M4 iPad Pro (2024) Review - 2 Weeks Later

[@BrandonButch]

Hot take: macOS does NOT need to come to the iPad. Agree?

[@ryanw8664]

Disagree. Make it dual-boot. MacOS when Magic Keyboard attached. iOS when not. Apple sells more accessories. Users get best of both worlds with no compromises.

[@BrandonButch]

@@ryanw8664 then what’s the point of buying a Mac?

[@김현식-q4g]

definitely agree. apple will try to make a new computing platform and ecosystem out of ipad that is distinctly ipad (that is different from macs) and make money out of it.

[@NicoTasche]

I don‘t need MacOS, but Apple should find a solution to allow proper development. Either do MacOS as a virtual machine or so, or find a solution to allow proper use of terminals and web debugging and development.

[@MichaelEMaul]

Agreed. I need both due to my disabilities. And Apple trumps all when it comes to Accessibility Features. Thanks Brandon for all you do sir!

[@football_prediction]

This iPad is not overrated it's just that almost all the KZbinrs have 1 linear perspective and that's bad😮

[@BrandonButch]

Never said it was overrated overall, just 1 specific aspect. Watch the full video.

[@amoorxd5432]

It is fairly rated: an odd device that you need to stugle to find a use for it

[@BrandonButch]

@@amoorxd5432 that just means you don’t need an iPad Pro. Maybe an air or base iPad is better for you

[@amoorxd5432]

@@BrandonButch maybe

[@ryanw8664]

@NoNo-wy4rj God forbid.

[@nstig8or]

you do NOT need a keyboard to take full advantage of ipad pro - i wish reviewers would stop saying this. A person who REVIEWS things for a living may need the keyboard to take full advantage of it, but most people aren’t reviewers. artists can function quite well without the keyboard. i’ve owned several ipads and never once bothered to drop a single dime on a keyboard. if you really cared about giving truly useful reviews you’d include opinions from a wider array of people and use cases. step outside your tech reviewer bubble. this goes for all of you.

[@BrandonButch]

It’s a Pro device. In my experience, most need the keyboard to be more efficient at doing “pro” tasks. I’m sure there are some who don’t need it but they’d be the minority imo

[@nstig8or]

@@BrandonButch not sure where that percentage comes from but if i was a pro that needed to type a lot i would buy a laptop.

[@nstig8or]

@@BrandonButch it’s like buying a hammer then duct taping a screw driver to the back end of it. Just buy a screw driver in the first place if that’s what you need. i’d argue that the types of pros that should be using a tablet - are accepting that use of a keyboard and mouse aren’t part of their vital workflow. only a lunatic would pay that much for a keyboard after doling out so much on the pro tablet.

[@noelbui8357]

⁠​⁠@@BrandonButchcompletely disagree. I’m a regular user, and the reason I upgraded to the M4 iPad pro from the M2 pro is simply because of the OLED display and the thinnest of the device. It’s a Pro device, but each person uses it in different ways, so the Magic Keyboard doesn’t make the iPad more pro. An iPad is an iPad, stop trying to use it to replace your Macbook and complain that it is unable to get your work done 😂

[@Octoberfest29]

@@BrandonButchwrong lotta people with money that just want the best, I literally just use mine for KZbin and safari 😂

[@Naaadez]

Just got a iPad Pro m4 today and man am I so excited it’s my first ever iPad 🥲

[@Makingthetransition]

I hope you truly enjoy it. The iPad is an extremely powerful and functional device. There are a ton of hidden features that make using it more beneficial. Make sure to watch tons of videos.

[@MadMaxx1977]

What a great review! The iPad Pro does NOT need to run MacOS. All we need is for iPadOS to be beefed up enough to run FULL versions of Microsoft Office to use the iPad Pro as a decent laptop replacement. Until then, my M1 iPad Pro 12.9" will remain my main media consumption device while my M3 Air handles work.

[@BrandonButch]

Appreciate it! And yep for sure..app compatibility is the biggest downside of iPadOS as a whole

[@Dk-qf8dd]

More than just MS Office (the whole suite). I have engineering software that would be awesome on the M4 IF Apple allowed expanded functionality instead of constraining it.

[@Rygulas]

I agree, but that is 100% up to Microsoft, not Apple or iPadOS

[@Dk-qf8dd]

@@Rygulas yes and no. I have software I use on my pc that Apple won't allow as needs deeper API access than Apple permits. Same for some MSO functions but that may be driven by Apple office apps. Beyond that for MSO, it comes down to investment$$, what is MS willing to put in?

