Replacing my MacBook Air With M4 iPad Pro - An Honest Review..

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Timestamps
• iPad M4 Pro! - 0:00
• Why so Special? - 0:45
• Specs & Magic Keyboard - 2:10
• Portability - 3:25
• My Use Case - 4:00
• Thank You Paperlike! - 4:45
• Deskability & Stage Manager - 5:45
• OLED Display & Gaming - 6:45
• Speakers, Mic, and Camera - 8:00
• Accessories - 8:55ll
• Who’s it For? - 9:30

[@MinimalisTech]

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[@Cmarino]

I’ve been watching a lot of iPad Pro reviews and yours was very entertaining and it felt “real” ❤ Thanks! Keep it up!

[@CelesteMSun]

Exactly same scenario. I am upgrading from iPad Air 4. Excited to hear the video. So far I’m loving my M4 soooo much.

[@StrangerBeast87]

Great review! I love the realistic environment and situations that you test this device in. I am looking at upgrading from my iPad Air 3 to this M4 iPad Pro.

[@racalot2003]

I subbed. You are a dad and doing what makes you happy. I shall support you in that journey. KEEP IT GOING!

[@RobHitch]

I love the portability of the 11 inch Ipad Pro. My M1 IPP replaced my 13 inch Macbook appx. 6mths a go. Portability, focus, being able to dictate / type on it while on the move are game changers for me. I connect my Logitech mouse, MX Keys Mini and LG Extra Wide display to it. Currently considering the M4 version but waiting to see what IOS18 brings. Really enjoyed the video, keep up the great work!

[@davemTX2023]

I bought the 12.9” in 2018 and the M2 12.9 in 2022, and I just purchased the 13” M4 2TB. I love it. I use my iPad in every meeting; I have to travel to all of our offices, and when I do that, I only take my iPad.I can do almost everything I need on it. I love this new magic keyboard. It wasn’t cheap - I paid well over 2K. I have an M1 and M3 MacBook Pro and use the 14” Macbook for everything I can’t do on the iPad. I would say I can do everything but Excel. I can make incredible PowerPoint presentations on the iPad.I usually give my son my hand-me-downs, so they go to good use. I won’t be upgrading again for a long time - the cost is becoming prohibitive. I do love new Apple tech.

[@JulieEbersole]

Excellent! Love a realistic and authentic use case review!

[@MinimalisTech]

Thank you! It’s the best way to review any tech! Appreciate you clicking my video of the hundreds on your screen.

[@JustAskDanny]

Great video review! You helped me decide on the smaller size over the 13”. I also picked up a Paperlike too. 👍🏼

[@AndrewClare]

Banger video! I went with the Air but man the pro is so sick. Need to get that paper like also

[@MinimalisTech]

Thanks my guy 👊🏽👊🏽

[@TheWuffball]

iPad mini 6 remains the 🐐

[@MinimalisTech]

I think i still have to agree haha. I was sad there was no new one, but at the same time my Mini 6 is still at my bedside every day

[@curtisnordstrom]

Yup

[@lkanety]

Ipad mini 6 is the best

[@Roaringbearkitties]

On mine this very moment

[@kemalpiskin1304]

I also love my mini 6!

[@MeSsiaH7]

Still using 2018 iPad Pro…..❤❤❤

[@925CONNECT]

Considering the same switch and your video just helped me make my decision. Picking up the 13’ this weekend with Magic Keyboard and some AirPods Max. Definitely late to the game on those but when in Rome lol. Great content and just subscribed!

[@Manuel-rl6um]

One of the few iPad interesting videos. Thanks!

[@Tony_A_441]

great video... I didn't need to go M4 but got a good deal on a 12.9 M2 iPad Pro. enjoying that now.

[@JK-xn4mj]

Someone snatched a good deal on a used one out of my hands just this past Sunday so I gotta say I’m super jealous of you now.

[@LisaOsta]

Me too! I got the 11” 1 TB, Magic Keyboard and Pen. I have/love the mini 6 too and would have gotten one if they upgraded that too.

[@LivingByFire]

A month ago I bought the iPad Air M1. I don’t see the need to upgrade. It does everything I want it to do: video editing with DaVinci Resolve, record and stream videos using Camo Studio with both an external DSLR and an audio mixer, email, content consumption, finances, gaming, and more, all connected to a 4K monitor. While the new iPads are faster, there are really no new functions that my iPad can’t do.

[@GeorgeSoan]

Great video! Thanks!

