iPad vs Mini vs Air vs Pro - iPad Buyers Guide

[@firstdecade7703]

iPad : Good Old reliable Mini : Tiny powerhouse Air : Great all-rounder Pro : Over (power - price)

[@thebradcolbow]

Nailed it!

[@Naurif]

Helpful!

[@Tyrizzle505]

Definitely accurate. I only got a pro cause I love 144hz on my monitor, and wanted it on my iPad too.

[@Tyrizzle505]

11in*

[@fredro833]

Naaaaah , If Apple is going to charge $500 base price for 64GB iPad mini I wouldn’t call the $750 base priced 11” 128GB iPad Pro with pro motion M1 and quad speakers over priced

[@jhason1005]

It is sooo weirdly satisfying watching gadgets I can't afford! 😂🤣

[@forefatherofmankind3305]

I can afford but I won't buy because i am not a gamer, iam not artist, all I want is movies & pdfs & office ... So I got basic iPad 10.2 (2020) for $280 economics 101

[@po_codm]

Same

[@petrasartsyspot6597]

Same

[@alianderson889]

I’m watching this on my iPad mini 6 and Apple Pencil I just enjoy watching these haha

[@otherssingpuree1779]

You probably can but cannot justify spending this much for your use case.

[@pilfowp3216]

I bought the Ipad Air 4 a couple days ago for a school and digital art and Im in LOVE with the Apple Pencil. It’s so nice.

[@prec1999]

Did u get a screen protector ? if not how does it feel drawing on the screen? I’m getting mine in two days and thinking on getting a matte screen protector

[@TyIsreal]

@@prec1999 I don't mind drawing on the screen without a protector, personally. I think that especially if you get a matte one you may want a drawing glove, since I definitely have noticed that sometimes my hand doesn't move as smoothly as I want.

[@SteveDS9]

Fun fact: same Ipad pro in America and in Croatia are around 400$ in price difference so yeah...

[@prec1999]

@@TyIsreal thanks for the reply ❤️

[@TyIsreal]

@@prec1999 Welcome! I do really like the air, even if I'm not really a huge apple person, haha. It makes a good drawing tablet, definitely!

[@santiagoatehortua5863]

Just picked up the air 4 specifically for art and I love it. Always been an Android guy but procreate just has it right for mobile digital art that others don't have yet.

[@lucasjyamaguchi]

Do you think 64gb is enough or would u opt for an upgrade?

[@xhncx]

@@lucasjyamaguchi upgrade

[@egg-mr4kf]

After watching this -- I've definitely decided - I'm going for the iPad mini. I think I'm getting it for the reason most people steer away from it -- the size. I'm currently using a 10.1 Samsung tablet for drawing -- and even that feels too big sometimes. I prefer smaller sketchbooks, and always have hated drawing on large canvases -- ever since my first art lesson at school. Can't wait to finally experience the procreate app!

[@mk._.n0mi03]

This guy has the best reviews when it comes to ipads. Really what i needed to hear.

[@l3afy_x]

brad is really like that dad who talks to u for like a couple minutes and u instantly achieve enlightenment. planning to get the air 4 with no doubts now, thank you

[@mintaddict1]

I've always appreciated how portable the iPad mini is ever since I bought the first generation model years ago. (I thought the then new Google Earth was fascinating and I wanted something that could run a version faster than the sluggish family computer could. ) I now have a new 6th gen mini with 256gb, and frankly, it's overkill for my needs. But it's fairly future proof, so that's good. Great review as usual. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@supershmueli]

I once had a mini and loved it, for my needs. When I went back to college, it did everything I needed for community college. When I went to uni, I upgraded to a larger iPad and I love it. My heart is still for the mini but maybe in time, I’ll have a mini for (better) portability

[@madeleineburnett7770]

@@supershmueli is the mini too small for intense note taking ? i’m just asking because i want an ipad for uni but idk to spend more or ipad air

[@grafishing7921]

I am an Artist and I can tell you that the iPad 10.2 works very well with Procreate and Concepts.

[@cartoonstoons-q1r]

I don't even plan on buying an iPad but your reviews are so well made I never miss one

[@unorthodoxbox]

I bought the ipad air 4 five months ago as an upgrade from the ipad air 3 and imo it was worth it. That little extra screen you get when upgrading from 10.5 to 10.9 really did make a difference for me when drawing. Felt less cramped and was able to use more of the screen (using clip studio so UI does clutter up the place). My only little downside would be to tell others to protect that touch ID sensor. Due to the way cases are designed the touch ID sensor has to stay exposed and I sadly bashed mine. Take care of yours. :P

[@mrvideographe6001]

wow a KZbinr that is actually active in the comments. Brad Colbow is one of the best because I can actually get a reply on what my question is

[@iostutor185]

haha😂

[@CinemaZiggy]

The mini single handedly got me into drawing more often because of its size and power I can make anything anywhere no excuses

[@NeKa..]