[@ClashofTitans001]

Agree

[@nickackermanchannel]

Great video, currently still trying it out. I agree, simply just not as efficient for creative work as the Mac, but it’s within spitting distance of being able to replace the MacBook.

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks Nick! Absolutely.. it’s the closest I’ve ever been to switching. But it’s still not enough to make me wish that macOS ran on the iPad, I feel like that would ruin the allure of iPads

[@Ios18.1]

Hi nick

[@TRC714]

Unless you’re doing digital art. Then there’s no comparison. iPad and Apple pencil are amazing.

[@Nemlv]

I like that your videos have no corporate feel and just way more grounded

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks! Thats my goal 👍

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

I just wish he’d advocate for a higher price point on the new Pro level Apple Pencil. Rotate features aren’t free, and Apple is being discouraged from brilliant innovation by not charging more.

[@orangeofmars2835]

The major issue is iPadOS has to be upgraded to at least the basic fundamental functions of MacOS like file and disk management. Think MacOS light. Regarding nanoscreen. I hate drawing on my iPad Pro glass. I love drawing on my RockPaperPencil screen with the metal tip that comes with. If I upgrade to M4 iPad Pro I will still use that.

[@enc7861]

I’m swapping my M2 iPad Pro 11” that I got a few months ago for the 13” M4. I wanted the bigger screen but didn’t want something heavy but now the weight has come down I’m happy to get it

[@JL1]

spending that much for a few grams and 2 inches is wild considering it has the same capability for 99.5% of users

[@enc7861]

@@JL1 I have the disposable income + I am a power user so its worth it to me 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Makingthetransition]

@@enc7861I agree that it’s wild, but everything in life is about what makes you happy or adds the most value vs what you can comfortably afford. I have so many devices. I have the M1 Air and the M2 Pro IPads. I have 3 MacBooks. I have 2 Surface Pros and the Surface Book. I buy pretty much everything that seems like it can add productivity to my workflow. I own a national company that I built from no more than a thought and dream I wrote in my journal around 16 years ago. I have the resources to test different products, give away what I don’t need, keep backups to make sure I’m never without, and still sponsor initiatives for hundreds of thousands of youth in poverty. Everything in life is based on where you are in life.

[@machtmer]

This review is definitely much better thought than a few of the early responses. I freely admit that there are users for whom the iPP is not a suitable primary tool (serious digital content creators prime amongst them; also programmers and data analysts). For them, they’ll still need MacBooks. But for the bulk of consumers, especially those with disabilities, I think the new iPP is a compelling option for a personal computing laptop.

[@BrandonButch]

Absolutely agree. Thanks for chiming in 👍

[@machtmer]

@@BrandonButch I can see some of the arguments made by those who want macOS on an iPad, but I would hate for Apple to move completely away from iPadOS and force everyone to only use macOS. Which conversely I recognize that Apple is essentially forcing them to use only iPadOS and it isn’t working for them. Maybe the solution is for Apple to make a touchscreen MacBook, or for Apple to allow the dual-boot option like they did with OS X Leopard. Or even provide the option for online purchase of an iPP pre-loaded with macOS. I understand why they wouldn’t do it with units shipped to Apple Stores, but to just provide the option I don’t think would create insurmountable supply chain problems.

[@paulstejskal]

It feels like the products are starting to converge, so we might see it become one product in the future. I think that would be ok.

[@machtmer]

@@paulstejskal I had the same thought. I can definitely envision the lines converging to essentially one hardware platform having two different OS options; I’m sure T Cook would love to have that type of production efficiency.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Ok, all you salesmen are only using the iPad Pro to make videos and play games. A real review would be to use the pro for practical uses like business functions - excel, word, financial analysis and presentations.

[@BrandonButch]

You don’t need an iPad Pro for excel, word or presentations. You’re better off getting an Air

[@uncoiledfish2561]

Yeah the only people that should be buying this device are artists. No one competes in that area. But lots of cheaper tablets exist that would do everything you described.

[@joshuamusser8893]

The pro is the same price range as a gaming phone, so it does take a portion of those customers, being bigger, more powerful etc. 120hz is a huge difference in gaming, and the oled has far less motion blur.

