So, the new M2 iPad Pros
I received many questions about which one I should buy
Should I get the 11-inch or the 12.9-inch?
Well, let’s talk about it
So,
since you’re interested in getting an iPad Pro, let’s get these out of the way first:
With these tablets, you’re getting professional technology,
meaning it will have many features that are very premium
but also very expensive
So, don’t expect things to be crazy economical at this price point
But with that said, if you are considering this tablet,
for most people, either size will suffice
Anything from note taking, video recording, photo or video editing, or other tablety uses
can be done on either iPad
For context, here are the raw stats of both devices in question here
As you can tell, most of the features between the two devices are quite literally the same,
such as with the same processor and RAM configurations
So performance-wise, things won’t really change that much
But, I want to draw your attention to the displays, which are where the majority of the differences come from
The 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro sports MiniLED,
a super attractive display technology that competes with OLED and the like
It looks really good, especially when compared to the 11-inch model’s display
Which, to be fair, doesn’t look bad
In fact, it looks amazing… But, it’s not as good
And the brightness of the 12.9-inch version is also a little bit higher as well
So, yeah, you can use the more expensive tablet in the sun a little better
Which is great, but is it really worth $300?
Because that’s the price you’ll be paying when going for the 12.9-inch version instead
Now before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s look at this from an objective standpoint,
the pros and cons of each device because I want you to make this decision on your own
So to start off, obviously the 11-incher is cheaper by a significant margin
However, it also sacrifices features because of that price
This includes MiniLED, that high peak brightness,
and one other thing that’s very obvious but I haven’t talked about yet, the screen size
Yeah, the 11-inch has far less screen real estate than the 12.9-inch one
Because it’s smaller
Which can actually be a pro or con for some people
Let me explain
Being smaller, the 11-inch iPad Pro is a bit more portable
It fits in the backpack better and it weighs less
While the 12.9-inch one, with the larger screen, allows for more work to be done on it,
which is a very notable point,
the larger one is better for multitasking
You can do a lot more things with the bigger tablet with its bigger screen
But, that’s at the cost of portability and some battery life, too
This is kind of an obvious point, but it’s something that I wanted to address
There are tradeoffs with the sizes of the screens
Because since the 12.9-incher is a bit less portable,
that probably means that it’ll be more commonly used on the desk with the Magic Keyboard
while the 11-inch one might be better used more on the go
So although these might be the same devices overall,
they serve different purposes
And, therefore, your purchase of either size, should be tailored toward which purposes serves your specific needs
Focus on your needs
So, which M2 iPad Pro should you buy? Well, that’s your decision
But, here’s my advice
If you’ll be mostly stationary while working, need a larger screen or one that is very detailed, and you can afford it,
I would recommend purchasing the 12.9 inch M2 iPad Pro
It can do a lot because it’s very large and has an impressive screen that’s great for creatives
But, if you’re, let’s say, a student, and want something that’s a bit more economical that can do nearly everything the 12.9-inch one can,
I would recommend getting the 11-inch M2 iPad Pro
Like I said, it’s the same device overall, just without the as-premium screen
It will still satisfy all its users, especially with that portability
And, that’s my advice
Again, this is just my opinion, and you’re ultimately the one to make the call on this decision
So in the end, I would recommend you go to your local Apple Store of Best Buy to check them out for yourself and to find out which one best fits your needs
My name is Cyrus. It’s spelled like “Cyrus,” pronounced like “See Rooster,” just take out the “ter”
Thank you very much for watching and have a wonderful day!
Peace.