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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£510RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:12.9 inchesChipset:?

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

90%

8.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 95% of tablets
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

22%

9.0

Performance

20%

9.2

Display

16%

9.1

Camera

14%

7.4

Battery

12%

8.6

Connectivity

8%

9.2

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

8.4

Audio & Multimedia

★Better than 95% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £510

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

22%

9.0

Performance

20%

9.2

Display

16%

9.1

Camera

14%

7.4

Battery

12%

8.6

Connectivity

8%

9.2

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

8.4

Audio & Multimedia

8.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.7

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

8.4
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
16 nm
Process node
16 nm
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 16 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 55% of tablets and equal to the node used in 1% of tablets.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 92.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
2,311 points
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
2,311 points
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 2,311 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 91.2% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
?
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Screen resolution
2732x2048
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 80.4% of tablets and equal to that in 10.8% of tablets.
Display type
Mini-LED
Display type
Mini-LED
★ Better than 100% of models
This tablet uses a Mini-LED display type. 99.6% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Pixel density
264 ppi
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of tablets and equal to that of 5.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
yes
Optical image stabilization
yes
★ Better than 100% of models
This tablet supports optical image stabilization. 99.7% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than that of 69.3% of tablets and equal to that of 4.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
12 MP
Front camera megapixels
12 MP
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than in 90% of tablets and equal to that in 6.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
▲ Better than 86% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is wider than that of 85.9% of tablets and equal to that of 14.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
2xxx
Optical zoom
2xx
★ Better than 99% of models
This tablet supports 2xx optical zoom which is higher than in 99% of tablets and equal to that in 1% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
10,891 mAh
Battery capacity
10,891 mAh
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 10,891 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 95.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
30 W
Charging speed
30 W
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 30 W which is faster than in 71.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.2% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Battery life
10 hours
▼ Worse than 40% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
▲ Better than 50% of models
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
▲ Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iPadOS
Operating system
iPadOS
★ Better than 95% of models
This tablet uses the iPadOS operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 94.6%.
Update support duration
long
Update support duration
long
▲ Better than 80% of models
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
▲ Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
On-device AI
yes
▲ Better than 72% of models
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
App tracking protection
yes
▲ Better than 72% of models
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
▼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
631 g
Weight
631 g
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 631 g which is heavier than 81.5% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
Pen latency
9 ms
▲ Better than 43% of models
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.7% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
Dolby Atmos support
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
N. of speakers
4
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Faster storage type
    Storage type
    NVMe
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better display type
    Display type
    Mini-LED
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (Mini-LED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    Mini-LED vs IPS LCD
  • 8x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,199 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,600 nits
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (1600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    1,600 nits vs 401 nits
  • Better main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    2160 x 60 fps
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 65.5% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    10,891 mAh
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10891 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    10,891 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    12 MP
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • 18.4% better value for money
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.41 vs 7.1).
    8.41 vs 7.1
  • Faster storage type
    Storage type
    NVMe
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • 8x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3.17x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,311 points
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2311 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,311 points vs 729 points
  • 6.71x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    100 GB/s
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (100 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    100 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    8 GB
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4,534 MHz faster RAM speed
    RAM speed
    6,400 MHz
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (6400 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    6,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR4X
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    8
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Includes neural engine
    Neural engine support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Better display type
    Display type
    Mini-LED
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (Mini-LED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    Mini-LED vs IPS LCD
  • 1,199 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,600 nits
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (1600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    1,600 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.8 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    12.9 inches
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (12.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    12.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 200 nits higher typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    600 nits
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    600 nits vs 400 nits
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1,000,000:1
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    Adaptive refresh rate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • Wider color gamut
    Color gamut
    DCI-P3
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    264 ppi
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    264 ppi
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Better main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    2160 x 60 fps
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    12 MP
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • Includes optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This tablet has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average tablet does not. 0.4% of tablets feature OIS.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • 4 MP higher main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    12 MP
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (12 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    12 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This tablet supports HDR10 video recording, the average tablet does not. 1.4% of tablets support HDR10.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    Dolby Vision video recording
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This tablet supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average tablet does not. 0.5% of tablets support Dolby Vision.
  • Higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2x x
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This tablet offers more optical zoom than the average tablet (2x x vs 1x x). The average tablet offers 1x x of optical zoom.
    2x x vs 1x x
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    Flash
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 65.5% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    10,891 mAh
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10891 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    10,891 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    30 W
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • Supports Thunderbolt
    Thunderbolt support
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This tablet supports Thunderbolt, the average tablet does not. 2.3% of tablets support Thunderbolt.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    DisplayPort over USB-C
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports eSIM
    eSIM support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports AirPlay
    AirPlay
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    iPadOS
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • Longer update support
    Update support duration
    long
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes on-device AI
    On-device AI
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    App offloading
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    Clipboard warnings
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste alert
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.6 mm thinner
    Thickness
    6.4 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.4 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    Stylus tilt support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 2 more speakers
    N. of speakers
    4
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    Dolby Atmos support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    2732x2048
    Category Benchmark
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (2732x2048 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    2732x2048 vs 1920×1200
  • 28.8% heavier
    Weight
    631 g
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (631 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    631 g vs 490 g
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Chemically Strengthened Glass
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 4.81x less popular
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 105.7 mm taller
    Width
    305.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (305.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    305.7 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 96.2% more expensive
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£510 vs £260).
    £510 vs £260
  • 4.81x less popular
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 96.2% more expensive
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£510 vs £260).
    £510 vs £260
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    2732x2048
    Category Benchmark
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (2732x2048 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    2732x2048 vs 1920×1200
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Chemically Strengthened Glass
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (512GB + 4GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 28.8% heavier
    Weight
    631 g
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (631 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    631 g vs 490 g
  • 105.7 mm taller
    Width
    305.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (305.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    305.7 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 45.3 mm wider
    Width
    220.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (220.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    220.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 points lower iFixit repairability score
    Repairability score (iFixit)
    3 points
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 points – >10 points
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (3 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    3 points vs 4 points

