Artists, finally ! NEW BIG iPad Air - Pro Killer ?

[@aaroncarter3346]

I just got mine yesterday!!!(air 13”) it’s the best!!! Now I’m waiting for my pencil pro!!! My first IPad Your videos are great by the way, glad you’re back 😊❤

[@fjordwind]

nice ((: hope you have a lot of fun with ur air and pencil pro ! and thank you ♥

[@mrs.roomingsky]

I’m also thinking about to get an IPad Air 13’. What confusing me now is how much storage You might need? Is 250 gb enough or should I go for 512 Gb?

[@toddbender3463]

IMO unless you work in digital media spaces or something related, and ipad pro is overkill. The air is most than enough for the majority of people.

[@micaiah_smbdy]

The problem is the difference in the screen. 120hz is obviously preferred, esp if you work in animation. Not to mention the color accuracy is much better as well as the brightness and Face ID is a lot more convenient. The pro also has I think more RAM which gives more layers and is better optimized for the chip. Rn you can get an M2 Pro for the same price as the new Air with the only real difference that would sway your decision being the pencil which you really don’t need.

[@micaiah_smbdy]

Wtf when did I make that comment

[@goudendynamiethd2117]

⁠@@micaiah_smbdyHow do you mean when did I make that comment?

[@micaiah_smbdy]

@@goudendynamiethd2117 I don't remember ever watching this video

[@mondomunoz7252]

@@micaiah_smbdydrugs 🎉

[@chennyye28]

This is an honest artist review, not someone who tag them as artist that cannot live without promotion... I am using an iPad Pro 2017 12.9 inch, and I always turn on the low power mode to save the batteries, and mostly using it to draw mind map and sometimes procreate. As I am always at low power mode, I don't use the pro motion, but as you say, it doesn't matter, and normally while drawing or writing, no one draw a tons of line to across the whole screen in the fastest speed, to see if 120HZ can help the line follow your pen tips. I would like to upgrade, but the reason is because of the weight, as I figure out I am more a Mac person to edit the video, so a 16 inch MacBook Pro will suit me much better, and I can compromise the size of iPad to gain a bit of the portability, after iPad OS 18 update, I finally have no hesitation to go to a smaller iPad, call me back while the iPad OS can run Mac app, they use the microLED or some kind of OLED without burning issue, plus a headphone jack and at least two USB-C port 💗💗💗

[@CreativeSteve69]

I just treated myself to the last generation Ipad mini 6th gen on sale on amazon as a Christmas present. After not owning a tablet in ages. I'm still slowly getting the hang of having a tablet again and very much loving it thus far after finding time on actually using it now that i recently got a stylus for it. This was a really solid video Elena. I probably will plan on upgrading my tablet when they probably come out with a new bigger screen version of the mini. :)

[@messicomps344]

Wondering whether to get the 13 inch air or 12.9 m2 pro. I want the better screen but for art I'd like the extra Apple pencil features

[@george-ng5gj]

I’m trying to debate the same thing

[@messicomps344]

@@george-ng5gj i went along with the Air. I don't regret it. The screen is a 60hz IPS, but your eyes get used to it eventually. Unless you're dealing with a LOT of black, then the IPS feels quite great 90% of the time. I also realised that even with 60hz that most of what I'm doing is still. My canvas isn't moving much, I scroll but not too much, and it's the best big screen I own after my phone so even if it's 60hz it feels faster because of how choppy every other screen (2016 HP Elitebook and some Dell monitor) looks. I'm definitely upgrading to the m4 Pro next year no question, but if you need the Apple Pencil Pro, then by all means I can happily recommend the M2 Air

[@desdemonaviola9821]

Same here ​@@george-ng5gj

[@gurudeepz]

This is the best video I've watched in recent times. After much confusion between the Pro M4 and Air M2, it really helped. Great video, thank you!

[@fjordwind]

Thank you so much for this comment ! I'm very happy it was helping you 😊

[@gurudeepz]

@@fjordwind 🤍

[@evaander]

which one did u end up getting?

[@gurudeepz]

@@evaander Air M2

[@juliefranklin4385]

Really great video! This has been so helpful to me and I’m now subscribed to your channel. I’m delving into the digital art world for the first time and want to get it right with regards to cost and what’s best. I was already keen on the iPad Air and getting Procreate so this had been great advice!! Thank you.