Brad, I second you. It is all about use case... Often times we get way more than needed thinking it will make a difference or simply to feel satisfied. I had been off the apple grid for a year now, my surface book 3 does it all for me (biggest drawing screen at 15" with full OS handy dial etc but also because I mainly use Rebelle 4 which needs a desktop OS) and iPad Pro 2018 1TB 6GB ram etc etc was just sitting in the drawer... I traded it for the new mini and it's just sooo cute... looks, feels and works premium (just like iPP really), perfect for my occasional use (mainly when I feel like Procreating)...as you mentioned, the lag is not noticeable because drawing is not an olympics event... so long as I get smooth jitter free lines, high responsiveness (pressure and speed) and palm rejection it's a good iPad for me...and it doesn't get cuter than the mini... Did I mention it's cute?

[@PhilChandlerArts]

The only appealing thing about a pro model as an artist is the 12.9” does have a lot more space to draw on. But that’s it. Otherwise, the base iPad has been enough for me. I’d like the Air but it’s just not in my budget just yet. However, I’m still getting plenty of use from my basic iPad.

[@EK-rz2xp]

That last point was great. Like many consumers, I've bought into that mentality of buying top of the line products for the hell of having all the possible features, but they're pointless if you don't use em.

[@JulieEbersole]

I’m not a professional KZbinr but I actually DO film all my video tutorials on an iPhone (Pro Max) and edit all photos and video work on an iPad Mini 4-the Apple Pencil makes it so much easier to edit. Granted, I don’t shoot cinematic stuff nor am I a filmmaker that shoots or edit anything in 4K but I can honestly say I’m one of those who can say my work flow is almost entirely based between an iPhone and the iPad. (Any heavy lifting I need to do in Illustrator I do on my iMac, because the app version just isn’t there yet) Love your videos, Brad and greatly appreciate the artist’s perspective you bring to tech. THANK YOU!!!

[@joaomelo2792]

part 1 Apple Pencil: 1:40 part 2 Perfomance: 4:30 part 3 Pros and Cons: 8:20

[@PutitoCorner]

As somebody who’s been struggling to decide which iPad to buy, this made a lot of sense, especially the points you made about the iPad Pro at the end of the video. Right now I am still inclined to get the base model iPad Pro 11” but am now also considering getting the 256GB iPad Mini 6, thanks to this video. Cheers.

[@FlameRat_YehLon]

If you need to read a lot of PDFs, the mini versions might not be a good option, especially if you need to read A3 documents (for example, electrical diagrams) a lot. It's also easier to view DWG on larger models simply due to larger models having more pixels (even though IMO it's still not enough). Otherwise, if you don't really need the power of M1, it's a solid "why not".

[@IDrawToothpicks]

I love my 12.9. I'm an artist. Just lost my disability payments but my mom helped me buy this. I owe her so much for this. I cannot stop looking at the iPad and it is so smooth . At first I thought it would be too much screen. But I can't see myself going to the 11 inch. If I could i would get the 11 inch in addition to the 12.9 inch. So it depends on your usage. Where you'll be going with it. What you're doing with it. If you get claustrophobic with smaller screen. Etc. I love the iPad pro 12.9 and I never thought I'd say that coming from the iPad mini 5 and iPad 10.5 ( which once I thought was too big) I'd say you really have to try them in your own comfort zone to see how it is for you. Just seeing them in store or online doesn't do it for me anymore. I either ask online or go in store to check it out. With a case sometimes the 12.9 is sometimes heavy but only if you carry it with one hand. And I never carry anything with one hand. As a temporary case I got bloxflag on Amazon. It has a hidden mini pocket on the front and beautiful simple designs. Plus viewing modes for drawing note taking or movie/ show watching. Feels like your in a small movie theater. I also paired it temporarily with the logitech k380 if you're looking to save on the expensive keyboard cases. Till I decide on if or when im getting a magic keyboard. They have LINE friends versions of the k380 keyboard I got at best buy for 30$ as well. They're Just slightly more expensive. I think 40 $ for the keyboard. And the mouse an extra 20-30 I think you'll have to see the website. They look so much more cuter though! It's more aimed towards girls but guys might like it too. The have a Mac version and Windows/android/ IPad/ Mac version of the k380, one of them has Start Alt Ctrl keys at the bottom (for the Android / Ipad version) and the other version is more geared towards Mac users and has buttons at the bottom that work better with the Apples Mac flow. If you need any more help let me know!

