I've been saying this exact point this whole time. The iPad 2018 is more than enough for most if not all users. People get so defensive of the new pro model. I skipped pro iPads and went with the iPad 2018 and it's great for consumption and super light productivity. The pro is pretty much the an iPad 2018 with great hardware. When it comes to use there is not much of difference between the two except for a few things. These tablets are not laptop replacements but they are good supplemental items.
The iPad Pro has pro motion display it is immensely better for any creating such as procreate or editing video. Drawing is a fluid seamless experience on the pro, because it has the hardware to support fast loads and lots of moving parts. Also, camera is much better, screen is retina and brighter plus has the pro motion and 120 gigahertz display meaning when your doing almost anything even something simple like flicking through apps there is not even a hint of a stutter. Plus it has 4 speakers that are definitely upgraded from a regular iPad it has the best sound and HD picture of any tablet and most laptops on market, plus it outperforms 90% of laptops. It just feels next level and has to be experienced to fully understand. Trust me there is a huge difference go for a 10.5 Pro not a 2018 regular iPad it’s much more worth the little extra money, if you’re just gonna be playing doodle jump then go for the reg iPad though. 😂
Sam Jackson no. If you are an artist you should be aware that money should be spent wisely. The cost of the pro itself is absurd for what ur getting. Its a luxury. Not a necessity. Great artists who use the cintique could care less about the 120ghz display so no, it is not worth it. If ur going for “gaming” then ask yourself are mobile games really that good compared to a cheap gaming laptop for the price less than an ipad pro?
Thank you for making this video. I've been struggling in my head with purchasing the regular iPad. I'm used to being able to invest in the best version but this time around it's just not feasible with my current budget. Granted I'm a freelance designer and work primarily on my PC and I was planning on using the iPad as a leisurely illustration device for my own art pieces.
We’re on the same boat. I ended up buying a 2nd hand ipad pro 2 + pencil for around $550. I must say I’m pretty happy with it. The new ipad pro would’ve cost me around $1100 (pencil included).
Hey! If you’re strapped for cash like me, the iPad 6 is still okay. At the end of the day, it can run Procreate and uses the Apple Pencil. I’m going to buy the iPad 6 for Christmas, and it’s gonna work.
Hey brad! I own the 2018 standard iPad with apple pencil support. I bought it after watching your review for it because im an artist on a budget. Since then I get people telling me i should upgrade it because i draw on it all the time. And i was wondering if the new iPad pro was worth it. But after watching this, I have a new appreciation for my iPad! Thanks~
That he can’t answer, as it depends on how you draw. Do you use many layers when drawing? If not too much you’ll be fine if you start a new layer for every little detail, probably not. You’ll struggle with the pro too, as I have maxed layers on it with higher resolution before
I bought the 2018 iPad based to a large degree on your review of it, and I have not regretted it whatsoever! I use it only for art, and it has been great. It's just a joy to use, and so much fun!! I also got a matte screen protector based on your review of those (I won't tell PaperLike, lol). I really, really love my iPad!!! I would love to have the 12.9" Pro for the extra screen space, and am contemplating getting one in the spring when I get my annual bonus, but honestly, I would probably be as well served with a used 2017 model, I think. I don't think most of the upgrades from the 2017 to 2018 would make that much difference for me. To get what I want in the new iPad Pro 12.9" (along with having to buy a new Pencil, grrr, and I actually prefer the way the old one charges, I can use a cable instead of having to rely on the iPad) would be like $1500, which would go a long way towards upgrading my desktop, omg!!!
Carol Teater who makes the matte screen protector you got? Is it glass or film. I have last year’s 10.5 iPad pro and there aren’t too many matte screen protectors for that model. I don’t know about Paperlike, I read mixed reviews
@@judithf9297 Judith, this is the one I got: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G4SA1FG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If the link doesn't work, it is this one: iCarez Anti-Glare/Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for New iPad 9.7 Inch (2018/2017)/iPad Pro 9.7 Inch/iPad Air 2/iPad Air (2 Pack) Matte Really, probably any matte protector is about the same. I like the feel of the one I got much better than the bare surface. I also ordered a regular (not matte) set, have not tried that yet. One downside of the matte protectors is that a lot of them (I would say all, but hedging, lol) really blur the detail of the screen, and break up the light into red, green, and blue speckles. I really don't use my iPad for reading or watching videos, so it isn't a big problem, but it can be disconcerting, especially at first. The good news is that the regular screen protectors are very cheap (mine was like $8 for two), so you can try it and if you don't like it, you are not out much. :)
would this screen protector be better than the paperlike ones? I'm interested in getting a matte protector to give drawing a better feel but don't really know the difference.
@@whateverwhateverwhatever8102 I don't know, I have not used the PaperLike. I got mine before I knew about the PaperLike. Brad certainly loves them, though. :)
Loving my iPad Pro 11 inch. Had the 10.5 with pencil sold it and only had to add $200.00 to upgrade worth every penny . This new iPad design, speed, face ID it enjoyable and the best EVER 😀if thinking about it so you won't have any regrets
This is what I was trying to explain the other day on the Twitter conversation to people that “6gb” ram is not going to mean much as it’s just the good old trusty iPad.
Yeah, the software is so well optimized for iOS that the old rules of how much ram you need that is important on desktop Macs and PCs isn't as relevant.
The pro looks nice but way out of my price range. I have the 2018 Ipad and it was a great price and I'm very happy with it. I don't think I'm missing out on anything except maybe screen size but 9.7 is big enough.
I’m pretty happy with my iPad 2018. I mostly use it for art. After 7 months of using this, I don’t really find anything wrong with it. The only thing I like about the new iPad Pro is that when you charge your Apple Pencil, it seems a little less awkward.
Thank you for this review, I'm more confident to catch the 2018 iPad. I was worried about some losing performance, but you already have one, since the launching and it is working pretty well.
@Maciek Skórnik no ,but I have experienced a similar thing whenever using split view/multitasking feature there seem to be a fade ghost image of the previous application left after closing it but it goes away gradually
Not having the money for the iPad Pro, I opted for the 2018 iPad, instead....in 2019. Frankly, I think a lot of the hoopla over the iPad Pro is tremendously exaggerated, as is the flap about the air space in the 2018 iPad's non-laminated screen making a lot of noise. As a photographer, and having used an iPad 2 to edit RAW files from my Sony in Snapseed, I knew there would be no problem in doing so on my iPad 6, as well. The additional screen size of the Pro is not only unnecessary, but, again, quite exaggerated. I have a 17" laptop from Asus that I used for photoediting for six years and, frankly, I prefer using my iPad, as the image is sharper, clearer and has greater contrast. Bigger isn't always better.