[@fjordwind]

thank you julie ! Im certain you will have no regrets and a very great time drawing (:

[@Miahobbes]

Just what I needed! Thanks for the video Elena ❤ Still working on my old iPad Pro but really needed legitimate review on Air

[@fjordwind]

So glad to be of any help to you with my video Mia ♥️

[@brandondelgado7731]

Found an M2 iPad Pro 12.9 with 256 GB for $899. Trying to decide if this is better than the iPad Air 13" or if the Air beats it for digital art due to the new pen... Got a couple days to decide.

[@sloppynyuszi]

I just upgraded to the M4 pro. The pencil pro for specifically drawing isn’t much of an improvement. The Apple hover thing is a big improvement, but the M2 pro already has that. Unless you really need that extra shortcut I wouldn’t worry about it. The screen is better on the pro, and personally I like the Lidar. The only knock on the pencil 2nd gen. Might be phased out soon, as the iPad mini is the only active iPad that supports it now that they sell, and that’s bound to get an update soon. So if you plan to keep it for 5 years and in 3 years your pen is lost or breaks this will be hard to replace.

[@brandondelgado7731]

@@sloppynyuszi thank you! so what you’re telling me is to buy a couple extra pencil 2 just in case 😎. Thanks. I have seen pro art made by artists with the 2018 and M1 models. Amazing art with older pros.

[@sloppynyuszi]

@@brandondelgado7731 the iPad has been my digital sketchpad since the first one, when I had to use my finger 😂 the original iPad Pro was already good enough for actual pro work 😉 and if you can’t do pro work with that maybe it’s the user at that point. Saying that, the grunt helps a lot, for me I like to brainstorm animatics in procreate and you can run out of layers pretty quick doing that. I’m upgraded from an M1. I have a 4k animation that was chugging on it, and I really wanted hover. The hover is the most noticeable improvement. My animation is still bugging out, just a little less

[@KIDSMENU10000]

Wow, this video is the best one for comparing the models for the artists ! Thank you so much !

[@sameersheriff7078]

I'll say if you want to do artwork on a professional level, then it's worth getting a pro if you can afford one. For me, I think Air is just a mid-tier product in the iPad line-up whose purpose is to upsell you into getting an iPad pro.

[@Nathalie_Marie]

Incredibly thorough review, thank you for this!

[@stefanop1535]

The problem is that Air takes longer time to recharge and we all know how time is important for commissions deadlines

[@sanderspauline1729]

Super video, I myself was lost to decide which one Air or Pro is better. But I can clearly see that for a beginner on iPad it is a great start.

[@hnek]

This is the kind of review I'm looking for, it feels actually honest and not just a big ad for the latest models! Of course now I can't find a 6th gen anywhere, Apple isn't selling them anymore! I think I have the first or second gen ipad pro so honestly I will be impressed by anything! It's been a good little workhorse though I have to say.

[@thanos8726]

Nice video i agree with everything . I like a lot when you said that the storage make 0 difference especially for artists . I think overall 128gb also are enough for every case scenario . That was important for me to have a confirmation of what i through . If you do the math the last ios weight around 1 gb with all the basic apps . All the apps rarely surpass 500mb only some big 3d games are around 2 gb that mean you can install procreate that it's 500 mb and put on top other 60 of the heaviest games of 2 gb each and still have space left or you can put about 254 apps very heavy weight apps. I think you need more only if you do heavy video editing at 4k or you edit batch of 3000 + raw photos on ipad. Seems a freaking lot . also with the new apps you can work directly on the files stored on external hard drive. Video / Photos and stuff can stay on hard drive and on cloud but yeah if you draw a lot better to export everything on a external hard drive . I mean you need too. I did some comparison on spec / memory etc i think the most convenient Ipad especially if you wanna draw on it it's the IPAD Air 13 inch no matter the size of the storage but i would get the 128gb one.

[@PushkarPawar-mc2jr]

Im confused in which ipad air should i get 11" or 13" for digital art

[@AishaMyLove]

Welcome back ✨ Will you be doing more step by step drawing tutorials

[@fjordwind]

yes definitely trying to ! ♥

[@michaelsebah2995]

Je suis complètement d'accord avec vous et je pense que votre analyse est très objective. Bravo

[@fjordwind]

Thank you (:

[@maasai-]

for the dislpay alone m4 is in its own class, seeing is beleiving

[@manuelpuerta5934]

Very compelling comparative video, you’ve helped me make my mind. Thanks!!

