⭐️ 2025 Best iPad For PROCREATE, Drawing, ARTISTS and Procreate DREAMS

[@artsideoflife]

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[@SWHATEVAH]

I want to get one for my daughter. She loves to draw. Which iPad is best with procreate and stylus pen?

[@artsideoflife]

That’s a great idea! I'd recommend either iPad Mini 7 or iPad 10 as the best beginner/budget option. See more details on my website: artsideoflife.com/budget-ipad-for-procreate/

[@cjco3145]

I bought an iPad Air m2 11inch with the Apple Pencil pro. It is the best choice overall

[@artsideoflife]

@cjco3145 Yes, agree, I think that's the best value iPad for Procreate right now, however from what I understood from the OP, they wanted to get an iPad for their daughter who may be a beginner to Procreate and in such case I recommend even more budget friendly options like iPad Mini 7 or iPad 10.

[@TheDanarone]

Great video! Straight to the point and informative

[@artsideoflife]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@viralviozzzzz]

I’m saving up for the m4 iPad pro 13 inch 🥰

[@artsideoflife]

That's awesome! I can’t wait to see the amazing art you create with it. 🥳🎨

[@bampidraws]

They've been overheating, right and screen burn? Look it up, before you buy. I'm going with the iPad Air M2 13in. M4 is too powerful and not required for regular users. Save your money.

[@timeforrice]

They look amazing!

[@artsideoflife]

Thank you Jackson ☺️

[@davidsagnier1097]

Lovely video, thx! I use Tayasui sketches pro. Is it equivalent to procreate?

[@jaragates6208]

Is there any difference in writing experience between air and pro. I am bit sceptical about 60 hz display in air as i have been using 10.5' pro.

[@honzamerta8177]

maybe wait for 2025 Air, there could be better display

[@TEAISNOTLAZY]

This is was a really fun video! I’m having a debate with myself if it’s best to get the Gen 10 or the iPad Air, since I’ll be starting animation classes soon for this semester and upcoming ones. Any advice or tips would mean a lot! Thank you!

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Tina, glad to hear, thanks for watching. If you plan to animate I'd go for the iPad Air M2 - will be more responsive than iPad 10. Enjoy ♡

[@katearapoc]

Great video! I've been watching so many reviews yet I found no video that compares the 2024 iPad line up vs the iPad pro M2 mainly for drawing. Can you cover this topic? Thank you!

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Kate, the main reason is that the older lineup will soon be unavailable, except maybe second-hand or refurbished. As I mentioned in the video, the key difference with the new iPads is that they support the Apple Pencil Pro, which has extra features. Plus, the new iPads have better processors and screens-both great for Procreate. That said, if your iPad Pro M2 is still working well, I don't think you need to upgrade just yet. Hope this helps!

[@erikapangrazzi106]

My son, who will be 10 soon, is interested in going digital. He is very talented on paper but would be a beginner with an ipad. I saw on your bio that you currently use a 5th generation Ipad Pro 12.9, would this be a good option for him? He is interested in Procreate but also to use the ipad for other features. I thought the bigger size would be nice and easier but I'm wondering if maybe smaller/lighter would be better? Any suggestions? Thank you for the video!

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Erika, thank you for watching. That’s great your son wants to draw in Procreate. I wouldn’t recommend the 12.9 Pro I have - it might be too big and heavy for him. Neither the new 13”. If your budget allows I’d either go for the Pro 11” / Air 11” or a great beginner/budget iPad for Procreate - iPad 10. You can read more about it on my website artsideoflife.com/ipad-10-for-procreate-drawing-and-artists/ and if he already enjoys drawing on paper he might enjoy my Sketching brushes 😊 you can explore them on my website too artsideoflife.com/procreate/procreate-brushes/ Hope this helps ❤️

[@OhDontMindMee]

I think ArtSideofLife makes a great point. The bigger iPads seem like the iPads would be heavier for a child. I would agree with her ! my friend bought an iPad like that, a big one 12” for her child. I would have assumed it’s too heavy but apparently the child prefers the bigger screen for drawing and the video game Roblox. Even I prefer bigger screen for video games but my iPad Pro is too heavy and too big for video games. I like the size of the Air or the 10th gen iPad for video games instead of a 12 or 13”. It really is just preference.