[@IDrawToothpicks]

Arteck HB030B Universal Slim Portable Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 7-Colors Backlit Keyboard with Built in Rechargeable Battery, Black Is Also an option if you like backlit keyboards. (Cheaper than logitech)

[@PutitoCorner]

@@FlameRat_YehLon Thanks for the input. I appreciate the insights. I initially looked into the M1 iPad Pro since I'll be using it also for work. The nature of my job requires me to be mobile so I figured an iPad would be great. Still contemplating tho, not in a rush to buy!

[@PutitoCorner]

@@IDrawToothpicks Thank you for this valuable insight. Much appreciated. :) I also thought about getting the 12.9' model, but I think it's too unwieldy for my use case so at the moment I am settled with the 11" size. The Mini 6 is tempting due to its portability, but I intend to use the iPad also for work, not just for day-to-day use. Not in a hurry to make a purchase, but at the moment, I am inclined to get the 11" M1 iPad Pro.

[@JohnFarnham-dn4fo]

Came super fast and I love that I had to sign for me instead of them leaving it on the porch. The pink is so cute and I can’t wait to use it more!

[@p.v.c.r3711]

Two years with the iPad 7th gen and it still gets the job done! 👌🏻

[@LaLuneEstJolie]

Same, love it! The only thing I want is the Apple Pencil 2, I ended up sewing an elastic band pen sleeve for my iPad so I wouldn’t lose my Apple Pencil 😅

[@sugabrielle7138]

Thanks for this awesome video! I'm a student saving up for an Ipad. As a creative, one of the main things I'm looking for is how good it is with the apple pencil as well as the portability of it to bring to school with me to take notes. I have the Ipad mini 5th gen and while it's good (I love it honestly) the screen size is a bit too small for me. So I think I'm gonna go with the Air!

[@leklee1]

The Air is a good choice. I use mine for drawing and for school. The normal Ipad has a screen thats not the best cause you have the gab between touchscreen and display

[@STICKYArt]

I’m loving my new purple iPad mini! I am waiting for a screen protector to come in for it! I think the new mini is as good as the 2020 iPad Pro I have for work. I still think 64gb is not enough… 128gb would be best but the next option was 256gb and it’s $150 more. Other than the memory I think the mini is best all around and Sooo portable :)

[@rickyramirez4918]

what screen protector did you get.? I'm super indecisive and still haven't decided on one. :)

[@sumitnarang7689]

64 gb is not enough. Yep. I have iphone x (64 gb) and I have to worry about space all the time. Not a cool experience. What's the use of fast processors if I don't have large files to process.

[@Ender275]

@@sumitnarang7689 I have both a 2018 iPad Pro (12.9 inch) and an iPhone XR with 64gb of space and I’m almost out of space on both devices.

[@zahraazimimoghadam1867]

Oh ... I'm one of your fans and I'm glad you're thinking about the Mini 6 like me ...

[@freechilli8755]

I was close to getting an Air but instead got the Pro 11 because of the price similarity between the highest Air and lowest Pro. It just made sense to get the more powerful device.

[@mancasandepok1220]

Great choices

[@ishrakbenali743]

i swear that watching ipad reviews is making things harder i’m confused 😂 can’t decide which model to get

[@AmandasRoseBud]

I upgraded from the iPad 6th gen to the iPad Pro 2020 11 inch and my only reasoning was to get more space for my work. But If I could go back I would get the recent iPad Air. But I still love my Pro and do almost all my productive work while also playing some games and watching stuff as well. You're reviews are the best for artists.

[@dagmar0904]

Great Video! I bought my first ipad this year and i wanted the 2nd gen Pen. That meant air or pro. The only reason i went for the pro is, because i wanted the big screen. I bought a used one from 2020. Still overpowered but not this overpriced (850€ for 256GB and 3 years warranty) and great, big display

[@stickyartshorts]

I bought a 2020 pro and a mini 2021 for on the go and I’m loving both:) great review on these!

[@zect556]

I got 2020 iPad few months before M1 version came out, but hey, it get things done!

