Do You REALLY NEED the new iPad Pro 12.9" ?!

An exploration of the best creative apps & iPad OS 15 on the new iPad Pro 2021 12.9"!
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[@PhillProbst]

No, I don't need the iPad Pro ... what I DO need, however, is the 12.9" display. All I need is to be able to display a page of sheet music life size. A 12.9" iPad Air would be perfect.

[@alonsog3r]

Maybe an old ipad pro?

[@Gilamath.]

A 2017 12.9” iPad Pro costs less than an iPad Air, if you’re okay with TouchID and the bigger chin & forehead bezels. I personally bought one instead of an Air because I wanted a cool home hub/TV setup that I could take on the go. Also, 3rd-party accessories for this model have been pretty heavily discounted by now. Would strongly recommend

[@mini9503]

Maybe try 12" Galaxy Tab S7+? It should cost around $500 used.

[@shebjjeje9720]

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra would be better suited for that

[@clo_camo]

​@@shebjjeje9720 the fact is that with an iPad pro you are 100% sure that in 5 years you will be still enjoying it because it won't give you any problem. I don't think that with any other tablet, the one you mentioned for example, you'll have the same experience

[@GavinAlexander]

As an owner of the 2021 12.9’’ i can wholeheartedly say that this is 100% worth it. I use it for school (since I don’t have a macbook) and as a replacement for sheet music for piano. Since I can prop this up on a music stand. But i also never had an iPad besides a 1st gen iPad mini. So i might just be behind on how good these have gotten and whether or not this is an improvement upon the 2020 model. Either way it is absolutely mind blowing and i can recommend it to anybody.

[@_Darko]

true, but i only use it for youtube though

[@user-vf7lm2js2t]

How do you feel about using IPad when performing? Any reliability issues or constraints that you've experienced?

[@GavinAlexander]

​@@user-vf7lm2js2t Absolutely none. The m1 has still yet to be fully utilized but it is definitely noticeably faster than anything else ive used. The only issues ive had were after i updated to the ipadOS 16 developer beta(s). And those are completely unrelated. No reliability issues, and the battery seemingly lasts forever. I can watch multiple movies on a single charge. One time i accidentally left the screen on (dimly lit) in the morning with the battery at 50%, when i was looking for it in the evening i found it with the screen on at 29% battery. Mind blowing battery life for such a powerful device. ipadOS 16 is going to give much needed improvements to it as well. Stage manager is really exciting because it brings desktop-like windows to the ipad. Stage manager is an m1 ipad exclusive feature and that alone makes it worth it.

[@harishsekar378]

Woah Same had a mini 1st gen now iPad Pro M1 12.9”

[@SPIDER_MAN_-vs9uv]

I am buying a 12.9 ipad pro

[@robmille]

I love the ambient commentary. From mentioning phones dinging to live reactions to the hair light going out. Sara is always so entertaining.

[@MrCoffis]

“They don’t want the iPad to become a macbook…and its fine…its fine…” yeah I felt that…

[@cielo_ciel_]

finally an ipad pro review that touches the topic of illustration and procreate, so thank you very much! personally, that's where a touch input truly shines, since photo/video editing will forever to be better on a computer, gaming experience better on a console, content watching better on a 4k projector. but being able to draw straight on a screen without lagging is quite exclusive to a tablet (outside of wacom of course) and procreate exclusive to ios. i used the very first release of procreate back when ipad 2 was still out there, with a paint brush stylus called sensu (apple pencil not existing yet) and was very impressed. however because i would want the best display and color precision, i will wait to get the pro until they release with an oled screen.

[@bobdrums]

Still rocking my OG 2015 iPad Pro 12.9" which will get iPadOS 15 in September. Still feeling no need to upgrade yet!

[@Celisar1]

👍🏼 I strongly support environmental (and financial :) )sustainability. For that matter I have until recently still used my second generation iPad from about 10 years ago until the speakers gave up.