[@cpar2024]

Hi Iva, I'm new on iPad and just wondering if you use a screen protector on yours and if it can affect the effectiveness of the pencil?! Cheers

[@artsideoflife]

Hi, yes I do and it doesn’t affect the pencil and drawing experience at all 😊 I have a post about it on my website: artsideoflife.com/ipad-screen-protector-for-drawing-on-procreate/ The only thing is that paperlike uses the pencil tip faster, depending on how much you draw or how heavy your hand is. Hope this helps!

[@cpar2024]

@artsideoflife thank you for getting back so quickly! Great thanks

[@sashazahra6810]

is the ipad air also good for animation?

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Sasha, yes for 2D animation but unsure about 3D, depending on the app I’d say.

[@johnpaulc.aguiran1466]

Im torn between ipad air 6 vs ipad pro m2

[@artsideoflife]

Have you tried the new pencil pro - barrel roll and squeeze? If you find them improving your drawing process (shortcuts, etc), then get the iPad Air M2 … if you want the ProMotion display, get iPad Pro M2

[@magic_foxy6745]

Thank you for the video! Right now I'm faced with exactly this decision: which iPad should I take? But your video was very helpful and I decided on the Air 11". Maybe I'll get a Mini later too.

[@artsideoflife]

Super happy to hear the video was helpful to you 😊 Enjoy your new iPad!!

[@magic_foxy6745]

@@artsideoflife thank you so much!

[@purplehues34]

​@@magic_foxy6745Hi, I'm looking to get the same. How is it? Can you share some quick pros and cons? Thanks!

[@TZP-v5u]

Please advise which ipad is best for studying digital art

[@artsideoflife]

FYI artsideoflife.com/budget-ipad-for-procreate/

[@monozuki]

Hi Iva! Really happy to have found your channel, very useful video thank you

[@artsideoflife]

Hi! Glad I could help 😊 I didn’t notice any pencil lag when drawing on either, so I dont think it influences Procreate. I actually talked about the refresh rate in my last iPads videos if you want more details. Enjoy your new iPad and happy illustrating ❤️

[@raralovefood]

Does the number of layer we can use depends on only ram, or it is ram and storage? For example if I use 8ram/256gb it is 200, if I use 8ram/512gb it is still 200? Or will it be more as the storage increase?

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Sarah, layers are dependent on RAM only - learn more on my website artsideoflife.com/procreate-layer-limit/

[@raralovefood]

@@artsideoflife i see, thank you ❤

[@gavinkaufmanworld]

Great video - thanks so much for your excellent reviews 😁

[@artsideoflife]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed them 😊

[@frozenhoney33]

Should I buy m4 pro 11 inch 256 gb or m2 pro 12.9 inch 512 gb , am going to use it for meds notes ,digital arts and occasional editings

[@artsideoflife]

For your use case I'd get m4 pro 11, but it really depends on your budget, and the size you prefer - you could compare it to what sketchbook size you like to use

[@Kevdog1920]

Can the air run nomad 3D app?

[@desdemonaviola9821]

Hello there, firstly;congrats on the video, it's extremely useful and informative. Second; I am a amateur illustrator, meaning it isn't unfortunately my main occupation but I have studied art and am pretty good at it. Up until this point I have been drawing and painting conventionally (paper and brushes) but I now feel the time for a transition has come. All my illustrator friends have advised me to get an Ipad and I'd love to finally get one but I am really debating on which one to get. I most definitely can't afford the most expensive one but want a decent one. I do know however I'd get a 13inch one, so the question is; between the 2022 Pro and a 2024 air, which one would you recommend? I'd love to hear back from you. Thanks❤

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Viola, thank you for watching. Glad you find it useful 😊 The 2022 iPad Pro is fantastic with its superior display, but I'd recommend the 2024 iPad Air for your needs. It supports the Apple Pencil Pro, which is a great improvement for Procreate. The Air also offers a great balance of performance and value for amateur illustrators transitioning to digital art.

[@sheregenerated13]

Thank you! I want to get an ipad that's newer than the one I have, with my main use being procreate. I want it to be able to use the second Apple pencil so it will have more dynamic lines when I draw. I'm also on a budget so I'm trying to wait for a sale of some sort that will line up with wherever my finances are at the time. So far, i've seen folks say the Air is best. I have a larger older iPad right now that will only work with the first apple pencil/isn't dynamic, but I'd be find with a smaller one that has the features I want. I used a $55 drawing tablet off Amazon before, and haven't used the older iPad I got because it didn't have the dynamic features (and my drawing hyperfixation passed-- but hopefully comes back soon because I've got a long list of pieces I want to make!)

