inch model is ever so slightly thicker than previous versions, thanks to new Mini LED screen technology, but it will still fit your previous cases (albeit snugly), including the Apple Magic Keyboard that launched in 2020.

Having launched previously with a much squarer design, which has since been adopted by the iPhone, the iPad Pro keeps an almost identical design to its previous offering. If you're a real power user that works with 4K video or high-res images, say, or you just want the iPad with the most future-proofing, then this is still the pick in 2022.īelow are our full impressions of the Pro, but you can also continue to compare models with our iPad buyer's guide.

With ProMotion refresh rates, a Mini LED screen and that larger design, it's certainly still a very good option - and that's even taking into account the fact a new generation will likely land later in 2022, or perhaps in early 2023. That doesn't mean the Pro is redundant, though. In fact, for most people, the Air is now in the sweet spot between a casual tablet and one that's trying to impersonate a laptop. It's no longer the only option if you want an iPad for productivity, with the newest Air also featuring the same powerful M1 chip for a lower price. That means that the Pro's place in the lineup has also shifted. There's now a newer entry-level iPad, a sixth-generation iPad mini and a fifth-generation iPad Air. Since Apple released the latest Pro, the rest of the iPad lineup has changed dramatically. Squirrel_widget_4537717 Should you still buy the Apple iPad Pro (2021)? Software feels like it's holding it back.

Center Stage (camera tracking) can be hit and miss.

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