I have the 2018 iPad right now. The only reason I would rather have the iPad Pro is because of the bigger screen for note taking and drawing. When handwriting notes on the 9.7 inch iPad there isn’t nearly as much space so after writing a few words you have to select it and make it much smaller. This is in my experience anyway using Notability. Also the keyboard is much bigger on the bigger iPad Pro so it would be easier for me to type rather on the smaller 9.7 iPad. Typing on the smaller iPad is a whole new experience so it took me a long time to learn how to type fast and efficiently.
Thank you very much for the advice. Was debating myself if I'd lose almost the same amount for a pro when I can have the iPad and my only reason is just to use procreate. 😇
I just sold my 6 months old iPad 2018 and went for iPad Pro 11. One of the reasons was 4 stereo speakers instead of having them on one side. Missing Home button tho.
Great points. I think for most the cost difference will be the major determining factor. With that said, I also think it validates the idea that with the larger more expensive IPad Pro ... having the additional real estate can be beneficial in many circumstances if money somehow is not an issue. So what’s refreshing about both models is they are truly viable options for everyone. Especially for those like me who are exploring their options for finally sharing the art they make with the world. I guess we all have to learn to crawl before we can walk, and it’s good to know that starting with the regular iPad is not considered a handicap in any way, shape, or form. Thanks for the review Brad.
Hey Brad, great video. But you forgot to mention at the very beginning concerning canvas size, that the DPI plays a crucial role as well in the possible amount of layers. You have set to 600 dpi on your Pro and 133 dpi on your iPad 2018. But that only shows that the Pro is a really high performing machine :)
There is a loot of good deals on used ipads pro right now,all the people are starting to sell to buy the new one and prices are dropping,just so you now, you can get the 9,7pro for a lower price than a 6gen ipad
Thanks dude! I usually skip over the “sponsor” sections of people’s videos, but... yours was so helpful 😄 it felt more like a bonus than an advert. GREAT REVIEW! 👍
I'm still using a first gen iPad Pro 12.9". Procreate is still the only app that has excellent performance. The rest were always hit and miss just like desktop programs. You have to juggle document size with brush size, resolution, number of layers, etc. Get the formula wrong and you get lag. Or even freezes.
Paper textured screen protectors are terrible for both the Pencil nib and the ipad. After less than a month I had to replace my nib because the rough texture of the screen protector had worn it down so badly. It also makes the screen much less clear and some gestures register less easily, eg pinch to merge layers in Procreate. It wasn't as hard as I thought to learn to draw on the glass surface
I can see in a lot of practical usage for art, both are comparable. Im also assuming you're not super into the whole specs and what really makes the new iPad so much better, but that new processor in the new one is an unbelievable powerhouse. It's more powerful than alot of high end desktop processors and at a fraction of the size. Alot of these apps were already optimized for the old iPad so of course they will run well, but the new Photoshop is being specifically made to take full advantage of the A12x bionic chips speeds. As more apps work with the new architecture, the difference will only become larger with time
You know it's not difficult to tell when someone is telling the truth about a matter and I want you to know that I appreciate your honesty about the comparison between the iPad and the iPad Pro. I'm just torn between the iPad Pro and the iPad Pro "New" I just don't know what to buy and I'm afraid I won't buy one with enough RAM. If I use the cloud, do I really need more than 64 Gbytes? I have no idea. If you could help, I'd very much appreciate it. Thank you.
Good, common-sense purchasing advice. If people don't get caught in the hype vortex, they can really make clear thoughtful decisions, and have a heap of money left over. Great work, Brad. This is what videos like this should be pointing out to potential buyers.
I got my matte screen protector and it is much better. I had to use 2 of them (one right on top of the other) but it is much better. I had to use 2 of them because using just one didn't seem to make much of a difference, but 2 works just fine. Thanks to everyone who gave me a USEFUL answer - I'm a happy camper now.
I own the 2018 iPad and am grateful for this review. I was unsure if I should upgrade to the 2018 pro eventually, but every other reviewer is just saying it’s not a laptop.
I think the older pros are the sweet spot. you can score a used one WITH a pencil for 500. I tried the ipad 2018 and Personally experienced some serious lag depending on the brush. If you intend to grow, i think you should get a device with a little room to grow.
I own a 2018 iPad, then bought an iPad Pro 10.5 about 7 months later when on sale. Why? I mostly use my iPad to listen to music and watch videos. The quad speakers on the Pros are so drastically superior to the twin speakers on the regular iPad that I felt compelled to upgrade after testing the Pro in the store. An expensive compulsion! So if you buy the regular iPad, never go back and look at the Pro, you will want it, in my experience.
To Pro, or not to Pro, that is the question. The new Pro iPads a REALLY good, but they are premium laptop prices now. And Apples Premium Laptops are just even more expensive. I picking just the 2018 iPad for the family as a shared device, My Son is into digital graphics and movies, my daughter is into music creation, My wife is a professional editor, but we have COMPUTERS to do most of the heavy lifting. For us, the Pad is an auxiliary device, the cost of the Pro just isn't worth it, as in the name, we aren't making any money out of it. Weird that Apple making an NZ$1500 iPad Pro made the NZ$700 iPad suddenly look like great value 8)
Yes, I just bought an iPad Pro 10.5 2016 and the 2018 iPad and they both work great with the Apple Pencil and palm rejection. Just get the Apple Pencil not any other kind, they don’t work as well.
John Howell The iPad Pro has pro motion display it is immensely better for any creating such as procreate or editing video. Drawing is a fluid seamless experience on the pro, because it has the hardware to support fast loads and lots of moving parts. Also, camera is much better, screen is retina and brighter plus has the pro motion and 120 gigahertz display meaning when your doing almost anything even something simple like flicking through apps there is not even a hint of a stutter. Plus it has 4 speakers that are definitely upgraded from a regular iPad it has the best sound and HD picture of any tablet and most laptops on market, plus it outperforms 90% of laptops. It just feels next level and has to be experienced to fully understand. Trust me there is a huge difference go for a 10.5 Pro not a 2018 regular iPad it’s much more worth the little extra money, if you’re just gonna be playing doodle jump then go for the reg iPad though. 😂
Sam Jackson Yeah, I agree the pro is premium kit, bus as a device to do just about everything else but drawing and art, a MacBook is better. Where the iPad stills excells for me is small, long battery life, and cheap(ish).
