The iPad Pro is not for everyone. If you don’t see the value of owning such a large tablet, then its generous curves won’t be enough to persuade you to buy one. That’s OK, just get the iPad Air 2 instead – it’s still our top tablet all-rounder. Because it runs on iOS 9, the iPad Pro isn’t as serious a device as the Surface Pro 4. It means business, but works even better as a premium entertainment hub. It’s the perfect digital coffee table book that just about doubles as a laptop. So long as you can get by with the app-based incarnations of desktop software like PhotoShop and Excel. If you’re happy to pay a high price for this limited functionality, then make sure you pick up a Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil with your iPad Pro. That’s a lot of screen you’ll have just bought yourself, best make the most of it.

So much crisp display; Improved immersive sound experience; Super long battery life;

Not 3D Touch-enabled; Accessories not included; Supersized price tag;

In terms of never needing to touch a computer again, we are almost there. Power users will disagree, but for the majority the iPad Pro will delivery just what they need.

Massive screen with high resolution looks great; Apple Pencil accessory works really well; Best iPad performance to date; Smart Connector wireless accessory connections;

Weights same as a laptop with optional keyboard added; Not as portable as other iPads; Keyboard accessory doesn't truly turn it into a laptop; IOS not OS X will divide "pro" opinion;

So much crisp display; Improved immersive sound experience; Super long battery life;

Not 3D Touch-enabled; Accessories not included; Supersized price tag;

The iPad Pro is currently the best tablet on the market. It is extremely fast, its well-calibrated True Tone display is a blessing for creative users, the user experience is tremendously smooth, its four integrated speakers produce excellent stereo sound and the tablet is among the best in terms of...

attractive design; fast and reliable Wi-Fi; good 12-MP camera; wide range of accessories; color-accurate 120Hz display; great performance; strong quad speakers; long battery life

no IP certification; case is slightly too flexible; non-expandable storage; only 12 months of warranty; expensive tablet; expensive accessories

The 2020 iPad Pro is a terrific tablet that, thanks to features like trackpad support and some under-the-hood tweaks, comes closer than ever to feeling like a traditional computer.

Strong performance; LiDAR could be an AR game-changer; Mostly elegant trackpad support; Base model now has more storage

Ultra-wide camera not as good as main; Some apps need to be trackpad-optimized; Still no headphone jack; Hardware doesn't feel dramatically updated

The 2018 model was the revolution, for 2020 it’s nips and tucks, meaning business as usual.

Lovely screen and smooth performance; USB-C more practical for accessories; Trackpad support (and incoming Magic Keyboard) make for a true laptop replacement; LiDAR sensor adds future potential

LiDAR app support is few and far between; Doesn't feel much faster than 2018 model; Your Lightning accessories won't work (it's USB-C)

This is the best iPad Apple has ever made, and peripherals like the new Magic Keyboard make Apple’s tablet more appealing as a work machine. The fact remains, though, that unless you’re heavily involved in video editing or professional artwork, most people will be served just fine with the $499 iPad...

Fast A12Z processor; although it's not a huge improvement over the A12X; LiDAR sensor greatly improves augmented reality; but will you use it?; Satisfying ultra-wide lens; Magic Keyboard accessory is a great (though pricey) match

Expensive; AR not yet robust enough yet to get a lot out of the LiDAR sensor

If you don't already own a tablet, then the iPad Pro 2020 is the one to get. And now that it can act as a proper laptop replacement (with some updates to iPadOS), that sky-high price (plus pricey accessories) is justified.

Stellar performance; Intuitive and useful trackpad support; Vivid and superbright display; Awesome cameras; Long battery life

Previous model is a better value; No headphone jack; Expensive (Accessories sold separately)

Expensive, but highly desirable with great performance...

Great design; Fast performance; Gorgeous screen; Trackpad and mouse support

Great design; thin and portable; Fantastic performance; smooth animations; USB Type-C; 128 GB base storage

Accessories are pricey (Magic Keyboard not even out yet); Higher storage tiers can get expensive; File system is still a bit funky