[@ConorORegan]

I love the colour grading in this video!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Massive hat tip for the stunning lighting too. 👏🏻

[@eshaanraizada7694]

I was about to comment the same

[@Matt-dt1td]

She needs to make an updated Workstation setup, whatever she’s transition to its made a big difference

[@xoceingo]

I agree!

[@Matt-dt1td]

@pm. cia new gear and editing techniques I mean

[@nbrowser]

Yep, you've definitely upped your production game since you left NY Sara, just so much better. Just an observation since you got back home to Texas, almost like a new fire has been lit inside you and your creativity is running amok now, I like it.

[@itsdtxjd]

I use the iPad 12.9 M2 Cellular as a full computer NOW. It does everything I need it to do for work, editing photos and videos, media consumption, web browsing, and watching videos, typing long emails using it on my desktop setup with its stand keyboard and mouse, and when I travel, since my iPad has cellular, I don’t have to worry about finding a wifi connection. I don’t think I’ll ever own another laptop to be honest. The iPad is amazing!

[@susanpratt3290]

Hi Sara, I am watching this video on my I-Pad Pro 12.9 with 1 TB SSD, and typing this on my white magic keyboard that I got at Best Buy. Another feature is that it is a stand and has a port that you can charge your I-Pad which frees up your one and only USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 port. It does have the Globe key as well. I don’t know if the previous models of the Magic keyboard has that key. Loving my I-Pad Pro, and I did get Cellular, which came in handy when Spectrum went down, I was still able to use the internet via cellular just like on my phone. I love your lights on your shelves behind you. John is a really good artist. I am impressed.

[@functionallycool]

The Combo Touch is probably my favorite case for the iPad. They took all my favorite things from the Surface Pro 7 and put it into the case.

[@YellowTalkss]

💜Jesus lived the life we couldn't live and died the death we deserve. Repent of your sins and trust in Him❤️

[@AnnamPrasanth]

@@YellowTalkss the fuck?

[@joseabraham777]

I have the equivalent of that Logitech Case on my Wife’s iPad (iPad Pro 10.5), is very good, but the best iPad Keyboard/Trackpad/Case is by far the Apple one. The Logitech one works ok if you only need the iPad on a table or desktop. The Apple one works great on your lap.

[@sethusk]

I always knew I had it in me and the day has finally come. I've been officially recognized as a "True watcher of content". Thanks for the great video as always! This makes me one to get an iPad again, but I think I'll go for one of those 2 in 1's instead...maybe.

[@primorock8141]

I think I'm too good of a "true watcher of content"

[@muditahlawat]

Ooooooh, the color grade!!! *Chef's Kiss*

[@jaymanuel3236]

Hey Sara, I couldn’t stand the smudges on my black Magic Keyboard so I ordered a D-Brand skin for it. It did the trick because I didn’t want my keyboard looking dingy since it was so prone to prints and smudging . Just something to consider to protect those two lovely keyboards you own.

[@Big2Planker]

I did the exact same thing - worth every penny.

[@descender42180]

Just purchased the M1 iPad Pro 11 inch. Having a ton of fun with Procreate thus far even though I draw like a 1st grader. Thanks for this video!

[@Marfoir0303]

I’m an intermediate musician & photographer. My wife bought Pro 12,9 for my birthday & thrilled with its capabilities 😎

[@NathanMillerVisuals]

Still mega impressed with my 2018 iPad Pro's 6GB of RAM. That architecture can do more than my Razer Blade Stealth, be fanless, and last like 3 days on a charge.

[@Crest6680]

2018 iPad Pro has 4gb ram, unless you have the 1TB version

[@davidhampton2935]

I will be getting the 12.9 inch space gray 256GB one next year. I still have my old iPad Air 2.

[@JaimeJMarrero]

Not a late video Sara-- SO GOOD. Purposeful and dismisses the tablet or computer debate. Not everyone needs a video editor on an iPad. Very in-depth and no need to be the first to publish. These things are said, but you say it in the SARA DIETSCHY way; that's why we are here.