[@SurinG13]

I'm glad you made the good point about playing games on it that's another big plus for getting one being able to basically bring a powerful gaming console wherever you travel to with just the addition of a bluetooth xbox or PS4 type controller 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@Un4gettablewolf]

Wait, you took a iPad to the beach lmao. Damn, no wonder the older generation thinks something is wrong with us lol

[@BrandonButch]

I mean it was only for this video.

[@Un4gettablewolf]

@@BrandonButch but still, you shouldn't have lol.

[@BrandonButch]

@@Un4gettablewolf then I wouldn't have a unique scene in the video or the cool thumbnail lol

[@Un4gettablewolf]

@@BrandonButch lol good point I guess

[@TheFutureLooksGrimm]

Even more surprisingly is he took it to the beach and didn’t get jumped. Whenever I see a person outside with one I think they must live in a nice place.

[@dualisticmix]

I am a Samsung (S22 Ultra / S8 Ultra Tablet) and I'm about to finally buy the M4 IPad Pro 13 1TB Non Nano version. These iPads really seem like they are for artists, or media on the go. They aren't really for everyone. I use Nomad Sculpt and with Zbrush IPad on the way, the Pro version is now a must. Having a tablet that can do 3D design is freaking awesome. I love the S8 Ultra Samsung 14.6" I have but Nomad is slowing down with the higher millions of polygons I'm using. That M4 chip is looking quite tasty now, so ordering one this evening.

[@AlexanderLindo]

Great reviews as always Brandon. I don't recommend taking the iPad to the beach often though. Rock on! 🤘🏼

[@BrandonButch]

Good advice lol I’m STILL finding sand on the iPad/Magic Keyboard a whole 5 days later.. 🫠

[@YTStyla]

I don’t get why water resistance iPads are still not a thing.

[@DigiDriftZone]

The nano texture is great, however in durability tests it behaves more like plastic than glass, so I think for most users a matte screen protector probably makes more sense as at least you can replace it when it's damaged.

[@Matt-kr2es]

I have been using the new M4 iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard for about 2 weeks now. I previously had a 12.9 iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard. I immediately realized how much lighter the new M4 version is…..even with the Magic Keyboard. I have used the previous iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard for many many years on the regular, the new M4 version is a welcome improvement for someone who carries the iPad around and use it very day all day.

[@mikldude9376]

Another vote for the thinness thing being a nothing burger, personally i would rather have had it be a tad thicker , with a headphone jack , and maybe another port as well , i mean you know , it is marketed as a “Pro device “ , and maybe even a bit bigger battery ? The downgrading of the selfie cam to 1080 p if I remember correctly , and the removal of the wide angle camera on the back ? The removal of one mic ? It is hard to make the connection to a “Pro “ device if you are downgrading and removing some features ! Improvements in some areas , but some detractions in others . I’m. Not a content creator , given a choice of the latest or the previous for my use , I think I’d be quite happy with the previous model , and it might even come in a few bucks cheaper ?

[@KryptonianAI]

Don’t forget the downgrade in the cellular models functionality. I don’t know if it makes a big difference but the 5G inside the M4 no longer supports mmWave. So yeah, a bunch of downgrades. 🤷‍♂️

[@Kjk-lb1ox]

You are living in the past…get with it….its the 90’s!

[@mjp5546]

I upgraded from an 11" 2018 pro and very happy with the improvements in snappiness and screen quality. Not much else but that is fine for me.

[@michaelhall9146]

There wasn’t an iPad Pro model released in 2019. Do you mean 2018 or 2020?

[@jonblue1417]

No,no,no, the weight of the tablet makes a huge difference to anyone that uses the tablet as a tablet as well as with the keyboard. I could work with may old pro, but this iPad is a team charger for me and my (non-power user) workflow.😊

[@markoconnell804]

Wait you can’t use the pencil like your finger? ☹️

[@sailorbrite]

I just got the Magic Keyboard for the first time and I was shocked at how heavy it is. They need to work on making that lighter. 😅

[@mikldude9376]

it’s heavy for a reason mate , it gives it stability, you can’t have your cake and eat it too .

[@infernonine]

They added aluminum this year to make it more robust that why it’s heavier I’d rather have that than the material they used in the older ones.

[@WarAlex16]

Nobody asked for thinness. Increase battery, improved file management, improved external display functions, improved mouse cursor support, and more ports.

