M4 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro & New Magic Keyboard Unboxing! What's Different?

There's a whole lot to show you with the new M4 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and new Magic Keyboard so I'm unboxing them all. Plus, an in-depth comparison between the new Magic Keyboard, and the previous one.
0:00 Intro
0:48 Unboxing M4 iPad Pro
4:04 Stickers or Nah?
4:24 USB-C Cable Color?
6:24 Tandem OLED Display
7:48 Unboxing Apple Pencil Pro
8:49 Apple Pencil Pro vs Apple Pencil 2
10:52 Unboxing New Magic Keyboard
12:20 New Magic Keyboard vs Original Magic Keyboard
16:10 Magic Keyboard Weight Difference
17:52 M4 iPad Pro Smart Folio Case
19:06 Smart Folio (2024) vs Smart Folio (2022)
21:39 Logitech Combo Touch Case
26:50 Wrap-Up
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[@VictorGarcia16]

I like your unboxing unrehearsed. It makes it more real...

[@briantong]

That's exactly what I'm going for :)

[@donnieseals2829]

Thanks Brian. Really needed to see the breakdown of the magic keyboard. Most people showed it and moved on. You really broke down the hinge, and how far it extends, which was really important to me. Props.

[@oopsallluke]

Anybody who wishes it was thicker has never owned the 12.9 iPad…

[@briantong]

TRUTH!

[@mracer8]

I own a 12.9 iPad and a iPad Air, thickness is really a useless matrix because outside of Apple Store, I have never ever see a single iPad not use inside a case! no point to argue! it is simply THE TRUTH!

[@craigb7217]

Straight Facts: No BBL!

[@RubmaLione]

@@mracer8 The problem was that the 12.9" iPad Pro with the keyboard case was noticeably heavier and thicker than the 13" Macbook Air. The latest update now makes them on par in weight and thickness, which finally makes this a viable alternative to the Air (with more power, a much better screen, and touch capability).

[@majedtheprankster]

@@mracer8tf i talking bout, my entire household uses it caseless, plus anybody who uses magic keyboard uses it caseless when detaching from the keyboard

[@alopezcepero]

Brian:That's a ....Good Apple 🍎 !! 😆

[@bigmig4574]

Mate this was outstanding. No fake hype and you answered literally every question I had in mind. Thank you!!

[@shawnvegavelez121]

I've never wanted a Macbook, but I want this new iPad Pro M4 and the Majic keyboard.

[@leovegas86]

It so majical

[@grospoulpe951]

The Logitech one is probably better, and cheaper, too (with mentioning : firmware upgradable, better protection).

[@shawnvegavelez121]

@@grospoulpe951 are you saying so 8n regards to the new iPad Pro 2024?

[@grospoulpe951]

@@shawnvegavelez121 yes, with the new ipad pro 2024, I'd recommend the Logitech Combo Touch; another reason : you can detach the keyboard, and keep your ipad protected... which is not the case with that Magic Keyboard... good enough if you only use you iPad at home or something (few chances you'll put on things that could damage it) EDIT : I mean, (when putting on some surfaces) scratch it 😅

[@iFarleysTube]

@@grospoulpe951 Why do you say this? The current magic keyboard and this most recent release is one of the best products Apple has ever released/made... :)

[@magellan8449]

16:05 Yes, finally a review with a kitchen scale and live scaling! 🎉Thank you so much, I was looking for the actual weight of the Magic Keyboard everywhere and couldn’t find any details. Another KZbinr scaled the Smart Folio iPad Pro 13", so I got all the information I needed.

[@RubmaLione]

The 13" M3 Macbook Air is the same exact weight (1.24kg) but they round down to 2.7lbs, so this makes the 13" iPad Pro WITH the new Magic Keyboard case the same exact weight as the Macbook Air! Finally!

[@rondarville6250]

Outstanding demo! Thanks Brian.

[@meme-machine]

What happens (I know they are listed as incompatible) when you put the m1 IPad on the new magic keyboard?

[@laprock]

Love your new background! 💜

[@shifter2979]

"i dont know if this is the case" reviewing the ipad case. very subtle

[@tedrettig1]

Hi Brian, you do such a good job in your video reviews. Always really enjoy them. Thank you.

[@briantong]

Thanks Ted!

[@kinocchio]

Awesome stuff, I’m looking forward to receiving mine soon. Big upgrade from 2018.