[@JaimeJMarrero]

PS: Your Magic Keyboard is filthy

[@saradietschy]

Lol yes :)

[@JayLang7]

Yes I really need it. Bought it this morning ,12.9 M1 iPad Pro. Delivery in 2 days… 😛 can’t wait!

[@jawonjones1877]

How are you liking it. What do you mainly do that can’t be done on your phone?

[@ReclusiveEagle]

Sara: "Do you really nee" Me: *YES*

[@aaronmy]

I loved how you included Johns process with using the iPad. I didn’t know how useful Procreate could be before this.

[@JTB--]

It's all about the XDR Display. Got the M1 12.9 IPP for Entertaimment purposes. Added a Brydge keyboard and now it's basically an Apple touchscreen laptop 👍

[@tobennaokoli4450]

I’ve been saying Apple should come out with an iPad Air Max or something like that. Basically a 12.9 inch iPad Pro. I don’t need all the features and specs of the pro, I just need the large screen size. But Apple knows way less people would buy the Pros so they’re never gonna make a 12.9 inch Air.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Logitech just made an iPad Surface Pro. Right down to the type cover style and kickstand.

[@audreymcneal]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Identical honestly

[@UncleJessy]

I cant wait for that Procreate 3D Painting feature. Will be great for a lot of the things I want to 3D print and paint before I actually print/paint anything

[@notdrew714]

Is nobody going to talk about how he is verifyed

[@IDrawToothpicks]

@@notdrew714 damn I just noticed that

[@xoceingo]

Your videos are just getting so much better and entertaining and informative! As your subscriber since 2016, I think videos about iPads fits you so weeeell. ❤️

[@dibujemaestro]

For illustrators or retouching with lightroom the iPad is essential. View films, hear music, etc…Better than other device. More people write draw etc, than editing pro video. The iPad it’s not for you but easily could be the main device for 99 % of the rest of us.

[@bruceclyne5254]

The addition of a creative person to your video was transformative. Well done!

[@techtechlatino]

I am surprisingly enjoying this iPad especially the 12.9 which I have bought in the past but never had used it as much as this one. Screen looks great, it’s fast, and again I surprisingly really using it allot.

[@calgary2800]

I sold my 11 pro days after the 12.9 days after I got the bigger pro. So worth it.

[@tommyholtMN]

I love the iPad Pro 12.9 but I came from a gen 1 with a cracked screen - the only complaint I have so far is that not all wired headphones will work with the usb-c adapter and no not all of us want to go to Bluetooth headphones - I am guessing they must make usb-c specific headphones - after debating, I also got the pencil and love it! my main use for iPad is recording guitar tracks with GarageBand and the integration of iOS guitar plugins and iRig - so far, the iPad Pro 12.9 is epic!

[@xkoamane]

This girls got a lot of personality! I like the video. Very helpful and well put! Thanks! 🙏

[@kevindud333]

I know at least three KZbinrs over 100k that just use the iPad for everything...even coding and editing. And now that Luma will allow you to use an external ssd I think it's game on for many creators. I mean if you do 'talking head' videos and have your video LUT saved, it's all good. Great video Sara

[@woodies11]

Apple have “kinda” lift the 5GB RAM limit in iPadOS 15 now. They basically allow apps to “ask” for more than 5 GB but it seems the OS can also refuse depending on how much it has available at that moment.

[@chrisjfox8715]

Seems to me that that's the job of any OS really...effectively. At the end of the day, any OS and/or device developer wants their fundamental elements to remain fluid no matter what. The second you allow any app to use a majority of the ram then jumping over to other things is going to suffer - and if those other things don't suffer the jump then jumping back to that memory-hungry app, it won't be in the same state anymore. Bottom line, Apple cares about the fluidity of everyone's experience more than your options as a professional.

[@techinrl9869]

Apple basically wants to reserve system memory for keeping apps open in the background. Imagine the number of upset people who would complain if every app had to be reloaded on every app switch. There is no swap file like on macOS, so they can’t just page memory onto flash.

