M4 iPad Pro Review - Crazy Thin, Crazy Fast
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- A full review of the M4 iPad Pro, the new Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil Pro! Includes a size and weight comparison to the MacBook Air!
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• 1:25 - WHY Make it this Thin?
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• 5:17 - M4 Chip, Any Better?
• 6:47 - NEW Magic Keyboard Review
• 7:57 - Apple Pencil Pro Review
• 10:05 - Hidden Changes
• 11:13 - Best Hardware Ever but not for us?
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This is the 13" M4 iPad Pro btw ANNNND I meant M1 iPad Pro not M1 Pro iPad Pro!! Sorry (these names are getting out of hand!)
Is 13’ better than 11’’? I got 2020 iPad Pro and i feel like bigger screen.
And what colour u getting?
@@Frnzi5ko For the 2024 models, both are identical (including the screen quality) minus the screen size. The size does make a big difference, as a person who has both.
Whenever I take my iPad Pro out of its folio, I'm always in awe of how thin and light it is. This new iPad. Pro is on another level!
Same!
I can’t stop doing this lol.
It's mad isn't it
@@ByteReviewI love it but I need a screen protector thou lol
Which size ipad?
So true about iPads appealing to younger generations who’ve only ever used touch devices. I think that’s also why Final Cut for iPad wasn’t just a clone of the desktop version. It’s more of a natural progression for someone who’s used the likes of Cap cut.
This is truly mind-blowing and feel old at the same time lmao
It's an interesting take; I find iPadOS very useful for many things; but not everything and thus the Mac Studio. It's brilliant how they work together, too.
So good Tom! Love how you use a product for several days before posting your review instead of rushing it out as soon as possible. It really shows in the quality of your videos. Cheers.
Great thoughts on the iPad being the personal computing devices for the "new generation"of creators! I recently just sold my 2018 pro 11 system just in time for the new ones to come out, but honestly I think I've realised that iPad is just not for me and I don't have a need for it. I am not a talented digital artists or music producer or a pilot that can really make the most out of the device, I've already have a phone and laptops that can do 99.9% of what I need to do... I feel like most people/ reviewer "complaining" about iPad being powerful but useless is just not the target consumers for these devices. There is a difference between using a device as a real tool versus just having it as a random gadget that we don't actually need, and most people/ tech enthusiasts fall in the latter group (which there's nothing wrong about). Still amazing to see how the hardware is getting more and more impressive year on year though!
yep, I totally agree with all of this!
Well said. Most tech reviewers are sitting in front of a laptop all the time. For me, this has replaced my laptop and I go to a desktop when I want to use Final Cut. All of this stuff, including the Mac isn't just for our main jobs. I have a company laptop for that. These devices are for my side hustles, hobbies. and consumption and the iPad does almost all of that. I could probably get all the way there if I wasn't too cheap to pay for Final Cut on mobile, but I have to get some use out of my Mac mini on occasion.
I am a med school student and need it daily as its lighter to carry than a laptop nd help me with studying , I actually need it more than my laptop
I think ipad os is purposely handicapped solely not to compete with apples macs/ to heavily encourage getting a mac to go with it. Wacom has been great for ever, & music production is generally done over a monitor. I think most people calling themselves “pros” are just people that want to justify the cost/be pretentious. Take this gen, it adds absolutely nothing but an OLED screen & a thiner design - pros don’t care much about that (we all have work devices that are simple but get the job done) - the “beauty” is for enthusiast & also yr avrg person that actually uses an ipad as their main content consumption device, which is wild (since an ipad cost a a higher end tv nowadays)
**Count Dooku voice** I’ve been looking forward to this
The comparison to MacBook Air is exactly what I was looking for; thanks!
Great video. Thank you. You are the first reviewer who’s said what I have believed for years. Here in America the tech world has presented the ridiculous argument that teenage iPhone majority is due to iMESSAGE! That’s doesn’t make sense when every toddler is running around with a base iPad. The iPad is the “gateway drug” into the Apple ecosystem, NOT iMessage.
IMHO, a perfect review. Great insight!
