11inch vs 13 inch iPad Pro M4 - Which size should you get?

My thoughts on the 11inch vs 12.9/13inch M4 iPad Pro and why I am going with the 13 inch!
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[@lgmarquez5469]

I’ve actually had both the 13in and 11in M4 models. I first bought the 13in and liked it but found it a little too big and returned it and got the 11in M4 and liked it at first but just thought it was a bit too small and too similar to older models. I then returned the 11in and re-ordered the 13in and came to the conclusion I just like the bigger size more. Movies and games just look amazing on the 13in.

[@chris-colton]

This was exactly the same thing I went through! 11 feels great at the start but then you just feel like you’re missing something! I hope you’re enjoying the 13 🙌

[@sublimechimp]

Just got the 13 after years of 11. I have to say I never wanted for more when I had the 11. It was great. Screen was slightly bigger than the iPads of my youth. Felt big and special. Everything changed when the OLED nation attacked. I knew I had to upgrade. And I remembered how badly I wanted the original iPad pro when it came out. A giant iPad? What could be cooler than that? I couldn’t get it when I was younger, I had no money and couldn’t convince my parents. But I was finally in a position to do it today! So I traded my 11 for a 13 M4. OLED is heaven. And the screen size just feels fuller. The 11 is a perfect starter tablet. To see if you’re into this kind of thing. But now that I have the 13, the 11 seems cramped.

[@eddiemunoz3677]

Great video mate. I returned the 13inch and got the 11inch and was best decision I made. I just found that as much as I loved the 13inch I just found that it was way too big to leave the house with and I couldn’t take it out of my bag when travelling on the train without feeling like a tool lol. I also absolutely HATED the 4x3 Aspect ratio when watching content. The 11inch being 10x7 is actually better imo. The speakers on the 13 I miss but the 11 inch sound amazing for the size so I can live with that minor trade off.

[@chris-colton]

Thanks for watching Eddie! I totally agree with you - the 11inch is definitely more travel friendly and a bit more manageable on trains and planes but I think I just really preferred the bigger screen for reading and watching things even with the aspect ratio! You’ll not regret the 11inch anyway - it’s great too!

[@eddiemunoz3677]

@@chris-colton Very true. If I could afford it id buy both lol Who knows I might save up and buy 13inch as well

[@Aaron_Bleu]

Once I tried a 13” I couldn’t go back to the 11”. The sound and display felt so much better on the larger version.

[@chris-colton]

@@Aaron_Bleu yeah you feel like you’re missing out! Love the 13!

[@paulb9453]

Hooray!! Many (KZbinrs) seem to trade down, and only recommend the 13” for drawing. I’m pleased you’re a normal user going for the large one. You may have tipped the balance on my decision. Cheers.

[@chris-colton]

Thanks so much for watching and happy to help 😊 you’ll love it! 😍

[@tux4tosh]

I have pondered the 11 inch vs 13 inch conundrum for quite a while, and in the end I opted for the 11 inch iPad Pro. Can’t imagine using the 13 inch on the Glider, the looks I would get :) The 11 inch is a little less conspicuous when out and about

[@chris-colton]

I totally agree! Portability and for use in such public spaces - it’s a no brainer!

[@marksapollo]

11” for me. I just got a lovely MacBook Pro 14” which will mostly stay on my desk plugged Into my monitor. But I have an 11” M1 Pro that I also have on my desk and use round the house. I’m going to buy the M4 11” model at some point when I have the money. May get the cellular version. I thought about the 13”, but it’ll be too c,one to my laptop and too big to have on my desk. I also have a 28” monitor and my works laptop on my desk. I’ll get the new Magic Keyboard too. As you say though it’s entirely personal,preference and it’s great to see no disparity with the new models with both having the new OLED screen, cameras and processor upgrades. I love the iPad device.

[@chris-colton]

The 11inch iPad and 14inch MacBook Pro is a great pairing! You’ll not regret it. I have the cellular version - highly recommend it for when you are travelling and have no good WiFi!

[@alexrussoniello8004]

Excellent video mate, it actually helped me make up my mind. I’ve got a 16inch MacBook bro and was worried the 13inch iPad would be too close, but I’m getting a 13 now 👍🏼

[@chris-colton]

Thanks so much for watching Alex! Glad I helped you decide! Enjoy the new iPad, you wont regret it!

[@Erik-oy7bl]

I sold my iPad Pro 12,9 M1 for an IPad Pro 11 M4 Love it because of the size and the weight More practical I loved my 12,9 but , despite of its weight, I realized I was using it less and less and used more my mini

[@chris-colton]

Yeah I think the 11inch is a perfect tablet size but for me, I really love watching tv shows and KZbin on it in bed or on the sofa around the house. I hope you are enjoying the ipad!

