Content creators, digital nomads, and professionals will most likely be drawn to that last member of Apple’s convoluted tablet lineup, being able to take full advantage of the Pro’s superior M1 or M2 silicon, ultra-bright display, and wealth of software features such as Hover Mode thanks to premium add-ons like the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil. Clearly, size is the biggest difference between the two, but I’ve listed several more key reasons below that you should consider before deciding on which configuration to buy. iPad Pro 11-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch Display 11-inch Liquid Retina LCD display (2,388 x 1,668) with ProMotion 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (2,732 x 2,048) with ProMotion Processor Apple Silicon M1 or M2 Apple Silicon M1 or M2 Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB Camera system 12MP wide, 10MP ultrawide, 12MP TrueDepth FaceTime 12MP wide, 10MP ultrawide, 12MP TrueDepth FaceTime Connectivity USB-C Thunderbolt/USB-4, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, LTE, Bluetooth USB-C Thunderbolt/USB-4, Wi-Fi, 5G, LTE, Bluetooth Battery Up to 10 hours of video playback Up to 10 hours of video playback Colors Space Gray, Silver Space Gray, Silver Price range $799 to $1,899 $1,099 to $2,199 Don’t get it twisted, both iPad Pro sizes are shockingly thin (about 0.25 inch) and can be easily tucked into any backpack sleeve, but the smaller 11-inch is much easier to hold and weighs about half a pound less than the 12.9-inch model.
If you plan on traveling with the iPad from home to the office to local cafes, then the more portable footprint of the 11-inch Pro should be a big consideration. In fact, if you’re upgrading from an existing iPad, whether it’s the Air, the Mini, or the vanilla model, then you’ll find yourself right at home with the 11-inch form factor. The main difference between the two — and, spoiler alert for one of the reasons to buy the 12.9-inch model instead — is the brighter mini-LED display on the larger iPad. Whether you’re eyeing a full-function Magic Keyboard or a minimal folio case, you’ll be spending $20-$50 less for accessories made for the 11-inch model.
Not only does the 12.9-inch model give you a wider display on which to visualize your graphics, video timelines, and multi-window layouts, but it’s also noticeably brighter, with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The superior visual output is thanks to Apple’s Pro Display XDR, an assembly of mini LEDs spread underneath the glass to create more dimming zones.
However, you should know that there are still plenty of pro-grade services and programs that require a desktop or laptop to run, most of which are not optimized for the iPad’s operating system. Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros support the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil, which is arguably the best tool for digital content creation.
Both models come with 5G and LTE support if you want to use the tablet on the go or your school’s Wi-Fi is clunky, so the differences to note here are portability and price.
Should I get the iPad Pro 11 inch or 12.9 inch for note taking?
If you’ve decided to splurge on a new iPad Pro to make your note taking that much more powerful, good for you! An iPad is a great choice for note-taking, and you’ll love all the apps that are available to help you take the best voice, text, and pencil-drawn notes. An eleven inch diagonal screen is large enough to take all your notes, but this iPad is still small enough to fit on almost any desk and in every decent sized bag. You’ll even feel comfortable pulling it out to jot a few quick notes, standing; or if you’ve got it in a ZuguCase, you might be sticking it on your refrigerator as you practice your organic chem formulas.
It’s a fairly standard size for tablets, so it doesn’t look overly flashy and eye catching when you pull it out in the middle of a busy class. It also provides you with a nice big canvas for your note taking: this iPad is almost the size of a piece of printer paper.
Carrying around an enormous glass screen is a little intimidating to most students, and users report that the 12.9 inch version is ‘not good at being a tablet’. Highschool, college level and grad students appreciate the form factor, and the way it fits between books in a backpack and on tiny desks in lecture halls.
You can keep track of your twitter feed while reading a textbook and doodling on the side, and if you’re into drawing, you’ve got an expansive sketchpad at your beck and call.
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) – Technical Specifications
Front camera Top button Volume buttons Rear cameras Flash LiDAR Scanner Smart Connector Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil 12.9-inch (diagonal) mini-LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 12.9 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). Ultra Wide: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps 12MP Ultra Wide camera, 122° field of view Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO; speeds up to 2.4 Gbps Simultaneous dual band Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi + Cellular models For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular/networks. Pay with your iPad using Face ID within apps and on the web Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors
Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz Thunderbolt 3 digital video output VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately) 9 Native DisplayPort output over USB-C VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately) Video mirroring
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video
Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad. Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled on iPad.
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All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
◊◊◊ USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter required to work with iPad (10th generation). Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model.
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FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi‑Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability. Testing conducted by Apple in September 2022 using preproduction iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or cellular data network (cellular models subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks).
Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using dedicated web servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary. Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
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Best iPads for Drawing of 2023
The iPad Mini’s smaller screen (8 inches diagonally) means it’s not as well suited to larger drawings, but its compact size makes it perfect for travel and use on the go. If you want a tablet that is super responsive and can perform detailed editing tasks quickly, get an M2-based model and as much RAM as you can afford. Battery life and charging options: All the latest-generation iPads have the same battery-life rating from Apple at 10 hours. The newer M1 and M2 processors are incredibly efficient, but their added power means that sustained high load will drain your battery faster than sporadic, lightweight tasks on older iPad designs. That may not be much of an issue if you have older iPhones with Lightning connectors and have lots of handy chargers, but if you’re trying to move all your devices to USB-C, it won’t do.
Is the iPad 12.9 too large for everyday carry and use?
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In addition, the iPad Pro 12.9 has the Liquid Retina XDR display, giving you ultra-sharp images and crisp resolution and graphics. The mini-LED backlit display has more than 10,000 LEDs, creating daylight levels of brightness on your screen that you can adjust to your liking.
This feature takes editing photos or updating your professional social media account on the iPad Pro 12.9 to another level. However, remember that the iPad Pro gives you the same power and features as a laptop while being more portable and accessible.
The iPad is also less cumbersome to use in a coffee shop to send a quick email or upload some photos. It’s also great to watch a movie in bed, giving you a cinema-like feels with its excellent graphics, or follow an online fitness class.
Even if you use the iPad Pro 12.9 with a cover, which we highly recommend, it won’t weigh more than 202 pounds or one kilogram. However, it will give you and your business the necessary support at all times of the day, and night, thanks to its powerful processing unit, comfortable screen, storage, and transportability.
Which iPad Pro should you buy: 11-inch or 12.9-inch?
The 11-inch iPad Pro (2022) is much more lightweight and portable than its bigger sibling, making it a great size to read, watch, and work on. The exclusive Liquid Retina XDR display is amazing for viewing and editing high-brightness and high-contrast HDR content, and everything is insanely fast and snappy with the M2 chip.
5G support on Wi-Fi + Cellular models Against Larger size can be harder to travel with
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If you are the type of person who cares solely about internal specs, both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are the same on the inside. Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell – Column 0 iPad Pro 11-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch Cost From $799 From $1099 Size 11-inch 12.9-inch Resolution 2388×1668 2732×2048 Pixels per inch 264 ppi 264 ppi Weight 1.03 pounds (Wi-Fi)
2TB Display Liquid Retina Liquid Retina XDR Wide Color Yes Yes True Tone Yes Yes Laminated Display Yes Yes Face ID Yes Yes Ports Thunderbolt/USB 4 Thunderbolt/USB 4 Smart Connector Yes Yes Rear camera 12MP/4K ProRes 12MP/4K ProRes Ultra Wide lens Yes Yes LiDAR Scanner Yes Yes Front camera 12MP True Depth 122-degree FoV, Center Stage 12MP True Depth 122-degree FoV, Center Stage Speakers Four Four Apple Pencil 2nd-Generation and USB-C 2nd-Generation and USB-C With the M2 chip inside, you are getting a powerful iPad gaming machine, as well as a device that is no pushover when it comes to getting work done.
And even though it’s using the regular Liquid Retina display from the last generation, it’s still very capable and beautiful for most people, especially when it comes to watching videos or reading. Plus, since the 11-inch is more compact, it’s easier to hold up when reading eBooks or watching movies without feeling wrist fatigue.
The Liquid Retina XDR display was made to deliver extreme brightness, deep blacks, and all of the subtle details that may otherwise be hidden. The larger screen estate for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is also warranted if you need a bigger, more comfortable canvas for the best drawing apps for Apple Pencil.
You’ll also benefit from full-size keyboard accessories, allowing you to transform your iPad Pro into nearly a full-on laptop replacement. One thing to keep in mind when buying pricey tech is that these models are both over a year old at this point.
12.9‑inch iPad Pro (5th generation) vs 11‑inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music
Anyone regret getting the 11″ instead of the 12.9″?
I used the 12.9 2018 for a year and I love split screen mult tasking. interesting I swapped to the 12.9 this week while I like it for note during training via zoom, my use case is still casual and on the couch or bed and 11 is more comfortable than the 12.9.
iPad Pro 11 vs 12.9 for drawing: Portability vs Usability
So I just came back from South Korea from teaching at the GyeongJu Sketch Festa 2023. In this article I will share with you the usability experience of iPad Pro 11 vs 12.9 from the perspective of an artist, graphic designer and urban sketcher who enjoys sketching outdoors on location.
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It’s not very possible to hold the iPad Pro 12.9 by the bezel while drawing without setting that tablet down on a surface.
The takeaway point is this, the iPad Pro 12.9 is a table-top tablet and is best used on a surface for most comfort. If your workflow involves using your tablet on a table at home, office, school or cafe, on the pull-out tray of the train or plane, or on your lap, you should have no issue with the iPad Pro 12.9 since you have a surface to work on.