[@fjordwind]

very happy to help ! (:

[@messicomps344]

Your art is bloody gorgeous. Following you on IG

[@fjordwind]

oh thank you a lot !!!

[@rociohidalgo6064]

Thank you for all the useful information 😊

[@fjordwind]

@@rociohidalgo6064 very welcome 😊

[@Andy01833]

Excellent work ❤

[@fjordwind]

Thank you ! 🙂

[@maplejoyy]

my real question is where on earth do i get the original apple m2 ipads pro now that they have been discontinued in the apple stores and online ? I can only find the refurbished ones

[@mrs.roomingsky]

I’m thinking about to get an IPad Air 13’. What confusing me now is how much storage You might need? Is 250 gb enough or should I go for 512 Gb?

[@fjordwind]

I’d go for the smaller and get an external Harddrive for backups or a cloud storage if you need more 🙂 getting the bigger storage version of apple products is usually much more expensive than that

[@mrs.roomingsky]

@@fjordwind Thank you for the answer. 🙏🏻 Now I also thinking about taking the 11’ instead of 13’ Ipad. 🤔

[@xplained6486]

Uhhhhhhhhhhhh finally, are you back??!?! ❤

[@fjordwind]

Yeeeeeeeeeesssssss!

[@Miahobbes]

@@fjordwind this makes me so happy! 🤩

[@Ditladprao_After_]

I have been waiting for a long time, when will there be a digital artist who will give reasons that we should buy which iPod is the best for drawing? Because there are only ordinary people or those who are hired to review who give reasons for choosing which iPod model to buy even though they do not use it for digital drawing. Today I have the results, it is clear. Thank you very much. Ditladprao from Thailand. 25/06/2024

[@KristeenaD]

What about for graphic programs like affinity designer for drawing? How would each model compare?

[@eleven8338]

How about galaxy s9 ultra? Thats 14 inch screen

[@fjordwind]

Honestly haven’t tried Samsung yet

[@a.n.o3414]

i do draw professionaly and ipad air 13 is absolutely good enough, its even perfect, the only complain is maybe a side car if you wanna use it as a graphic tablet for mac, sometimes pressure is too weak and you have to go to options on a program to adjust it but other than that i mostly use procreate, procreate dreams and nomad. I love it. also it works nicely with blender too. also M2? its so enough for an ipad. ipad m4 if you wanna have it for 10 years or sth idk, unless it breaks midlife or sth. additionally another tiny 2 complains: my ipad warms ups alot while using procreates but idk if that's my ipad's problem or it is in general, even tho battery lasts long on its own, procreate normal and dreams drain battery kinda quickly but its still better than Air 4 11" from which ive moved. So like charging it pretty often is to expected. IDK why im saying that also but if you charge ipad with a 61W which i wouldn't recommend it (15-45W are recommended)glitches apple pen while charging for me everytime i put my palm on the screen so i have to charge it off of my windows laptop usb C which is funny because it doesn't glitch then, but that is more of a me problem. I've seen alot of people unboxing that ipad with a charger brick already inside but i didn't get one is it like an continental difference thing or is it like an option, i didn't find any option like that.

[@Elokali-fh3cq]

"i dont know who asked for this feature but its nice" i lost around 3 pencils already you just put them down sometimes and they teleport into a a parallel universe and you never see it again this feature is life changing

[@uli7211]

You're wonderful! If there wasn't Apple, you'd invent it! Great!❤

[@fjordwind]

Wow, thank you mum ! :D ♥ ♥

[@messicomps344]

I have never bought the idea that the M chips are too good for what the iPad can do, because you can make that argument about every chip in every device apple sells that people don't fully use. People will buy an iPhone 15 pro max and never do ANYTHING real with it. They'll watch KZbin, play some simple games, and that's it. The a 17 pro is just as powerful as the M1, and nobody complains there. People will take 12mp JPEGs on a phone that can do 48mp raw, and take a 1080p standard video with a phone that can record in LOG, yet it costs almost as much as the iPad pro 13". It has hardware accelerated raytracing, only for people to play subway surfers. It has a lidar scanner people won't use. Basically, it's "too powerful." The problem isn't necessarily iPad OS (which isn't without fault cause stage manager is annoying in how on a monitor you cannot use apps in full screen, almost ever, but that's kinda developers' fault), it's the users themselves who can't think of ways to push the iPads to their limits. Some do, and it's for them that the m4 exists.