[@jimtipton8888]

I did the same thing. Love the M4 11!

[@zanerichter3806]

For the same price, should someone get the 12.9” mini-LED or 11” m4 OLED? For watching movies/videos. Albout 50/50 using a stand, or maybe slightly more handheld. Is OLED really worth it, or the bigger display with mini-LED?

[@chris-colton]

I do love the OLED and have definitely noticed the difference! It’s not a night and day difference but you definitely notice it. I do think for consuming content the bigger screen always wins! Hope this helps!

[@hd3zchris]

Got the 11 and felt like a random iPad/toy. 13 works for all my needs and I don’t feel like it’s too big to use as a standard iPad for media consumption.

[@chris-colton]

I’ve been loving my 13 🙌

[@QuenchYourThoughtsPodcast]

The 11 feels like a toy to me as well

[@thewheelchairone]

I actually think the full size 13 inch Magic Keyboard is more convenient for typing than lugging around a MacBook Pro - and pretty much has the same amount of key travel. I like having the OLED and the flexibility of being able to easily do both work and play whenever I like…

[@chris-colton]

@@thewheelchairone absolutely- with the thinner design and weight - it’s a super portable device! I think at some point I will invest in the keyboard!

[@baoboba]

for me it was never the weight but rather the surface area making it less comfortable to use as a tablet

[@DPT2Go]

Would love to see your follow up with the 13”🎉

[@chris-colton]

@@DPT2Go I’ll get working on it 😊

[@BV35]

Thank you for the video. You have a new subscriber.. do you find that the M4 13” can be used more in tablet mode with the thinner design? I had the 12.9 and had to return and go with the 11 but I missed the real estate… thanks!

[@chris-colton]

Thanks for watching and subscribing 😊 I still think the 11inch is nicer to hold as a tablet even with the thinner design but I just prefer the bigger screen!

[@Paul-if1jq]

I just consume media and after 10 years I moved from a 12.9 iPad pro to a Samsung ultra - I absolutely love it.

[@chris-colton]

Bigger screens for the win!

[@-_whysoserious_-]

12.9 " m2 or 11" m4,which to choose ?)

[@chris-colton]

12.9 m2 for the bigger screen but 13 inch m4 if you can :)

[@markbrophy1730]

Do you suggest getting cellular or WiFi model of the new iPad Pro?

[@chris-colton]

I have the wifi & cellular and it's great but to be honest, unless you are travelling to a lot of remote places id stick with the wifi option as nearly everywhere has wifi now!

[@mustafaali-nn8lo]

can i ask as it is very important for me is there is a different in margin size between them? as i think the margin is little bit thicker in 11 inch or am wrong about that?

[@chris-colton]

I just just checked on apples website and it’s .2mm difference but to be honest you don’t really notice because they are both that thin!

[@wobind72]

Hey there - what did you end up doing. Did you take the 11 back for the 13 and are you happy with it. I bought the 11 and loved it for 10 days but, took it back today for the 13. Now I have the 13 because I thought I was missing the screen I want the 11 back and I am actually thinking of going back to the 11 - let me know what you ended up doing and are you happy?

[@chris-colton]

So I ended up returning the 11inch iPad and bought the 13 inch iPad pro with the smart folio and I am really happy I did. I've been loving the 13 inch again for consuming content and some light productivity work - it's just better having that screen real estate for me. I do get why you are missing the 11inch because it feels like the perfect size in your hands for a tablet when holding, but for watching movies/tv shows in bed, on the sofa or on a plane, it was the better option for me. The OLED screen is beautiful.

[@wobind72]

Yeah I know - I think generally the 11 inch is the sweet spot and I don’t know what I will do. I am typing this on the 13 I got today and I’m feeling a little better about it. I love both of them and the 11 is a great size to lounge about with although, I do have the mini 6 too so maybe the 13, the mini 6 and the MacBook Pro 16 will be “the team”… The OLED screens on both of them are just amazing though aren’t they?

[@chris-colton]

@@wobind72 Yeah, the OLED is pretty amazing. I think you should maybe wait for the rumoured ipad mini pro if that ever comes out, that might be your sweet spot!

[@TheKurtLyon]

100% the 11” feels like the sweet spot, ONLY because Apple has not released the iPad mini 7. I’m going to pick up the 13” to be my heavy hitter. I do not have a Mac laptop, the 13” IPP M4 will more than do what I need. But when the iPad mini 7 releases I will pick that up as well. If Apple was going to no longer make the mini, I would go 11” all day.

[@grubsch]

but as a glorified media station shouldn't it have a 16:9 screen

[@chris-colton]

@@grubsch in a dream world yes haha

[@sublimechimp]

What’s that little Tesla charger? Haha

[@tk.pabloyt]

11 inch >>>>

[@enginalkan1880]

Bad video. I didn’t like it