[@MinimalisTech]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate it

[@adamskinner9747]

Accounting type job here too and I see your NuPhy (and this new magic keyboard). How do you manage to work without a numpad? Typing this on a Halo96.

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

This was a good practical review.

[@Pharaohxxxx]

Agreed

[@semajm85]

Are you me? Hahaha. Balancing fatherhood, being a husband and pursuing your passion is a delicate act. I relate to you on every field man! Subbed!

[@MinimalisTech]

And somehow we make it work my dude 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@georgemagdaleno]

Dad Power Level 9000

[@pfh777]

An M4 should be able to power through these apps and use cases without an issue. Glad you like the iPad - that’s the important part. Congrats on being a second time Dad.

[@vesean4141]

I got the M4 iPad Pro 11 inch 512 gb,Magic Keyboard and the Pencil Pro I came up from the iPad Pro M1 11 inch 128gb and this is my comfort size (even though I considered the 13 inch,your video showed work being done,I was getting excited thinking that Apple would release an M3 iPad Pro and was really glad when they went this route,hopefully they will release some goodies next month during WWDC to show what this baby can do because right now my M1 can compete with this one,I will check out the paper like screen protector

[@EVERYTHINGcpo]

So I have the nuphy 75 air v2 and have been struggling with using it with the ipad pro. Like… the tab key doesn't work. Have you experienced this?

[@diazvideoNJ]

Thanks for the review! I am also one who's hoping to plug in the ipad into a monitor with stage manager. I've done so with my M1 iPad air but have always been disappointed with the retina 2x scale on monitor look. Looks like even with the new iPad Pro it's still defaulting to that? I too have a large ultrawide and was hoping for the same scaling I can get from my macbooks. But then again I'd probably get rid of my macbook air if it had the same features so apple wouldn't want that haha.

[@DDDDD760]

Replaced my M1 MA with the M4 iPad Pro 13” and as a high school history teacher, it’s more than I need!

[@tf2368]

You must need very little then

[@DDDDD760]

@@tf2368 ignorance and arrogance, I do not need nor have, but recognize

[@eddylee3826]

Great honest review

[@lyndalavonbudgets]

Great video 🎉 new subbie

[@thuglifegeorgiayt8064]

M4 user here- this is a solid review. I have to have a laptop for grad school (some software and larger projects) but most days the iPad will work for my needs. The portability here is unmatched compared to a laptop.

[@DanielHarrisCodes]

Subbed as actually a sane video about the iPad and not one where it's just somebody moaning about it not being a Mac. Also bonus for being a fellow dad 🫡

[@TangibleThings]

Congrats on the newborn!

[@MinimalisTech]

Thank you!! (As he screeches at this very moment lol)

[@pvitale]

If I had a tech channel it would look like this except as an owner of financial planning firm instead of accountant lol. I have spoke about doing it for years but never did it . FYI just got my iPad 13 with nano screen. Loving it. Came form M1 chip.

[@danielkaplan6582]

Great review! How did you choose to go with the 11in over the 13in?

[@MinimalisTech]

I’ve used a 13 inch MacBook Air for a long while. Great machine, figured a 13 inch iPad would be too much overlap. 11 inch is great for me. Although it’s actually badass enough there’s a lot to be had for a 13” for me particularly with editing. That said I’m happy with my 11”

[@andrewdaniels824]

Amazing video man! I am also a dad - ive got a 1 year old who definitely drains all my energy. I know the feeling of trying to get even the tiniest bit of gaming in while being a dad and taking the baby on a walk to get them to sleep! Great editing and analysis of the ipad, keep it up! Subscribed :D

[@MinimalisTech]

It’s all worth it tho!!

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

I am using M1 ipad pro 12.9 & very happy with the power & usability. Don't feel the need to upgrade for years until it works fine 😊 But will be purchasing the new ipad mini 7 if released this year 😊 because iPad mini is use the most ❤️

[@user-ll7wv8sv5e]

This video is perfect 👌

[@ByteReview]

great video man, that Tom Delonge guitar too 😮‍💨

[@MinimalisTech]

Tom my man 👊🏽👊🏽. Don’t tweet again about the new one. My poor wallet can’t do it😭

[@PeterHall-vk1qx]

Hey, what is the little felt holder you have? The one that holds the iPad and is held down by the keyboard you put on it in the Accessories section? Looks like exactly what I've been looking for!