I bought a new iPad Air 13-inch model, and it's also a very good product😍
I'm rooting for you from Japan🇯🇵 And I'm glad that you always love Japanese culture❤
ahhh thank you so much! I am visiting Japan later this year 🇯🇵
@@ByteReviewWe welcome you!Have fun!
@@ByteReview NIce!
I’m so glad you added the star fox reference, that’s the first thing that popped in my mind when they announced the barrel roll haha
Thanks for the review. Great job working in the sponsor as well. I ordered the paper like screen protectors and made sure to drop them your CZcams handle. Great video!
You are so apt... Thank u so much for the info... Truly love ur content.. lots of love and good wishes to you ❤
My pleasure 😊
I don't even like iPads but I find myself watching this because of the production quality. Great video as always Tom.
Great review mate! Always a pleasure to see your videos 🙌🏽 I have a M2 iPad but I am so tented to buy the new one just for the new Magic Keyboard
Thanks! The new keyboard IS cool but I don't think it's worth the upgrade just for that haha
Okay, it’s slim. But they lowered the battery size to slim it down and still match the previous battery life. So imagine if they DIDN’T slim it down and the battery life was that much longer
I mean, the 11 inch m4 still lasts around 10.5/11 hours of screen on time. That is plenty lol. I’d rather have a lighter device, especially something like a tablet.
Good thoughtful review as ever. I've dropped from the M1 iPad Pro the new Air (both 11in). I just wanted the landscape camera position and it's made all my calls seem so much more natural. It's also backwards compatible with all the same accessories so that's a big saving too. As you rightly say, I think the Air is enough iPad for me based on the current iPadOS limitations and I still need a MacBook Pro for development. If Apple announce something radical for iPadOS then I may go Pro again in the future.
Great video
Fantastic review 👍🏾 subscribed
welcome to the channel!
Just love the way the video looks and sounds, lovely aesthetic you've created here!
I just wonder about the nano texture glass thing! Why on earth they only put it on the 1TB or above device? And I guess I also wonder why you wouldn't get that, (if money was no object,) and then slap a paperlike on top! Great review!
I think it’s such a niche thing to need that people working in those environments would likely go for a higher storage model but who knows!
Which size do you recommend for casual use - 11 or 13 inch ?
I'm about to upgrade my iPad and have been holding out for the Pro. Thanks for the great review but I'm now concerned about charging the iPad without the power brick. How is the iPad charged without a charger?
I really enjoy your posts, this was my favorite of the gazillion M4 iPad Pro reviews that came out this week. This device is SO tempting, but I need the functionality of macOS so my hardware solution has been a MacBook Pro and the iPad mini 6, a perfect combination for my use case.
Thanks! And yeah macOS is still the one for me too
I can’t see any difference in the screens of my iPad Pro 4th generation and my new iPad Pro M4, and that was the main reason I got it; and when I get a decent case for it will I notice the difference in the thickness?
I grabbed the bigger version and it’s fast as hell. It is beautiful with the Magic Keyboard-admittedly more difficult to hold than the 11 inch. I can’t say which size is perfect for me. I bought to replace my laptop so I am happier with the bigger. Great device!
My daughters 9 and the iPad is all she knows and they use it at school. However, i see it like training wheels before she uses a proper computer. You can’t really use spreadsheets well on iPad or the files app and attaching items on mail.
Any idea if that folio is compatible with the old iPad Pros? I'm thinking of getting a 2022 M2 iPad Pro 11 inch and would want a smart folio for it, and this new one with the new angles sounds appealing
When comparing the weight of the iPad Pro 13” (with keyboard, Logitech, Apple or other) and devices like the Macbook air, it might be more equitiable to consider the weight of the Macbook air with a protective case which I realize isn’t something I see many people putting on their laptops.
After my GCSEs I’m looking to buy an 11 inch iPad Pro, I was wondering if it is worth also getting a monitor so I could use an external keyboard and mouse with the monitor and iPad while at home at my desk, but then I could just use the iPad when I’m at school for example. What do you think? Is there any point also getting a monitor?
