At the presentation on May 7, the Cupertino team updated two lines of tablets. A more significant and significant announcement of the updated iPad Pro, the model became the first source on the new chip Apple M4.
Topic: What is the difference between the new iPad Air (2024) and the old iPad Air (2022). Only 2 important differences
We analyzed all the features of the models and compared the old Pro generation with the new one.
1. Dimensions
► New iPad Pro 2024 generations have become a little smaller and thinner. Dimensions of the 11-inch model: 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mmfrom 13-inch 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm. Cupertino residents believe that the gadget has become as secure as possible from Apple. The model is available in black and gray colors.
Why make such a thin case, especially in a large 13-inch tablet, is unclear to us. It would be better to leave the thickness the same, increase autonomy and remove the protruding camera module.
► Old iPad Pro 2022 have the following dimensions: for the 11-inch model 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm and the 13-inch 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm.
The model is available in black and gray colors.
2. Display
► New iPad Pro 2024 received an improved OLED matrix, which they called Ultra Retina XDR.
In the 11-inch version, the resolution 2420 x 1668 pixelsand for the 13-inch – 2752 x 2064 pixels. Maximum brightness – 1000 nitswith a peak 1600 nits leading to HDR playback.
Models with storage and 2 TB received a nano-textured display coating.
► Old iPad Pro 2022 LED matrices are used Liquid retinaand in larger models – Mini LED.
In the 11-inch version, the resolution 2388 x 1668 pixelsand for the 13-inch – 2732 x 2048 pixels. Maximum brightness – 600 nits. HDR support with peak brightness 1600 nits Only available on older models.
The rest of the screen parameters are the same as in the new tablets.
3. Iron
► New iPad Pro 2024 became the first Apple devices to receive the chip Apple M4 with 10 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores. After the presentation, it became known that the younger models have one less CPU core.
There are models with storage 256, 512 GB, 1 or 2 TB.
Amount of RAM in models with storage 256 And 512 GB – 8 GBand in models with storage 1 or 2 TB – 16 GB. Most likely, the increased amount of RAM is needed for memory management and will not provide a performance increase. Combined memory speed 120 GB/s.
► Old iPad Pro 2022 run on processor Apple M2which has 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores.
There are models with drives from 128 GB do 2 TB.
RAM capacity in models up to one TB – 8 GBfor the rest – 16 GB. Combined memory speed 100 GB/s.
4. Cameras
► New iPad Pro 2024 connect only one camera module per 12 MP, ƒ/1.8. There is 5x digital zoom and Smart HDR 4.
The camera has learned to shoot ProRes in resolution 4K at 60 fps.
The front has not changed.
► Old iPad Pro 2022 connected with a pair of cameras: wide 12 MP ƒ/1.8 and ultra-wide 10 MP ƒ/2.4. There is 2x digital zoom for moving away and 5x digital zoom for approaching. Supported HDR 4.
Shooting video in ProRes possible with permission 4Kbut only 30 fps.
5. Other differences
► In new iPad Pro 2024 The front camera module was moved. Now it is located on the long edge under the wireless charging for the Apple Pencil.
► New iPad Pro 2024 really Apple Pencil Proold generation tablets – Apple Pencil 2nd generation. At the same time simplified Apple Pencil (USB‑C) All iPad models are important.
► For new iPad Pro 2024 will release an updated Magic keyboard with an enlarged trackpad, which has vibration feedback and additional functional buttons nearby.
► B iPad Pro 2024 With the LTE module there is no longer a SIM card tray, only eSIM works.
► The charging adapter has also been removed from the set of European tablets.
Bottom line: which iPad should you choose?
The update in the Pro line turned out to be more original than in the iPad Air. But even so, it’s definitely not worth taking action and updating iPad Pro owners with the two previous principles. Apple even went for a small downgrade when they removed the second camera module. It was always superfluous in the iPad Pro, but for two years we tried to convince it otherwise, and then quietly removed it from the tablet.
Performance difference between M1, M2 or M4 can only be seen in synthetic tests. Only users hired for the production video will actually render the video or mix tracks into 100+ tracks on the tablet.
Reducing the thickness of the device is a strange move. Using the iPad Pro without a case is unsafe and there is a risk of falling, especially the 13-inch model. At the same time, the accessories from the old firmware are not accurate. Just like the old stylus won’t fit the new model Apple Pencil 2.
There are only two important differences: the transition to OLED matrices and 256 GB memory in the database. The new screen will only look good when viewed directly. In other cases, the situation on the generation screen also looks excellent. That being said, not everyone needs that large storage on their iPad.
It turns out that buying a new generation iPad Pro today makes no sense. The device is not always powered; more affordable and common accessories are not suitable.
If you want an iPad Pro, wait until the news airs and grab the previous generation M2 at a discount.
Source: Iphones RU
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