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Charlie, I wouldn't limit myself to Apple Pencil 2 supported iPads only if you don't own one. Go for iPad Air 11 M2 that supports Apple Pencil Pro. You will be getting the newest pencil and really the best value iPad for Procreate available today. The price is also really good and it will last you for years. Learn more on my website artsideoflife.com/best-ipad-for-procreate/#best-value-apple-ipad-air-13%e2%80%b3-or-11%e2%80%b3-with-m2

[@sheregenerated13]

@@artsideoflife Oh yes that's what I meant I wanted-- pressure sensitivity for my drawing :) Thanks!

[@glacomo]

are there many differences between ipad pro 12.9 4th generation and the 6th generation to use it with procreate?

[@artsideoflife]

Great Q, Giacomo! They are quite the same except the 6th generation supports Apple Pencil 2 hover feature. See more on my website artsideoflife.com/what-ipad-works-with-procreate/

[@cescute]

Hello! This is a great video! Is there a video showing how Apple Pencil Pro works on the Ipad Air M2 11 and 13 inch? I'm planning to buy one of those. Thank you!

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Ces, thank you 😊 Glad you enjoyed it. Apple pencil pro behaves the same on Airs and Pros, so you can see it in action in this video and I have more pencil footage I plan to edit in a separate video 😊

[@cescute]

@@artsideoflife oh i guess i missed it, thanks!

[@wakecoalition3834]

I have 12.4 tab s8+. Went to check out ipad air 11,13. 11 looks so small. 13 is ok.

[@Revelth]

i have the m2 256gb with apple pencil 2nd gen. do you think it's worth upgrading to m4 with apple pencil pro or the m2 is just perfect for doing art and reading?

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Budinx, I wouldn't upgrade unless you want nano-texture and all the new AI features that are maybe coming in the future! iPad Pro M2 is a great iPad for Procreate which I think will be supported with new iPadOS and Procreate updates for many years!

[@elvatra8262]

May i ask how many layer ipad pro m4 13 can handle in both procreate and clip studio paint?

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Elvatra, re. the Procreate layers I created a helpful post on my website: artsideoflife.com/procreate-layer-limit/

[@writerofstars]

Hello! I currently own an iPad Air 10.5, and I want to upgrade to a new iPad and I bought the air 11 m2 but i dint like it about the screen size so I’m returning it…do you have any suggestions? I’m Italian and my grammar isn’t great except I’m great at speaking 😂❤

[@artsideoflife]

Hi there! If you are unsure about which size to choose have a look at my iPads for Procreate posts on my website: artsideoflife.com/procreate/procreate-equipment/

[@kirbybnails8064]

I was just reintroduced to the ipads today while browsing Best Buy. I really just want one for drawing only, using procreate and maybe clip studio (if supported). I love the new pencil features!! Would the air be enough? They showed me the pro, but that price tag is a little too much for me. 😅

[@radi.inkrush]

I just bought the iPad Air M2 a few days ago and have been enjoying using it with Pencil Pro so much. Adobe fresco is a great option for live paint tools. You can definitely go for it.

[@kirbybnails8064]

@@radi.inkrush thank you so much!

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Kirby, as Radi says, the new Airs are fantastic value iPads for drawing and Procreate at the moment! The Pros are geared more towards professional artists. Enjoy!

[@kirbybnails8064]

@@artsideoflife thank you so much!

[@motivatedjudith4996]

I want to buy an Ipad for Procreate and I am stuck between Air 5, Pro 5 12.9 inch, Pro 6 12.9 inch, Pro 4 11 inch and Pro 3 11inch. Factors I am considering is best for budget and layers. I am a traditional artist and I am very new to digital art. I want to hopefully create comics in the future so I want to make sure the one i get isnt too much of an overkill but not an underkill at the same time so i dont regret my purchase? Any suggestions on what to start with.

