iPad Pro 12.9” 1st Generation vs. 3rd Generation: Not Worth the Upgrade!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- The 3rd generation iPad Pro is a beast! The 1st generation iPad Pro on the other hand is close on its heels, even after almost 4 years. Let me know what you guys think!
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I have the first gen iPad Pro 12.9, and I haven't considered upgrading. Thanks for the review and comparison. I'm keeping my first gen now.
Me too...it's awesome
I am not upgrading
Is iPad mini 5 better than the iPad Pro 1st gen 12.9 at gaming?
I need answers
Same! I haven’t considered upgrading until now. after more than 5 years of intense use it is starting to show its age. Apart from the large screen and stereo speakers I feel like any iPad for sale now (even the 10.2 budget iPad) will feel like an upgrade though!
1st gen 12.9 still run flawlessly in 2023
Is it actually? How’s the multi tasking on it? Does it struggle to run anything?
Is it actually? How’s the multi tasking on it? Does it struggle to run anything?
Is it actually? How’s the multi tasking on it? Does it struggle to run anything?
Yeah you said it, iOS really holds back the power of iPads. It's like these things are race cars and all we are allowed to do with them is go to the store to buy groceries. Apple needs to truly unleash their potential.
AgentStarke Sorry 3 months late but they’re slowly doing that and taking there time to optimize there full potential. If they do it right now it would have glitches and lag. Android for instance has that but it’s less secure and is easy to hack or jailbreak.
@@Eeshka *they're, *their. Spelling for-the-win!
Oops
ACTUALLY APPLE JUST RELEASED A NEW OS CALLED IPAD OS
AgentStarke Well at least now with the ipad OS, the software is finally catching up with the great hardware.
Watching this in 2021 on my first gen iPad Pro, still runs like a champ, it’s insane how future proofed apple made these tablets.
May I ask what gig yours is?
@@tracymacklin5397 128gb
Thanks for the info and the tips...was considering upgrading and then I realized this IPAD 12.9 G1 has never failed, as you said...and that I truly do not need a ¨better camera¨, faster chip, or a USB C port. So I made the choice to stick with G1 12.9. I appreciate the concise, no fluff, review!
I was about to upgrade tomorrow! Damn, thanks man for letting me keep my 1st gen.
You’re welcome
I have an gen1 ipad pro and just got a new gen3 pro. Why? My provider offered it to me for $40. No contract increase, not deposit and no obligation... so yeah. I'd say it's worth the $40.
No comparison of writing with Apple Pencil?
Why do u need an apple pencil when u can get a pencil and. Put foil around it then boom
@@nabilcars5981because it has pressure sensitivity
I have the iPad Pro 1st gen and I don’t need to upgrade
BECAUSE I JUST GOT IT
Harven Sahota LOL SAME
Harven Sahota someone is selling me one for 360 I’m i overpaying and will it handle roblox for my daughter
@@albertoromero8328 way to over price
Chaotic Gamer can you play fortnite with IT 60 FPS?
Rixy yes. Yes you can
Late 2019 - My 12.9 gen1 iPad Pro often hesitates when typing with only 1 app running, battery life is down to a few hours if I’m not multitasking. YT runs through battery life quickly. I just plugged it in at 33% battery life and it instantly jumped up to 45%, then searched for iPad Pro vids. It’s a killer device [2015], but is showing its age.
I have background app refresh off.
Much brighter and better HDR, Dolby Vision, and DCI-P3 display... annnnnd that 120hz screen, .9 second pencil latency, much better speaker sound, USB-C, BT 5.0, A12X (Xbox One S graphics and much faster CPU), shoots 4K at 60 FPS, make the update WAY worth it and a HUGE difference. Good video, but saying that the update is minimal or not major is not quite accurate to say,
You did good my friend, predicting iPad getting its own standalone iOS. Should be good for the future proofing.
Still using my 2017 ipad pro in 2020. It's working great.
Is still worth buying it for 520 usd? 256 wifi
Nice to see you doing non drone videos. I have the first gen large iPad Pro and it’s going strong.