[@MinimalisTech]

hey man! It’s from Nuphy under their “accessories”. Different sizes depending your KB. nuphy.com (Code MNML - 10% off)

[@RoiterAmigacho]

What about the issue oled graining pixels. Some KZbinrs have mentioned that problem

[@user-fe7sn9ed3u]

My mbpro 2019 screen cracked this month. So I'm forced to do everything with 2020 iPadPro. To my surprise I actually managed

[@kriss1987boyzinthe]

Is this the 11” model in the video?

[@IIIIIawesIIIII]

So what about Excel? It's the make-or-break factor for me. On the regular ipad it sucks.

[@kernelpaniiic]

Can you tell us more, how does a workday feels using/multitasking on Teams+Outlook+Excel on an 11" iOS device ? How does the experience compare to a traditional Windows laptop ? I am very curious about the ergonomic, fluidity, etc.

[@melissasistos4038]

I would never compare it to a Windows Device… if anything it is comparable to a Surface

[@fabianedelmann561]

Depends on the teams/outlook/excel tools you want to use. E.g.: - the new planner isn’t available over the native app, you have to sign in over the web client. - share to teams from outlook isn’t available over the native app - many excel things are on other places or not yet available

[@Everyday-man]

Fantastic review, so over the same comparisons to M2. Yes it’s nice to know comparisons, but not as the entire focus. Anyone with an M2 shouldn’t be looking really till M6 unless they really want this, but it’s not a need. For anyone with a Pre M chip or possibly someone that picked up a second hand M1 might be worth it. Anyone coming from a prior 11 inch iPad Pro LCD to Oled is a pretty neat upgrade! I have the 11 inch iPad Pro 2020 A12z Bionic, im very excited to pick up the 13 inch M4. I want more screen realestate!

[@matheusfpilar]

Dude the static image on ipad while you’re using monitor freaks me out about the possibility of burn in

[@PeterHall-vk1qx]

Hey, what is the name of the little felt pad you hold the iPad and keyboard on at 9:22? Looks exactly like what I've been looking for for a setup!

[@MinimalisTech]

Yo! It’s actually a KB and folio from Nuphy - nuphy.com Not sponsored at all but i do have a discount code, cheers! - MNML 10% off

[@Jackorias]

Fantastic review dude! I'm so on the fence but I think ultimately I'm going to stick with my M3 MBA... but the M4 iPad Pro is very, very tempting!

[@MinimalisTech]

Thanks dude. If I had to just pick one machine I’d still go air too.

[@letro73]

Dragon Ball Broly and DBZ T Shirt. Deserve a Thumbs up! Good video, mate.

[@chivuletz1]

Why the hdr video not working on iPad Pro m4 ?

[@TheQuickBooksChap]

Scary... Also, I'm an accountant - with a MacBook Air / FX30 and just got a 1 TB iPad M4 It's like you were talking directly to me! amazing video!

[@MinimalisTech]

Haha! Niceeee!! I could use more pivot table functionally in excel but it works brilliantly for a second reference or secondary sheet

[@tracer073]

Can you the new iPad replace a laptop if you really not doing much professional work on it only thing you doing is mostly web browsing and stock trading ?

[@Aman_Bhardwaj_FMS]

What’s the name of the anime movie/series you’re watching at 10:55 ?

[@kemalpiskin1304]

I never understand the reason for the 13” iPad Pro. I feel if you need a screen that size, you should get the MacBook in whatever spec suits you. With that said, I have been waiting to upgrade my 11”M1 Pro since I bought it at launch. It still works great but the new 11” M4 Pro is a worthy upgrade. Not that the M1 was bad but everything on the M4 is better. Slightly easier to hold, a little lighter, videos look even better, web pages seem to render faster and haven’t crashed so far. I tended to have an issue where Safari on the M1 would just crash on heavier graphics sites. Excited to see what iOS18 brings for the iPad Pro.

[@johnshepherd2666]

Glad to see you are happy with the 11" model...other utubers are going for the 13"..but you show buy saving a "few' bucks ...it gets things done 😅

[@jessechristman1471]

How do you keep your iPads nice using the magic keyboard when there is no protection for the iPad itself? Curious about your thoughts on cases for the iPad when on the magic keyboard

[@MinimalisTech]

I’m actually a huge fan of the magnetic folio Apple makes. It’s so expensive for what it’s but I’ve tried so many others and they don’t periodically come close to the quality. Once the pain of having spent so much on this wears off I’ll likely snag the folio as well.

[@jessechristman1471]

@@MinimalisTech Oh sweet, those folios are actually compatible with the magic keyboard?

[@Harvester88]

This is a tough sell even from an M1 iPad Pro. The screen is nicer, and I like the newer keyboard due to the aluminum feel. Outside of that, not too much really going on for me. I'm really looking forward to what WWDC will show for iPad OS. That will be deciding factor for me.

