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Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£990RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:12.9 inchesChipset:?

Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
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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
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

90%

8.8

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

★Better than 96% of tablets
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

â–²Better than 71%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
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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
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

22%

9.5

Performance

20%

9.1

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

6.9

Battery

12%

9.5

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

★Better than 97%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

â–²Better than 81%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £990
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
8GB + 128GBCheck price
Other versions:
8GB + 256GB8GB + 512GB16GB + 1TB16GB + 2TB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

22%

9.5

Performance

20%

9.1

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

6.9

Battery

12%

9.5

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

8.8
User score
User score
8.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

8.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
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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
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) has a user popularity of 6.3 points, which is lower than 61.7% of Tablets.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

7.7
RAM capacity
8 GB
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
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 5 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 84.6% of tablets and equal to the node used in 3.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
3,687 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 3,687 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 99.3% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
?
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Screen resolution
2388x1668
Refresh rate
120 Hz
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
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
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
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
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
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
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
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
?
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Battery capacity
8,160 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 8,160 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 75% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
?
Battery life
10 hours
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.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iPadOS
This tablet uses the iPadOS operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 94.6%.
Update support duration
long
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
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
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
444 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 444 g which is lighter than 69.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.3% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
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
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
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
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    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
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (8-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (8-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • 74.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.49 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 1,199 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (1,600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    1,600 nits vs 401 nits
  • Better main-camera video
    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
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 5.06x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (3,687 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,687 points vs 729 points
  • 5.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
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    Apple iPad Pro
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.46 vs 8.000).
    8.46 vs 8
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (8-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (8-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • 74.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.49 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 5.06x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (3,687 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,687 points vs 729 points
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8.05x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (120 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    120 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 3 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (9 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    9 vs 6
  • 4 GB more RAM
    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
  • 5,634 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (7,500 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    7,500 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 64.3% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (5 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    5 nm vs 14 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 6 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (10 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    10 vs 4
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    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
  • 1,199 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (1,600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    1,600 nits vs 401 nits
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 2.8 inches larger screen size
    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
    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
    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
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    Wide color P3 support reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    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
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 480 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (480 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    480 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    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
    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
    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
  • Wider main camera aperture
    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
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 4 MP higher main camera megapixels
    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
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    This tablet supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average tablet does not. 0.5% of tablets support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 24% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,160 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,160 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 4 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 4 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports Thunderbolt
    This tablet supports Thunderbolt, the average tablet does not. 2.3% of tablets support Thunderbolt.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.3 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • More advanced operating system
    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
    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
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    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
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste alert
  • 2.7 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    5.3 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 5 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019).
    May 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 9.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (444 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    444 g vs 490 g
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (2388x1668 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    2388x1668 vs 1920×1200
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • Less durable display glass
    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 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.5/ 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
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    Apple iPad Pro
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 3.81x more expensive
    Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£990 vs £260).
    £990 vs £260
  • 49.7 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (249.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    249.7 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 40.2 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (215.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    215.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 3.81x more expensive
    Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£990 vs £260).
    £990 vs £260
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (2388x1668 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    2388x1668 vs 1920×1200
  • Less durable display glass
    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
    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
    8.5/ 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
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    Apple iPad Pro
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 40.2 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (215.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    215.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 49.7 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (249.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    249.7 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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theverge.com
13/05/2024
Summary of the review
Apple iPad Pro (2024) review: the best kind of overkill
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wired.com
13/05/2024
Summary of the review
Review: Apple iPad Pro (M4, 2024)
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cnet.com
13/05/2024
Summary of the review
iPad Pro 2024 Review: Why Not Make This a Mac? - CNET
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tomsguide.com
13/05/2024
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iPad Pro 2024 benchmarks: Here’s how Apple’s M4 chip performs
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popsci.com
14/05/2024
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Apple iPad Pro (2024) review: So pretty and full of potential
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independent.co.uk
15/05/2024
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iPad Pro 2024 review: Monstrously powerful, impossibly thin - The Independent
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galaxus.at
07/06/2024
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iPad Pro 2024 review: overpowered creative marvel
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petapixel.com
07/08/2024
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Apple iPad Pro (2024) Review: The Best Tablet Still Has Room to Improve
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theguardian.com
15/05/2024
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iPad Pro M4 review: ludicrously good hardware that's total overkill for most - The Guardian
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uk.pcmag.com
22/05/2024
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Apple iPad Pro (2024) Review - PCMag UK
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expertreviews.co.uk
30/05/2024
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Apple iPad Pro (M4, 2024) review: A big step forward for the iPad - Expert Reviews
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telegraph.co.uk
02/05/2025
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Apple iPad Pro (M4) review: Is this the best tablet you can buy? - The Telegraph
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lesnumeriques.com
21/05/2024
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Test iPad Pro 13 (2024): la puissance à tout prix
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frandroid.com
03/12/2025
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Test Apple iPad Pro M4 11 (2024): notre avis complet
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phonandroid.com
20/06/2024
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C'est vraiment la meilleure tablette d'Apple, mais elle a un petit problème: notre test de l'iPad Pro 2024
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zdnet.fr
28/07/2025
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Test iPad Pro (2024): la tablette la plus riche d'Apple n'est pas un MacBook, mais c'est ok
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fr.qz.com
14/05/2024
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Le nouvel iPad Pro M4 est joli mais on aimerait qu'il soit un peu plus
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lemondeinformatique.fr
20/05/2024
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Test Apple iPad Pro M4 : un PC AI étonnant
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presse-citron.net
28/05/2024
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Test iPad Pro M4 : une semaine avec l'iPad le plus musclé (et le plus cher) de l'Histoire
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igen.fr
17/05/2024
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Test de l’iPad Pro 13" M4 : l’heure de changer de formule
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB)