[@justbulma]

I have had my iPad Air 4 since April I really love it I upgraded from a 6 Gen and I love my Apple Pencil 2 as well it is so much better to work with

[@imranbohari1]

I saw a couple of videos for helping me choose between the current 4 iPad models and this has been the best one. Thank you.

[@Naurif]

I cannot thank you enough for this, Brad! I am in the market for one of these tablets, and I have been having a hard time deciding which to get. I usually default to the best product that a manufacturer makes that I can afford. My main tablets are Wacom, but I just can't fork out the $3,500 for the Mobile Studio Pro: its just an obscene price point--even for a professional (and I am not). I wasn't even considering the Air. I was only looking at the Pro models (even a refurbished one from Apple). But I may have to go check out the Air. Thanks again!

[@JMulvy]

Just a note on your price point for Pro software: Costing thousands of dollars is actually kind of common in the field. For example I used to use 3D Studio Max and at one point a single license (for use on one PC) was $6000.00 Luckily, I didn't have to buy it myself, my company did it for me and they did this all the time for software licenses.

[@Naurif]

@@JMulvy Oh, I understand that all kinds of professional software--especially art and media software--can be downright heinous when it comes to price. I was referring to Wacom's portable computer tablet: the Mobile Studio Pro. I have a Cintiq and the older Cintiq Companion (the portable computer tablet that Wacom made before the Mobile Studio Pro). They were expensive but not $3,500! The Cintiq Companion, while portable, is a little dated for me at this point--a little slower and not nearly as neat and trim as the iPad products. The Companion barely fits in my bag. The iPad pro seems to do almost everything that the Mobile Studio Pro is capable of doing and at a much cheaper price point. At this point, the iPad Pro might be more capable than the Mobile Studio Pro. I just don't understand how Wacom can justify three times the cost for what Apple does with its iPad Pro (and possibly the Air as well). Jim, the more I write this, the more I think I'm talking myself into getting the iPad Pro. You've helped me, too. ;-)

[@katievanmeter6827]

I purchased the new M1 iPad Pro that is 12.9 inches with 512GB of storage. I love it and it's an absolute to joy draw on. It's so convenient how the apple pencil 2 charges. I also love the way the apple pencil 2 feels in the hand, the material makes it feel more like an actual pencil. I feel like a little kid using mysketchbook again and I haven't been this excited to draw a long time. It's a major upgrade from the 2018 iPad. I could definitely tell a difference with the screen the blacks are deeper and the whites are brighter. It's so nice having additional layers in procreate and not having to worry about running out. Its so cool having multiple apps running at once. I can use Pinterest to look for references and still have procreate open. I heard it that ipados 15 is going to allow the 16GB model let apps request up to 12GB of available memory and the 8GB model can use up to 6GB of ram. I wonder how many layers would be available in procreate?!

[@nozaartstudio]

Watching all this ipad with procreate art really makes me want to try it. But it will be a huge investment to get an ipad that I'm not sure I can manage. The base ipad with 64gb is already RM1499 in Malaysia lol. Not to mention the RM419 additional price for the pencil. 😂

[@KoalaTulip47]

2020 iPad Pros are more than enough for me as an artist with 6GB of RAM but once Apple allows all developers to use more of the 8gb or 16GB RAM on the M1 Pros, there's probably gonna be a whole lot more milage of these art apps.

[@thebradcolbow]

They just bumped that ram availability up in a new update. Curious to see if that's what's taking the new Procreate features so long to come out.

[@durba-718]

@@thebradcolbow bumped up to how much now?

[@Phantraas]

Yes!!! Thank you I’ve been waiting for this video! Been debating on getting the Mini and this is exactly what I needed 🙌🙌

[@InkCityClothing]

I love that Illustrator Throw Pillow in the background

[@thebradcolbow]

Funny story, they did a zoom call with me last year to show me the iPad Illustrator app and sent me the pillow as a thank you. I had no idea it was coming and had totally forgotten about the call by the time it arrived. So I combed all my credit card statements trying to figure out when I had bought the pillow. Eventually I looked in the bag and saw the thank you card and put it all together 😂

[@anthony26735]

Really needed that last bit at the end there, thanks Brad 🙏🏽

[@jo.comics]

Did I get here so early? Weird! Love the iPad Pro either way, it has become my main art tablet.

[@ultranova3315]

Yes :)

[@jo.comics]

What I'm enjoying a lot about the Pro is the screen size, 12.9 inches is just lovely. And yeah, it's probably overkill power-wise but at least that means it'll last me for years and years to come :) Cost-Benefit and whatnot. Either way, I do not regret buying this thing, it was a really good investment for me but if I were to get one for my wife, who literally just would like an iPad to draw on and do nothing else, I'd go standard or Air. Either way, really good buying guide!