[@Dk-qf8dd]

IPadOS needs to evolve. I have the M4 11 and while it is great, too much still cannot be done on it. It is a great device, but …. One aspect I am disappointed is in the keyboard. The hinge is metal and can scratch anything you have it on if you open it in that position.

[@Nightmaredeathdealer]

My launch day M4 1TB WiFi and cellular 11in went dead in 4 days. The screen just stopped working. It glitched at first like a ghost was tapping the screen then it never worked again. I reset it all the ways and still nothing. I had to get a replacement on the 19th. This one hasn’t had any issues.

[@BrandonButch]

Woah, that’s wild. Never heard of that happening before! Glad it happened within the return window

[@Nightmaredeathdealer]

@@BrandonButch It was crazy. Apparently I set a record at the Apple Store for the quickest display hardware failure.

[@jasfx7241]

@@NightmaredeathdealerThat’s really weird doesn’t sound true at all but anyways

[@phire4694]

I dislike how these KZbinrs are saying they don’t want macOS cause if Apple ever put it on iPad these same people will be saying how great it is…

[@JCourts2k23]

Sold my M2 11", keyboard and pencil for the new M4, the display is amazing, in my opinion the speakers so much better than the previous version. I love the improvements to the Apple Pencil, and keyboard.

[@emilyw.1186]

When he showed the finger print difference, I got severe anxiety. My heart started to race omg

[@B.Ch3rry]

In other words, no need to spend $1500 when an M1 iPad Air half the cost will running the same crippled iOS!

[@Pradagy]

I’m considering getting one specifically for video editing. Is it worth it?

[@SurinG13]

the thinnest and weight aren't a gimmick it's made the ipad pro especially with the magic keyboard lighter than ever which previously made it as heavy as a macbook pro but now it's a lot more portable and versatile to travel with than a heavy macbook pro and a huge considereration and big part of why I've decided to upgrade from my M1 ipad pro 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@johnkellett7797]

An iPad, MacBook Air/Pro, iMac or Mac Pro are different computers for different uses. For me the iPad Pro is ideal for most tasks including drawing, the iPhone Pro Max can be used for LiDAR surveys and comms, my MacBook Pro is best For BIM (with several monitors) and I can use it away from the office for that too, but useless for freehand drawing. An iMac is not powerful enough but a Mac Pro is overkill. Comparisons like yours are pointless as usefulness of any of the above devices depends on the task. I would have thought that what I’ve described above is more than obvious.

[@PrestoMoto02]

I definitely use my M4📱more than the M2 I had previously and the landscape cam is a must if you use teams and zoom calls and the new keyboard is so much better.

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

It’s so great how the Magic Keyboard costs $350. Unbelievable value.

[@JCourts2k23]

I ordered aDbrand skin for my Magic Keyboard, i had one on my previous magic keyboard, and loved it. I hate the way the material feels so dirty and I have to brush it off

[@tcraige]

I’m an HR manager who uses a cloud based HR system. I cannot access my work, even in a pinch, without a proper desktop browser. That’s a deal breaker for me.

[@jayokay7044]

The thinness makes it more comfortable and it’s lighter. I get less tired using it

[@timafken2297]

I was just in the Apple Store here in Hamburg to do an exact comparison between Normal and Nano Display for photos. So, the photos are less sharp , especially in fine details like hair, fabrics etc.. and it has more of slight shine (emphasis on light) for phots. This is easy noticeable and could lead to over-sharpen in editing But on the Nano the photo looks more natural, natural matt like a good print. As for reflection, yes it is far less… but for me I could notice them exactly as on the Normal… so that isn’t a big deal if you have windows behind you or so. Outside it might be different but how could test… I’m still debating if I would get the 1TB 13 one (coming from an 12.9 2018). My biggest issue is as you rightfully pointed out is the lack of Apps , for Photo Editing it is the Topaz stuff (at least Photo AI). If Topaz would work then yes i could replace my 16“ MBP as my Main and and only Mac… and could maybe have an combination of iPad and iMac

[@Rygulas]

Lightness is great and nice, but thinness is definitely not necessary. Much rather have a HUGE battery, so whatever the balance between battery and weight it, that’s the move.

[@Mclark112522]

Love the new Magic Keyboard! If you put the keyboard with the opening facing up you can flick the keyboard open with one finger! It drops the keyboard down and works great!!