John Howell I see your point. The IPad for me has always been an immensely powerful useful companion tool to my MacBook Pro. Funny thing is, is the new IPad Pro I just purchased now outperforms (by almost double) my 1 step above baseline MacBook. It kills it on Geekbench scores with CPU speed and GPU power. Plus its way more portable, touchscreen, and just flying through tasks with the apps available makes ‘work’ so much fun. Now if I want to use photoshop or edit 4K or even type a paper I turn to my Mac. But it wont be that way forever, I have both, and from the rumors the reason Ipads are getting such a boost in power and the newest A10-12x chips is that they’re gearing up for a switch from IOS to a half Mac/IOS hybrid operating system. Effectively turning an IPad Pro into a Computer Replacement. They’ve always been marketed as such, now they actually will fully be just that... Once they make that switch there truly will be no need for a clunky MacBook anymore. iPads are most definitely the focus for Apple when it comes to the future of computing. Ill be glad to Have a Sup’d up Pro when the time comes. Cheers!
Thank you so much for your reviews they are great. Would you recommend to upgrade from iPad Pro 2016 12.9" to iPad Pro 2018 12.9" for illustrator? Is it worth it? Thank you so much.
In my opinion the new Pro is not worth the money for me. I would buy the iPad 2018 i mean double price without Pen for what? 1 Inch more and a not so well build case.
All these TH-cam speed test seem premature; IOS 12 and this new hardware has been released to close together for anyone to properly optimize their application. There are so many api changes and updates, I am sure not even apple has gotten around to updating everything for the new IPad, given how much they focus on IPhones first. If this iPad was not much more capable, why is it only now that Adobe is putting full development resources into a proper Photoshop, why not before with last generation? Everyone needs to have patience and give the developers of the world sometime to update their million+ codebases before doing “vs.” test and calling everything the same. (Comment logged on an iPad Pro 2018, I didn’t see any speed difference in my typing from last year model)
@@thebradcolbow - I would love a video talking more about the size. Pros and con of having the larger screen! Is it too large for casual tablet use (non-drawing tasks)?
@@toggtlas7099 I found that my 10.5" is perfect for almost everything. The 10.5" also beats the 12.9" for holding in one hand'; I never feel fatigued holding the 10.5", but you will with the 12.9". Now the reason I am upgrading to the new 12.9" is because of Clip Studio Paint. This is my go to program for creating my comic, and I have to have multiple panels open for my workflow, which makes my drawing space way too cramped.
@@toggtlas7099 One more thing. There is a way to connect your Apple mini to your tablet Ipad Pro and make the additinal screen useless with 12.9" model.
You should do a video on how free sketchbook is better then most!!! I have every program on the iPad, and I still find the sketchbook program way better then most apps. The smooth line and easy usage are great. I have done amazing work on it
I have many versions of IPAD and the main reason to by the 2018 Pro is Screen Size. I was using the last new 12.9 IPAD PRO but it could not keep a charge while I was using it just watching TH-cam Videos on 50% Screen Brightness I would have to lower the brightness so low if I was going to be using the device for more then a few hours and I wasn’t gaming, or running power apps. TH-cam Email, no clients in the back grown running and I have good size Hard Drive with over 85% left on Both devices. I did research on this and this is a issue of the IPad Losing charge while plugged in.. So far the 2018 12.9 IPAD PRO hasn’t been a issue at all.
I am not sure if the new 12.9" iPad Pro is any noticeably better at handling digital art than last year's 12.9" iPad Pro. The screen and Pencil latency are about the same anyway, and it's not like this year have some new display technology that enhances colour accuracy
I had both. The pro is way better and smoother... only if you are able to shell out the money! I just saved up and sold my iPad 6th gen. I got a refurb 2018 iPad Pro. It’s WORTH IT so much worth !!!
I didn't see this mentioned, but with multitasking (two apps side by side on one iPad screen) the smaller iPad 2018 is at a disadvantage. This is especially relevant if you draw from reference. If you draw mostly from imagination it matters less, of course.
I bough the new 2018 after your video. I'm just going to use it for university. It's enough performance. Thanks for your help man, all youtubers are showing the ipad pro as the best deal to school 🙂😑😑😑
just bigger screen and little bit more faster i mean if youre buying them for drawing i think 6th gen is very good and the price point is really good better buy 2 ipad 6th gen then 1 ipad pro
Given that your Wifi is sketchy why wouldn't you test Astropad using a USB-Lightning connector? Seems like the obvious simplification to determine if the lag you were seeing was due to the network or the iPad.
That is why I held back from buying an ipad pro, and went for a surface pro instead. There's no use in owning a super powerful device if I can't really do much with it aside from using either procreate or clip studio paint and watching netflix. A lot of other apps I love aren't available on ipad, which is a shame since it appears to be really powerful hardware wise.
I got the 2018 ipad with pencil for roughly 350 bucks and see not a single reason why the additional cost would be worth it. of course the extra ram and better specs will be a bit of performance boost but not enough to justify this price. in the end, for professional work i need photoshop and a real computer
i just got the regular ipad 2018 for 259 bucks last friday and i am am happy with it even when i have to say the 120 hz and the better design goes to the pro one
Paperlike does not have a product for Android tablets, and based on the response I got from the email I sent them its not going to happen anytime soon. Do you know of a similar product for Android tablets?
luxurycardstore all android tablets are oversized phones. They doesn’t offer anything other than a larger screen which is why android people buy phones with large screen because android tablets is useless
@@hanes2Your response was useless. I am VERY happy with my Android tablet. If you have a USEFUL answer to my question, I'm interested in what you have to say.
I have the galaxy tab s3 and the nibs make a big difference, and went against buying one. The rubbery mobs have plenty of good friction. Wish I could help with screen protectors. I live in HK and the electronics markets have plenty for even obscure tablets. So if you are based in HK, you can go to Mong Kok area of desperate, but most phone fixing places can help. If you aren’t in Asia... I don’t know.
Brad, you are an owner of Astropad and 12.9" Apple Ipad Pro 2018. So, you can connect your new device to Apple mini and have it all at once- pc, tablet, and laptop.
