M4 iPad Pro Review! Is Thinner Better? Plus, Apple Pencil Pro & New Magic Keyboard!

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It's the biggest change to the Pad Pro with a thinner body, an M4 chip, a new Apple Pencil Pro, and a new Magic Keyboard. But how much better is it? There's so much to pick apart but you know you'll get that from this review!
0:00 Intro
0:54 Design
1:56 The Tandem OLED Display
3:26 Nano-Texture Display Option
5:43 The M4 Chip
7:43 Not All iPad Pro's Are Not Created Equal
8:23 What Features Does The M4 iPad Pro Lose?
9:37 New Landscape Front-Facing Camera
9:57 New Apple Pencil Pro
13:00 New Magic Keyboard
16:17 Apple Pencil 2 (2018) Does NOT Work
17:40 Who Is This For?
18:55 What About MacOS on iPad Pro?
20:23 Pricing
22:01 Who Is This For?
23:00 Good Apple or Bad Apple?
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@briantong 23 күн бұрын

Just a heads up, I DO know about the audio issues towards the last part of the video. I used a new mic but it didn't work out as well. Thanks for the feedback! It will be cleaned up for next time! Thanks for watching and keep dropping those comments!

@pug_63 24 күн бұрын

Waiting impatiently for the new iPad Mini. It's the size that works for me. Hurry up, Tim. Thanks for the content.

@jmklamm 24 күн бұрын

Upgrading from a 2018 pro and so excited for it. It’s my “home computer” and travel device and I wont approach the limits of the tech. I’m just hyped for the thinness, screen and a fresh battery.

@ShadowCaster3214 24 күн бұрын

Same. I ordered mine and can’t wait to get it on Weds. I play games, watch tons of HDR content, and use it for school (taking notes, ms word docs, and ms excel templates). This is the upgrade I’ve been waiting for to ditch my 2018 pro. The screen is going to be so damn beautiful. As far as I know, LG made the displays and I have the LG G4 top of the line OLED tv and it’s the best OLED I have ever seen. A tandem OLED on an iPad is ridiculous.

@texasjherrera 22 күн бұрын

Same here.

@wesleyp3579 23 күн бұрын

Brian using it upside down 1:40 😂 I’ve always had the 11” iPad Pro, but with the the 13” OLED model now being much thinner & lighter it’s never been a better time to switch to the larger model.

@stitches123 24 күн бұрын

Anybody else pissed about the false advertising on Apple’s part? Their thinnest product is in fact the Polishing Cloth. Canceling my iPad order ASAP.

@stax7977 24 күн бұрын

As you should 😒

@briantong 24 күн бұрын

Completely Unacceptable. Thank you for reminding me about this travesty...

@psyberiusblack 24 күн бұрын

That’s why the don’t put the stickers in anymore. Those were the thinnest product they made by far.

@cfwin1776 24 күн бұрын

You should start a class action lawsuit against Apple.

@briantong 24 күн бұрын

@@psyberiusblack😂😂😂

@VictorGarcia16 24 күн бұрын

I ordered an iPad Pro 11. That's all I need.

@NetvoTV 23 күн бұрын

Hello Mr Garcia, do you need a freelancer? I'm looking for more work to gain more experience and help me get what I need for my creations! Let me know if you interested!

@susanleach9106 23 күн бұрын

Me too.

@mikea8294 24 күн бұрын

Wow that was quick. You are the first 2024 iPad Pro review I have seen on KZfaq.

@callibor3119 24 күн бұрын

I was just watching Dave2D and Max Tech making a review earlier today about the M4 iPad Pro and it is looking to be a powerhouse compared to the other iPad models. It’s also beating the M3 Max in performances, too.

@trustmub1 24 күн бұрын

Just from watching dave2d review, that’s when I saw Brian’s on the feeds. Had to check it out too

@porcupinebutter 24 күн бұрын

Lol the embargo went up

@AzrinSunbae 24 күн бұрын

@@callibor3119 not true for Max Tech. They do not review iPad Pro M4

@Dwilsonmusic145 24 күн бұрын

Check out Christopher Lawley as well. He is a true 24/7 365 iPad user.