[@williammclean6594]

Nothing against you but it's just so annoying that everybody keeps making hundreds of iPad videos. An iPad an iPad. If you're an artist, it's great! If you're not, it's just a big phone to watch KZbin on. It's a consumption device basically and you can check your emails and do some stuff. If you actually need to get specific work done that requires programs you need to use a PC. Apple will never make it a mac

[@gozikaomezi]

So quick question, if thats the only use case why the M4?

[@williammclean6594]

@@gozikaomezi so they can charge more money. Unless they update the ios operating system. To let it do more pc type stuff you can do everything on the M2

[@matthewgaines10]

There is no point to an M4 iPad if you’re not using it for heavy gaming, mobile music production, or video production. I don’t even like Apple products but I use the M4 iPad for music composition and production when traveling. Otherwise, it’s rather pointless. When I’m not traveling, it sits collecting dust and I use a Samsung S8+ for general tablet duties.

[@thedave1771]

If you’re tired of iPad videos, why are you watching ‘em? Most odd.

[@williammclean6594]

@@thedave1771 I'm not watching them. KZbin recommends you videos. If you watch one video on an iPad it will give you a million. But every time I click on one it's people complaining.

[@ErnestAboagye-Mensah]

You know what would be cool to see on the channel, Brandon? A behind the scenes of what it takes to make these videos. I'm joining your WWDC live stream for the first time this year, and IDK, I think it would be cool to see the BTS of what it takes to set something like that up.

[@abdullazeezkareem5296]

A hardware that is better even than most notebooks in the market, with a software that is a slightly better than phone software. In that price No wonder why we are mad about this The only right move in this gen were cameras, the front in landscape mode, the back is one,why a need for two in an iPad. Maybe at least a better files management than the current.

[@lestat1886]

1:39 For how long did you hold both ? It makes a difference if you want to use it as a tablet! There is a reason the keyboard is an accessory !

[@ggproductions7078]

question, can you not use FCP as an audio editor? I use FAirlight in resolve to edit podcasts that are audio only. Am just interested not making a suggestion as such. Have a great day

[@Max-xl9qv]

4:20 protective screens for iPhone and iPad (some of them) have oleophobic coating which makes a huge difference in swiping experience.

[@piiits_life]

as a non content creator i could use the ipad for one year without miss my mac - i would even more enjoy the ipad - and being able to create content for me and my friends - my twice a year i would miss a proper computer/mac

[@NicoTasche]

I do not agree that you don‘t feel the difference with size and weight. I alway had the 11“ iPad Pro and a view years ago I ordered the 12.9“ on day one and gave it back 2 days later. It was just to heavy and cut in my hand when holding it. But the 11“ always felt a little small for me in some use cases. After Apple announced the new lighter one, I risked it again, and I immediately felt the difference and I thought to myself: „Damm it, I really have to pay the extra money for the bigger display.

[@BrandonButch]

I didn’t say I didn’t feel a difference. I can tell a difference, it’s just negated by the Magic Keyboard and the sheer size of the 13” being awkward to hold with one hand. It’s just overhyped and overrated as a main selling point as well, since I’d argue most buy a Magic Keyboard

[@NicoTasche]

@@BrandonButchI use the Magic Keyboard as well: And I just wanted to say, for me, size and weight is for me the tipping point off allowing me to use the 13“ at all. So for me, the difference feels much bigger. Just me opinion. FYI you videos are great and different options are great as well. 😊

[@BrandonButch]

@@NicoTasche well that’s awesome to hear! I just didn’t feel a crazy enough difference to justify an upgrade specifically for weight/size alone. But sounds like that’s a more noticeable & important factor to you, so thanks for sharing.

[@aaaggg7311]

The screen is 💯. Stage manager wasn’t so fluid with mine, also battery life isn’t great for me (about 6hr) albeit on full brightness, going to be returning it (1TB Cellular)

[@DarthEd77]

I completely disagree that the decreased weight and thinness are not noticeable. I noticed both immediately as soon as I picked up the new iPad Pro. I actually think these are the two best reasons to upgrade to the M4 iPad Pro. I thought the OLED screen would be the main reason, but I didn't really notice a difference in the display. You can clearly see the difference in a dark room, but that's the only scenario where I think you can notice a substantial difference. I don't notice the increased CPU speed much with what I do on my iPad Pro.

[@Max-xl9qv]

That thinness is quite a wow factor, they feel it immediately when they try it in stores. People like beautifully made things, and beauty makes sales. Brandon was thinking of numbers too much.