  • Unparalleled performance from M-series chips (M4/M5) that rivals or exceeds many laptops
  • Industry-leading Tandem OLED display offering exceptional brightness, 120Hz ProMotion, and infinite contrast
  • Impossibly thin and lightweight design, particularly in the 2024 M4 models
  • Repositioned landscape front-facing camera for a more natural video calling experience
  • High-quality four-speaker audio system and studio-quality microphones
  • Versatile professional accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro and haptic Magic Keyboard
  • Excellent connectivity options including Thunderbolt/USB4, Wi-Fi 6E/7, and 5G

What customers don't like about Apple iPad Pro (8GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely high price point, especially when adding essential accessories like a keyboard or stylus
  • iPadOS remains a significant bottleneck that prevents the powerful hardware from being a true laptop replacement
  • Lack of backwards compatibility for older Magic Keyboards and Apple Pencils on newer models
  • Battery life is sufficient for a day but has not seen major improvements in years, typically hovering around 10 hours
  • OLED screen can experience brightness drops due to overheating under heavy workloads
  • Removal of the physical SIM tray (eSIM only) and the rear ultra-wide camera in recent iterations
  • No built-in kickstand, requiring a separate case or keyboard for upright use

Verdict

The Apple iPad Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB storage) is a flagship tablet currently powered by the advanced M4 or M5 silicon, featuring a 10-core GPU and a high-performance Neural Engine. This configuration includes a stunning Tandem OLED 'Ultra Retina XDR' display with a 120Hz ProMotion adaptive refresh rate and 1600 nits peak HDR brightness. Key characteristics include a professional-grade 12MP Wide rear camera, a landscape-oriented 12MP Center Stage front camera, and a versatile Thunderbolt/USB 4 port for 40Gbps data transfers. Main pros are its industry-leading processing power for creative tasks, an exceptionally thin and light aluminum design, and rich four-speaker spatial audio. However, notable cons include its high premium price point, expensive first-party accessories, and software limitations within iPadOS that can hinder a full laptop-replacement experience.

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