I'm looking for a new stand for my new iPad Pro M4. Do you have any recommendations? The MAGFLÖTT™ MAGNETIC STAND does not support the new M4 iPad.
hi, what is the app that you are using on 11:44?
Great review man!!🤟🏼
I’m an illustrator and still using the 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro… do you think the jump is a necessary one purely for apps like ProCreate?
Yes, but maybe have a go in store first if you can, I'm sure they'll demo it!
Can you use the iPad and apple pencil to edit smoothly connecting to your Macbook pro or Mac using all Mac apps via screen mirroring?
Could you do a video on that?
Great review dude, I had the same burning question about thickness with the keyboard compared to the MacBook Air.
It was all I could think about haha!
@@ByteReview I’m a software dev though, so until they let people properly code on the iPad, I’ll have to stick with the Mac. Fingers crossed for WWDC!
Starfox inclusion for the barrel roll... you've earned a like...
Dumb
Hey man! Great video as always. Can i know where you get your stickers? :) thanks
They're coming to my store soon, but we already have some live! kirokustudio.co.uk/
Your insight toward the end of your video has to be the most accurate statement ever.
Tempted to make an entire video about that thought tbh!
Man! That would be amazing! It’s literally the only thing holding me back. Looking to “upgrade” my M1 MacBook Pro, but it stays bright under heavy LR/PS loads. During a normal (for me) 100-300 shot culling/editing with some AI denoise and finally export to 100% JPEG it gets hot, but the screen stays. I’d really appreciate a video covering a true photography workload!
Powerful beast
How are you finding the outside of the white magic keyboard? I just got the black magic keyboard and it picks up fingers prints/dust like crazy on the outside
It seems fine so far! Haven’t noticed any fingerprints at all really - silver / white hides it well
Do a barrel roll is something I quote. So that genuinely made me laugh so thanks lol
First thing I thought of too!
What size is your iPad in the clip?
Yea m1 is fine for me for a while still probably in 2 years I’ll get the m4 when it’s a lot cheaper. They came out with a new case called armordock that adds a lot of ports and keyboard to the m1 and m2 iPad that’s what I wanted from the m4 but they didn’t do it so I see no reason to upgrade.
Hey man, I love the content.
I have the M2 11” pro from 2022 with an Apple Pencil.
I really want a keyboard; do you think I should stick with all of these existing hardware and purchase the old Magic Keyboard or replace everything with the 2024 hardware.
I also invested in some high alcantara cases that align across my product range but really love the oled and landscape camera.
Your thoughts and guidance would be much appreciated.
Sunny
Keep what you have for sure, the M2 is still and incredible device!
@sunnysingh01234 - I did exactly that. Traded in my M2 11 for the M4 11 and got the pencil but not the MKB. The cons being the cost (although I did get a $470 trade in credit on the M2) and the pros being the screen (it's fricking amazing IMHO, big upgrade), the placement of the FaceTime camera (I forever had my hand over it when I was holding the M2), the thinness and weight (which is noticeable), and the new pencil which is pretty awesome (haptic feed back and all). I can't comment on the new MKB, but I had the original version and it was my all time favorite typing experience and the new one seems like a nice upgrade with the same experience based on the reviews I've watched. The function and esc key are a major addition along with a haptic track pad which is larger.
@@jimtipton8888 ah excellent, so is it definitely worth the upgrade so far? Does the novelty wear off? I love the oled screen on my iphone15 and am a bit bummed that my iPad doesn’t haven’t.
I use my iPad daily it’s a great all around device and if I purchase this MKB or purchase all new 2024 I will be keeping it for at least 5 years.
Is the weight really that apparent in real life?
I’ll be at the Apple Store on Sunday.
Can you make an m1 iPad Pro vs m4 iPad Pro video
Thanks for the review bro 🙏
I have a M1 ipad pro 12.9 , i didnt feel the need to upgrade it because M1 ipad pro is already very powerful, Having good battery life and i dont feel any heavy in weight.
Even the miniLED screen i feel its already great.
Overall happy with it and will use it for years until it works.
This is the right move!
@@ByteReview Thanks bro 🙏
fr it's so slim and light it's crazy
feels so futuristic
right?!