[@samuelmanny6231]

5:30 Apple already announced last month that App developers can request for higher ram limit...but Apple has to approve it....esp for pro apps and even AAA games. Most apps won't be approved though since Apple forces most app developers to develop efficient codes. It's like you have a tight budget...you become efficient like how many award winners in films and even competitions have very low budget while those with big budgets don't even win...same with practical people and very smart in budgeting. Same with time limit for song auditions..higher time limit will just make those who audition not efficient and show what they got...even in speeches and ads...short but have more impact vs long boring speeches

[@CDA43]

It was cheaper than my phone. Need is such a strong word.

[@diegoasalinas]

I am a real estate photographer and videographer I'm so close to an all iPad work flow. If only photoshop mix would ad layer alignment I would be set. I can edit video's on lumafusion using a external art pro monitor, who misses proxies on premier? (not me). I use Lightroom for iPad and have imported all my presets which have custom brushes and gradients saved in them. I can do sky replacements photoshop on my ipad. Virtual staging, virtual tours, floor plans all done on my 2020 ipad pro. I'm super excited about the future. It use to be will we ever get there vs now its like were almost there. P.S. I own a Samsung phone and a PC and not apple fan boy.

[@Goldleader-mi8zh]

Sara you are such a great KZbinr! You are funny, entertaining, and also informative! By far the best tech KZbinr out there!

[@macbrush]

I have a 2020 iPad Pro and also use a iPad Pro 2021 from office, I honestly don't feel any difference at all.

[@remymartin15]

I have a iPad pro 12.9 only because of the size. I want a iPad Air 12.9

[@jeannine1991]

It’s so rare to see an ad in a video that was informative. Thanks for that.

[@Zathrian451]

somebody at Apple Computers, please explain to me why a miniature keyboard for a tablet costs 50% of the tablets price? 350 bucks for a tiny keyboard? my windows top of line gaming keyboard was approx 80 bucks with tax

[@mkwc]

12.9 is so big! I've had one for a few months l would really like to exchange it to the 11 inch.

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

I upgraded from the 12.9 2018 to the M1. The battery life for this thing SUCKS bad compared to the 2018

[@trohnb8104]

Really???

[@alexvswrld]

How bad is it, especially after owning it for a while?

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

@@alexvswrld the XDR display drains the battery quicker. Honesstly I've gotten used to it i just turn the screen brightness to balance things out a bit

[@robchristeson]

Great video. I liked the apps you showed to control the studio. I also appreciated setting the expectations on what an iPad is/isn't. I switched from iPad (before Pro) to a Surface a couple of years back, but I'm thinking of going back the the iPad now that I'm using an M1 Mini as my main creative computer.

[@tammyfratus]

I really liked the info that your fiance' gave, bc I am an artist and I have just recently bought the 12.9 M1 2TB. This is the first Ipad I have ever bought. I love it! Still learning to use the Procreate app.

[@Gilamath.]

That’s so cool! What do you think if it? It must be fun! Do the 2TB feel worth it versus an external drive? I imagine having the storage internally must be really nice

[@tammyfratus]

@@Gilamath. Yes, I think it was worth it for me. I have an iPhone 12 pro max. I am slowly working towards getting an apple desktop when they come out with a new pro version. I want them to all work seamlessly together. The Ipad pro 12.9 inch is wonderful for drawing on, I even bought a digital planner for it. My plan is to open an ETSY shop for stickers and such.

[@Frosty2]

I NEED IT I NEED IT

[@jaystechroom]

Just got this! Waiting for it on december 22!!

[@ArshadMalik-cz3zv]

Is Next iPad pro release date confirmed in December 2022? Almost 1 year

[@jacquieslater1502]

My Logitech Combo Touch just arrived today and I already love it. I’d order the Magic keyboard (which arrived weeks before my new iPad), but when I realized I couldn’t leave it on the iPad for reading/drawing/etc., I knew I had to look for something else. I like that the iPad is protected all around. Great video … looking forward to iOS 15

[@MattHalpain]

I have a 6th gen. iPad with Apple Pencil. I have a 2019 4K iMac. I would only buy an iPad Pro as my main Apple device if it ran full macOS on it. I love my 6th gen. iPad for hobby drawing. I love my 4K iMac for the macOS experience. On a side not I am a hobby PC builder with Windows 10 and Linux Kubuntu.