[@Redmoon074]

Im curious about one thing do you need applecare when buying ipad or is it usually just not worth the cost? (never owned apple product so Im curious before buying one)

[@fjordwind]

Phewwell I never had it yet !

[@Redmoon074]

​@@fjordwind Thanks for the reply! good to know for reference :D

[@Todrianth]

Devices don’t age, they are simply crippled by new updates intentionally so as to pump our consumerism warlords with money indefinitely. If I were to be smart enough to build iPads I I would make one work for 30years no problem, bet my life on it. Anyway nice clear video, I didn’t knew what to buy from all the overly complex videos out there but yours is straight to the point and clear. Thx!

[@fjordwind]

@@Todrianth maybe youre right with that and thank you !

[@bpsara]

That is a real thing! I studied it for a few classes in college (I majored in Industrial Design). This concept is called called planned obsolescence and it doesn’t just apply to phones, computers, and tablets. It’s used in many other industries such as fashion, appliances, even furniture (esp adjustable stuff like standing desks and office chairs)

[@fjordwind]

@@bpsara so sad and bad for the environment 🥲

[@itz_just_flame_here9]

Excuse me idk if you'll see this but theres someone impersonating you and stealing your art and claiming it as theirs, they made a few videos claiming it was theirs and a community post too, their channel name is "fljordwindheart" or something. Im just saying this to spread awareness! Also to anyone else seeing this don't comment on the impersonator's videos because that will give them more comments and it'll help them. So please just report them!

[@fjordwind]

thank you for letting me know !

[@itz_just_flame_here9]

@@fjordwind you're welcome!

[@BethPlayzRoblok]

@@itz_just_flame_here9#babilabuseisvalid 🥶🥶 yeah anyways, i made a video about fljordwindheart 🫶🫶🫶

[@dr_joel_fm]

Love your accent.

[@fjordwind]

Thank you! 😃

[@utkarsh1874]

pro for oled

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

Yes

[@stephan.]

Was this the munich apple store ?

[@fjordwind]

The one I walk into ? Yes

[@shevamafia]

You are beautiful! Thanks you for that video!

[@fjordwind]

Aw thank you !

[@kushalanimation5452]

SUPERSHIELD NOT AVAILABLE I INDIA PLEASEEEEE HELP !!!!!!! MAM can you suggest screen protector for i pad air 5 plssssss and WE should use screenprotector or not ???????

[@fjordwind]

Yes if you want to draw you should use a matte screen protector. Is ‘paperlike’ available ?

[@kushalanimation5452]

@@fjordwind paperlike also not available what should i do ? thank you for reply

[@fjordwind]

@@kushalanimation5452 paperlike mentions having distributors in India on their website... maybe there its just a temporary thing. or you could try to contact them through their website to ask what retailers sell them in india exactly.. Or the easy way : there is another brand called moarmouz - i havent tried them yet but maybe theyre available in india

[@kushalanimation5452]

​@@fjordwind ok thank you so much you are great

[@kushalanimation5452]

@fjordwind Moarmouz is available in India so I just ordered it hope it works well and doesn’t damage my Apple Pencil they give to Apple Pencil tips also I will inform you thank you I subscribed and like you ur video thank you so much

[@santoshparvatikar]

Did you know that fjord is just a glacier that has flowed out to sea?

[@fjordwind]

They're the most beautiful places on earth 🙂

[@santoshparvatikar]

@@fjordwind I agree but I find snow capped mountains more beautiful.

[@muhaazmi]

U r beautiful

[@StrawbeLia_Solos]

Hey there! If you're not aware, this person @fljordwind youtube.com/@fljordwind?si=4xcZdgEaBIt9EqLo is impersonating to be you and stealing your art. I hope you take some actions against that. Nice art btw.

[@fjordwind]

Thank you I noticed !

[@Heart-b5y]

@@fjordwindWAIT NO!!