Hello Brad, I am having compatibility problems with Adonit Pixel and Pocket. What gives? Do you know when Apple is going to release a pencil for Pocket KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK with drawing!! Cheers
I've got a MBP, an iPhone 6s 64GB so I'm thinking on buying the iPad 2018 instead of a new bigger phone, I don't want to drag my laptop over to the sofa or out on the deck to use & watching YT videos on my phone is a bit small. That's all I want an iPad for to watch on the sofa or while in bed.
18 still isn’t a lot. Procreate should do some more optimization work to get us more layers. I would be ok also with a slight performance hit when adding extra layers.
Is this iPad still worth getting in 2019..? I have been looking for affordable portable drawing tablets for months.. I just found out about this iPad about a month ago.. I’m not using this for work or anything, just to fill my time while I’m travelling..
I bought mine at the end of 2018, and I still love it. I also own a large iPad Pro that I use as a professional illustration tool, but the 9.7 standard iPad is my portable sketchbook, day planner, media enjoyment device, and an all around great tool for me for tons of day to day stuff.
Thanks for the video Brad! Just a quick question... In Procreate, does the DPI affect the number of layers? In the video it seems that the DPI is different on each iPad.
Do you think the new iOS version of Photoshop will be free? I bet it will have subscription like Fresco. I just hope that those who have a CC plan that includes Photoshop (I have the one with Ps and Lr) will get to use it for no additional cost.
Brad you didn’t take into account the Artists that have a painterly style,require textured blending brushes on large canvas sizes.I ran tests on both my 12.9 2018 and 2017 models very big difference,so I would imagine the 2018 IPad would struggle in these areas.👨🏼🎨
scpart this is something Borodante brought up when reviewing Paintstorm for iPad vs PC. Is this a lot about RAM though? So the 2018 iPad might struggle even more.
@@sloppynyuszi that is true for layers etc not so much brushes my 2018 IPad Pro has same ram as my 2017 IPad Pro but is way faster on larger complex brushes.
scpart I remember there was a performance bumb when I upgraded my iPad Pro last time, but wasn’t that significant. I do mostly line work based art and animate in rough animator.
As an artist which one do you prefer Pro or 2018 ? And Why? Please reply . Is screen size really matters for an artist? Is screen size really a big setback ?
Hey this isn't relating to the iPad, but I do have a question. I have been checking out your reviews for a while and was wondering if you will review the new huion kamvas 20. It looks promising but with the issues I've seen with the 13 pro I'm pretty dependant on seeing reviews.
Lol great animation and review. Would you recommend mac OS over windows for digital art? Im thinking of doing a dual boot for my pc? I love the design/monitors of mac for work...but gaming i love window...
Daniel Juno except for apple specific software like Final Cut, Logic or Motion everything is available on Windows so I wouldn’t bother. I don’t game and personally just am more comfortable with Mac OS, but I don’t think there are other specifics that make it a better creative machine. If anything PCs come with more creative focused features like stylus support, weird extra screens, and other fancy things, while a Mac is a screen, keyboard, and trackpad/mouse.
I've been saying this exact point this whole time. The iPad 2018 is more than enough for most if not all users. People get so defensive of the new pro model. I skipped pro iPads and went with the iPad 2018 and it's great for consumption and super light productivity. The pro is pretty much the an iPad 2018 with great hardware. When it comes to use there is not much of difference between the two except for a few things. These tablets are not laptop replacements but they are good supplemental items.
The iPad Pro has pro motion display it is immensely better for any creating such as procreate or editing video. Drawing is a fluid seamless experience on the pro, because it has the hardware to support fast loads and lots of moving parts. Also, camera is much better, screen is retina and brighter plus has the pro motion and 120 gigahertz display meaning when your doing almost anything even something simple like flicking through apps there is not even a hint of a stutter. Plus it has 4 speakers that are definitely upgraded from a regular iPad it has the best sound and HD picture of any tablet and most laptops on market, plus it outperforms 90% of laptops. It just feels next level and has to be experienced to fully understand. Trust me there is a huge difference go for a 10.5 Pro not a 2018 regular iPad it’s much more worth the little extra money, if you’re just gonna be playing doodle jump then go for the reg iPad though. 😂
Sam Jackson no. If you are an artist you should be aware that money should be spent wisely. The cost of the pro itself is absurd for what ur getting. Its a luxury. Not a necessity. Great artists who use the cintique could care less about the 120ghz display so no, it is not worth it. If ur going for “gaming” then ask yourself are mobile games really that good compared to a cheap gaming laptop for the price less than an ipad pro?
Thank you for making this video. I've been struggling in my head with purchasing the regular iPad. I'm used to being able to invest in the best version but this time around it's just not feasible with my current budget. Granted I'm a freelance designer and work primarily on my PC and I was planning on using the iPad as a leisurely illustration device for my own art pieces.
We’re on the same boat. I ended up buying a 2nd hand ipad pro 2 + pencil for around $550. I must say I’m pretty happy with it. The new ipad pro would’ve cost me around $1100 (pencil included).
whoa, did you get your 2nd hand ipad off ebay or from a refurb company??
Hey! If you’re strapped for cash like me, the iPad 6 is still okay. At the end of the day, it can run Procreate and uses the Apple Pencil. I’m going to buy the iPad 6 for Christmas, and it’s gonna work.
Hey brad! I own the 2018 standard iPad with apple pencil support. I bought it after watching your review for it because im an artist on a budget. Since then I get people telling me i should upgrade it because i draw on it all the time. And i was wondering if the new iPad pro was worth it. But after watching this, I have a new appreciation for my iPad! Thanks~
Comic Saga okay but the base model for the 2018 iPad 6th generation is $329
Comic Saga yes i said in my original comment, standard iPad. Never saying pro.
@Comic Saga lol
I am definately not paying double the price just to open my files 2 seconds faster
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My broke ass thanks you for the validation, Brad. ❤️
Ashmita Nandy exactly!!!!! Thank you brad!!!!
does the amount of layers limit you during drawing sessions? asking cuz i want to use an ipad for drawing my proper pieces instead of sketches
Same hat
That he can’t answer, as it depends on how you draw. Do you use many layers when drawing? If not too much you’ll be fine if you start a new layer for every little detail, probably not. You’ll struggle with the pro too, as I have maxed layers on it with higher resolution before
In the end, you're presenting your art, not your tools. 🙂
Well said. :)
Maybe he want to show you both iPad can give you an amazing drawing
and what about it?
adrian piedra not trying to be rude lol. but, this is an iPad review from an artist prospective, not a art showcase.