@taillact 24 күн бұрын

I’m still using the iPad Pro 2018 so I ordered the new one immediately and can’t wait for it to get here.

@kingpuppet5881 22 күн бұрын

I am getting the m4 13 inch iPad today with new pencil. Looking forward to doing more editing and photography work on it. Great review Brian thanks.

@armandsant1143 24 күн бұрын

The best reviewer in tech hands down always excited to watch your thoughts about tech

@97nelsn 24 күн бұрын

Not in the market for an iPad but here for the B-Teezy review 🙌🏼

@PJ-sv4iw 24 күн бұрын

He was great in the cnet days

@johnsterling3345 24 күн бұрын

I’m coming from a 2018 12.9 iPad Pro so this new iPad will be a huge upgrade for me. I decided to go all in and get the fully spec’d version of the 13” iPad Pro. My main use is Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro and editing my drone videos. I’ll be getting my new M4 iPad Pro will all accessories Wednesday. I’m very excited.

@3monsterbeast 24 күн бұрын

They used to say about the original iPad, "It's just a bigger iPod touch"

@kentvi5111 22 күн бұрын

Amazing, informative, and humorous video as usual 😊

@DarrinLin 23 күн бұрын

it's so well considered. the weight of the device, the sleek thinness, how it works with the magic keyboard, etc. i don't think many people understand the reasoning behind apple's design choices, but once you use their products you can feel the effect of all of those elements contributing to the deliberateness of its user experience. these devices are designed in a way that makes people WANT to pick them up and use them.

@sonictonic_ 23 күн бұрын

Enjoyed and appreciate your review as always! I'm stoked for tomorrow - picking up the 11" Pro in Space Black (to match my MBP) and 512GB. I'm upgrading from he 2020 Pro 256GB. Wish I could get the extra RAM and unlocked M4, but I just cannot justify the cost on the 1TB model, lol. I don't need all that realistically. The tech is hot though either way and I'm excited. *Btw - just wanna share I randomly watched your Return of the Mac music video a couple days ago. It's one of my fav videos on KZfaq LOL*

@GarageTalks5417 24 күн бұрын

Brain you got me over here cheesin 😁 mine is on the way, we are a podcast and this will be essential for shoots on the go, editing on the go as well. How much storage do you rock with ?

@iceburg2k 21 күн бұрын

Absolutely great review Brain 👍🏾

@briantong 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🙏🙏🙏

@MesozoicZac 24 күн бұрын

I'm a digital artist who does light video editing and I'm so stoked to get my preorder. Ordered a 13" with a terabyte in space black, says it's estimated ship date is the 23rd of this month. Living in Alaska sucks for shipping, but I can't wait. That new design and screen and pencil makes my mouth water.

@cactustweeter2890 23 күн бұрын

Looking forward to getting mine.

@michaelmolock 24 күн бұрын

Have an iPad 11 inch on order. I find it to be my sketch book. Have uped my game to doing my design work from sketch to output. Currently have a M1. But was waiting for the more powerful chipset. Still have a desktop to finish up. But having the power in my hand to take on the road has great appeal. Cant wait to get started

@MicahMann 23 күн бұрын

Got my 13” landing tomorrow. Looking forward to it.

@khoifoto 24 күн бұрын

When I first saw the M4 announcement, I was like: Power Overwhelming!!!!

@L.G.productions 24 күн бұрын

Alright Brian, I’m going up on Friday to the Apple Store to get the iPad Pro, I want the 11 inch and the keyboard but I’d like to hear your input on if the 11 inch with the keyboard is a tight fit with the function keys?

@janeS9773 24 күн бұрын

What are the specs of Ipad that you are going to buy Brian? With accessories? Thanks. Enjoyed the video.

@Bravesdarrell8552 23 күн бұрын

I’ll be picking up my iPad Pro tomorrow!