[@STICKYArt]

I bought the pro in 2020 for work and the new mini last week. Both are amazing

[@Naurif]

@@jo.comics I think you just sold me. I've been hesitating to pull the trigger on the Pro. I have a Cintiq Companion, but it's a bit more cumbersome that you'd think. But I've been wanting one of these for a while now.

[@dragorsi]

Great format for a review, I know that specs are important but I rather see something like this.

[@mini9503]

Brad, would love to see your same Comparison Guide for the new Surface devices - Surface Go 3, Surface X, Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio! 👍

[@thebradcolbow]

I'm getting a box filled with Surfaces Tuesday. I'm so excited!

[@mini9503]

@@thebradcolbow YAY!! :D

[@KountayDwivedi]

This guy needs a hell lot of subscribers. I prefer D2D and Brad ONLY. Both of them are amazing and honest tech reviewers. Their opinions matter and the biggest factor- they never tend to get biased. Thanks man. :-}

[@CasualViewer-t4f]

Can’t wait to hear your take on the new Surface Studio Laptop stylus performance! The industrial design looks great but if the stylus still has the diagonal ‘jagedies’ I can’t be sold.

[@bennysaa]

The Air is now probably a no-brainer for the majority of people with the M1 Chip. But for me actually things are a bit different. I tested the 2022 Air out at home but returned it and got the mini instead just because its so much more comfortable for me to consume content on the smaller screen.

[@breakdown_paints_minis]

This video is really helpful, im going back to graphic design school and I didn't know which one I should get the 9th gen base or the iPad Air 4 and now I know what I should do :)

[@maurorenard82]

Which one is it??

[@breakdown_paints_minis]

@@maurorenard82 im gonna go for the iPad Air 4

[@randikapratama5789]

Same with me and i choose ipad air

[@TheKevphil]

I've recently become aware of dome apps for Architects (like Morpholio Trace) that are really impressive and could be of great use to "regular" artists.

[@israelthompson5739]

Thx sooooo much! I was so overwhelmed with the choices and the prices was making me nervous lol

[@zijadjasarspahic5275]

I got an Air 10 months ago, super satisfied, it’s more than good enough.

[@vlkhvan]

I think the best iPad for most is iPad 9. Yes, before there was a storage issue, but with 64Gb this is great. Sure, you can pay twice as much for Air 4, basically for better design and screen (and speakers for some) but overall base iPad does everything that Air does. If the price difference was within 30% then Air could be a better choice but with current pricing base iPad is just better

[@WouterZtube]

I wouldn't be able to manage with 64Gb

[@Godforeverilove]

Which is why I recommend for friends to wait for a good deal on a used iPad Air. Tho I am that person that buys almost everything slightly used at a deep discount.

[@williamnewland4706]

iPad Air no home button pencil 2 and magnet it’s the closest iPad to the pro IPad Air 4 is miles better then the 9 and best choice as it’s the closest to the pro at a cheaper price

[@forefatherofmankind3305]

@@williamnewland4706 nope...

[@forefatherofmankind3305]

@@Godforeverilove best decision ... I have seen poor people paying big EMIs for new ones & all they do on it is watch Netflix & play games 😂

[@manasvishal25]

11:49 talking about Goldilocks and wearing a solar system tee--Nice!

[@JuanDuqueJuanimador]

I agree, the iPad air seems to hit the sweet spot. Thanks for posting this review.

[@greatkriszairegomez2821]

I'm watching even if I don't have any 🤣 Manifesting to have one , one day when the time is right💖

[@anastasiam4448]

One day I hope you'll get one! I don't have one either but yes manifestation

[@lonlinessman6621]

sure

[@The_Vinil]

Here manifesting that we all here get and ipad to suit our needs💙

[@MENAGHA]

Me too

[@HeldUnderDesign]

This was a great and thorough review, but unfortunately this is the closest video I've found to how the overall drawing experience is using ProCreate on the iPad mini. I'm not entirely sure what else you could have added to what you already spoke about, but I'm still not completely convinced on getting the iPad mini just yet. I use a wacom tablet primarily for 3D modelling, but I'd still like to have a portable tablet for illustrations, doodles etc.

[@okjoz]

The biggest reason I'm inclined to get the iPad Pro (besides the refresh rate) is the screen size. I'm not sure how important that extra inch of screen is though, so I was wondering, to those who have an iPad for illustration purposes, do you think the Pro's size is worth it?