Sean Ozz same here
Thanks Bro! Just bought a 1st Gen 12.9
Thank you for an honest review and opinion. I have the 2nd generation iPad Pro 12.9 so I definitely will not be upgrading to the new 12.9. To offer an answer to your question as to why you need a device this powerful running iOS is the same reason you won't be upgrading. It is because having that power may mean overkill today but it will be still good enough 3-4 years from now. For me, this lets me know that the hardware is can withstand future updates of the software and last other 3-4 cycles of iOS = getting my money's worth.
I had a iPad 5th gen then 9th gen then iPad Pro 1 12.9 inch and now iPad Pro 2 12.9 inch no Face ID but the back camra is realy good and it is huge!
Happily sticking with my 2nd gen 12.9!
Reply your comment with my 2nd Gen Ipad Pro 12.9 inch 👀
Thanks for sharing this Billie. You just saved me a bundle. I’m just going to keep my good old IPad Pro 12.9 1st Gen. I appreciate your honesty on this. I use my I Pro 1 for almost all of my editing for my channel. Good to see you again. And again thanks for saving me some money this year on this👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁
The only problem is that older devices like the iPad Pro 1st generation are not compatible with the latest Wi-Fi security protocols.
Wtf ???? I’m using my Wi-Fi right now on my 2015 12.9 iPad Pro , it still runs lightning fast and handles anything I throw at it .
I'm watching this in 2020, and I was wondering what you're thoughts are, if we compare it with a 4th gen iPad Pro?
iPad pro M1 is WAY overpowered for even iPadOS. That said I still bought one as an upgrade over my 2017 iPad
@@MrAlsPals so would you recommend we upgrade this year? I still have the original 9.7 inch iPad Pro, and I’m really considering buying one this year, to last me about 4-5 years depending on how well it works, with its mini led display, if I want to go with the 12.9 inch display
Do an updated comparison comparing both ipads on ios 13 please.
Just purchased a used 1st gen. This video was helpful. Thank you.
Same here!
Hi, what do u think or know about the app support for the 12.9 2015. I mean, all i know is that the os support will be stopped on 2020, but what about the app? Like adobe, procreate etc, will they still support the ipad?
Max Ly I got 2
Great video and I agree 100% with you. My first gen 12,9 iPad pro feels the same speed when opening apps and overall feel of the OS as my new iPhone XS Max for everyday tasks so really, I dont see the point to upgrade.
In 2020, and considering that my mother treats her Ipad’s in a questionable way and that my 1st gen Ipad pro was once from her and that my Ipad is lately heating up like crazy, I think that it is a worth update
Amazing video! I’m new and I definitely subscribed!
I currently use a 10.5” Pro and I definitely will not upgrade. In my opinion, the 10.5” looks way sexier and is still insanely powerful (with the downside of iOS, yes).
The older iPad is far uglier, that’s a fact.
Anton Chigurh that’s an opinion, and that’s a fact. Don’t bother responding because I’m not going to respond from now on. Believe what you want buddy.
Tha IceCool2213 Bro how stupid are you? Obsolete design dumbass.
From 2019:
would be interesting see a new comparison with both running IOS 13...
Apple fixed all the problems pointed on the video...
I'm running Ipad Pro 9.7, with IOS 13, this OS is really good...
Waiting to see what Apple will do with Ipad Pro 4th generation...
One def good thing about the new iPad Pro is it downloads and plays natively the h265 10 bit video straight off the mav 2 Pro. I have the 10.5 pro and have to use wireless sd card reader and play it through LumaFusion to be able to use the h265 footage. But not a reason to upgrade , will stick with the 10.5 for now 👍
Bro this video is EXACTLY what i needed. I’m so torn. My old 12.9 is still amazing its just that the speakers are a bit lower, and i know the newer iPad with video editing and more storage would be lit. Imagine it jail broken omfg it would be limitless
Good video Billy. I agree and while it’s always enticing to get the latest tech the 1st Gen iPad Pro still rocks as a tablet for editing photos on the run when I don’t want to carry my heavy MacBook Pro.
i would love to see an iOS/macOS hybrid operating system in the future for ipads but i do agree that for now with the ipad pro (3rd) still running on the same ios that it isn't worth the upgrade
I want the form factor of the 2018 iPad Pros! But, I'm still loving my 1st Gen 12.9 with Brydge 12.9 Keyboard (Let me say the battery lasts! I dislike the iPad disconnecting after 10 minutes if I take a break!) I finally added a screen protector because of fingerprints. Lag with the Apple Pencil didn't change, but it's always there... I'm waiting a year for the 2019 iPad Pro in 2020, while I wait on a 10.5-inch 2017 iPad Pro to arrive at my door.