12:17 this is an interesting thought! 🤔
Sticking to the iPad mini!
Let’s hope for a new one soon 🤞🏻
I adore the new Apple Pencil Pro. Totally agree it's a game changer. I also agree it's time for iPad OS to improve its desktop-class features. Here's hoping that happens next month at dub dub!
Hope so!
That is pretty impressive! I can't justify upgrading from the M2, but still very impressive. 👍
I'm a big Apple fan and would love to get an iPad! I'm used to ProMotion on my iPhone though, so I feel like it would be hard for me to use an Air. I'm only 16 and would have to save up a little to get the Pro as my first iPad. Do you think it would be worth it? I would only use it for content consumption, photo editing, maybe a little school... but I already have an M2 MacBook Air.
I think you’d be fine on an air, but maybe look at pre owned pros that have M1/2 if you want that display
@@ByteReview Awesome. It would be hard not to have the new one but that’s a great recommendation!
Hi byte,
Will you make a video trying AAA games like RE4 remake and RE village on this iPad?
Mr Mac Right has already done this on CZcams
@@chidorirasenganzdouble down Mr Mac Right is the best place for game reviews
I might do a gaming centric video soon, so yep!
One thing none of the reviews mention (can't understand why) - the screen corners are now so rounded that they clip the corners of a standard full-frame DSLR photo - this design decision is the opposite of pro. The speakers are also worse than on my 2018 iPad Pro. My 11-inch M4 arrived on 4 days ago... and it's going back tomorrow. No perceptible benefits (other than an OLED screen), and some very annoying faults. (Got to ask yourself why all these reviews seem to ignore that particular elephant...)
I wish adobe made full versions of illustrator indesign photoshop and after effect
me too 😞
It’s slimmer so it’s comparable to MacBook Air. Now with weight being similar as well it will propel new wave of people jumping from laptop to iPad. But with no changes to iOS that change will be temporal as multitasking is still not as smooth as it’s on MacBook. Stage manager sucks - taking screen estate where there isn’t much to be spared
one of the key reasons they have made it lighter is so that the keyboard balances a bit better w it. Prev one was too top heavy. People complaining it doesnt run Mac OS fail to appreciate how much us fans of Ipad Pro a) value the focus of Ipad OS for work b) spend hours in front of Mac OS on desktop and enjoy using somethign else away from desk. Another key benefit is that the magic keyboard stops the on screen keyboard popping up and takign over half the brilliant screen- the magic keyboard is like givign you back half screen real estate. Excellent tech that is briliant for its differences to macbooks
macOS on ipad isn’t the move I agree 100%
13:06 that’s me all the way. I grew up not owning a laptop. I’ve always used a phone. I hate macOS and don’t know what to do when I’m in front of it. But I do everything with my iPad. I bought a MacBook and took it right back.iPadOS just feels familiar.
I think WWDC 2024 will be where the iPadOS will shine, usually Apple likes to release the hardware before they release the software that takes advantage of the newly released Hardware, but yeah software needs to be improved. I wonder if they are wait till most people are on M-Series Processors before doing a Major Overhaul which would explain why the iPadOS is bit meh
Nomos glashutte… earnt a subscriber
Did you demo the 11” or 13”?
13
What size did u get?
13
New M4 Pro or current mini?
I tried out the new M4. I went back to the real iPad, the mini. I love this thing. 😊
Great review! Your conclusion summed up my thoughts, including why Apple will never run macOS on it. iPadOS is a long-term investment in the future of PCs. Of course, Windows' 30-year headstart means it cannot compete on legacy and app coverage, but developers are slowly getting the idea that tablets may indeed become as popular as or more so than laptops, and Apple is leading that move by giving us desktop chips.
yep!
Great point on gen 2 Apple pencils not working with M4, first time hearing this…wow, apple really giving a middle finger with this one.
Yeah not mad on that - they won’t charge on the new ones either
Take my money, Apple 😍
Do people realise it’s about 8mm thinner than the iPad Pro 10.5 2017. It’s a more square like design but it’s literally 8mm thinner. I can’t say that’s much of a selling point. Most of these upgrades are more noticeable to enthusiasts and power users.
