Apple iPad Pro (2020) Review

Apple's new iPad Pro (starting at $799) isn't a major improvement over the 2018 model, but there's been a big change in the iPad experience since then: mouse and trackpad support. That vaults the tablet into working a lot more like a computer than it previously did. Of course, the iPad line does a lot of things that a Mac or PC doesn't: Apple's Pencil stylus and its approach to augmented reality applications are leaps and bounds beyond the competition, at least if you aren't into getting a bulky add-on drawing tablet for your computer. And the 2020 iPad Pro is gorgeous, superbly built, and powerful. But I can't shake the idea that if you can afford to spend this much on an Apple device, you're better off with a Mac. Pricing and Design As I reviewed the new 12.9-inch iPad, I kept running into the roadblock of its towering price. The absolute base model 12.9-inch unit, with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage, costs $999. That's the same as a MacBook Air. You can upgrade storage in three ste...

Apple's new iPad Pro pushes the limits of what an iPad can do, but it does so at the price of a MacBook.

Lightning-fast processor; Beautiful screen; Speedy AR rendering; High-quality cameras

Expensive; 12.9-inch model is uncomfortably large in hands

Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: The definitive tablet

The Apple iPad is the most popular tablet in the world, and the one we would recommend to anyone shopping for a new tablet. There’s now a brand new version of the top iPad Pro for 2020, but does that mean it’s the one you should buy? Well, yes. Of course. The iPad Pro has ruled the tablet market since its introduction. The 2020 iPad Pro is a minor update, but it’s still leagues ahead of its competitors. I acquired the 11-inch iPad Pro for review. The only difference between it and the 12.9-inch version is screen size. Even the pixel density is the same across both models, at 265 pixels-per-inch. Quite simply, one is bigger than the other, and you must decide which suits your needs best. The larger model will probably be better for artists and anyone seriously intending to work using the iPad, but it may also feel a little too big for watching video in bed or general use around the home, which I have found works better on the 11-inch version. The tablet is super-slim at 5.9mm and light ...

Amazing screen; Versatile, easy to use software; Packed app store with tablet-specific apps; Neat, comfortable, lightweight design; Great performance; Perfect for work or play;

Important accessories increase the cost; Lidar sensor provides no benefit at the moment; Expensive vs. competitors;