[@PhotoBob]

John is really talented! I’ve seen his work on Twitter posts etc.. I want him to design a logo for company I e started

[@ak_hoops]

Here! Maybe one day, year or 2 from now I'll get an iPad! P.S. the red hair still looks cool haha

[@Randuski]

Surprised to see john not using an artist glove, or paperlike screen protector, or (my favorite) the little rubber tips so the screens not super slippy. It's kind of a must have if you used the apple pencil regularly

[@MybestLucky]

Do you find that the 12.9 is too bulky and heavy to be portable?

[@trevormastro4953]

Bro y’all are a KZbin power couple and both killin it

[@johnagustin4723]

Watching this witj my TV on 4k is amazing 😍 we love sara peachy rhymes with dietschy 😂😂😂

[@DLivingston]

I got my first ipad recently and so far, it sits more than anything. With that said, I love it. It comes in handy when I am on the go so no regerts here.

[@anjeedorisme6127]

I just got mines yesterday it’s really big but I love it and the magic keyboard love it 💕

[@Jackie19000]

I love Apple product I’m upgrading my IPad and will buy this one in November, will give my old one to my grandsons. It’s only two years old and they are two and three wheats saying mines mines mines when I try and take mines back from them😂

[@richarddcrossley]

What a brilliant video. Really helping me decide on updating my iPad Pro OG or not.

[@eudesodoroidefrance9643]

In any iPad model, can you do multitasking by spliting the screen in the way of up-by-bottom, instead of side-by-side??

[@stephangilch2101]

No, you can't. Only side by side.

[@eudesodoroidefrance9643]

@@stephangilch2101 Merci....XP

[@craigwoodgate7120]

I decided to go for the iPad Pro 11” as the 12.9 one was just a little bit too big for me

[@adhbadoang1086]

20 years, what a long wait I'm one of the "beta testers" when Mac OS X is distributed to the public, of course only in the form of "Kernel" and "Tools" minus the GUI. It can be installed and running in an "Intel" environment. Now, after more than 20 years, I still can't afford to own a single Mac computer of any kind. Especially after the accident on my spine in 2011, the more I lost hope of having any Mac product. However, this dream is still with me to this day, deep in my consciousness.

[@samuelmanny6231]

Review Lumafusion 3.0 esp editing using external ssd...and putting the video on external monitor and maximizing the editing area on iPad

[@shivanshgaur]

I too love steins;gate. Didn't know it's on the Apple TV

[@leonardodavinci7425]

It's also available on torrents LOL

[@SonjaFirestarter]

Ive done video editing on my iphone 7plus! I have m2 pad now. One can indeed edit video on an ipad. This is in 2023! 😆

[@bendunaway8296]

Just got my IPad Pro with combo touch. That keyboard/touch pad/case combo is an IPad game changer. Love it!

[@mikecastillo03]

Sara please make a comparison with the tab S7+ 🙏🙏🙏

[@John1911]

I’ve intentionally migrated all of our workflow to iOS Based apps over the last few years. So when the Ipad 2TB came out, we migrated away from MAC OS 100%. The only missing link is podcast software that works on iPad. Looking forward to the ios15 release in September. Regards, Marky

[@sonicvboom]

My question stems from an photo editor's point of view: May one *benefit* from Apple's Mini-LED display for the M1 iPad Pro 12.9' during post-processing (in Photoshop Lightroom)? Or will one only get to witness the "glory" brightness of 1000 nits and beyond *only* when *viewing* HDR content? I've been told that Apple's new XDR projects at around 500/ 600 nits during normal usage. Do you notice any micro-contrast detail improvements when editing on the 12.9' mini-LED vs the normal 11'? Please advise, and thank you in advance.

[@DigitalBrooke]

I NEED THIS ANSWER NOW!!!!

