This is Apple’s brand new 2020 10.2” iPad which retails for $329, and this is Apple’s
2020 11” iPad Pro which retails for $800, so let’s compare them to see if it’s actually
worth spending the extra cash on the Pro.
Now I know what you’re thinking, the iPad Pro should NOT be compared to the budget iPad
because it’s in a whole different league, but it’s definitely worth seeing just how
much more features and value you get by spending over twice the cash.
Especially now that the Budget iPad finally gets a really fast processor, as you’ll
see later on in this video. So let’s jump right into this detailed comparison!
There are 6 major differences between these two iPads: design, cameras, displays, apple
pencil performance, ports, so I’ll start with design.
The budget iPad feels a bit old, with large white bezels all around, a Touch ID sensor,
and classic chamfered edges. The Pro really stands out thanks to it’s modern design
with squared off edges, a flat back, and black bezels on the front that hide the Face ID
system, which by the way, works better than you’d expect compared to Touch ID.
The Pro is also much thinner than the regular iPad which is actually really impressive.
One of the biggest design differences is that the Pro gets two additional speakers on the
top, so you get true stereo sound and a more immersive experience, just listen for yourself
to hear the volume difference.
The cameras aren’t as important, but the Pro comes with a 7MP camera on the front instead
of 1.2MP on the basic iPad, as well as a 12MP camera on the back instead of 8MP, allowing
for really sharp photos.
The iPad Pro also now gets an ultrawide lens which is a nice little bonus, and of course,
you get the new LiDar scanner which can be useful for augmented reality apps and other
things like that.
The Pro also gets better microphones, so here’s a quick comparison test so you can hear
the difference.
Moving onto display differences, the iPad Pro has a much more modern rounded corner
display which is much more immersive.
You can also tell that the regular iPad has less contrast, even with the displays off,
and it’s definitely much more reflective as well.
The Pro has a laminated display, which means that the screen is literally glued onto the
glass. The basic iPad doesn’t, so you can notice a gap of air under the glass and above
the display. This also makes it feel and sound a bit hollow compared to the very solid feeling
Pro.
The iPad Pro’s display is quite a bit brighter than the regular iPad’s display, and it
also supports P3 wide-color gamut, so it can display a wider-range of colors, like this
specific shade of red that you can’t see on the regular iPad.
The iPad Pro also gets True Tone technology, so the white balance of the display adjusts
to match your surroundings, so it’s easier on the eyes.
The Pro gets ProMotion technology, which basically allows it to refresh at up to 120hz, so it
feels incredibly smooth while swiping through the UI, and you can enjoy high refresh rate
games.
The cherry on top is that it automatically adjusts down to as low as 24hz to match the
content you’re viewing to help save battery life, while the regular iPad is always stuck
at 60hz.
ProMotion also helps the iPad Pro achieve a very low 9ms of latency compared to the
budget iPad which you can tell has a lot more lag in the slow-motion clip.
The Pro also gets the 2nd-gen Pencil which comes with a new design that supports wireless
charging right on the side of the iPad Pro. It’s a bit more expensive, at $130 instead
of $100 for the original Pencil, but it’s great that you don’t have to deal with the
old way of charging it.
On top of that, the 2nd gen Pencil gets a new double-tap gesture that allows you to
quickly switch between tools, and yes, there are many third-party apps that support it
as well.
And because the budget iPad’s display isn’t laminated, there’s a noticeable and annoying
gap between the pencil’s tip and the drawing, especially when looking at an angle.
Now moving onto the ports, the basic iPad gets a headphone jack, while the Pro doesn’t.
Instead, you get a USB-C port which is really nice because you get more power for connecting
accessories and storage drives, compared to the very limited Lightning port on the budget
iPad.
Before we move onto comparing the Performance, there are a couple of small spec differences
that you need to know.
Surprisingly, the budget iPad now comes with the brand new 20W USB-C power adapter, while
the 2020 iPad Pro gets the older 18W USB-C charger, so that was definitely unexpected.
The Pro gets Bluetooth 5 instead of 4.2, and it also gets WiFi 6 with simultaneous dual-band
for a more reliable connection.
Now getting into performance, the 2018 iPad Pro’s A12Z Bionic chip is still the best
mobile chip ever made, even better than the new A14 chip in the new iPad Air, which we
are getting soon, so definitely subscribe if you want to see those comparison videos.