@shojic4894 23 күн бұрын

This is on my Christmas wish list ..definitely getting this..but because of the price…I have to trade in my pro with the purchase

@susanleach9106 23 күн бұрын

That is what I did as well.

@jlew2239 24 күн бұрын

What it do OG. Appreciate your channel and the hard work you put into it!! Keep it up my G!!!

@ffuck_u 24 күн бұрын

G stands for girl?

@wmartir123 23 күн бұрын

It’ll bend even by accident. Maybe not in half but it will. I tried to trade in my iPad Pro with the A12 chip in it and they gave me a low trade in value cause it has a slight bend that doesn’t affect the screen. When I got it back I saw it it was a light bend on the back of the case. This being even thinner it will bend even by accident from me putting it in my backpack and taking it around. Not trying to be negative but I think it’s more of a tip just to be extra careful with it and if it does don’t be surprised.

@bannanateam 23 күн бұрын

good review Brian! I too would be upgrading from an M1. Just want to see what Samsung announces before making the purchase.

@galacticsunset 24 күн бұрын

Crackling audio towards the 3/4th mark? Or just?

@TJWasiuk 24 күн бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking it was my speaker :/

@gwvaio 24 күн бұрын

Yea It’s everywhere in this video

@blackfoxstudioX 24 күн бұрын

im experiencing the same.

@MrAdLad 23 күн бұрын

Honestly it was present from the start, just got really bad towards the end...

@Figgboii 22 күн бұрын

Something must have gone haywire when he uploaded it….hopefully he re-uploads cause I can’t even listen to this shit and i want to. 😂😂😂…Maybe i will watch it on mute with subtitles 😂😂😂🎉🤙😈

@clunkmess 23 күн бұрын

watching this on my M1 iPad Pro and still loving it!

@VicTechTips 24 күн бұрын

The thinner design was a smart choice. Even though I would love to see the iPad reach MacBook Air level battery life, the weight of the 12.9" M2 iPad Pro was very noticeable. It made it uncomfortable to use holding it with one hand and using it with the other. It's a tablet and therefore it doesn't stand on its own, therefore weight matters. So I agree that first the goal should be to remove as much weight as possible, then think of improving battery life.

@Evan_Land 24 күн бұрын

agreed... they might merge them someday, but honestly developers have been reluctant to really take advantage of a device's specific advantages. I feel like most apps are developed for the lowest common denominator, which would mean if Apple added MacOS support of some type, every app would only be optimized for the desktop experience, and the mobile experience would not exist. Then the new complaint would be why aren't apps iPad optimized. So far, the divide helps... develop for Mac or develop for iOS. But, still holding out hope that Apple finds a way to merge the two AND get developers to optimize for both simultaneously.

@duyo7027 24 күн бұрын

I’m hoping this WWDC will complete change the iPad. If apple makes the software half as incredible as the hardware, iPads will be everywhere again.

@sianjackson9502 19 күн бұрын

which version of the ipad pro 11 inch m4 do u need for the eyegaze would be used inside and outside as reflection from light will usually stop the eyegaze working .

@DavidHernandez-nz9cn 23 күн бұрын

I have the iPad Pro 12.9 5th Gen M1…. Haven’t upgrade but this M4 iPad really making me upgrade

@Braindead154 24 күн бұрын

The nano coating on the XDR display requires special care for cleaning. Is it the same for the iPad Pro?

@kenkwok83 24 күн бұрын

Does it lie flat if we want to write on the screen with the pencil? The previous keyboard doesn’t allow that. Had to take it off or use it “upside down”

@TheShravanshankar 23 күн бұрын

Where can i get that colorful wallpaper ?

@MacNicholas9 24 күн бұрын

Great review. Please do a more detailed comparison between Apple Keyboard and Logitech Combo keyboard - Thanks!

@evilphuk 24 күн бұрын

Yes would like to see that

@garygonzalez737 22 күн бұрын

Where did you get your bracelet

@RamonRamon609 23 күн бұрын

How are the speakers?