[@artsideoflife]

hey Judith, you can use my helpful quiz to find out which iPad for Procreate fits your needs. You will find it on my website - artsideoflife.com/quiz-best-ipad-for-procreate/ Enjoy 😊

[@marlene97992]

Hi! Thank you for the lovely video. Very informative and helpful. I am not an artist, but I do want to embellish my AI graphics with brushstrokes, but I need to print the designs at minimal of 5000 x 5000 pixels and larger and I’m concerned about the quality and sharpness of the design at 300 dpi. I normally work in Photoshop. What is your opinion on the new iPad mini a 17 it seems to have a higher resolution than the other ones and DPI. Thank you.😊

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Marlene, glad it was helpful 😊 if you are used to working in Photoshop for prints, then working in Procreate will be similar - you can setup canvas size and DPI as you need. The only limitation is number of layers. iPad Mini 7 won’t have many layers bcs of its small RAM so I’d recommend at least iPad Air M2 for any kind of serious design work. Have fun!

[@artsideoflife]

FYI - more about Procreate layers on my website artsideoflife.com/procreate-layer-limit/

[@marlene97992]

@ Thank you!😃

[@marlene97992]

@@artsideoflifeAs I mentioned I am NOT a designer. I create graphics in AI and want to embellish them using brushes. I went to the Apple Store and compared dpi’s and it seemed the new mini A17 had the highest resolution and DPI. What I need most of all is that the graphics I create are 300 dpi, and a minimum of 5000x5000px. I’m designing for POD, mostly shirts (which need to be 4500x5400px min. And also for larger POD products like blankets. If money is not a variable in deciding, which would be the best iPad option. I’m looking for crisp sharp images at 300 DPI and at least at 5000px. Thank you

[@marlene97992]

BTW, your art is BEAUTIFUL!!!❤❤❤

[@gayatri_artgallery]

I am thinking to buy 10gen for digital artwork, is 64GB enough?

[@artsideoflife]

Hi, that depends on your use. Research more on my website - artsideoflife.com/external-hard-drive-for-procreate/ and here artsideoflife.com/how-much-storage-does-procreate-use-on-ipad/

[@abhayagarwal1847]

Hey Iva, i am little confused with the ipad inches 11 or 13....which is better for digital art experience...can you help with this as per your experience...Thanks for the videos

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Abhay, I always like to compare it to what size sketchbook I like to use. In the previous iPads video I compared all the models with sketchbooks of different sizes so that might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWTbiHuqbpKDp7s and from my personal experience, my first iPad Pro was the 10.5" model and I really liked it but i got iPad Pro 12.9 also because of the bigger screen for recording my Procreate classes. Hope this helps!

[@bpsara]

I’d say think about it like you’re buying a sketchbook. Which size do you usually prefer drawing? If you tend to draw on bigger notebooks, the 13 might be better. You can even get notebooks on those sizes and compare how they feel! If you’re more of a a sketchbook on the go type of artist, then go for the 11. Also, if you’ll be drawing more stationary or using a backpack (13-inch) vs being more portable, something that fits in a purse (11-inch).

[@mrs.roomingsky]

Thank You for information and demo. This time I Will get an IPad but I’m still thinking about the model. I consider to get IPad Air 13’ or maybe the Smaller 11’ What I am afraid of I get the smaller one is that I might want the bigger one when I have learned more? I also thinking about memory 256 fb or 500 gb? Can You give som advice how to think? Thank’s in advance. Erika Ruminski

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Erika, glad I could help. Think about it in terms of sketchbook sizes you like to use - bigger or smaller. I took photos comparing sketchbooks to iPads - you can find them on my website artsideoflife.com/procreate/procreate-equipment/ My first iPad was the 10.5” Pro and I quite liked it bcs I carried it a lot with me. I then upgraded to 12.9” Pro bcs I needed bigger screen for making my Procreate classes and tutorials. If you are just starting out, the 256GB will last you a long time and you can always use external storage. Hope this helps and enjoy your Procreate journey 😊

[@sunandagoswami4567]

Heyy ty for the video....i m 13 yrs old and i m really into digital arts and designing but these new ipads are kinda luxury for my age...i was wondering to get the new 10th gen ipad but i m still confused becuz it requires the 3rd gen apple pencil which is an old model of the apple pencils....then i came across the ipad air 2021 ....would u recommend the ipad air 2021 for my field? and if you have new suggestions , pls be free to help me 😊 ty for he video :)

[@OhDontMindMee]

Best Buy has the previous iPad Air for a good price and sometimes open box if you’re into that. You should go with what you’re comfortable affording. The iPad 10th gen isn’t bad. The only thing some people don’t like is that the screen isn’t laminated. It has a thonkkk sort of sound when drawing on it. Some like it some don’t. The Air 5 has a laminated screen and uses the Apple Pencil 2nd gen. Should go with what you’re comfortable spending and if you can afford the better one, go for it.