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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expertreviews.co.uk
25/01/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: Almost perfect Are you looking for reviews of a specific generation (e.g., the M2 6th Gen or the M1 5th Gen), or would y...
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t3.com
28/06/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: still a pro tablet worth buying? - T3
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marketingyour.biz
22/10/2026
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iPad Pro 12.9” 5th Gen (2021) Review - Martin Bailey
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t3.com
22/09/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) review: the best tablet screen in the world
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techradar.com
24/08/2022
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) review: a best in class tablet - TechRadar
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whathifi.com
09/10/2023
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 6th Generation review - What Hi-Fi?
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uk.pcmag.com
01/11/2023
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2022) - Review 2023 - PCMag UK
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billbennett.co.nz
15/04/2020
Summary of the review
2020 iPad Pro 12.9-inch review: Powerful tablet(www.macstories.net) | November 09 2018 | My First 48 Hours with the New 12.9" iPad Pro
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nextpit.com
28/07/2020
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) review: a fast tablet for creatives
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wired.com
24/03/2020
Summary of the review
Review: Apple iPad Pro (2020)
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theguardian.com
10/04/2020
Summary of the review
Apple 2020 iPad Pro 12.9in review
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techradar.com
07/06/2021
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) review
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reviewed.com
03/06/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (2021) Review: Victory lap
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laptopmag.com
14/05/2023
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch Gen 6 review - Laptop Mag
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pocket-lint.com
02/11/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) review: Best in class
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pcmag.com
01/11/2023
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2022) Review - PCMag
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theguardian.com
07/11/2022
Summary of the review
iPad Pro M2 review: tremendous hardware, but software... - The Guardian
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digitalcameraworld.com
07/02/2024
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (6th Gen, 2022) review - Digital Camera World
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mashable.com
24/10/2022
Summary of the review
12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (2022) review: Powerful, but still just a tablet - Mashable
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wired.com
28/10/2022
Summary of the review
Review: Apple iPad Pro (6th Gen, 2022) - WIRED
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trustedreviews.com
03/06/2021
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Review - Trusted Reviews Would you like a comparison of the technical specifications between the M1 and M2 12.9-inch iPad Pr...
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cnet.com
27/10/2022
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 2022 Review: For Apple Pencil Power Users - CNET
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theverge.com
28/10/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (2022) review: bump the chip - The Verge
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arstechnica.com
26/10/2022
Summary of the review
2022 iPad Pro review: Impressively, awkwardly fast and capable - Ars Technica
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imore.com
20/12/2022
Summary of the review
iPad Pro (M2, 2022) review: A little too familiar and a... - iMore
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t3.com
27/10/2022
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12.9 M2 review: the best just got better - T3
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tomsguide.com
16/02/2024
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 2022 review - Tom's Guide
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cnn.com
31/10/2022
Summary of the review
The iPad Pro M2 is the fastest tablet ever, but is it right for you? - CNN
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creativebloq.com
11/01/2023
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 2022 (M2) review: The ultimate tablet for creative pros - Creative Bloq
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notebookcheck.com
15/12/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 - Notebookcheck.com Externe Tests
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pctipp.ch
11/07/2017
Summary of the review
Test: iPad Pro 12.9" (2017) Are you looking for a specific generation of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (like the latest M2 or M1 models) to narrow down the p...
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computerbild.de
24/10/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) im Test: Mit dem M2 auf Platz 1