@paperdrop7602 24 күн бұрын

Time for to get the last gen model on a budget. Just picked up a 256 11 pro m2 at Best Buy for 700.

@jdtransformation 24 күн бұрын

Great review, Brian. My thought about any MacBook "replacement"... Signal #1 that they're not going there (for a while) is the Magic Keyboard. Still only *1x* USB - and still only power passthru - shows their direction more clearly than anything. (And, IMHO, is a lost opportunity and significant bummer... there's room for both another one *and* wld be no problem to include low-level USB-C capability to each one. That makes all the difference for a 'desktop' scenario vs just a single port hanging up in the air off the bottom of the iPad.

@CP-fc5kv 22 күн бұрын

Did apple keep the overall size of the previous ipad pro 12.9 inch and the the new iPad pro 13 inch the same size screen but just reduce the outside bezel on the 13 inch new iPad pro to make the screen now 13 inches instead of 12.9 inch ?

@jimmycarver7163 24 күн бұрын

I have a 2018 11” iPad Pro it’s time for an upgrade my iPad will freeze sometimes and Spatial Audio has never worked on my iPad

@michaellyon9220 23 күн бұрын

I currently have a 2019 iPad Pro with accompanying pencil maybe it’s 2020 I don’t know but I’m very interested in the new iPad Pro. Very interested in the four camera possibility in filming that’s kind of cool

@drewlance5406 22 күн бұрын

I have an 11inch Ipad Pro (2nd gen) that is currently bent...I don't love that they made it even thinner...

@jyoung188 24 күн бұрын

Holding out to upgrade my iPad mini for an oled version.

@boardvision11 24 күн бұрын

2027

@TheBo 22 күн бұрын

I'll be interested to see if it can handle Apple Log footage at 60fps.

@ecko80911 23 күн бұрын

I have the M1 set up. I want it for the OLED screen, the front facing camera finally being in the right spot, and the new magic keyboard. I hate not having a function row. I sure this is not reasons most would pick, but I am me, and that's what I want!

@PointlessVideos45 21 күн бұрын

How is the writing feel on the OLED with the Pencil Pro, compared to the Mini LED + Pencil 2?

@degexjanson 23 күн бұрын

I have the 1st gen 11" iPad Pro A12X with the Apple pencil and Magic Keyboard, I'm definitely thinking of upgrading to possibly the 13" Pro or just the 11" mainly because of the OLED screens. Plus the battery life on my iPad has decreased significantly

@AetherSummers 24 күн бұрын

Great video as always Brian, but the audio quality of that clip on mic isn’t great. Sounds kind of like you’re underwater, and there’s lots of static-sounding cracking when I’m listening with my AirPods

@1215Blue 24 күн бұрын

Where did you get that gambit shirt?

@AntonioRamirez-fc5qd 13 күн бұрын

I have just brought an iPad Pro M2 and got my wife the same … I wasn’t really wanting to waiting for the new iPad Pro model to come out at the time I got my iPad Pro… I think I’ll be okay for a few more years … my question to you is how good are you on Marvel’s Snap?

@JohnL1950 24 күн бұрын

I will be picking up a pro.

@anthonylethbridge458 24 күн бұрын

I agree. Great machine I am getting one but we need Mac OS on it.

@sarrum7696 23 күн бұрын

My only gripe is I want the option to get the full power M4 at lower storage option.

@wjdejong2564 22 күн бұрын

I am thinking maybe they are preparing the ipads and other macs to be powerful enough to be the external driver of a vision pro light

@CutTheCrapPodcast-hg1tb 21 күн бұрын

I have the original I pad pro so def upgrading cause it’s slowly kicking the bucket. But gt a lot of good use out of it.