[@MinimalisTech]

yeahhh, I’m stoked to see what iPadOS 18 will be. hopefully it’s not a let down

[@gilbertgk]

Lack of Background Processes and System-Wide Utilities - this the major problem with the iPad pro and I keep asking Apple please fix it. I have to wait 1hr to render a video and wait for it to upload without touching the ipad. Did Apple resolve this problem with the M4?

[@ricarmig]

Nop

[@TreyDongzz]

i have a 6 week old as well as a 2 year old thats always tying up our 65" tv watching blippi & garbage trucks lol. i have the 2018 pro and want to upgrade. this is the first review i can relate to lol

[@MinimalisTech]

LOL. Dude I’ve watched every flippin blippi episode. I twiddle my thumbs till I give up and start researching the dude as a person lmaooo

[@Xanoxis]

I had ipad mini 5 since 2019, and this was something I've been waiting for years - 11' Pro model on parity with 13' on features. Perfect for me, and most likely ideal 'laptop' replacement! So I can understand where you come from with the review as well. People might say, why not Macbook? Or other laptops? Simple, no easy drawing and handling, and regular OS style is BORING. I already work in IT on laptops, I have Windows PC for VR and top end gaming, and Steam Deck for mobile Linux gaming and open source workhouse. If I would have a laptop that is just more of the same, I would die from boredom and annoyance.

[@techcostanza6833]

Same here with regard to giving the TV to the kids. I’ve resorted to watching all my sports on my ipad. Sad state of affairs lol

[@ryanduffy5887]

I love iPads. Don’t do anything really with a computer. I love the pros though and can afford one so I use it for my needs. I’m using the M1 Pro and it’ll probably do me a long time for all I need it for.

[@bruintoo]

I wish there was regular Excel (not Office 365) version for iPad OS.

[@MaxNeal-tl9bd]

❤😉🤗 Great video dad.

[@gibber1944]

Given the price of the 1TB, why not take less on-device storage and buy more cloud storage?

[@MinimalisTech]

Thought about it, it was mainly to double the RAM + on-system storage for editing.

[@colombanoalessandro]

nice video.

[@Gilfordd]

Keeping my iPad Air 5

[@peterh7824]

Get the nano glass ipad

[@kman8628]

How is using the magic keyboard on your lap? Does it just flop over?

[@MinimalisTech]

Kindaaa. One of the weaker things about the KB. It’s definitely made to be used on a levelled surface.

[@kman8628]

@@MinimalisTech that’s too bad. I attend a number of conferences and seminars, and usually end up having to type on my lap. I wish apple would consider situations like that when designing things like this that are supposedly for people on the go

[@70soul35]

Please try to put your speakers higher on a head level 😉

[@MinimalisTech]

You taking the Kantos on my desk? I was thinking that! I keep hearing chest level is best but I also hear head level is where it’s at. Any suggestion on raising them?

[@yyouthcanoee]

That Tom Delonge ES-333 tho 😮

[@cigiesandvtines]

Yo, watching Dexter and jamming the new Story So Far? We would get along great, my friend.

[@MinimalisTech]

Pumped for the new record my guy

[@duncanharding6564]

Great video, thanks 🎉

[@MinimalisTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimtipton8888]

Great video from an iPad M4 11 fanboy!

[@MinimalisTech]

Thank you! Really is awesome!

[@nisagomez4366]

I have the 11 inch M4 iPad Pro base model. Pencil pro & a magnetic case without keyboard. I am loving it. I also have iPad mini 6.

[@MinimalisTech]

Perfect combo! If I didn’t need the storage for editing I could’ve definitely gotten base model too.

[@JamesScottJr]

Fellow accountant here… had a m2 air and now got a 11 in pro. More than enough for us accountants 😊

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

You don’t have any trouble using accounting software on ipad?

[@JamesScottJr]

@@Ghost-jy9hk most of my stuff I use is office 365 and have no issues. I went with the Logitech combo and it has the detached keyboard

[@techhubwiltsuk]

Congrats on the kid pal and great video. The iPad mini 6 is the bomb totally agree. for me the iPad Pro compliments the mac, the iPad mini 6 compliments the iPad Pro!! lol

[@seeliger1992]

Tasty HDR Video

[@joecastillomovies]

What’s your thoughts for excel

[@MinimalisTech]

It’s been surprisingly good. Like actually fully usable. So far my only downside is the lack of being able to drill into Pivot tables or run Macros. So far no complaints as a complementary excel piece.

