iPad Pro 12.9
Tablet

iPad Pro 12.9

9.3/10
$1,099

Apple's most powerful tablet, powered by M2 chip, 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, professional creative tool

Test Date: January 15, 2024

Specifications

Processor
Apple M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
Memory
8GB/16GB Unified Memory
Storage
128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB
Display
12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR
Resolution
2732×2048 (264 PPI)
Main Camera
12MP Wide + 10MP Ultra Wide
Front Camera
12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage
Weight
682g (Wi-Fi) / 685g (5G)

Display Technology

XDR Display Technology

9.8

1000 nits full-screen brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness

ProMotion Technology

9.5

120Hz adaptive refresh rate, responsive touch

P3 Wide Color Gamut

9.4

Supports Display P3 color space, accurate colors

True Tone

9.2

Automatic color temperature adjustment, eye-friendly

Creative Apps Experience

Procreate

9.6

Excellent drawing experience, precise pressure sensitivity

Adobe Photoshop

9.2

Desktop-class features, professional photo editing

LumaFusion

9.4

Smooth 4K video editing, powerful features

Affinity Designer

9.3

Professional vector design, excellent performance

Official Accessories

Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

$129

Magnetic charging, precise pressure, ultra-low latency

Magic Keyboard

$349

Backlit keyboard, trackpad, floating design

Smart Folio

$99

Slim protection, multiple viewing angles

Usage Scenarios

Digital Art

9.7

Apple Pencil with large screen, drawing experience close to pen and paper

Video Editing

9.3

M2 chip handles 4K video easily, good professional software support

Office & Study

9.1

Large screen multitasking, can replace laptop with keyboard

Entertainment

9.5

XDR screen for stunning viewing, excellent quad-speaker audio

Pros and Cons Analysis

Pros

  • Powerful M2 chip performance, handles professional tasks easily
  • Top-tier XDR display quality, accurate colors and high brightness
  • 120Hz ProMotion technology, responsive touch
  • Excellent Apple Pencil experience, creative tool
  • Outstanding quad-speaker audio, immersive stereo
  • Exquisite craftsmanship, excellent build quality
  • Complete ecosystem, rich professional software
  • Strong battery life, all-day use without pressure

Cons

  • Expensive price, high accessory costs
  • Heavy weight, burdensome for extended handheld use
  • iPadOS limitations, cannot fully replace computer
  • Non-expandable storage, need to choose capacity carefully
  • Some professional software features still inferior to desktop versions

Conclusion

The iPad Pro 12.9 is one of the most powerful tablets available today. The M2 chip's robust performance combined with the XDR display's top-tier quality provides an excellent working platform for professional creators. While expensive, its value is evident for users who need mobile creation, design, or video editing capabilities. With Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, it can handle most professional work, making it a true productivity tool.