The iPad Pro M4 boasts the finest portable display hardware on the market inside an impossibly thin 5.3mm frame. It is held back strictly by iPadOS workflow constraints rather than hardware limitations.
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| Display | 11-inch Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 1600 nits peak HDR |
| Processor | Apple M4 chip (9-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core NPU) |
| Storage | 256GB base configuration |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm profile |
| Cameras | 12MP Wide rear camera with LiDAR scanner + Landscape 12MP TrueDepth front |
| Audio | Four-speaker audio array with studio-quality microphones |
| Weight | 444 grams |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thunderbolt / USB 4 port |
Testing over the first two weeks confirms the advertised performance. The display is bright and legible in direct sunlight. My only complaint is the charging time which feels slightly sluggish compared to rival flagships.
Ran continuous stress benchmarks in a 24°C ambient room. Sustained clocks settle at approximately 85% of peak after 20 minutes. Highly stable for non-synthetic workloads, but warm to the touch around the top rail.
The iPad Pro M4 boasts the finest portable display hardware on the market inside an impossibly thin 5.3mm frame. It is held back strictly by iPadOS workflow constraints rather than hardware limitations.
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