[@viktorhenzel7655]

First of all, I haven't had the new iPad Pro in my hands yet. But I still miss the feel of the iPhone 6 (6.9mm) compared to the 15 Pro Max (8.25mm). I can't believe the new iPad Pro doesn't feel incredible when it's even thinner than the iPhone 6. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on one.

[@thomasfokas]

I noticed the weight immediately when picking it up and holding it.

[@cwmiller123]

Everyone makes videos about how the new iPad pro doesn't do this or that but they haven't even released the next iPad OS yet. They need the iPad to be released first so everyone can beta test on it. In about a year from now I'm sure everyone will be very happy. The thinness is great because when I put the Magic Keyboard on my lap it doesn't topple over anymore. It isn't as top heavy now. Isn't that a good thing? I got the white Magic Keyboard and it never shows the fingerprints that the black keyboard shows. Even with my M1 keyboard it still looks clean. I'm not one to edit anything on the iPad Pro but I find it has all the apps I want compared to the Mac. The Mac is just so boring! Maybe developers will wake up and make some better software that isn't limited to the older iPads. Gaming would be a nice thing.

[@InimitaPaul]

I’ll miss the touch screen when my 2018 Pro dies but I’m done buying iPads, I can’t be doing with iPadOS anymore. Mac’s only from now on.

[@A1N0]

The iPad is a great idea, and has a wide range of uses, but what is shown in this video is not one of the.

[@youronlycow]

About that nano texture, what about just buying a matte screen protector? A really good one? Maybe the quality wont match up, but pretty sure it’ll be 95% quality for 5% the cost ya? If you’d buy the nano textured screen, you’re committed to that and you can’t go back. If you buy a gloss screen with matte screen protector, you can always go back.

[@nicholastapia5976]

Brandon, Would you recommended the 13 over the 11? I just got the 11 m4 but am having 2nd thoughts since it is smaller and before I had an iPad Pro 12.9 I gave to my mother yrs ago. What’s your take?

[@markoconnell804]

How are we supposed to compare the microphone when all we got was just the M4 sound

[@nickbitlee]

I heard that the 11” m4 has worse battery compared to its predecessors, and the 13” is better compared to the previous 12.9s. Can anyone confirm this?

[@EbsImagination]

I haven’t noticed significant difference and I still have my M2 iPad Pro to use daily next to my iPad Pro M4. My M2 iPad Pro is 96% battery health and compared to my new M4 iPad Pro, they both last the same. However, the M4 iPad Pro is cooler though doing the same things such as editing video and playing triple AAA games

[@babybirdhome]

Honestly, I don’t think MacOS needs to come to the iPad Pro, and part of that is because of the technical limitations. Mostly that’s thermal load - an iPad Pro running MacOS would run it significantly worse than a MacBook Air without redesigning the iPad to be a product that it wasn’t meant to be. It took me a while to come to that conclusion but I’m there now. *_HOWEVER!!_* That being said, what I do think Apple should do is create a iPad Ultra or MacBooklet Ultra or something that is a hybrid of a MacBook and an iPad Pro. Then they could properly engineer it to run MacOS while keeping all the functionality and feature set of the iPad Pro, other than the form factor. It would need to be bigger (thicker at least) and heavier and integrate with the keyboard differently to manage the heat, and it might even need to have active cooling like a MacBook Pro depending on how it’s designed. Whether it’s more like a Microsoft Surface Book series tablet/laptop or more like a Lenovo Yoga flip-over convertible laptop where you can flip the keyboard 180 degrees to the back and have it deactivate and be held and used like a (heavier, thicker) tablet. I just can’t see Apple leaving that market untouched and untapped. There does need to be something that ties the Apple Pencil Pro and touch screen to MacOS, and it’s obviously not the iPad Pro due to the design constraints of what that product is meant to be. And obviously the combo-hybrid device is going to cost more than either of the others, but would still be on par or cheaper than buying both separately. There is a Goldilocks perfect middle ground that exists in a vacuum between the iPad Pro and the MacBook that’s dying to be filled. It really doesn’t make sense for there to be no touch screen/Apple Pencil Pro enabled MacOS device - there’s a perfect marriage in there somewhere, and I do suspect that Apple is probably at least experimenting internally with what that marriage looks like. But the other thing is that we can pretty much guarantee that Apple isn’t rushing that device, either. Will we see it within a year? I don’t know. They seem to like to take 5-10 years to develop a new product or range of products that are substantially different from what they’ve done before. So I’d say we may see that device come at some point within the next 2-5 years at the most, if they haven’t already been working on it since the M1 was tested out in the iPad Pro range.