[@artsideoflife]

Hey there! You are on the right track. iPad 10 is a great budget beginner iPad for Procreate. It supports Apple Pencil 1. There is no 3rd gen, unless you mean USB-C pencil which is missing crucial features for drawing so dont get that one. I made a post about the budget iPads for Procreate on my website - it may give you more insights 👍 artsideoflife.com/budget-ipad-for-procreate/ Enjoy your journey in digital arts 😊

[@sunandagoswami4567]

@@artsideoflife tyy! Helped a lot

[@Sisu282]

This video was super helpful!! thank you so much! Only one question, you mentioned that the Pro would be better for video editing, what kind of editing do you mean? If I want to do some basic editing to upload process videos to youtube using maybe iMovie would an iPad Air work as well? or do you recommend jumping straight to an iPad Pro?

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Sisu, happy I could help! I was referring to 4K+ video editing. Airs are totally capable of handling even 4K video editing, but Pros would just be faster thanks to the better chip and RAM options (in 1TB and 2TB models).

[@Sisu282]

@@artsideoflife oooh ok thank you so much this helps a lot!!

[@deedochan266]

Hello Thank you very much for the video but I confess that I am still hesitating to know what ipad to take. Pro 13" or Air 13" maybe Pro 12.9"... I don't know ;_; I am not a professional artist and it would only be to draw when I travel. I thought the ipad air could be enough but I’m afraid it will be slowed down without the pro motion function. I have not had the opportunity to test the ipad directly. Can you advise me on this?

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Deedo, thank you for watching 😊 For your use case I'd get the Air 13″ unless you have the budget for Pro 13″ and you want to splurge. The Pro Motion is Apple's marketing way of promoting the 120Hz screen. It doesn't slow down Procreate, only insufficient RAM would, which, unless you are using a very old iPad is not an issue. If you need more info, I've made more of helpful content about iPads for Procreate on my website artsideoflife.com/procreate/procreate-equipment/

[@deedochan266]

@@artsideoflife Thank you so much for your feedback and advice! I’ll go and take a look at your site right now!☺

[@Kochix420]

Hey thanks for this nice video :) 1 question wich Protection foil do you recommend for drawing on i pad? Thanks!!!

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Marco, thanks for watching 😊 I've been using Paperlike for years now. More about it on my website artsideoflife.com/ipad-screen-protector-for-drawing-on-procreate/

[@ilikefruits02]

Great and really informative video!!❤❤ BTW, this year or in the beginning of next year, im gonna buy an ipad and im on budget of $550(i have an apple pencil). So could u please recommend an ipad!🥺 And should i wait for the normal ipad 11 to launch?

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Sky, glad I could help! The quiz I made might help you decide artsideoflife.com/quiz-best-ipad-for-procreate/ And regards to iPad 11 - that's very hard to say, I personally think they won't do it so soon because iPad 10 is quite new.

[@ilikefruits02]

@@artsideoflife i reallly appreciate ur help! ☺️ And that quiz is indeed helpful, i am even gonna recommend it to my friend 😁🧡

[@JudgeFredd]

Great Art

[@artsideoflife]

Thank you!

[@ramachandravamsi-pp3qs]

Could you let me know which one is better ipad pro 2024 11 inch or ipad air 13 inch 2024 for NOTE TAKING

[@bampidraws]

For note taking, you're better off with an iPad 10th Gen. About $400.

[@bampidraws]

I want to draw and do draw on iPad, but with iArtbook Pro

[@artsideoflife]

That's great, Bampi! How do you like it?

[@Şehzadebeyazitttt]

Wish I could buy one 😢💔

[@vsm5787]

Hi could you help in picking an iPad? 🙏 In all honestly I'm inexperienced & still learn to draw which I have done it traditionally till now. Altough I mostly end up scribbling some things on the iPhone (ibispaint) with my finger lol Even so I've been considering buying a tablet to learn both at the same time. Hence should I wait till I'm decent enough to draw? Altough if I settle for one I’d also like to be able to download pics on it like 30k for example

[@artsideoflife]

Hey, it really depends on your budget. If you already doodle on your phone, that's a good indication that you want to draw digitally. You can always go for the cheaper one and see if you like it. I've made a quiz that could help you decide artsideoflife.com/quiz-best-ipad-for-procreate/

[@vsm5787]