@MaxPowers1245 21 күн бұрын

I have bent one an older version of the iPad Pro on an airplane left it in the seat storage thing in front of me (where the magazines are ) went to the bathroom came back it was bent badly wrecked basically

@Elonmuskswallet 24 күн бұрын

awesome bro

@dman7895 24 күн бұрын

I may go from the 9th gen base model to 13 inch Air. Wasnt a huge fan of price or deletions. A pro may be in my future once theres better wifi/BT like wifi 7

@mejlgaardbliddal 22 күн бұрын

They are most likely using binned SoCs in the "base" models because they do not want to discard SoCs with defect units. I do however wonder how much it will reduce performance on those models and if it would really matter to 99.9% of the buyers.

@cpaek72 23 күн бұрын

Add one more icon in taskbar that is mac os. It just needs to be an app and not completely redesigned UI.

@Tech4YourNeeds 24 күн бұрын

I want one badly that is what I get for watching a bunch of videos on the new iPads.

@luex618 23 күн бұрын

What about gaming when it come to the utilizing the power of the m4 chip? Just like PC you can have a power pc for gaming and it’s also powerful in productivity Apple need to start promoting gaming on there chips they are that powerful and need to make it easier for dev to port and create gaming on the this new iPad Pro M4

@bobbydemondukes 23 күн бұрын

Apple 🍎: You can do so much with this new iPad. The OS is amazing. The entire World 🌎: Gonna be a sweet E-Mail & KZfaq machine.

@bobbydemondukes 23 күн бұрын

…and some porn on the weekends.

@warrenniles1174 24 күн бұрын

Is there a review embargo on these iPads? I’d have expected to see reviews and unboxing vids from multiple creators all popping up at once…pleasantly shocked to see this already tho

@techguy943 24 күн бұрын

Brian you forgot to give a fair well to the Apple stickers in the iPad boxes 😢

@Sir-gio 24 күн бұрын

BT at 15:38 you mention that he new magic keyboards work also with the new ipad air. Are you sure about this? 🧐

@Towabear 24 күн бұрын

14:25 I think it was for the purpose of the PC replacement claim from the 1st generation 12.9 pro model

@ljdobles8104 24 күн бұрын

Great review. I’ll buy the 11 inch iPad Pro; I can appreciate the advantage of a thinner iPad because in that way is lighter and more comfortable to use it but I would have preferred better battery life, nevertheless at this point I just have to accept that iPads are stuck with just ten hours of battery (bad apple!)

@grospoulpe951 24 күн бұрын

Now, it's time to use my Pencil on my iPad Pro 2 (2017), at least with Freeform and Notability 😅

@ErranLawler 24 күн бұрын

I’m not sure if I really need a new iPad. I have a Pro 4th generation (pre M1). I don’t know if I need the extra power. I have a M2 Ultra Studio and trying to figure my use case. Maybe pick up one the end of the summer/fall

@Allium_369 24 күн бұрын

I love my 12.9 pro ! It’s the best apple product I ever owned! I haven’t been happy with the new phones but they knocked the iPad Pro out of the park!

@RTC1211 23 күн бұрын

I got the iPad Pro 11 inches 1st and 2nd gen now am waiting my IPad Pro m4 11 inches upgrading coz my 2 kids using those 2 iPad Pro now I got my personal one 😝

@Joniyah444 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for schilling

@Plunkidunk 23 күн бұрын

All the big tech KZfaqrs are releasing the same exact reviews. They’re all the same. I know it’s not scripted but it almost feels like it is.

@aguzman222 23 күн бұрын

Agree…you can up bring the M2 model review and it would be the same thing - overpower hardware with missing software features

@randomghost4385 23 күн бұрын

I'll wait till real people start reviewing these

@VincentTapia 24 күн бұрын

Would have been nice if they also gave you the lesser cores to compare.

@clinteastwood8222 23 күн бұрын

That iPad like sexy bad!!! Love your videos Brian

@EnronnSierra 24 күн бұрын

I think Apple intentiionally removed the extra camera in order to move it to a bigger 15 inch iPad Pro they are likely gonna launch this fall. Its very likely Apple will launch Finder for iPad at WWDC, but macOS doesn't seem like its gonna happen. The Mac and iPad at the end of the day are two distinct devices. Currently using a 12.9 2017 iPad Pro and still don't have any need to upgrade.