I have to say, get the Brydge Keyboard! I always have my 12.9 attached to it, and it forces me to write, and writing is the main reason why I got the iPad Pro. The iPad Pro 12.9 allows me to use my 2012 MBPr 15-inch for video editing outside the house/office, while I manage Websites and TH-cam text.
I haven't gone into the world of photo editing, due to the restriction of iOS file management. But Pixelmator works almost identical to the desktop version (purchase separately but much cheaper than Photoshop!) For video editing; I can't get away from Final Cut Pro! I need chroma keying and multicam support!
The 12.9 is my second screen at home and I have one casual game: SImCity U Buildit. The Brydge keyboard is better than my Apple USB keyboard for typing fast... I would have been done moments ago!
Much rather have 3rd gen because it has 1tb option and I need the cam for photography.
Since you didn’t mention weight, it may be worth it if you’re hauling it around. If you do it frequently enough, it can get tiring.
Not the same product but I still use (and love) my 9.7 First Gen Pro. Been countless times to the Apple Store to see if I can get a particular urge to upgrade to the latest Pros and I can honestly say that I haven't got that conviction that buying the newest hardware would make a significant difference.
By far, your video is the best in terms of comparison - iPad pro(s)... still love my 1st generation iPad Pro thanks for your video and your time for making this video very helpful
Can’t wait for ipad os
My 12.9 2018 beast will come alive at last
Has it been that long? Me too, I am totally happy with the first gen and don't see any reason to upgrade. Send it back Billy.
You should do an update video now with ios 13
I have both and agree with most of that
Eith new updates, dies first gen ipad pro recognize external drives with right lightning sdapters
Just upgraded from the 9.7 Pro to the 2020 12.9 Pro. The differences are night and day.
7:23 Lol you called it with that new IPadOs 13. Pat yourself on the back.
I got the iPad Pro 2018 as an upgrade and it’s soo good and much better than the old iPad Pro
Make the update people it’s good if u can
Thanx for honest review. I'm novice at cmptr prdcts. You've help to make my decision; 1st gen iPad Pro
Very level-headed and well thought analysis.
I have the 3rd gen of this and I had the 12.9 first am I the only one that wish that size was still available just in a bigger screen like 13 or 13.5 inch I just loved how big that iPad was
I have a iPad Pro 1st gen, so I just wanna see the differences
Well when you are comparing two ipads you cannot say ios is a limitation. People know ipad runs on ios. Otherwise you have got a point. I use 10.5 I ipad pro with pro motion display, I don't see any need to upgrade.
iPad 1st gen is a great device but my work requires me to view lots of plans in PDF format which can cause the iPad to slow down dramatically and in some cases freeze and crash. Happens everyday for me. Other than that, the 1st gen is a solid device. Still need to upgrade though.
Yup.. I have my iPad Pro 1st generation is still working with the iOS
iPad 12.9: Pencil-kun yamete~
Thank you for making this video! This answered all my questions!
If you really want pro motion 120hz display, get a 10.5 pro which is really worth it
Interesting, 60 To 120 hertz is pretty cool. I grabbed a second gen used for half the price of the new one.
Where did u get it
byBoby B&H Photo has that price slash he’s talking about.
Video editing is where the 3rd gen outdoes 1st gen but if you’re not doing video editing then it’s not an issue.
ipad 12 1st gen best for procreate?
Started with a refurb gen2, and it was OK, but not great. Bought 12.9 Pro new in 2016, still using it daily. When I bought it, I vowed to only buy another new one when Apple made it bigger. That still goes. But: if they can make a 16” MacBook, and HUGE monitors, then why not a 16” (or, dare I wish, an 18”) iPad? I currently own 7 Apple products and use them all. But room for one more? Yep! unkl bob
Good to know Billy, I have always wanted to upgrade to 12.9" from my ipad pro.