A few minutes after I started sketching in the market, I removed the tablet case on my iPad Pro 11. Even if I could sit and sketch, I may also remove the case so that I can bring the tablet higher to chest level for a more comfortable drawing position. This is the type of usability issue you probably won’t think or experience while testing the tablets at the Apple Store. There was not a single occasion where I wished the display was larger while I’m using the iPad Pro 11 outdoors. You can use the money saved to increase storage capacity and get an Apple Pencil. And if you don’t mind getting refurbished units direct from Apple, you can get even more savings (10 – 15% off retail prices).
If your workflow requires you to hold the tablet in hand without support, get the iPad Pro 11. But as mentioned earlier if you need to hold the tablet in hand without support, get the iPad Pro 11. I personally do not recommend the iPad Mini because the UI scaling makes the fonts and buttons look smaller.
11-inch iPad Pro vs 12.9-inch iPad Pro: Is the XDR display worth the expense?
Since the iPad Pro debuted in 2015, Apple has offered two sizes of its high-end tablet. The two sizes have traditionally been essentially the same, with the larger version costing $200 extra for more screen. For one, the price gap has stretched to $300, but that’s because the 12.9-inch model has a really significant difference—a new HDR display with mini-LED backlights. Here’s how the two Pros stack up and whether it’s worth it to spend so much money on the flagship iPad.
While the 11-inch iPad Pro has Apple’s Liquid Retina LCD, the 12.9-inch model introduces what Apple calls a “Liquid Retina XDR” display to the iPad line. It’s very similar to Apple’s Pro Display XDR in that it uses an array of thousands of micro-LED backlights arranged in 2596 lighting zones to give it amazing brightness and contrast. But it makes a strong case for superiority: a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, P3 wide color gamut, and full-screen brightness of 1,000 nits (with peak brightness of 1,600 nits)—not to mention True Tone, and ProMotion—make this one of the best HDR displays you can get anywhere. Video content will look stellar and images and apps will be bright, crisp, and incredibly detailed.
As Apple describes it, “Even the most detailed HDR content with the finest specular highlights — like galaxies and action movie explosions — are more true to life than ever.”
Part of it is the size, part of it is Apple’s history of making excellent iPad displays, but the 12.9-inch iPad Pro’s XDR Display isn’t the eye-popping upgrade we thought it would be.
The new iPad Pro is Apple’s first tablet with RAM listed in the tech specs. While the previous generation iPad Pro had 6GB of RAM, the new model has either 8GB or 16GB, depending on the storage.
We think 8GB is plenty and wouldn’t recommend paying for a gig of storage, no matter which iPad you choose to buy. Other than the chip and the screen, the other major revision in this year’s iPad Pro is the front camera. Apple has also introduced a new feature called Center Stage that’s exclusive to the iPad Pro (for now).
Our take: Either model will greatly improve your FaceTime experience, no matter which iPad you’re upgrading from. One small detail to note about the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is that the new display makes it ever-so-slightly thicker than the previous model. It’s enough that Apple had to tweak the latest Magic Keyboard a little bit in order to close neatly.
Apple says you can use the Magic Keyboard made for last year’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro since the other dimensions are the same, but it won’t be perfectly flush when closed. Most third-party cases, covers, and keyboards follow suit—for example, Logitech’s Combo Touch is $199 for the smaller model and $229 for the larger one.
11″ vs. 12.9″: Why I Chose the 12.9-inch iPad
11″ vs. 12.9″: Why I Chose the 12.9-inch iPad Adi Kakarla · Follow 5 min read · Feb 27, 2022 — 6 Listen Share Given the big price difference, I was thinking about taking the 11 inch iPad.
But with another person encouraging me to get the 12.9 inch iPad Pro, I decided to go with the larger model.
While I’ve felt some regrets over the past year and a half, I still feel that the 12.9 inch iPad (which I’m typing on right now) has been the best choice for me.
I think one of the biggest reasons people tend to go for the 12.9-inch model is the multi-tasking advantage. For instance, students with relatively small desks in their schools may enjoy an 11-inch model, due to its smaller size.
In my case, I prefer digital textbooks, even if I have to zoom in to read text or look at diagrams. I haven’t experienced an 11-inch model in real life, so I’m going to base this off of what I read online.
At the time of purchase, I chose to go with the 12.9-inch model, because I felt that I would be constantly switching between my iPad and my old laptop a lot, and I didn’t want to keep on making typing mistakes because of varying keyboard sizes. That’s great for me, since I use my iPad to do work, take notes, debate, research, etc. During this time period, I thought that portability would be a huge issue once I returned to in-person school. And as I’ve mentioned before, this could either be a good or a bad thing, depending on the reason behind why you’re purchasing an iPad.
After all, I doubt that I would have had as much success with launching a volunteer marketing agency, a blog, or debate if I had used a smaller device.
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