M4 Chip Brings Desktop-Class Speed

Apple’s newest iPad Pro takes a big step forward by moving to the M4 chip, dramatically increasing performance and efficiency compared with the M2-based models it replaces. Everyday tasks feel instantaneous, and professional workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, or working with large photo libraries run more smoothly and draw less power.

The chip also brings a stronger neural engine for machine learning features and helps keep the device cool even under sustained loads.

Equally striking is the new Ultra Retina XDR display. Apple switched to tandem OLED panels for deeper blacks, higher peak brightness, and far better contrast than previous Liquid Retina displays.

HDR content looks noticeably richer and more lifelike, and color accuracy is superb across the entire brightness range. Combined with the 120 Hz ProMotion refresh rate, the new screen makes everything from note-taking to high-end creative work feel crisp and fluid.

Accessories Turn iPad Pro Into a True Workstation

The latest iPad Pro is also the thinnest and lightest model Apple has ever made. Despite the M4 chip’s extra power, the chassis is noticeably slimmer, and the weight drops enough to make a difference in daily use. The aluminum frame feels rigid and premium, and the bezels are slightly narrower, giving more room for the new display without increasing the footprint.

Apple Pencil Pro support adds a new layer of precision and feedback for creative work. In addition to the lower latency and tilt/pressure sensitivity you expect, the Pencil Pro introduces haptic feedback, a customizable squeeze gesture, and built-in rotation sensors for more intuitive brush and tool changes. These upgrades make it feel closer to using real drawing instruments, which is especially appealing to designers and illustrators.

The new Magic Keyboard rounds out the pro-accessory experience. Apple redesigned it with a function key row, a larger glass trackpad with haptic feedback, and a sturdier, more balanced hinge. It now feels more like using a small MacBook when you need to type extensively or navigate the interface with the trackpad, while still being easy to detach for tablet-mode use.

A True Laptop Alternative Emerges

Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro represents the biggest leap in the line’s history, pairing the blazing-fast M4 chip with a stunning Ultra Retina XDR display in a thinner, lighter body. Support for the new Apple Pencil Pro and redesigned Magic Keyboard pushes the device further into pro-laptop territory, while still retaining the versatility and portability that define the iPad experience.