[@jeysmoothies]

4:36 CORRECTION the black USB-C cable only comes with the space black iPad Pro not silver

[@a_ricart]

Thanks for posting the weights with the keyboards.

[@theReview1111]

Very entertaining unboxing. Raw and unscripted which I like.

[@BosleyBeats]

Can we get a shout out for that dope background for this unboxing? I’ve said it once, and I’ll keep saying it. Brian Tong is the mf goat and best tech reviewer out in these streets!! Thx and love you bro! ❤️🙏🏾

[@fe6ruary]

I have the same M1 space grey and white keyboard! Thanks for comparing to the newer ones!!!

[@indyjones720]

Do you have a suggested home screen layout? I bought the 1TB 13” and am ecstatic!

[@shamako4ever718]

Was waiting for this Unboxing, Let’s goooo

[@MrBrewman95]

Just holding on to it with your fingertips was anxiety-inducing. 😂

[@Paulygon]

First! (Preordered the 11-inch. I am so excited to see OLED on the iPad for the first time!)

[@unclewob99hard24]

You da man, B’ Ran! The tissue paper cover is SO satisfying! Power it up, babe!

[@woodybailey]

great review as always!. Wish they made a place for the pencil on the case somewhere.

[@DB-gh4ut]

Would you suggest 11 or 13 inch for holding it?

[@alextanguay5886]

Awesome review 💯

[@MikeAbili]

Brian Tong representing one of my favorite X-Men, Gambit, with that shirt.

[@phillipsilva1069]

I can’t wait to pick mine up Wednesday

[@SEECNICFLY]

Will the new keyboard bend backward/behind the back of the Pro, like the old soft keyboard?

[@MrBjarnes1]

😂 you are as always doing a great job and always love your laughter. I’m not sure that I upgrade from my M1 Pro cause it still fill my needs😎 keep up the good job👍🏻

[@vrothery50]

That’s the one I got - can’t wait to get mine! TFS!

[@dcppcp]

Thanks for showing the Logitech Combo but I wished you did the side by side comparison with the Magic Keyboard along with weights like you did with the older iPad Pro keyboard. The best reason for the combo isn’t the all around protection you mention but the removable keyboard you can flip around to the back or totally remove to allow one to use the Pencil Pro naturally.

[@circuitslave]

Quack ! LOL I want to know how to the speakers sound on the new M4 compared to the older iPad Pro models. I would think they might not be quite as full because it's so thin.

[@jerryr536]

I keep hearing about ipad not good enough for the M4. But I suspect that it will be updated to take advantage of the M4. First comes the hardware, then comes the software. I ordered my IPad Pro with the Logitech keyboard & pencil pro. 512 gb. Can't wait.

[@hamodalbatal464]

Great review

[@UnionCountry1963]

Brian Tong Your the Best!!!

[@profdraper]

But can you actually use the combo on your lap for extended everyday use, anywhere? And not overbalance, wobble & generally be inconvenient like the last models?

[@infinityGtd]

I still have 2019 iPad pro 12.9 it enough power for me what m4 will do why do I need it ???

[@ryster2220]

Would like to see how much force it takes to tip it backward compared to the old one

[@greentea7037]

Thanks !!

[@vivekkamath4640]

Hi Brian can you please compare it to the Samsung s9 ultra would love to hear your thoughts

[@ukietux766]

is that new magic keyboard support with iPad Pro m2?

[@Bartonhockey08]

Apple should just give us an option for Always on Display for any device with OLED. I’d love to have AOD on an iPad or some sort of Desktop screen saver options while charging.

[@dupre7416]

For that price, the cover should be included. You should get a credit to pick the color you want. Wouldn't that be fun and make that price hike go down a little easier?

[@johnm.gerard1718]

Also it would be nice to know if the OLED display is better than the M2 iPad pro screen. The M2 iPad Pro's screen is P3 color gamet, Retna and can be used as a reference Monitor display.

[@tim3172]

I'm not sure what gamet and retna mean... is that similar to gourmet and (???) The new one has P3 wide color gamut support and is a "Retina" display. (Literally not a single person uses the M2's display as a reference monitor. The default setting for it shifts colors based on environment, which is the last thing you want in a reference monitor.)

[@haruyanto8085]

They're the same, just more colour accurate

[@user-ko1ys8wu6s]

16:12 all i was wanting from these flooding reviews thanks

[@TimAl-ro5cw]

Hey, Brian is a Ne-Yo fan. (15:36) 👏👏👏

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Unfortunately for me, I have to wait until I finish bootcamp in order to get my iPad Pro 😓 Definitely getting an 11" iPad Pro in space black!