Cutecat87655 :3 cool
I bought the 2018 iPad based to a large degree on your review of it, and I have not regretted it whatsoever! I use it only for art, and it has been great. It's just a joy to use, and so much fun!! I also got a matte screen protector based on your review of those (I won't tell PaperLike, lol). I really, really love my iPad!!! I would love to have the 12.9" Pro for the extra screen space, and am contemplating getting one in the spring when I get my annual bonus, but honestly, I would probably be as well served with a used 2017 model, I think. I don't think most of the upgrades from the 2017 to 2018 would make that much difference for me. To get what I want in the new iPad Pro 12.9" (along with having to buy a new Pencil, grrr, and I actually prefer the way the old one charges, I can use a cable instead of having to rely on the iPad) would be like $1500, which would go a long way towards upgrading my desktop, omg!!!
Carol Teater who makes the matte screen protector you got? Is it glass or film. I have last year’s 10.5 iPad pro and there aren’t too many matte screen protectors for that model. I don’t know about Paperlike, I read mixed reviews
@@judithf9297 Judith, this is the one I got:
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G4SA1FG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If the link doesn't work, it is this one:
iCarez Anti-Glare/Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for New iPad 9.7 Inch (2018/2017)/iPad Pro 9.7 Inch/iPad Air 2/iPad Air (2 Pack) Matte
Really, probably any matte protector is about the same. I like the feel of the one I got much better than the bare surface. I also ordered a regular (not matte) set, have not tried that yet. One downside of the matte protectors is that a lot of them (I would say all, but hedging, lol) really blur the detail of the screen, and break up the light into red, green, and blue speckles. I really don't use my iPad for reading or watching videos, so it isn't a big problem, but it can be disconcerting, especially at first. The good news is that the regular screen protectors are very cheap (mine was like $8 for two), so you can try it and if you don't like it, you are not out much. :)
would this screen protector be better than the paperlike ones? I'm interested in getting a matte protector to give drawing a better feel but don't really know the difference.
@@whateverwhateverwhatever8102 I don't know, I have not used the PaperLike. I got mine before I knew about the PaperLike. Brad certainly loves them, though. :)
it would be great to purchase it on black friday sales, when the price drop down immensely, now it is too late but still affordable though
Loving my iPad Pro 11 inch. Had the 10.5 with pencil sold it and only had to add $200.00 to upgrade worth every penny . This new iPad design, speed, face ID it enjoyable and the best EVER 😀if thinking about it so you won't have any regrets
This is what I was trying to explain the other day on the Twitter conversation to people that “6gb” ram is not going to mean much as it’s just the good old trusty iPad.
Yeah, the software is so well optimized for iOS that the old rules of how much ram you need that is important on desktop Macs and PCs isn't as relevant.
Brad Colbow Btw kudos to your daughter and you on the voice overs. I like the humorous tone. It’s awesome.
Don't even think about 6GB RAM on an iPad Pro, because only the 1TB version has 6GB, and for that you will need to part with high end laptop money.
Bought a mint used 2017 12.9 gen 2 for way cheaper then a 2018 and is super fast. Did the 6000x4000 file and got the same 18 layers as the new pro
i had to listen from 9:12 like 10 times to remind myself that ipad 6 is going to be enough.
No its not
I have the iPad 6 and it’s not enough 😫
The pro looks nice but way out of my price range. I have the 2018 Ipad and it was a great price and I'm very happy with it. I don't think I'm missing out on anything except maybe screen size but 9.7 is big enough.
I’m pretty happy with my iPad 2018. I mostly use it for art. After 7 months of using this, I don’t really find anything wrong with it. The only thing I like about the new iPad Pro is that when you charge your Apple Pencil, it seems a little less awkward.
This video has been beyond helpful to me in choosing what to buy. Thank you so much for making these reviews. You earned another sub!
Just what I needed!! I think I will stick with my 2018 iPad for now.
Got the 2018 128gb iPad for $100 off thru Bestbuy on Black Friday.... $330! Very happy!
U r soo lucky
bruh 😭
Found one today.
Thank you for this review, I'm more confident to catch the 2018 iPad. I was worried about some losing performance, but you already have one, since the launching and it is working pretty well.
Good to know, i am still on a 12.9 (first gen.) and it works fine.
Watching on my 2018 iPad and I love it !!!
and?
@@darkburn1000 what?😶
@Maciek Skórnik no ,but I have experienced a similar thing whenever using split view/multitasking feature there seem to be a fade ghost image of the previous application left after closing it but it goes away gradually
@Maciek Skórnik u r welcome
Which color you buy?
Not having the money for the iPad Pro, I opted for the 2018 iPad, instead....in 2019. Frankly, I think a lot of the hoopla over the iPad Pro is tremendously exaggerated, as is the flap about the air space in the 2018 iPad's non-laminated screen making a lot of noise. As a photographer, and having used an iPad 2 to edit RAW files from my Sony in Snapseed, I knew there would be no problem in doing so on my iPad 6, as well. The additional screen size of the Pro is not only unnecessary, but, again, quite exaggerated. I have a 17" laptop from Asus that I used for photoediting for six years and, frankly, I prefer using my iPad, as the image is sharper, clearer and has greater contrast. Bigger isn't always better.
I have the 2018 iPad right now. The only reason I would rather have the iPad Pro is because of the bigger screen for note taking and drawing. When handwriting notes on the 9.7 inch iPad there isn’t nearly as much space so after writing a few words you have to select it and make it much smaller. This is in my experience anyway using Notability.
Also the keyboard is much bigger on the bigger iPad Pro so it would be easier for me to type rather on the smaller 9.7 iPad. Typing on the smaller iPad is a whole new experience so it took me a long time to learn how to type fast and efficiently.
Thank you very much for the advice. Was debating myself if I'd lose almost the same amount for a pro when I can have the iPad and my only reason is just to use procreate. 😇
I just picked up the 2017 model yesterday for my illustrations and I regret nothing.
Does it work with the Apple Pencil
Thanks for this video I was definitely leaning back and forth on which ipad version I should get.
I just sold my 6 months old iPad 2018 and went for iPad Pro 11. One of the reasons was 4 stereo speakers instead of having them on one side. Missing Home button tho.