[@GodisGood941]

Honestly if you are a normal user its a waste of money but for an artist like me its a goldmine

[@hunterbsmith]

Great video Brandon! I'm 16 and am a really big Apple fan, and I currently have a 15" MBA and an iPhone 14 Pro. Do you think it would be worth it to save up for an iPad Pro too? I am working this summer and would have enough to buy one by the end of it. I'd use it for watching videos, editing photos, browsing, and maybe school...? Just let me know what you think!

[@fanovaohsmuts]

Really bothersome that "tech reviewers" will go to great lengths to espouse very specific tech KZbinr beliefs but also not be able to do very basic things to ensure testing is fair. Why during the display comparison segment was KZbin ambient mode on? You can't even appreciate the inky blacks with that. Everything you said regarding displays became invalidated because it is literally impossible to verify your claims using this video alone.

[@fanovaohsmuts]

Even worse is that as someone whose entire career is built on this platform, you'd think that you'd also be up-to-date on new features to it.

[@tahirsaeed1981]

Hello i am also holding same iPad Pro 13” , requesting you to please tell me some free apps for iPad wallpaper… thanks

[@Arithekiller]

Plugins are too heavy in RAM consumption which is probably why it’s not available on iPad

[@JayzBeerz]

Everything you did on this you can do on the cheaper 13 inch iPad Air M2.

[@christophernaff2106]

everything accept enjoy a 120hz refresh rate with OLED contrast, better speakers and a much improved pencil.

[@Lightcode]

Going to disagree with you about the speaker system. I’m very disappointed in the quality compared to my M2 iPad Pro, which has a very rounded almost theatre like surround sound effect. The new 2024 pad is good, but it’s not great - it’s really favouring the voice over any background or music in a background, so you can easily miss any nuance. The biggest challenges that removed the darn equalizer software! Everyone’s complaining about the calculator, but there’s no built-in equalizer anymore.

[@chrisbarlow7413]

Great video as always. But I’m wondering, what is that watch band? I need it lol

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks Chris! It’s mine! I’m still working on the final designs, will be available later this year

[@chrisbarlow7413]

@@BrandonButch awesome. Gonna be a day one buy from me!

[@jeevanbatla91]

The M4 speakers sounded much better the bass is more punchy

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

[@gosman949]

I want to go with the 1TB. I am into photography big time with LR and Photoshop. Would you recommend that I spend another $100 for the nano textured screen since I'm buying the 1 TB anyway?

[@SheikAshii]

Wtf the first shot looks like you’re holding a ballpoint pen

[@kickupastorm2023]

I’m getting an new iPad 10th gen after 6 years

[@BrandonButch]

First iPad?

[@kickupastorm2023]

@@BrandonButch it’s my 2nd iPad

[@matthewmurphy3841]

Why

[@kickupastorm2023]

@@matthewmurphy3841 because that what I can afford plus it’s $300 cheaper

[@Ios18.1]

@@kickupastorm2023what model did you have before

[@JCourts2k23]

Silly grape, but they should've changed the orientation of the Apple on the back of the iPad, I hate it being sideways, I mean I know, I'm looking at display, not the back but it still bugs me

[@stratman103]

Oh wow. iPad Audacity. Now that I approve of.

[@madecasa]

All i ask in the next update is to be able to switch and drag windows using the apple pencil!

[@PaulTurley81]

i have the M1 with and i use davinic resolve as my video editor of choice

[@Viralityoflife]

It’s a multimedia device that can do some work. Not the other way around. A laptop is the opposite of that. Why would Apple want to impose on their own product?

[@markoconnell804]

13:21 yes you did have one downside to the pencil - does not work like your finger.

[@MishynOfficial]

7:44 for sure better! More crisp and clear

[@gaiustacitus4242]

If you want the battery life of your MacBook Pro to be similar to that of the iPad, then run Windows in a VM. For some reason, Windows eats battery like it will be its last meal.

[@Mclark112522]

I just want a very light Mac type support so I can do business like functions. So like Outlook, office 365 apps and Safari act like they do on Mac when your on the Magic Keyboard.

[@YTStyla]

8:05 where is the comparison to the M2? I am actually very curious how the reduced microphones affect the sound quality.