[@4tarobyte]

A late response, but I've been drawing on my 11" ipad pro for a year and sort of wish I'd gotten the 12.9" since I like multitasking or having another app up for reference! I don't have a mini for comparison but like drawing on printer paper, and that's basically the size of a 12.9" ipad pro, iirc.

[@wooferjr169]

I still recommend getting the iPad pro simply the fact that it is capable of doing other things besides just illustration. You can watch movies in HDR, play games, write notes if you have the magic keyboard, and many things more and all with 120hz. And the best part is that you don't have to worry about upgrading for the next 6 years so by that time it would've been worth every penny.

[@spacebug30]

My current iPad is an iPad 2 from 2011. It's slowly running out of things it can do, it's basically only good for setting alarms and checking e-mails at this point, it needs a hard restart after every charge (although the battery is still as good as the day I bought it, and it's been used a LOT!). I was looking into getting a Wacom Cintiq, but it just makes so much more sense to get a new iPad instead of a Wacom that I have to plug into a power outlet and still hook up to my computer, that just seems like a huge hassle compared to an iPad I can take everywhere with me.

[@MrLMN-ug1gz]

Thank you for this video now I could choose which one is for me its the iPad affordable and perfect for study

[@dawgcanjumphigh]

I have the 6th generation iPad. Bought it 3 years ago. It’s still powerful. I will get the iPad Pro though eventually. Need the massive battery on it since I do use it for shooting workout videos. They are long. At least 20 minutes. It can go longer too depending on what workout I want to run. The pencil feature is used too since I use that for writing down workout plans and I do animations when I explain different things that comes with training principles.

[@paulw858]

I've been through hell and back trying to figure out if I should go from the Pro to the Air. I picked up the Pro a week ago, my first iPad in 10 years, and I picked it up for the laminated display and power. I figure right now I"m really into drawing, but I also want to get into photoshop and video editing, and I thought having that headroom was a good idea. The thing is it only has 128 GB... which sounds small. The iPad Air looks great and has that 256GB option (that I can afford), but when it is only $50 away from the Pro, why not get the Pro? It's been maddening trying to figure out if I really need the PRo, but generally what ends the battles is me saying, "Well... if I'm going to be getting the higher-capacity Air and it's only $50 less than the base-level Pro, I feel like it just makes sense to go up a tier." I don't play games or download movies or music, but I see how much space art pieces are taking up already and I'm concerned about the future. But I guess you could always, you know... offload them. And I wouldn't anticipate needing to do that for a while. This is what I'm talking about. This rambling just keeps happening! Anyways, your videos have helped me a lot in many ways, thank you.

[@vibhav1011]

The biggest con for the iPad Pro for me would be the IpadOS - we see how powerful the M1 is on the macbooks and it is absolutely WASTED on the IpadOS. In my opinion, the biggest hurdle to the ipad becoming a true laptop replacement is how limiting IpadOS is. But then why would anyone buy a macbook if apple made a touchscreen macbook. Just makes me sad to see the wasted potential of the ipad.

[@toontoon9232]

I got tired of waiting for Mac Pad, went for Windows 2 in 1 Samsung with S pen. I don’t draw on old iPad Pro anymore. Use it for media consumption, email and writing.

[@catherinele2260]

Ive been using a normal Ipad 2 for 10 yrs, I think it's time for a change. Great videos! lol

[@En4cer2K9]

Umm... yeah... a lot of tech reviewers try to make a point by using slow motion footage. Life doesn't happen in slow motion, so if you NEED to resort to that to see/notice something (whether it's drawing speed OR refresh rate), then it probably IS "negligible" (which IS a word).

[@JuXuS1]

m1 macbook air and ipad air or pro or even new ipad is simply great.

[@ompandey5071]

I can't purchase even the cheapest 😂 But I watch every video

[@STICKYArt]

I have one and I still watch brad!🤣

[@sillyeyelash291]

You can steal it tho

[@Mineirovsky]

clutch as always, Brad

[@christophersaunders348]

Haven't had an iPad since the iPad 2 I believe. I searched for good Android painting apps for my kid and came across your videos. Coupled with your love of Nintendo and informative, fun content, plus already owning Procreate when it first launched, I had to subscribe and now plan on getting a new iPad. But I'll probably wait until the Air gets the M1 chip. Anyway, look forward to diving into more of your content…

[@juliorosa2846]

I really needed this video thanks bro. Keep it up with the good work.