I have the 1st gen and I can’t find any nice cases/accessories for it :(( it’s so sad
Me neither:(
Worst issue with iPad Pro's 1st Gen: Their batteries are now at the end-of-life. I know plenty of people who have the 1st Gen Pro's (because of work), and nobody can get a decent battery charge anymore. The charges range from 1 hour to about 3 hours. And of course the battery starts to die after our Apple+ subscription ends. Pro Advice: Get a new battery before your Apple+ subscription ends regardless if you feel you need it or not.
Great video, i think it was very balanced, and it really helped me decide to see that i dont need to waste money upgrading
I’m taking delivery of my iPad Pro gen 4 12.9 next month, moving up from from my gen 1 12.9 Pro. Will be using iPadOS 13.4, looking forward to iPadOS 14 next fall.
Pat Hines I’m considering upgrading mine from 1st gen to 4th. I’d be interested on your feedback whether it’s worth the jump?
@@pullinger91 , In my opinion, yes it’s worth it. Significantly faster, sharper screen, smaller overall dimensions with the same screen size. I went with 512 gig memory size plus cellular.
I've serious performance issues with my 1.gen 12"9 one now.
Multitasking is no longer possible because the RAM is constantly killing tasks when switching on apps.
Unfortunately, even the 4th generation now isn't worth the upgrade for me.
I rly hope that the 5th generation is getting finally an oled/ mini led panel, that the display finally improves.
And I hope that the resolution will also finally move upon.
Fair enough that 4k seems to be overkill for an Apple iPad, even though it actually would make sense on the 12.9" one.
But at least Quad HD which Samsung is using for years for their Galaxy phones would be a good compromise.
Watching 1080p TH-cam is honestly a shame for a $1k tablet, 1440p would then be quite legitim.
Hmm, need a 2019 update with ios 13 ;)
1. Smaller, thinner and lighter = more portable
2. Liquid retina, true tone, wide color gamut
3. Face ID
4. A12x processor
5. Better camera with 5 mics
6. Better at multitasking (1st gen. cannot do 3 apps the same time
7. Usb- c and can charge your iphone to your ipad
8. 120 hz promotion display
Optional:
New keyboard/ apple pencil
1 tb storage and 6gb ram
In my opinion these are WORTH the upgrade from the 1st generation to the 3rd generation ipad pro.
I have the 2015 model and there’s nothing nothing on that list to make me throw $1k at a new iPad
Ciprian Alexandru then what do you beside it to be a computer which you can buy a MacBook and a oled screen which isn’t that good for a tablet especially for drawing
The wonder of where to put the pencil is silly. Even before i bought my ipad, i perfectly knew which case would solve it. Now, i dont think about where i should put it because theres a perfect space for it.
Great info Billy, Happy Holidays bro
I love my apple iPad pro 2015
Hey thanks for this video, I'm still rocking my first generation iPad Pro 12.9 inch with that 256GB Memory and it's still preforming as it did on day 1,I was considering upgrading but after seening this, there's no need! LOL Thanks.👌👍😎
Great info! Buying a Ipad pro 1st Gen after this! Thanks, just wanted to see if it would update with latest...need it for my sales job!
Jeff J. Cunningham its not worth upgrading but its not worth buying
Get the second gen!!
Giving one on my channel soon
How much is the first gen ipad pro to buy now?
My 1st gen is about to die (too many drops) but I really want to wait for the 4th gen... It’s gonna be close - might need tp break out the duct tape to limp over the finish line!
That’s why I purchased an Ottorbox cover at the same time I bought my iPad Pro 12.9 1st generation. Yes, it makes it thicker, but I have dropped it NUMEROUS times. So far after all of these years it has protected my iPad completely. As far as my iPhones 11 Pro Max, I purchased the Supcase brand. It has the Military protection, has a kickstand & is thinner than Ottorbox. With Ottorbox for iPad Pro & Supcase for phone I have no complaints on either purchase. I’m such a klutz!!! If you want your Apple logo to show then the Supcase for iPhone is NOT for you. The Ottorbox for iPad DOES show the logo. Neither matters to me. It means more for me to protect my devices being they were not cheap!! Thinking about the newest iPad Pro since I saw the commercial with the hummingbird. Can anyone give me advice on the newest Pro & protection for it? Thanks in advance!!