@asafblasbergvideographer 24 күн бұрын

I am personally not a fan of the matte finish option.

@melgross 23 күн бұрын

I ordered that. My Studio Monitor has the nano surface and it’s really good. I do have to be careful with it. I’m pretty sure the iPad is much resistant to damage. Apple does expect it to be used with the Pencil after all, so it must be pretty good. As far as matte goes, it doesn’t damage the image on the Studio. I expect the blacks will be slightly less, but not much different. I use this outdoors, so I expect it to be really good there. Anyway, my wife ordered one without the nano, so I’ll compare them.

@theoalpin480 24 күн бұрын

yeah. intimite and versatile. ❤ we can see that. 😊

@SpeedfrkOne 23 күн бұрын

Traded in my iPad Pro M1 via Apple and purchased on contract including data - 1 x iPad Pro 13” 512gb silver with wifi and 5g and 1 x iPad Pro 13” 1tb black with wifi and 5G and I’m not a digital artist or illustrator - I simply want to be able to se the latest and best.

@porcupinebutter 24 күн бұрын

I think it’s INSANE that pro models are getting binned chips.

@Creelyblades 24 күн бұрын

The challenge with the super powerful iPads is very few people harness, but a portion of it. I am in the AV industry and I really don’t know many people who use their iPad for video editing. seems like a lot of power gone to waste in most peoples hands, especially as the first stop for the M4 chip. How about a MacBook Pro with an M4 that starts with 16 gigs of ram and a terabyte hard drive since it’s 2024 and all.

@philrodfilms 24 күн бұрын

Can someone share details of the charging when using the keyboard case?

@philrodfilms 24 күн бұрын

Like how many watts and on which ports

@enviropediaxr6007 24 күн бұрын

Apple having two M4 processor options seems to echo the MacBook Air series. Maybe we’ll see the iPad start to assume more MacOS functionality and maybe even replace the MacBook Air eventually as they introduce touchscreen functions into a MacOS/iPad OS love child?

@beautyneytiri 24 күн бұрын

is the slight grey line around the edges gone on this one ? on the mini led models this was, for some reason a thing. it made it look like the screen wasn't laminated. i really hope this isn't the case on these OLED models.

@MesozoicZac 24 күн бұрын

It's OLED, so nah.

@mavfan1 23 күн бұрын

Only $2777 for the 2TB 12.9” with pencil pro and keyboard. What a steal!!!

@DanZimmerli 22 күн бұрын

while all that is great, those of us using 2018 11" iPad Pro still with our Magic Keyboards and Apple Pencils, can't really justify $1000 just for the new pro plus a new keyboard and pencil pro. I'm opting for a used 2022 pro model that still supports my keyboard and pencil and still has an M2.

@themapletraveller 24 күн бұрын

Does the new iPad work with the old magic keyboard?

@ComfyChroma 24 күн бұрын

No, unless you’re talking about the new airs.

@kinocchio 23 күн бұрын

I feel like the next iPad will be better.

@ipadmini1874 24 күн бұрын

How does the OLED display compare to other OLED displays outthere?.

@sweedishpie360 24 күн бұрын

I believe they are just a little brighter that's all.

@ASM_31 20 күн бұрын

So I don’t currently have an iPad but I’m looking to buy one. I’m tempted to buy the iPad Pro mainly because of the amazing display and it also being the newest and best. What do you guys think?

@briantong 20 күн бұрын

If you've never owned one. I think you're gonna love it. It also depends on what your user needs are but it's always been a great experience. But the criticism is that some users want it to do more.

@ASM_31 20 күн бұрын

@@briantong I mean I’ll probably only be using it for basic tasks so I could go for the 10th gen iPad but since I haven’t had an iPad for years and I’d deffo keep it for many years I’m thinking to just go for the iPad Pro

@briantong 20 күн бұрын

It's gonna rock your world as you first iPad!