[@mattspangler7358]

Here in 2022, I'm wondering if buying a certified Pro/12.9 from 2018 is a smart buy if the alternative (due to budget) is the new Air, with smaller screen. I am only using Procreate, so using the Pencil 2 is important, and the larger screen size is always good.

[@wolfiemedia]

Still confused. I was at the Mini 6, the most up to date, but too small for note taking/study. Thought about the Air, but as a Oct 2020 release - won't it be refreshed very soon? I hate buyers remorse! Which leaves the Pro 11"...which, after the pencil and a case is SUPER expensive. :(

[@oneaeeeeopenwhenimsleeping4664]

Don’t spend on iPad Pro..it’s also gonna get refreshed anyways..better wait for air and buy it at a lower price.

[@wolfiemedia]

@@oneaeeeeopenwhenimsleeping4664 I bought the 11” M1 Pro in the end - it’s only been out since May 2022. Glad I did - it’s in a different class than the Air and Mini, that’s for sure.

[@oneaeeeeopenwhenimsleeping4664]

@@wolfiemedia but its soooooo costly..and for useless features..maybe some of those features are being used by you, but for me pro seems out of the options lol. Plus its impossible to buy all the cool accessories and apps. But if u can, go ahead, good for you mate :)))

[@mendyjanke]

I’ve been bing watching your videos and many others about drawing tablets as I’m just getting into digital art this year. I have a 2018 IPad Pro and I’ve been learning procreate and it brings me great joy. For some reason I’ve been feeling like I should get a dedicated drawing tablet/pen display to set up with my new M1Mac Mini and learn photoshop but no matter how many videos I watch it makes me wonder how happy I will be moving from an iPad to a wired pen display that keeps me at my desk. I’m wondering now do I need a new M1 iPad Pro, I mean need is an excessive word since I’m a beginner and a Hobiest but…my birthday is coming up 😂

[@bioluminosity]

Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it, but the older iPad pros have 4gb ram; maybe 6 with max storage. Not 8. Anyone looking for a deal on the 2018 models: 64gb is enough for me; I don’t need to move stuff a lot, but I do it regularly anyway and take other space-saving measures like cloud hd photo storage.

[@pupsekuchen9882]

Hey Brad, great Video! Are you planning to take a look at the new xiaomi pad 5? It's probably a new contender to the galaxy Tab s7 and also got its own pen...but at a lower price range. Could be the new goto android tab?! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@barbieirons7755]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering, what are some of your favorite accessories for the IPad? Basically, best screen protectors, cases, etc. Thank you again.

[@isabellerose206]

I want to get an iPad for studying,drawing so I’m wondering if I should get a mini or air . I’m a bit worried if I get the air it wont be easy to but In a bag but if I get a mini I’m worried it will be too small for my needs. Air or mini?

[@kiarab2441]

I’m stuck in a similar situation what did you end up getting and how’s it working out for you?

[@TerraEmperor1]

Thanks Brad, I'm definitely going or the air, but I not sure if I should wait for the possible refresh next year.

[@Ender275]

Is there supposed to be a refresh?

[@TerraEmperor1]

@@Ender275 No, nothings been said about a refresh of air the models. This is just me assuming because of what they did with the pro models

[@mistermastermind528]

iPad Air is probably the better choice overall. However, the mini is really appealing. I kinda wish I was like you, Brad: I can just test these things out for real and see how I behave having them. Maybe then I can figure out what I would usually use. Either way, I can't afford these. 💸💸💸

[@Zarpas]

I have a base ipad 6 from 2018 and I was thinking on getting an air 4, but with the new ipad 9, i don't know, it's good and cheap, don't have to buy a new pencil, but I kinda want that laminated display, but also, I have to buy the apple pencil 2

[@frostedbutts4340]

Big price difference, once you include having to buy a new pencil the Air is about twice as much. I'd go for the cheap one imo

[@maurorenard82]

I am on the exact same boat. In my case I don’t mind the non laminated display, but it is the RAM what matters to me. I want 4gb. I am not sure 3gb is enough to make me upgrade, but the air + pencil is too expensive. Jeeez what do I do?

[@Zarpas]

@@maurorenard82 I think I will go for the air, but I will wait until the next model, I feel the 2020 version is now like at the bottom of ipads

[@ArcadeChan]

Thanks so much for your review on the iPad Pro part. I was thinking of getting 12 version with the 1tb. But when you said all that stuff when it comes to work flow and what you use most. I think the iPad still can’t beat my PC when it comes to work flow, so I decided save up for the 11 inch with 500gb instead. Just because yeah, all I’m gonna do most of the time is draw.