Was there actually an M1 Pro in the iPad Pro?
No it was a standard M1 chip
I don’t want MacOS for iPad. I love iPad OS and how iPad works..
Minor correction at 3:10. I think you meant to say M1 iPad Pro (not M1 Pro).
Yeah, I do it a lot in this review 🤦🏻
It’s scary actually, I don’t put them in my bag I’ll only use it at home on my desk for now. My friend broke his ipad and magic keyboard once when he put it inside his backpack along with a tumbler.
oh blimey, just from the pressure?
imagine if ipad with M series chipset would finally run every single macos app
I think they misjudged the fashion aspect of it. Things are getting a lot bulkier now, people want security.
3:26 The displays are made from Samsung and LG.
The M2 13” iPad Air is the best option for the majority of users and creators.
If you’re broke
Crazy Expensive.
ESPECIALLY when you consider zero older cases work with it & 98% will have to upgrade Apple Pencil
Thanks for not talking about the fact that the box doesn’t have an Apple sticker like every other CZcamsr
I never used the stickers anyway haha
Can you code on this?
I’m not a coder but I believe there are apps that do it. A MacBook or PC laptop would suit you better for sure though
5:55 „M1 Pro iPad Pro“?
You said it several times but I think such a device doesn’t exist 😅
Never been so much disappointed by apple
Would u be able to do a day in the life with it please :)
Day in life of watching netflix
A critical review, rather than just being in awe of the crazy fast processor and the amazing thinness, etc... might be more useful. This is less pro than its predecessors.
30 second crew
You never said which iPad it is
WOOOOOW!!! is thin....:)
Is anyones 13 inch iPad Pro M4 seems SLIGHTLY bent out the box?
right ! crazy thin, crazy fast after 2 days using it.
I mean I’ve had it longer than that 👀
@@ByteReview No, I mean mine, I've bought and used for 2 days and it's totally impressive.
I'll say this. The galaxy tab S9 ultra didn't break in Zack's bend test
That thing was a beast
Great review but I don’t think this is just for the “next generation of creators”. It appeals to old people like me who’s 2015 MacBook Pro is approaching obsolescence and wants to spend less time at their desk but still able to run a small business without trying to do everything on an iPhone Pro!
Sounds like it fits well for you!
Do a barrel roll!
🐰
iPadOS is fine as is. It’s not holding back the iPad anymore that Apple Silicon is holding back the Mac
2 min. yas
It’s thin but big deal! Was the last model too heavy or thick I’m amazed at all these tech channel guys complaining about how heavy the last model was Join a gym! With this unnecessary M4 chip all you can do is read your Emails faster and watch Netflix movies It’s still just running IPad OS Save your money
Hear me out - iPadProOS
MacProOS
Something like this would be cool
Please,please turn down that repetitive background music! It’s totally distracting.
A lot of people say there is no "other" tablet like you, but keep in mind the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 14.6 inches with a high resolution of 2960 x 1848 pixels. Also, it is 5.5mm thick which yes makes the new iPad Pro 0.9 mm less; which is it enough to buy an iPad Pro? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra came with a pencil for free.
Much brighter display on the iPad, and I believe the iPad has about 3x the power. People say that power doesn’t matter in a tablet, but with my use cases I’ve frequently wanted more power in my M2 iPad Pro. Not to mention the app ecosystem.
I have nothing against Samsung tablets but the apps / support / integration with macOS just isn’t there for me and those really help with my workflows
Can you donate me any of your old ipads?
Great video Tom 🎥 production queality is amazing as always!! 🤌🏻
Thank yooooou!
1 min bruh
The negative for me is not so much the thinnest but that you can feel the reinforcing running down the centre of the device through the glass.
ten hours of battery life on previous gen???? really? more like 2.
Not my experience at all, my 2018 was still holding up well before I sold it last year
2? You’re out of your mind. My M2 iPad Pro 12.9” easily lasts me 8+ hours with general use (notes, web browsing, movies, etc)