[@EbsImagination]

I came from the M2 iPad Pro and I can tell the difference using my iPad Pro M4. But it’s not a laptop replacement. For laptop replacement, you should get……… a laptop 😂

[@andyH_England]

A comprehensive fair review. Thanks!

[@LeesReviews69]

I don’t agree, the new iPad is so much thinner than the last iPad 13 inch

[@POW.CREEPER]

My man brought the iPad to the beach, showing them beach goers who got the goodies lol. I got sand the Pro audio holes and almost fainted, so never again.

[@BrandonButch]

🤣🤣 unfortunately I got sand there as well and also heard the crunching sound of sand when I went to close my Magic Keyboard 😩

[@มะลิวัลย์จําปาทอง]

I thing 13" so bad for Vertical becaused so longer and biger

[@marcus0313]

A lot of people have battery drain issues on the apple discussion website. Do any of you guys have it too? Also why is no youtuber talking about it?

[@colandabrown9257]

Good morning Brandon I pray all is well with you and your family. I pray that you have been very wonderful and blessed. I am actually thinking about getting me a new iPad Apple Watch and some AirPods. I don’t know about the iPhone but I have iPad now is the seventh generation, so I’ll have to see what I’m gonna decide or what I’m getting🤴🏼🥰😘❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks Colanda! That’s awesome, I think you will love all 3 of those products! Let me know what you end up getting!

[@grzib]

Whats your Apple Watch strap ?

[@RaiseDennis]

I am using it mainly for content consumption and other things. I ordered the whole package m4 13 inch base model and magic keyboard + apple pencil + regular smart folio Apple case. I must say I am impressed by the battery life for such a thin device also it hasn’t overheated yet. The oled panel gets incredibly bright I find myself using it indoors but at low brightness cause the peak brightness gets up so high in movies. It’s really a night and day difference vs the mini led m2 I had before. I think Apple made something incredible here. If you can afford the m4 iPad it’s definitely worth it. Also it’s camera placement is the absolute best cause I lay on the left side of my body to watch content with the iPad positioned in font of a pillow. The face id works without any effort at all and I am impressed it can pick up my face at quite the distance too. I am over the moon of this Apple product

[@likeitis5662]

Who takes an iPad to the beach?😂😂😂😂

[@sanye4k]

hope he not take ipad for a swim

[@dc99yt]

It’s not the thinest Apple product once you include that camera bump.

[@lawrencecirillo3233]

@BrandonButch What exactly was wrong with audacity on the iPad. I use/need that program as well.

[@BrandonButch]

It doesn’t exist

[@lawrencecirillo3233]

@@BrandonButch oh snap 😧

[@lawrencecirillo3233]

@@BrandonButch are there any other audio editing apps that work (sort of)?

[@BrandonButch]

@@lawrencecirillo3233 nope, nothing nearly as good as audacity and/or RX

[@lawrencecirillo3233]

@@BrandonButch well that sucks. So much for the M4 13" ipad being my replacement laptop. I use Audacity every single day. I would have found that out during my "14 day trial period", but thank you for saving me the hassle!

[@pskyvideo]

Please tell me how things are with the battery life on the iPad Pro 13" M4? I don’t like the battery life on my iPad Pro 12.9" M2, when i watch KZbin on it via Wi-Fi, the battery percentage melts before your eyes... Does the iPad Pro 13" M4 last longer when watching KZbin videos, Netflix, etc.? Or does it have the same battery life as the iPad Pro 12.9" M2?

[@S12A-el1of]

I think the difference isnt that big

[@John_R_Jackson_III]

Hey Brandon! I’m still on iOS 17.0 on my 14 Pro Max, should I update to 17.5.1?

[@mikefalls2405]

Hot take: You’re not going to be productive pecking away at your key board with your two index fingers like that. Mavis Beacon, anyone?

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I have the smart folio keyboard for the M1 iPad Pro and prefer it to the magic keyboard but it seems you aren’t able to buy it for the new version which is frustrating.

[@Dontworryboutit247]

U wanna do a real test? Take an iPad and start screenshotting different things. Screenshots from chrome, safari, and other apps and see how many screenshots it takes before it crashes.

[@Dontworryboutit247]

Do that across different devices and see which apple device runs out of ram ? I bought the latest 13 inch 2tb iPad Pro and it’s not very ram efficient. I wanna see iPhone 15 pr max ram management

[@shaanhossain9465]

You must talk about battery draining issue 😕