[@DirtBike12oClock]

Please try one out before you buy it! I returned mine because the jelly effect was way to prominent for me. It is really bad in the vertical position. Not so much in horisontal.

[@angelamitchell5580]

This must be my third year or so of researching what to buy as my first iPad. I'm still unsure about whether I should buy the newest iPad Air or 11" iPad Pro 2021. 😖 I'm a front-end developer and casual artist, hoping to learn more about design and digital painting. I want a good balance between portability and power.

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Either 12.9 inch pro or mini 6 is the way to go

[@mattstl77]

I went with the surface pro 7 and no complaints.

[@HiHi-zj7lk]

im excited for my ipad air 4!!! it will arrive in a week yayy~

[@greenrhapsody9286]

this video is exactly what i need, thankyou sir!

[@borakim9817]

This is really helpful video and the comments are helpful too thank you 🙏

[@SalomeSalme]

Looking forward to buying the 9th gen this October! Quite a long time to wait since it will most probably be able during the last week of the month in my country, and I've waited for a long time since hearing the rumors about it. 😢

[@ivonnea.462]

Can you review best displays for design/digital art, that are color accurate and budget friendly? 😃

[@saravana02n]

Got my 11inch pro today.damn that 120hz screen is lit🔥🤙

[@leeoaks8098]

Thanks for the video! If anyone wants to chime in to help me decide, feel free. I'm a professional comic book artist who's never owned a iPad product. It sounds like iPads and iPad Air are good enough as long as you get enough storage. When I work on a desktop the Photoshop files can be 400 MB, but only have 10 layers. They are 600 DPI at print size like 6x9 in. or 300 DPI at original size like 10x15 in. Dropping 1,000 bucks on something I don't even know if I will end up using is the question. But I keep seeing used iPads for less than 200 and according to this video it sounds like they can get the job done. Color accuracy is an issue in my domain, when you go to print. Should I snag an iPad 7th generation for $200, a first-gen iPad pro for $150, a refurbished fifth generation iPad pro for $550-$750, a 3rd generation for $300, or a fourth generation for $500? I can get a used first generation Apple pen for $50. Or a new apple 2 pencil for $130. So Pad and pen for 200 on the low end and $700-$900 on the high end. I don't know how easy it is to transfer files back and forth or what apps will be available on what versions and the cost of subscriptions and whatnot. As is, I scan original pencils on an older machine and transfer with a USB. Thanks!

[@Hoodiemastery]

Thanks for the great Review. Really helpfull

[@RajShekhar-jy2zi]

Love your videos . You can Do a similar videos for galaxy tabs and compare them with ipads .

[@2GG00]

9:00 wait for the RESFRESHRATE 😂😂😂

[@unknownusername6980]

Amazing guide! keep going❤❤

[@dodger1x]

What supriced me coming from an ipad pro 12,9 is that it doesn’t feel small when it comes to screen resolution. I can totally do work on this without it feeling like the UI takes up all the space. Both in procreate, Shapr3d, Cadmio , safari (systemadministrator work) , nebo etc etc. I actually forget how small it is

[@mwdc1]

Everybody: watching the video Me: *thinking the illustrator (ai) pillow behind brad is cute*

[@JoAdventurify]

This is what i was looking for..glad I subscribed..

[@KingYoite]

I got an ipad pro for drawing and got the 256gb storage for drawing.... I have so much stuff on it now and I have barely used a quarter of the storage. 😅 I may have gotten too much.

[@topmag2597]

Hello Brad. Please review Xiaomi pad 5

[@Carla-watches]

The iPad mini is also a good option for people with small hands who also don’t enjoy big devices! It’s the case for my friend and she uses procreate in hers and she wouldn’t go for anything bigger

[@bukki007]

Thanks for your comment. I'm thinking of starting digital art and I've been considering iPad mini 6 but there are very few artist reviews on KZbin with iPad mini 6. It seems most digital artists prefer iPad pro, and I understand but it makes me (a novice) think maybe they don't use the mini because it's not good for digital art. So reading your comment assures me that I can do digital art on the mini and not miss much except the size and a few other features

[@lifewjessie]

@@bukki007 did you end up getting the mini? I’m literally in the same situation that you’re in, except I’m stuck in between the mini and the e iPad Air

[@salvatoremaniscalco]

Very usefull review. Thanks!

[@faridi_arts5781]

Finally what all were waiting for.