[@blakewright575]

Ummm. Did the pencil rotate off the charger when you laid it down? Will it not fit laid flat now because the iPad is too thin?!

[@JohnL1950]

Brian you’ve convinced me to buy the 11” cellular for my personal amusement.

[@PhilHawkshaw]

Does anyone know if the nano texture screen on the iPad is the outside and therefore does it reduce the slipperiness of the Apple Pencil on the screen like Paperless?

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

Will adding a screen protector to the ipad pro make it look bad now that it is oled??

[@zephyr8985]

Nah, it’s just like adding one to your phone unless it’s like a cheap one maybe

[@SurinG13]

it's ok being so thin will just have to live in the magic keyboard case and possibly that protective case with the apple pencil Pro Holder 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@HannafordKrump]

I'm disappointed that it doesn't have MagSafe charging like the iPhone, although I do like the way the Pencil charges. (My favorite things about my iPhone 15 Pro are MagSafe charging and Face ID, while my least favorite things are the thickness, weight, and the too-low placement of the power button that I constantly press accidentally.)

[@MarcoTrafecanteLamboy]

I have the feeling (if they don’t simply redesign iPadOS to be more like macOS) they could do a feature where plugging in iPad to an external monitor, prompts running macOS on the external display and keep an iPadOS (hopefully more robust iPadOS) on iPad as a portable touchscreen OS.

[@debbielosee5330]

Would you recommend this set up with the pencil and keyboard OR a MacBook Pro for a college student?

[@briantong]

It depends what your needs are. I would lean towards the MacBook Air, and save you $$$ and it has all the functionality to handle whatever college throws at you.

[@troysegebarth16]

How are the speakers?! I’m big into consuming content on my 2018 iPad Pro. So that will be a big deal

[@thomasjanssen9124]

The new magic keyboard looks awesome. Thanks for the weight comparison, I believe especially for the larger iPad, every gram they can save counts. Oh, and even if I don‘t need the function row: having an ESC-key is a VERY welcome update ;-)

[@aaronharvey6406]

I have a 2018 11” iPad Pro and this new iPad Pro is a game changer. I wish to purchase the 13” iPad Pro 1T to replace my 11” iPad Pro.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Doodle Jump is going to be epic on my iPad Pro M4!

[@cerealloser]

Can’t wait to write my emails on my iPad Pro M4 with the bigger Magic Keyboard trackpad!!!

[@satyambasiya8888]

Thank You😊

[@jerrydorris2408]

Brain You are just too good to us!🤙🏽

[@briantong]

🙏🙏🙏

[@warrenlange9160]

You do a great review, more like a friend, thanks

[@briantong]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@jimwang422]

Hi, Brain, just brought the new iPad, and Magic Keyboard, just curious, is the Logitech combo touch from your video made for the new m4 ipad? I could not found the M4 iPad versions of Logitech combo touch on Amazon , Best Buy and Apple Store. Your response is appreciated.

[@briantong]

I'm almost positive it's on the online Apple Store because that's what I. Ought it for and it specifically called out the 13-inch iPad Pro

[@jimwang422]

@@briantong Thanks. I guess they don’t have it at the store, online only.

[@surfqgt1180]

Did the new iPad work on the old Magic Keyboard??? Pls reply

[@puritykhuhani7717]

No

[@unclewob99hard24]

The black USBC is where it’s at! BAM!

[@diegan23]

Love the studio set up and unboxing! How can I get that tee you’re wearing?

[@Melchezidek]

It has a new calculator app! Yeah! Ooh it open in landscape mode!

[@loghomemaintenance]

Stoked on the nano matte display

[@phildf701]

yeah but. you can only have it if you pay more for the 1TB or 2TB storage!!

[@davidmanjhu]

13” iPad + Magic Keyboard not quite 12-inch MacBook light, but this is the spiritual successor so far

[@ChowDownDetroit]

I just want an updated iPad mini pro!

[@TheVickieyshady]

With my M2 ipad pro I honestly didn't enjoy so much the experience with the magic keyboard, personally I enjoy my ipad more with the smart folio this year I didn't get the magic keyboard 😊

[@garynagle3093]

Ok. This is a killer tablet. Predict wwdc will add some “pro” features for this bad boy. For now, ,ajar upgrade from m1 version I currently have

[@robbquinn8639]

Can you see if Zagg Keys makes a keyboard yet for the Ipad. Also, could you please test the ESR Rebound Case?