The 2019 iPad on the other hand, has now FINALLY been updated with the A12 chip, which is much
more powerful than the previous A10 Fusion chip, but the iPad Pro is still around 80%
faster in terms of the processor.
Now I also tested the graphics performance, and this is by far the biggest difference!
The iPad Pro’s A12Z chip is around 2.3X more powerful in the Metal test, which is
a huge difference, even though the iPad is much faster than it was before.
Now I know you’re gonna say, it’s obviously faster because it’s much more expensive,
but that graphics score on the Pro is better than Intel’s brand new 10th gen chip in
the top-end 2020 13” MacBook Pro.
On top of that, the iPad Pro gets double the RAM, 6GB compared to 3GB on the basic iPad,
so it’s gonna be better for heavy multitasking and things like photo and video editing.
Playing Call of Duty Mobile, the basic iPad now runs it very well thanks to the new chip,
so it’s a great gaming experience and the graphics still look really nice.
On the iPad Pro, you can basically max out all of the settings and never have to worry
about any dropped frames.
The main benefit is for playing games that support 120 frames per second, making it just
about the best gaming experience you can get on any Apple device, and you also get stereo
speakers which allow you to hear enemies footsteps around you in first person shooter games.
And of course, this performance will also translate over into the overall feel of using
the iPad itself, and other professional workflow apps.
Now the final thing I want to compare before we answer the original question is the keyboard
case support.
The absolute best option for the budget iPad is the Logitech Combo Touch, which comes with
a very solid and protective case, a pretty nice keyboard with a row of function keys
at the top, and a built-in trackpad which supports three-finger gestures, just like
you get on a MacBook.
The best part is that it connects using the smart connector, which means no lag, no batteries
and no having to connect using bluetooth.
So for $150, it’s a great value since it basically turns this iPad into a laptop replacement
that beats out a lot of chromebooks.
Now for the iPad Pro, you have two great options.
The first is the new Magic Keyboard which is basically the best keyboard case ever made,
coming with a super nice modern design which attaches using nothing but magnets, and the
hinge design allows the iPad Pro to float in the air, closer to you for a more convenient
experience.
It also comes with a USB-C charging port built into the hinge which allows you to use the
main port for connecting accessories and storage drives, so it’s perfect for power users.
The only downside is that it costs a hefty $300, but luckily, Logitech created the Folio
Touch keyboard case for only $160, which is almost identical to the Combo Touch for the
budget iPad, so that’s a great choice if you want to save some cash.
So with all of that said, let’s finally answer the original question, should you spend
the extra cash on the iPad Pro?
Well, first off, it comes with 128GB of storage at the base price compared to only 32GB with
the budget iPad.
So if you match them both up with 128gigs, there’s now only a $370 difference, which
obviously is still a lot more to spend, but based on all the advantages, it’s definitely
worth it for some people.
Like for example, if you take drawing very seriously, buy the iPad Pro because it works
so much better.
And if you want very high-end performance, the iPad Pro is the fastest tablet ever made.
Now if you care a lot about display quality, the cameras, microphones or speaker quality,
the iPad Pro is definitely the better choice.
And since it’s packing the new design with the square edges and the USB-C port, it’ll
still feel fresh and modern years down the road, while the design of the basic iPad is
starting to look outdated, and it’ll most likely be redesigned next year.
So if you’re a power-user, and you care about having the best performance, the best
display, or you really care about having the modern design, then spending the extra cash
on the iPad Pro is definitely worth it for you.
However, there are also some really great reasons to buy the basic 10.2” iPad, like
if you’re on a budget.
The A12 chip now makes it feel much more snappy for day-to-day use, and it’s also more than
fast enough for even the newest games on the app store, like Call of duty mobile.
And if you mainly want to consume media like YouTube or Netflix, the iPad is gonna have
no issues at all for that, apart from the speakers which aren’t as good, but you can
always connect headphones or your AirPods.
That new A12 chip is gonna allow it to run very fast and reliably for years, and it’s
also a much better choice compared to a chromebook thanks to the excellent Logitech Combo Touch
keyboard case which makes it the perfect budget laptop replacement.
But to answer that original question, because of that A12 chip, I honestly have to say that
the budget 10.2” iPad for $329 is now a better choice this year for almost everyone,
being the best bang for the buck iPad we’ve ever seen.
But all of that might change when the iPad Pro gets updated again next year, so if you’re
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