13-inch M4 iPad Pro - 2 WEEKS LATER!

Should I keep the 13-inch iPad Pro or switch to the 11-inch version?

I upgraded from a 13” 2018 iPad Pro and upgraded to the 13” M4 iPad Pro. I use my iPad as my main machine on the go - and I take lots of notes and use it in tablet mode with the pencil while on the move, standing and meeting with staff, meeting with clients, etc., etc. Given my use case, I can assure you that the reduction in weight (which is a direct result of that thinness) is a significant improvement on what has gone before. I can now comfortably hold the 13” in hand while stood taking notes. That was a tricky (and tiring) proposition with the previous versions. I also travel a fair bit. This is the machine I take with me. Again, the weight reduction in hand luggage is noticeable and welcome. It’s not as transformative as in a note taking situation. But it’s a help. Too many reviewers, I think, are concentrating on thinness. The benefit is in weight. And if you are using this as a tablet (rather than keyboard mode) the benefits of that ‘lightness’ are very quickly evident.

I’m watching this on my first gen iPad Pro and even though it’s no longer supported it’s still going strong, I have ordered the 2TB 13 “ M4, thought after 8 years I would treat myself and hopefully get another 8 years out of that one.

M4 11” iPad Pro is my first iPad Pro. Upgraded from iPad Air 4 and the upgrade is mind blowing in every sense but the thickness 😜 air 4 was already very thin actually. But still it’s impressive!!! Got the mk as well. It’s very premium feeling and functions just awesome. 120hz is so nice in this screen 😊

I had the 12.9 M1 and updated to the 13 inch M4. I don't have the Magic keyboard because I use it mainly as a tablet, in hand, with the Pencil. If you keep it on the keyboard or on a stand on a table it makes little difference... but handling it in hand....yes, it makes a difference.

Just got the 11 inch M4 Pro w/cellular. Coming from the 12.9 inch M2. I’m glad Apple gave both sizes the same specs. Makes it easier for me to choose the smaller model and not miss out on good specs. I’ve had the A12Z 11 inch, M1 11 inch, and M2 12.9 inch.

I have always liked the 11 inch. It just seems to be the best size when taking notes or cuddling up to watch some content. When you are outside is when you really notice the difference on the OLED screen. I never liked using my previous iPad Pro outside because it was hard to read anything if you had any glare. I have been using it outside a lot this past week and couldn’t believe how well I could see the content on my screen.

Go for the 11”, Mark! It will be an excellent companion to your 14” MBP. I also initially ordered the 13”, but… I sent it back and got the 11” instead. It’s just soooo much more portable, especially once you want to use it for casual browsing etc. I do miss the larger canvas for drawing though, but in the end, I’m not doing enough digital artwork to really need that larger screen.

The one reason I upgraded, and I’m guessing I’m not alone, was the battery life of the M1 and M2 iPad Pro. Not only can I get through a work day on the 13” M4, but I can then use it all night and still have 30% battery remaining in the morning. That was NEVER possible previously.

Another nice video!!! Have you tested the Logitech Combo Touch for the new iPad Pro 13”? Do you still think that I should get the Magic Keyboard and pay the extra money?

My wife’s 2nd Gen 12.9” iPad Pro was having some issues. So, we went and looked at the new iPads and she fell in love with the new M4 iPad Pro 13”. Glad we picked up the keyboard and pencil while we were there because she’s thrilled. Amazing machine. Thanks Mark!

I came from the 11" iPad Pro (pre- M series) and then upgraded to M2 iPad Pro 12.9" 512GB. I do a lot of digital sculpting and illustration so I thought the larger screen would be great. So I thought I needed more RAM so I just got the 13" iPad Pro M4 1TB. After using side by side, the differences were so small I had to really look to find them. I returned the 13" the other day. I will however go for the 11" because I never had that much of issue with screen size like so many say. Not to mention because it's smaller, it goes everywhere with me and hence I do more on it. I also came to the realization that no matter how much I want my iPad to replace my Macbook Pro, it won't (for my needs), so the smaller iPad can also be in my bag with my MBP and it's not that much heavier. Just my 2 cents.

Hey Mark do you find that you can use the 13” IPad in “tablet mode” more oftentimes with the lighter size? I had a 12.9 and returned it just to big to use in tablet mode for an extended period of time. When docked it was perfect but I also like to use tablet mode for note taking….

I've got the 11-inch M2 iPad Pro, and my wife has the 13-inch. She's a tattoo artist and draws on it every day, so it's great for her. I'm a graphic designer and use it for sketching, but nowhere near as much art as she does. The smaller iPad has been perfect for me, she can have the big one.

The 2 sizes make this decision SO hard! I use my iPad almost exclusively for illustration and vector drawing with Procreate and Affinity Designer, so the big screen on the 13 is awesome for that... but the 11" is so good for EVERYTHING else, especially now that iOS has game emulators. I ended up going with the 13 since it's a tax write-off for my side hustle (and my 2018 pro is showing it's age), but there may be an 11 inch air in my distant future since it's just so easy to carry around. Some people dog on the iPad ecosystem but I really love it.

Great review, I picked the 13” M4 coming from a 11” 12Z chip, I want to try the bigger one but I love how portable and light the 11” is. I might return mine and go back to the smaller form factor specifically cause now they’re both the same .

How do you find the screen after longer term use? I've read that the PWM hz is relatively low and causes eye strain, dry eyes ect with many people. Do you know what the PWM hz is?

I work on the iPad Pro 11” for 3 years, and I think I would love a bigger screen. The iPad Pro M4 13”, because of it’s lighter and thinner, could replace my 11” iPad Pro. What do you think of that ? Can you use it standing or the 11” is better for that ?

Help me Mark……. I’m torn, do I get 11” or 13”? I use Final Cut for my channel and use the odd document but nothing too heavy, I still have the M2 pro 11” with Magic Keyboard

Hello Mark Ellis, thank you so much for your video, I really liked it! As far as which size iPad to get, here are my thoughts take them or leave them. If I was in the market for an iPad Pro, I would get the 13” for 4 reasons: 1. I would go with a Pro iPad because of Face ID for sure no matter which size iPad I got. It is just too useful of a feature to go without. 2. The main reason I’d go with the 13” iPad Pro over the 11” has to do with the size of the Magic Keyboard. I use the Magic Keyboard with its built-in Trackpad all of the time. The 13” Magic Keyboard feels like a regular Keyboard whereas the 11” Magic Keyboard feels scrunched. 3. Even though the 13” iPad Pro is .3 lbs. (135g) heavier, or the weight of 23.80 Quarters which equates to just 3.8 more Quarters than a half a roll, the 13” iPad Pro feels lighter. Not only that it is .2mm thinner. If size and weight are equally important to you then the 13” is the way to go. 4. I’d go with the 13” because of the screen size. I often watch videos on my iPad and watching them on a 11” screen isn’t nearly as enjoyable. Because all iPads have a 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Full Screen), 16:9 (Widescreen) shows are scrunched down so having the larger screen makes watching shows much nicer. Not only that, having the larger screen real estate enables me to be able to get more work done on my iPad like working on Documents, making and editing Spreadsheets, and is more comfortable when I have multiple windows open. I hope this is helpful to you and anyone else who watches this video. 🙂