[@kootjai]

I like your video, you are so funny 😆

[@disipdao]

The total weight(included the new case) of the new ipad pro 2024 is as same as macbook air 13 inch which is 2.7 lbs or 1.24 kg or 1240 g.

[@BooredAtWork]

❤‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🧨🧯. Awesome video bro

[@OnlyOneKich]

Nice review, awesome that you reviewed the Logitech as well.

[@techinrl9869]

I didn’t know there was an Apple-branded Smart Folio with the new iPad Pros. From their order page and their presentation, it seemed like the Magic Keyboard was the only option.

[@bioroid09]

Can you make a video for some rugged cases made for the ipad pro m4

[@robertspinks835]

Great review who wants perfection 😂 Unrehearsed for the 🥇

[@FFCOACHDAN]

Curious your thoughts Brian on the M4 chip difference between the 512GB and the 1TB, I ordered the 512 but on the fence of upgrading to the 1TB. Not a need storage wise but tempting especially knowing the spec bump in M4 chips.

[@briantong]

How do you plan on using the iPad Pro, that's what should really determine what you do. But I do NOT agree with them having a more limited chip on a Pro Model. If it's a Pro, then give them both the same chip so we don't have to even make a choice.

[@FFCOACHDAN]

@@briantong I mostly use the 11" iPad Pro as a notebook w/ Goodnotes & Notability Apps & to watch media when needing to be more mobile & when multi-tasking as opposed to editing at this time but want to have the right tool for the job if I desire to do/learn more. I learned about the chip difference after my purchase but still thinking I got the most bang for my buck for what I need. Hmmmm

[@Harbin_Sky]

@@FFCOACHDAN​⁠​⁠ There’s also double RAM with the 1TB models, from 8GB to 16GB. In my opinion though unless you plan to use it for intense graphics, editing or gaming stuff it should be plenty powerful with the 512GB model. Keeping in mind it’s still a stronger processor than the M2 chip in the iPad Air and that would still power through the tasks you described.

[@FFCOACHDAN]

@@briantong I broke down, couldn’t resist the best M4 chip & 1TB model, it is snappy and beautiful screen! Such joy today! LOL

[@chriskelly515]

Where did you get that tee?? Also dope video as always!!

[@grospoulpe951]

Those new iPad Pro are great stuff; can't wait for iPad OS 18 (final version, this fall I guess) !

[@GabriellaBalagna]

Not Fall, but June 10th at WWDC is when people said iOS 18 might be coming.

[@grospoulpe951]

@@GabriellaBalagna in beta version, yes; but, usually, the final version is released after or around the release of the new iphones...

[@anthonyh2884]

Cant wait to play Angry birds on mine! 👍🏽😜

[@Gilfordd]

hey bro where can I buy that gambit shirt you have on?

[@m.hreels9822]

I like the matte screen better

[@warrengaskin3863]

I got the Combo Touch with my 12.9 M1, I thought and still think it’s a better option at least for me.

[@shadowspeedx8585]

Would the 1 tb iPad Pro have the same specs as the 2 tb? In this video

[@briantong]

Yes

[@shadowspeedx8585]

@@briantong thanks I was just wondering because you don’t get the same screen with the cheaper 500gb model

[@Sjowhan82]

In the EU we do not get any charger in the package anymore :)

[@haruyanto8085]

Thank you EU

[@metalliholic]

The new Smart Folio case has magnet rails all along the case so you can actually set the stand in many Angles

[@mmo5366]

BT blessed by the Apple god. Great to see so soon, still a bunch of other big channels without reviews up

[@oahuliving2855]

SICK Gambit shirt, sir !

[@kevinquach9219]

I wonder if the new Magic Keyboard will work with the 5th generation iPad

[@HeyULikeApples]

Love Brian keeping it real, no over produced videos here. FTW

[@c.daubz.5386]

👍👍 unboxing

[@buffalo1700]

I was subscribed to CNET for Brian Tong and followed his channel since the beginning! I waiting for this unboxing from you dude!! My favorite tech reviewer reviewing my favorite tech. Does Brian still read the comments?!?

[@briantong]

Of course I do! I'm a busy guy but I at least jump in a couple times! Thanks for watching and rocking with me!

[@dwad561]

is your iPad cellular?

[@markindustriez]

I need that t-shirt though! Where can I get it?