Great points. I think for most the cost difference will be the major determining factor. With that said, I also think it validates the idea that with the larger more expensive IPad Pro ... having the additional real estate can be beneficial in many circumstances if money somehow is not an issue. So what’s refreshing about both models is they are truly viable options for everyone. Especially for those like me who are exploring their options for finally sharing the art they make with the world. I guess we all have to learn to crawl before we can walk, and it’s good to know that starting with the regular iPad is not considered a handicap in any way, shape, or form. Thanks for the review Brad.
Hey Brad, great video. But you forgot to mention at the very beginning concerning canvas size, that the DPI plays a crucial role as well in the possible amount of layers. You have set to 600 dpi on your Pro and 133 dpi on your iPad 2018. But that only shows that the Pro is a really high performing machine :)
There is a loot of good deals on used ipads pro right now,all the people are starting to sell to buy the new one and prices are dropping,just so you now, you can get the 9,7pro for a lower price than a 6gen ipad
Daniel Mario would a used 32gb pro be better than a 128gb 6gen?
Thanks dude! I usually skip over the “sponsor” sections of people’s videos, but... yours was so helpful 😄 it felt more like a bonus than an advert. GREAT REVIEW! 👍
I'm still using a first gen iPad Pro 12.9". Procreate is still the only app that has excellent performance. The rest were always hit and miss just like desktop programs. You have to juggle document size with brush size, resolution, number of layers, etc. Get the formula wrong and you get lag. Or even freezes.
Paper textured screen protectors are terrible for both the Pencil nib and the ipad. After less than a month I had to replace my nib because the rough texture of the screen protector had worn it down so badly. It also makes the screen much less clear and some gestures register less easily, eg pinch to merge layers in Procreate. It wasn't as hard as I thought to learn to draw on the glass surface
Yeah it's better to just learn how to draw on a glass surface
I can see in a lot of practical usage for art, both are comparable. Im also assuming you're not super into the whole specs and what really makes the new iPad so much better, but that new processor in the new one is an unbelievable powerhouse. It's more powerful than alot of high end desktop processors and at a fraction of the size. Alot of these apps were already optimized for the old iPad so of course they will run well, but the new Photoshop is being specifically made to take full advantage of the A12x bionic chips speeds. As more apps work with the new architecture, the difference will only become larger with time
"The iPad doesn't really do much"
"The reason you will buy this iPad is to show people you can afford an iPad"
-Rob Jobs
Completely disagree.
Disagree
What?
thank you dude, as a third world artist i really apreciate this video
Just... Thank you... You have no idea how much you actually helped with this... I might buy an iPad 2018 tomorrow after this video
You know it's not difficult to tell when someone is telling the truth about a matter and I want you to know that I appreciate your honesty about the comparison between the iPad and the iPad Pro. I'm just torn between the iPad Pro and the iPad Pro "New" I just don't know what to buy and I'm afraid I won't buy one with enough RAM. If I use the cloud, do I really need more than 64 Gbytes? I have no idea. If you could help, I'd very much appreciate it. Thank you.
Good, common-sense purchasing advice. If people don't get caught in the hype vortex, they can really make clear thoughtful decisions, and have a heap of money left over. Great work, Brad. This is what videos like this should be pointing out to potential buyers.
I got my matte screen protector and it is much better. I had to use 2 of them (one right on top of the other) but it is much better. I had to use 2 of them because using just one didn't seem to make much of a difference, but 2 works just fine. Thanks to everyone who gave me a USEFUL answer - I'm a happy camper now.
That was extraordinarily helpful, thank for this!
I own the 2018 iPad and am grateful for this review. I was unsure if I should upgrade to the 2018 pro eventually, but every other reviewer is just saying it’s not a laptop.
I think the older pros are the sweet spot. you can score a used one WITH a pencil for 500. I tried the ipad 2018 and Personally experienced some serious lag depending on the brush. If you intend to grow, i think you should get a device with a little room to grow.
Update, I just ended up getting the 2018 Pro. I’m no professional but it’s also a noticeably better experience than my old iPad
I like the little animations that comes in between your videos. They’re cute and funny!
I own a 2018 iPad, then bought an iPad Pro 10.5 about 7 months later when on sale. Why? I mostly use my iPad to listen to music and watch videos. The quad speakers on the Pros are so drastically superior to the twin speakers on the regular iPad that I felt compelled to upgrade after testing the Pro in the store. An expensive compulsion! So if you buy the regular iPad, never go back and look at the Pro, you will want it, in my experience.
To Pro, or not to Pro, that is the question. The new Pro iPads a REALLY good, but they are premium laptop prices now. And Apples Premium Laptops are just even more expensive. I picking just the 2018 iPad for the family as a shared device, My Son is into digital graphics and movies, my daughter is into music creation, My wife is a professional editor, but we have COMPUTERS to do most of the heavy lifting. For us, the Pad is an auxiliary device, the cost of the Pro just isn't worth it, as in the name, we aren't making any money out of it. Weird that Apple making an NZ$1500 iPad Pro made the NZ$700 iPad suddenly look like great value 8)
Yes, I just bought an iPad Pro 10.5 2016 and the 2018 iPad and they both work great with the Apple Pencil and palm rejection. Just get the Apple Pencil not any other kind, they don’t work as well.
John Howell The iPad Pro has pro motion display it is immensely better for any creating such as procreate or editing video. Drawing is a fluid seamless experience on the pro, because it has the hardware to support fast loads and lots of moving parts. Also, camera is much better, screen is retina and brighter plus has the pro motion and 120 gigahertz display meaning when your doing almost anything even something simple like flicking through apps there is not even a hint of a stutter. Plus it has 4 speakers that are definitely upgraded from a regular iPad it has the best sound and HD picture of any tablet and most laptops on market, plus it outperforms 90% of laptops. It just feels next level and has to be experienced to fully understand. Trust me there is a huge difference go for a 10.5 Pro not a 2018 regular iPad it’s much more worth the little extra money, if you’re just gonna be playing doodle jump then go for the reg iPad though. 😂
Sam Jackson Yeah, I agree the pro is premium kit, bus as a device to do just about everything else but drawing and art, a MacBook is better. Where the iPad stills excells for me is small, long battery life, and cheap(ish).
