Apple iPad Pro M4 Review

The M4 iPad Pro is a triumph of hardware engineering. The Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display delivers the contrast of OLED with the brightness of mini-LED – hitting 1,600 nits peak for HDR content. The M4 chip with a 10-core GPU handles Final Cut Pro exports and demanding 3D games effortlessly. At 5.1mm thin, it feels impossibly sleek yet rigid.

The new Apple Pencil Pro introduces barrel roll, squeeze gesture, and haptic feedback, making digital art feel more natural. The Magic Keyboard (sold separately, $299) adds a function row and a larger trackpad, transforming the iPad into a genuine laptop alternative.

The $1,099 starting price is high, and iPadOS still limits true multitasking compared to macOS. For most people, the iPad Air is a better value, but creative professionals who can utilise the M4’s power and the Pencil Pro’s capabilities will find the Pro transformative.