@@artsideoflife thanks for your reply! The quiz says to get a 2024 iPad Air 13 M2 or 2024 iPad Air 11 M2 I don’t mind spending more money on the device but I’m not sure if it’s right for me since I have no art skills I’ve been thinking of storage of 256 or 512gb, and I don’t know if I should either get pro, air, gen 9th or 10th I heard many ppl have different opinions which makes it difficult to choose, most will tell you to get the pro obviously, others said to get a refurbished for a great price, or that the air and pro are only meant for drawing

[@MadnessIsRising]

I'm still not sure which ipad i should buy. I have still my ipad pro 10,5 from 2017 but it's terrible overheating that procreate becomes unuseable after 30min in terms of handmovements (doesnt work no longer). Also the energy is running out very quickly. I use it mainly to paint in procreate for hobby and my design studies for illustration. Currently i have the budget for a new pro, but im not sure if i shouldn't go for the air because it's really expensive. What would you recommend? :)

[@artsideoflife]

Hey, that used to be my first iPad 😊 Fond memories! If you have the budget for it and plan on career in illustration, get Pro, otherwise get Air. Re. the size I upgraded to the 12.9″ after 10.5″ and I love it so get either 13″ or if you are happy with the 10.5 get the 11″. The new Pros are super thin and light so I don't think the weight is an issue anymore.

[@MadnessIsRising]

@@artsideoflife Thanks for the fast reply! :) It was also my first ipad. I got it from my parents to christmas, because i realized drawing on pc with a tablet without a screen wasn't my cup of tea. It made a good job around the years but the heating problem got more and more serious. Did you run into a similar issue or is it just a matter of time and overusage? How is the heating so far with the newer ones, is drawing possible over a few hours in a row? :D With my career i'm not entierly sure what to pursue. My main focus in my design study is illustration, digital experience and cgi. But i guess i go for the pro nevertheless, it's not that you buy an ipad every, and if it's a good gadget it will hopefully work for a few years. :)

[@artsideoflife]

I upgraded already a few years ago, so the heating wasn't an issue. I upgraded bcs I wanted a bigger screen and more Procreate layers. I think the heating might be caused by the iPadOS and Procreate updates which require more and more system performance, so the newer models fare better. I haven't had heating issues with my new iPad, nor the ones I tested and I use them for hours. So yeah, if you got the budget for it, get the Pro, it will last you for many years! Enjoy ☺️ and have fun illustrating!

[@kryskross9027]

Chat, do we think the new M2 iPad Air 13” is better, or the refurbished M2 iPad Pro 13”? With the Air, we get the Apple Pencil Pro, but have to use a weirdly placed fingerprint sensor to unlock. With the M2 iPad Pro, you can only use Apple Pencil 2, but it has Face ID (so convenient), and a brighter display for drawing outdoors. Is the new pencil worth more than the inconvenience?

[@ajaythakur4239]

120hz not available on ipad air....is it a deal breaker ?

[@artsideoflife]

I don’t think it’s a deal breaker for drawing and Procreate

[@bampidraws]

Take into consideration the thinness of the tablet with this power, battery consumption, and overheating problems. 60hz is ample and safe.

[@Danijjay121]

I have the gen 5 iPad Pro 12.9 with the M1 chip. Works fine. Once in a while procreate will crash. I was thinking about getting the 13 pro but is there really a big difference with the screen? Like is it really bigger or it’s the same as the one I have?

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Dan, the size is almost the same - minimal difference in height and width and Pro 13 is actually thinner and lighter than the 12.9.

[@shartzie]

Are you team 11 or 13 iPad Pro?

[@artsideoflife]

I am team iPad Pro 13 👍

[@shartzie]

@@artsideoflife I get it that it’s a larger screen but does it get unwieldy using with one hand and topples if with MKB on your lap?

[@lukekaps]

@@shartzie11 pro all the way !

[@artsideoflife]

You'd be surprised - they made the iPad Pro 13 so thin and light that it's only ±100 grams heavier than the 11. It feels really light

[@OhDontMindMee]

I like both. I’m lucky to be able to have different iPads. For the 11 and 13 inch iPads, I prefer the 13 for drawing. Sometimes however I do like drawing on a smaller 11 inch iPad. If I had to choose one forever, I will go with 13” iPad Pro

[@DeepakKumar-yj2pv]

Mam which storage is good for ipad pro 13'' 256 or 512 gb for animation and illustration please help

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Deepak, for both illustration and animation I recommend 512GB bcs especially the animation files can get quite big (for example the Procreate Dreams files) or alternatively you can get 256gb and USB-C external storage like I explain on my website artsideoflife.com/external-hard-drive-for-procreate/

[@bampidraws]

It depends. Really, I always go for 256gb as I use cloud storage, too. I've had my old iPad Air 3 for years with 256gb and have never gone over 150gb storage, and that includes a handful of games tonnes of music and images.

