Apple iPad Pro (M4) Review

Apple has once again redefined the tablet landscape with its latest iPad Pro, a device so thin and powerful it almost feels like science fiction. It’s a bold statement about the future of personal computing, packing next-generation silicon into an impossibly sleek chassis. This isn’t just an iterative update; it’s a leap forward.

The first thing you notice about the M4 iPad Pro is its impossible thinness. At just 5.1mm for the 13-inch model, it’s thinner than an iPod Nano, yet it feels reassuringly rigid and premium in the hands. This radical slimness is enabled by the star of the show: the Ultra Retina XDR display. By stacking two OLED panels, Apple achieves breathtaking brightness and perfect, inky blacks that make everything from editing HDR video to simply browsing the web a visual treat. The optional nano-texture glass is a welcome addition for professionals who need to mitigate glare without compromising image quality.

At the heart of this device is Apple’s new M4 chip, a piece of silicon that feels almost comically overpowered for a tablet. In a surprising move, Apple skipped the M3 entirely for the iPad, endowing this Pro model with next-generation CPU and GPU cores that chew through demanding tasks. Editing multiple 4K ProRes video streams in Final Cut Pro or sculpting complex 3D models in ZBrush feels instantaneous and fluid. More importantly, the M4’s vastly upgraded Neural Engine positions this iPad as a formidable local AI machine, ready for the wave of intelligent software features on the horizon.

Of course, the hardware is only half the story. The new accessories are crucial to unlocking the Pro’s potential. The redesigned Magic Keyboard is lighter, features an aluminum palm rest, and finally includes a function row, addressing key complaints from previous versions. The new Apple Pencil Pro is an even bigger leap, introducing a squeeze gesture for quick tool changes, haptic feedback that feels incredibly intuitive, and barrel roll for more natural brush control. These aren’t gimmicks; they are tangible quality-of-life improvements for creative professionals who spend their days with a stylus in hand.

This brings us to the fundamental question of value. The M4 iPad Pro is, without a doubt, the most capable and beautifully engineered tablet ever made. However, its power is often constrained by the inherent limitations of iPadOS, which still lacks the robust file management and true windowed multitasking of a traditional desktop OS. With a price tag that soars well into premium laptop territory once you add the essential keyboard and pencil, the M4 iPad Pro isn’t a straightforward laptop replacement for everyone. It is an unapologetically professional tool for a specific audience: digital artists, illustrators, video editors, and musicians whose workflows thrive within Apple’s app ecosystem. For them, it’s the ultimate creative canvas; for everyone else, it’s a stunning, ferociously powerful, and very expensive luxury.

Where to Buy:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Apple+iPad+Pro+%28M4%29&tag=cp01a-20