[@sonicvboom]

@@DigitalBrooke Lol

[@Simplyfemme]

Getting my iPad 12.9 tomorrow I’m so excited!

[@olasojiajayi9534]

Yay 😃 I’ve been waiting for this video to come forever because last year’s on was really good. Gonna start watching now I know it’s good be great 😊

[@jordyndillard3775]

I have had the 12.9 since about a month after release. I love the iPad but i still can't help but feel like its full capabilities are still being held back. I have also seen reports about the screens. Did you get the cellular model?

[@fivehundrediq5212]

You think you’re smarter than a two trillion dollar company?

[@mokeyrock]

@@fivehundrediq5212 lol what is that supposed to mean hahahah , if you prefer to get gagged with apple's decision to not update on better software for the iPad is your problem. It is true, it is limited. It is just a big iphone and I own the 12.9.

[@hassansafaa3555]

This was very peachy ❤️

[@sereneseries]

Rhymes with Sara Dietschy! LMAO

[@senhueichen3062]

I do not need anything but Sara's cute eyeglasses.

[@IDrag123]

I’ve still been using the original iPad Air, soooo I’ll definitely notice the upgrade 😂

[@MogaMocha]

I’m so happy because I’m getting one fro my birthday next week

[@chuckalakatoob]

5:42 well there goes my heart

[@GramKnight]

Been loving my Logitech on old Ipad Pro 2017

[@lostgleammedia]

Kinemaster video editor, you can use the ipad for all your editing needs.

[@Isaac_TheGreat]

Love the review😃. One thing I wanted to mention is that most of these features the IPad pro has was already on Samsung devices years ago.

[@SlackerCast]

“Those old fashioned computers they talk about” 😂🤣😂

[@chiselbhatia]

I am really happy with my 11 inch iPad Pro. Would love to try the 12.9 inch one when I save enough money to replace my iPad for a bigger one :P

[@lyndellt]

Thanks for the informative video, doesn't matter how long it is you make it interesting. Just about the most serious I've ever seen John.

[@Kevin6t8]

I currently own the Microsoft Surface Go with Signature Type Cover (1st gen) and that Logitech case and keyboard is very similar in design. 🤔

[@ABAtrading]

Omg its ALWAYS THE TIMING FROM PEACHY, I JUST ORDERED THIS IPAD LAST NIGHT

[@TheMetalMag]

Using my iPad Pro 2015 still working fine watching your videos ;) I have a computer for video editing!

[@Footender]

Nice art John! I upgraded my iPad specifically to get apple pencil support to start drawing Anime characters. I'm still learning by tracing construction lines over existing art and trying to replicate the original art free hand. I figure if I get good at construction lines that will be a great foundation and on iPad no eraser dirt all over the place because I need to erase a lot lol.

[@lesliegraham8478]

Sara, you always explain things in the greatest way. Thanks

[@uzumakikonosuba8254]

The more I watch things I cannot buy, the harder I study to have them in the future.🙌

[@katlegomashiqa9228]

that art at 6:21 is sooooooo lit

[@jesseenriquez4989]

Yes I need a power iPad

[@KevinMarchese]

LumaFusion is ummm amazingly pro as far as I can tell. LumaFusion to xml export into daVinci and then anywhere from there including premiere. SSD editing or nat editing is crazy.

[@guestyoudontneedtoknowme6326]

you know, samsung added dex which makes it really versatile and now that macbook and ipad have literally the same chip, it would have been so good if we have an option called mac which could switch the two.

[@anshul9714]

Wow i can see blooming effect right here from greenland

[@samuelmanny6231]

9:05 try Luna Display...Jump Desktop or Remote desktop...but you need to have strong internet connection like your mac at home and your iPad Pro with with fast internet connection like when in coffee shop etc

[@roguewavecreative]

you nailed it whether you meant to or not. What does it or what can you do with it vs. Its not a computer replacement, wah wah.

[@SlickEvan]

True Watcher of content here, thanks for the heads-up on that Logitech case! Would be perfect for when I'm at work trying to draw, looks much more stable than my current case.