[@ambertrenchard0313]

I have a teenager who loves to draw and wants a apple pen and a tablet to draw with I'm a single disabled mom on a very tight budget I want to get her something she can use to draw with but can't afford to spend a fortune what are my choices I want something she will like and also good for her artwork yet as cheap as possible can you please help me I know absolutely nothing about technology. I'm basically technology incompetent 😂 but my kid is good at it for the most part she's 14 loves to draw thank you for taking time to read this and hope to hear back from you soon

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Amber, no worries, that’s why I made the video. In your case I’d either go for iPad 10 with Apple Pencil 1. I made a post about the budget iPads for Procreate on my website, so you will find all details there: artsideoflife.com/budget-ipad-for-procreate/

[@ambertrenchard0313]

@artsideoflife your art work is absolutely beautiful

[@artsideoflife]

Thank you so much Amber 😊

[@ryanfelipeventura5557]

i like this video

[@artsideoflife]

Glad to hear, Felipe!

[@10250888]

Thank you, this is very informative and helpful! I’m deciding on new ipad which i will mostly use for media consuming and drawing. I’m still deciding between new ipad pro m4 or ipad pro m2 12.9 but i’ve read some reviews that the ipad oled display tends to have yellow tint shift, do you experience this with yours? Also does the said grainy on the display that noticeable? I’m also worried for burn-in since i’m the type that use things for a long time. With these concerning, should it be better for me to go for ipad pro m2 (mini led), or get the new tech from new m4?

[@artsideoflife]

Hey MM, glad I could help! 😊 I didn't notice the yellow tint. You might notice slight color difference when you place them next to each other but I didn’t notice any yellow tint on the OELD that I would be like wow that is really yellow now. I will make a video about the nano texture and new displays, I have the comparison vid with all 3 - 12.9, oled and oled with nano. Regarding the burn-in - I've had few sessions when I used it for 8-10h and I didn't notice any burn it. I think it's because this is not the "classic" OLED but completely new twin-OLED display. Hope this helps!

[@10250888]

@@artsideoflife thank you for your reply☺️ it’s clarified some of my doubts. I will stay tune for your new upload!

[@victorart-]

매우 유익한 정보입니다. 공유 감사합니다. 친구를 응원합니다💟💟🍀

[@artsideoflife]

Hey Victor, glad it was useful to you 😊

[@themarksmanABP]

Hi, my partner wants to get an ipad for work as a tattoo artist and use procreate for design. Is there much difference between 2024 ipad air vs ipad pro for this use?

[@artsideoflife]

Hi there, not really, all what I said in the video applies. Nano texture might be interesting considering the studio lights and reflections but it really depends on your budget. To see how nanotexture behaves, watch my other video

[@themarksmanABP]

@@artsideoflife thank you for the quick reply. I will watch the video you linked. Thank you

[@scottgust9709]

Art Studio Pro is so much better than Procreate

[@artsideoflife]

Interesting! What makes Art Studio Pro better for you? Could you share some specific features you prefer in Art Studio Pro?

[@atheinalhouisegracealipin1605]

I wish I had one....but my family can't afford it. I love digital painting.i love editing.I love drawing.. please anyone can have it for me pleaseeeeeeee 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@flux2956]

No

[@TheRomanoLV]

Your options are getting a job or keep dreaming

[@almina1258]

I am a student but I want to pursue art as a career, I’ve been using a wacom tablet that connects to macbook screen to draw digitally but I am tired of it. I want an Ipad that can be useful for a long time and I am about to graduate. But I am on a tight budget so I am leaning closer towards to ipad air m2 with apple pencil pro. My main interest is drawing but I may try animating. Do you think air would be enough for me? Or do I need to save up for pro🥲

[@artsideoflife]

Hi Almina, I understand your situation completely. If you have the option to save up, the iPad Pro would be a great long-term investment for your art career. However, don't worry if that's not possible right now - the iPad Air M2 is still an excellent choice that will serve you well for drawing and even basic animation tasks. Have fun!