[@CarloCamaso-lv1hp]

I just got the iPad 9 lol makes me feel so small 😅

[@Lee-fe4vw]

so is this the 11inch or the 13 inch?

[@MinimalisTech]

I got the 11”

[@mrjamesmay3548]

Good video - but if your accountant or anyone who uses excel daily then this is a no go. As long excel is awful and pretty much unusable as it really lags when scrolling spreadsheets

[@JacobGagoOfficial]

Are you a CPA too?

[@aliyigitsanl1967]

1:30 I believe they stopped producing actual portable 11-12 inch MacBooks to sell iPads but I can't see that happening for everyone. iPad + keyboard is mad pricy, especially when it's a iPad Pro and pro keyboard.. and iPad Air is not even worth it IMO.

[@davepounds8924]

Don’t get rid of your MacBook IPad OS is restricting and limiting compared to the OS of a MacBook I doubt a IPad really needs a M4 chip but it’s the way Apple gets people to buy a new IPad

[@ormgordon]

Looked extremely uncomfortable perching that thing on your lap in the park.

[@johnfaires6317]

I’m really surprised you didn’t say more about Teams being a pile of garbage for video calls on an iPad. Specifically I’m referring to external displays and webcams.

[@MinimalisTech]

Oh man! I find it the opposite. The audio and cam management on windows teams is so bad I just use my iPad haha. It must just bad bad all around 🤷🏽 lol

[@kahyyamdavis7783]

13 inch Ali pad pro M4 chip for me

[@MariaBorrego-if3wp]

When you said you were an accountant, I was like YESSSS! Someone is finally gonna talk about using this iPad for normal people stuff. Not just content creation since 90% of the population aren’t KZbinrs. Then… you didn’t talk about it 😢

[@Rangelipe]

screen size?

[@ElMacho0423]

11

[@cS-jr8du]

Very interesting watch cause I’m an accounting major lol

[@MinimalisTech]

It’s definitely not meant to be a main machine for accounting work, but for basic excel reference and data it’s been great so far. Aside from the Microsoft suite

[@terribletimes902]

Selling this iPad is the reason they’ll never bring back the 12 inch Macbook 😢

[@diogodias_]

A M4 ipad is too much for me, but I'll don't lie, a ipad mini is a consume dream

[@dannggg]

As a poor I’ll buy this one two years old / refurbished lol

[@dberk023]

The iPads to me is not a replacement to a mac. It's supposed to compliment other devices. That's how I am treating it. Just as Steve Jobs intended.

[@ricarmig]

He intended what today is the Air, not an iPad (Pro) that costs as much as a laptop…

[@milanpintar]

but the ipad can't alt tab without losing data

[@MinimalisTech]

Really? I’m on it now. Alt tab retains all data. Could be that I’m on the 1tb version with more ram tho. I haven’t tried on another unit tho

[@tubeyou6794]

open a bit more than a text editor and your alt tab will loose data

[@milanpintar]

@@MinimalisTech ok great the 16Gb helps. operating systems can use swap space to expand ram i wish the 8 GB did that, swap is much slower then ram but at least it lets you keep things working in memory.

[@hamedizzy5137]

Theres no way an I pad can replace a laptop all the apps are watered down. Not saying this iPad isn’t amazing but if you actually need a laptop you can’t replace it with an iPad. The iPad will compliment your laptop. But I get it you spend 2500 on an iPad and want to justify it….no need just get them both. It’s an awesome pc of tech.

[@TreBouncee]

That’s actually just not true

[@hamedizzy5137]

@@TreBouncee very true. I just tried every app is less capable. From word to all the adobe apps they all have less features and if you’re that willing then go for it but I’d rather not compromise plus with the keyboards it’s so too heavy you can’t use it anywhere but a desk or it tips over. I have the 1TB m4 13” version I love the thing as an iPad I returned the keyboard especially since I can hook it up to my laptop and use it as the most portable second screen. Don’t know what kind of work you do if all you do it emails web browsing maybe light video editing sure but I don’t like the watered down adobe apps and I use illustrator a lot so it doesn’t work for me.

[@c.daubz.5386]

👍👍video

[@froggboy]

The M2 iPad Pro was already too powerful 💀

[@phykios]

stop the hdr please jesus

[@deardhakal]

Pro machine?? Haha..you cannot even change font on the outlook for ipad. Many youtubers are so blindfolded that they believe pro users are the only ones who edit videos, draws and create music.😅😅