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leclaireur.fnac.com
17/11/2015
Summary of the review
Test Labo de l'Apple iPad Pro 12,9 pouces: la folie des grandeurs.
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futura-sciences.com
03/02/2023
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12,9 pouces: cinq mois avec la tablette qui veut se prendre pour un ordinateur, and
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global.techradar.com
31/10/2024
Summary of the review
Test de l'iPad Pro 12.9 (2022), la tablette des créatifs,
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lemondeinformatique.fr
30/06/2021
Summary of the review
Test Apple iPad Pro 12,9: une tablette diablement fluide,
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nextpit.fr
30/01/2023
Summary of the review
Test de l'iPad Pro M2 12,9" (2022): il lui manque ce petit quelque chose,
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frandroid.com
23/06/2021
Summary of the review
Test Apple iPad Pro 12.9 M1: le mini LED fait-il la différence?,
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presse-citron.net
20/05/2021
Summary of the review
Test iPad Pro M1 12,9” (2021) : le presque MacBook
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01net.com
16/11/2018
Summary of the review
Test : Apple iPad Pro 12,9", un monstre d'ergonomie et de puissance
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global.techradar.com
17/06/2022
Summary of the review
Acabo de empezar a usar el nuevo iPad Pro y no... - TechRadar
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andreagaleazzi.com
16/11/2018
Summary of the review
Recensione iPad PRO 12,9" una giornata SENZA PC
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global.techradar.com
25/10/2022
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) recensione
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macitynet.it
26/10/2022
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 12,9 M2 alla prova, le nostre impressioni
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ipad.iphoneitalia.com
03/04/2026
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 2020, recensione (parte 1) - iPhone Italia
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smartworld.it
20/07/2020
Summary of the review
Recensione iPad Pro 2020 e Magic Keyboard - SmartWorld
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global.techradar.com
21/05/2019
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Recensione iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) - TechRadar
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dday.it
30/11/2018
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 2018, la recensione. Tablet fantastico, ma iOS sta ...
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andreagaleazzi.com
24/03/2020
Summary of the review
Recensione iPAD PRO 12.9 2020 - Andrea Galeazzi
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ilfattoquotidiano.it
03/06/2021
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iPad Pro 12.9 (2021), recensione. Tablet ideale per i professionisti
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smartworld.it
28/01/2023
Summary of the review
Recensione iPad Pro M2: il palcoscenico per iPadOS
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tweakers.net
11/11/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad (2022) en iPad Pro (2022) Review - Tweakers
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tweakers.net
30/05/2020
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 2020 Review - De dansende cirkel die alles verandert
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notebookcheck.nl
15/12/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) review: Apple's gigantische tablet draait nu met de M2-SoC
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tweakers.net
25/07/2021
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Apple iPad Pro 2021 Review - Belachelijk snelle tablet nog belachelijker
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notebookcheck.nl
15/12/2022
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 – Review Would you like to find reviews for a specific generation (such as the M1 or M2 versions) or perhaps compare them wit...
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iculture.nl
21/04/2020
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 2020 review: meer dan ooit een laptopvervanger
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iculture.nl
06/06/2021
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Review: iPad Pro 2021 met M1-chip, sneller dan ooit
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Verdict

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (512GB) is a high-performance tablet featuring a stunning Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness, and a 2732-by-2048 resolution. Depending on the generation (5th or 6th), it is powered by either the M1 or M2 chip and specifically includes 8GB of RAM for this 512GB storage capacity. Main characteristics include a Pro camera system with 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide lenses, a LiDAR scanner for AR, and a Thunderbolt/USB 4 port for high-speed connectivity. Its primary pros are its laptop-class processing power, industry-leading display quality for HDR content, and support for the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. However, notable cons include its high price point, a heavy and bulky form factor compared to smaller models, and the limitations of iPadOS for users seeking a full desktop replacement.

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