John Howell I see your point. The IPad for me has always been an immensely powerful useful companion tool to my MacBook Pro. Funny thing is, is the new IPad Pro I just purchased now outperforms (by almost double) my 1 step above baseline MacBook. It kills it on Geekbench scores with CPU speed and GPU power. Plus its way more portable, touchscreen, and just flying through tasks with the apps available makes ‘work’ so much fun. Now if I want to use photoshop or edit 4K or even type a paper I turn to my Mac. But it wont be that way forever, I have both, and from the rumors the reason Ipads are getting such a boost in power and the newest A10-12x chips is that they’re gearing up for a switch from IOS to a half Mac/IOS hybrid operating system. Effectively turning an IPad Pro into a Computer Replacement. They’ve always been marketed as such, now they actually will fully be just that... Once they make that switch there truly will be no need for a clunky MacBook anymore. iPads are most definitely the focus for Apple when it comes to the future of computing. Ill be glad to Have a Sup’d up Pro when the time comes. Cheers!
Great video exactly what I was looking for especially with procreate and the other software that's like illustrator. 👊👍🍻
damn so the standard ipad still holds up?
Brad, thanks for the review. Intresring and helpful as always. It is nice to be watched even if someone wants to be well informed.
Thank you so much for your reviews they are great. Would you recommend to upgrade from iPad Pro 2016 12.9" to iPad Pro 2018 12.9" for illustrator? Is it worth it? Thank you so much.
In my opinion the new Pro is not worth the money for me. I would buy the iPad 2018 i mean double price without Pen for what? 1 Inch more and a not so well build case.
A really interesting review getting to the heart of the matter . Thank you . Subscribed 💪
All these TH-cam speed test seem premature; IOS 12 and this new hardware has been released to close together for anyone to properly optimize their application. There are so many api changes and updates, I am sure not even apple has gotten around to updating everything for the new IPad, given how much they focus on IPhones first. If this iPad was not much more capable, why is it only now that Adobe is putting full development resources into a proper Photoshop, why not before with last generation? Everyone needs to have patience and give the developers of the world sometime to update their million+ codebases before doing “vs.” test and calling everything the same. (Comment logged on an iPad Pro 2018, I didn’t see any speed difference in my typing from last year model)
Did you consider the 11” iPad Pro? Or was the 12.9” an easy decision for you?
I could only get one so I went with the bigger screen.
@@thebradcolbow - I would love a video talking more about the size. Pros and con of having the larger screen! Is it too large for casual tablet use (non-drawing tasks)?
@@toggtlas7099 I found that my 10.5" is perfect for almost everything. The 10.5" also beats the 12.9" for holding in one hand'; I never feel fatigued holding the 10.5", but you will with the 12.9". Now the reason I am upgrading to the new 12.9" is because of Clip Studio Paint. This is my go to program for creating my comic, and I have to have multiple panels open for my workflow, which makes my drawing space way too cramped.
@@toggtlas7099 pros: bigger screen= more space to draw
Cons: portability is reduced = harder to transport.
@@toggtlas7099 One more thing. There is a way to connect your Apple mini to your tablet Ipad Pro and make the additinal screen useless with 12.9" model.
You should do a video on how free sketchbook is better then most!!! I have every program on the iPad, and I still find the sketchbook program way better then most apps. The smooth line and easy usage are great. I have done amazing work on it
I have many versions of IPAD and the main reason to by the 2018 Pro is Screen Size. I was using the last new 12.9 IPAD PRO but it could not keep a charge while I was using it just watching TH-cam Videos on 50% Screen Brightness I would have to lower the brightness so low if I was going to be using the device for more then a few hours and I wasn’t gaming, or running power apps. TH-cam Email, no clients in the back grown running and I have good size Hard Drive with over 85% left on Both devices. I did research on this and this is a issue of the IPad Losing charge while plugged in.. So far the 2018 12.9 IPAD PRO hasn’t been a issue at all.
I am not sure if the new 12.9" iPad Pro is any noticeably better at handling digital art than last year's 12.9" iPad Pro.
The screen and Pencil latency are about the same anyway, and it's not like this year have some new display technology that enhances colour accuracy
If you care about lagging 1 sec behind... Idk what you thinking...
I had both. The pro is way better and smoother... only if you are able to shell out the money! I just saved up and sold my iPad 6th gen. I got a refurb 2018 iPad Pro. It’s WORTH IT so much worth !!!
I didn't see this mentioned, but with multitasking (two apps side by side on one iPad screen) the smaller iPad 2018 is at a disadvantage. This is especially relevant if you draw from reference. If you draw mostly from imagination it matters less, of course.
If you have a phone with more than 5 inches Display size it's better to use the phone as reference, which is what I do.
I bough the new 2018 after your video. I'm just going to use it for university. It's enough performance. Thanks for your help man, all youtubers are showing the ipad pro as the best deal to school 🙂😑😑😑
I just wish the iPad came in 12.9 size. Only the iPad Pro has that size so Apple knows that if you want a bigger one you have to go to the iPad pro
I'm buying the ipad 2018 later this month and this video helped me alot!! I planned on saving money for an ipad pro but I won't do that now
just bigger screen and little bit more faster i mean if youre buying them for drawing i think 6th gen is very good and the price point is really good better buy 2 ipad 6th gen then 1 ipad pro
Given that your Wifi is sketchy why wouldn't you test Astropad using a USB-Lightning connector? Seems like the obvious simplification to determine if the lag you were seeing was due to the network or the iPad.
Just bought the AT&T 256 GB iPad Pro 11 or as I like to it call iPad Pro lol. I call the 12.9 inch one the iPad Pro Max. 😏
Ipad pro 2018, the most powerful tablet ever! and you can never use it for more then the normal apps which already runs great om older ipads 😂
That is why I held back from buying an ipad pro, and went for a surface pro instead. There's no use in owning a super powerful device if I can't really do much with it aside from using either procreate or clip studio paint and watching netflix. A lot of other apps I love aren't available on ipad, which is a shame since it appears to be really powerful hardware wise.
These are the reviews I live for!
I got the 2018 ipad with pencil for roughly 350 bucks and see not a single reason why the additional cost would be worth it. of course the extra ram and better specs will be a bit of performance boost but not enough to justify this price. in the end, for professional work i need photoshop and a real computer
i just got the regular ipad 2018 for 259 bucks last friday and i am am happy with it even when i have to say the 120 hz and the better design goes to the pro one
Hi brad could you maybe test out some animation app for the iPad??? I already know some but just want to know some of your suggestions.
I am of Mexico 🇲🇽 and I love it your channel
Sorry if I missed out but which of the new iPads pro is yours, the 1Tb, 6Gb Ram? Thanks for your awesome videos! Hugs from Japan! :D
Paperlike does not have a product for Android tablets, and based on the response I got from the email I sent them its not going to happen anytime soon. Do you know of a similar product for Android tablets?
luxurycardstore all android tablets are oversized phones. They doesn’t offer anything other than a larger screen which is why android people buy phones with large screen because android tablets is useless
@@hanes2 that didn't answer the question...
@@hanes2Your response was useless. I am VERY happy with my Android tablet. If you have a USEFUL answer to my question, I'm interested in what you have to say.
I have the galaxy tab s3 and the nibs make a big difference, and went against buying one. The rubbery mobs have plenty of good friction. Wish I could help with screen protectors. I live in HK and the electronics markets have plenty for even obscure tablets. So if you are based in HK, you can go to Mong Kok area of desperate, but most phone fixing places can help. If you aren’t in Asia... I don’t know.
@@sloppynyuszi I wish I was in HK, but sadly here I sit in the USA. Thanks anyway.
Brad, you are an owner of Astropad and 12.9" Apple Ipad Pro 2018. So, you can connect your new device to Apple mini and have it all at once- pc, tablet, and laptop.
You’re awesome! Love your videos and your honesty! Thanks for sharing
Is the palm rejection any good on the IPad 2018?
Hello Brad, I am having compatibility problems with Adonit Pixel and Pocket. What gives? Do you know when Apple is going to release a pencil for Pocket
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK with drawing!!
Cheers
I've got a MBP, an iPhone 6s 64GB so I'm thinking on buying the iPad 2018 instead of a new bigger phone, I don't want to drag my laptop over to the sofa or out on the deck to use & watching YT videos on my phone is a bit small. That's all I want an iPad for to watch on the sofa or while in bed.
Great video.
what DPI do you use on your procreate canvas?
18 still isn’t a lot. Procreate should do some more optimization work to get us more layers. I would be ok also with a slight performance hit when adding extra layers.
Very nice and honest review cheers boss
The full fledged photoshop is coming to the iPad right? I hope it comes on the 2018 iPad too
I think it should be only on new Ipad Pro, because basic Ipads don't have it in a description
Thank you so much, Brad. This is what I was looking for. :)
Should i buy new 11" ipad pro or the 10.5" older model ipad pro?
Great review and very correct point of view!
Is this iPad still worth getting in 2019..? I have been looking for affordable portable drawing tablets for months.. I just found out about this iPad about a month ago.. I’m not using this for work or anything, just to fill my time while I’m travelling..
I bought mine at the end of 2018, and I still love it. I also own a large iPad Pro that I use as a professional illustration tool, but the 9.7 standard iPad is my portable sketchbook, day planner, media enjoyment device, and an all around great tool for me for tons of day to day stuff.
can anyone say simply yes or no. is it worth to buy latest version? or ipad pro 2 is enough for drawing.
Thanks for the video Brad! Just a quick question... In Procreate, does the DPI affect the number of layers? In the video it seems that the DPI is different on each iPad.
ipad pro 11'' 2388 x 1668px = 264 dpi
ipad pro 12,9'' 2732 x 2048px = 264 dpi
ipad 6th 9,7'' 2048 x 1536px = 264 dpi
Do you think the new iOS version of Photoshop will be free? I bet it will have subscription like Fresco. I just hope that those who have a CC plan that includes Photoshop (I have the one with Ps and Lr) will get to use it for no additional cost.
Brad you didn’t take into account the Artists that have a painterly style,require textured blending brushes on large canvas sizes.I ran tests on both my 12.9 2018 and 2017 models very big difference,so I would imagine the 2018 IPad would struggle in these areas.👨🏼🎨
scpart this is something Borodante brought up when reviewing Paintstorm for iPad vs PC. Is this a lot about RAM though? So the 2018 iPad might struggle even more.
@@sloppynyuszi that is true for layers etc not so much brushes my 2018 IPad Pro has same ram as my 2017 IPad Pro but is way faster on larger complex brushes.
scpart I remember there was a performance bumb when I upgraded my iPad Pro last time, but wasn’t that significant. I do mostly line work based art and animate in rough animator.
@@sloppynyuszi Nice yer for line Art not a big difference, but I prefer Apple pencil 2 as well.
Yeah, I have a painterly style and seeing so many reviewers disregard that kind of pisses me of.
I prefer the old one since I’m more used to the home button and it’s easier for me.
i need your advice: should i get the new ipad pro or the 2017 ipad pro? is there much difference drawing wise?
As an artist which one do you prefer Pro or 2018 ? And Why? Please reply . Is screen size really matters for an artist? Is screen size really a big setback ?
I prefer the Pro, but it's not a huge difference. If I only had the standard ipad I would be fine.
@@thebradcolbow thanks
@the animator zilla thanks buddy but my only concern is that small screen is really a setback for an artist.
@the animator zilla i am going to buy ipad 2018 cause pro is just double the price. 😊😊😊
@the animator zilla ok... 😊😊😊😊 i'll tell you when i will get 😊😊😊
Has the new iPad improved on its own?? Like more RAM?
Hey this isn't relating to the iPad, but I do have a question. I have been checking out your reviews for a while and was wondering if you will review the new huion kamvas 20. It looks promising but with the issues I've seen with the 13 pro I'm pretty dependant on seeing reviews.
I just found the new 12.9 ipad pro brand new unopened in box for 700 and an apple pencil 2 for 80, should I do it???
Yup
Lol great animation and review. Would you recommend mac OS over windows for digital art? Im thinking of doing a dual boot for my pc? I love the design/monitors of mac for work...but gaming i love window...
Daniel Juno except for apple specific software like Final Cut, Logic or Motion everything is available on Windows so I wouldn’t bother. I don’t game and personally just am more comfortable with Mac OS, but I don’t think there are other specifics that make it a better creative machine. If anything PCs come with more creative focused features like stylus support, weird extra screens, and other fancy things, while a Mac is a screen, keyboard, and trackpad/mouse.
I bought 2018 ipad last month and still worth it for doing some illustration 👍
That was exactly what I was looking for !
Do you really love the gesture shortcuts on the new pen? I wonder if that's a huge quality of life bonus in the new iPad?