I wouldn’t upgrade either but my 10.5 has just developed bright white spots in the screen.
I’d like the 3rd gen bcz of the appearance and i didn’t have an ipad before
Well now you can use that hard drive on iPadOS 13
I have the 1st gen 12.9 and it has smashed sreen, it has touch problems and dont charge sometimes. So definitely worth it for me
THANKS for your comparison. Now I know for sure that upgrading from my first generation does not get me a more usable device. I agree: no external hard-drive support ist extremely limiting for both models, and having a camera stick out is ludicrous. Cheers Andreas
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I got rid of my iPad Pro 12.9 1st because the iso slowed it down I couldn’t take it anymore so I brought a 3rd gen iPad Pro 12.9 instead but to be fair I hate the home button now I have a iPhone X plus s Max so the new iPad is better for that.
They are both good in their own ways
So they dont need to fight
I have an iPad 5th gen, and I’m thinking it’s an iPad Pro 1st gen 9.7.
But scrolling the older Ipad is very laggy so there is a big difference- newer one is much more smoother
It's funny that you/one regards the 1st gen as overpowered as it still runs well... Just shows what we have gotten used to with built in obsolescence! All phones should still run well after 4 years!
There’s one thing that Apple always excel in upgrading: THEIR OVERPRICING!
I love most things about my iPad Pro 12.9 first gen, which I’ve had since it came out!
It takes horrible pictures but it’s fast and it’s been holding up pretty well...and now that Apple released the Catalina update (13), we can even connect USB ports to it...it took them a while and though the first Catalina update had to be followed by a ton of other “13.” updates, it’s been pretty useful but not without problems.
Unfortunately, ever since I added a connective Logitech keyboard case to my iPad Pro first gen, it can only get about an hour of use before I must charge it again!
It’s October 2020 and I’d love to upgrade my iPad Pro 12.9 first generation but I couldn’t possible justify the investment when considering the cost and improvements of the latest iPad Pro models.
My iPad Pro camera is TERRIBLE! It doesn’t even hold up to my obsolete iPhone 5S camera, which takes FAR BETTER pictures than my iPad Pro camera does...the quality difference is ridiculous! The iPad Pro camera does worse than some toy cameras that my son had when he was a toddler!! That’s how bad this camera is! So it doesn’t surprise me that Apple figured out it was time for some major camera improvements...too bad they didn’t get that right from the first iPad Pro generation...I mean, it’s not like they don’t know what it takes to build good cameras in their devices...I guess they decided it’d make sense to give the most mediocre camera to their most prominent tablet, namely the iPad Pro. That’s so like Apple to do stuff like this...it’s like their keyboard case for the iPad Pro...it’s the most expensive iPad keyboard case in the market...it’s also the worst!
Like I wrote in the beginning...Apple is very good at upgrading their overpricing...they’re also very good at leaving us with very few options, if any, but to spend small fortunes in order to enjoy their devices. This is especially true when they decide to retire and declare as obsolete the older generation devices, which usually still work perfectly. It’s such a shame but that’s how they profit. What works well for them is to “sell apples” that we right away bite onto!
Ipad os is a thing now. So, what do I buy?
That says a lot about Apples products that they able to still hang after 4 years.
Yeah, I had used my iPad 2 for 7 years with no problem whatsoever just upgrade to the 2017 iPad Pro 10.5
I have the second gen iPad Pro 10.5 that I luv and use everyday, but that new pencil and the charging is a feature I really want. Thanks for the video it helped take the thought of should I upgrade out of my head, not to mention this thing was super expensive. Plus I’m thinking I might leave the iPad next time, all the games are free to play/ online crap these days and still prefer to draw on my cintiq. Maybe I’ll go with those wacom pro tablets that are basically computer and a cintiq all in one.
6gb of ram on the new 1TB 12.9 for musicians is a huge reason to upgrade imho .. however the thin bezel edges has put me off from upgrading my 1st gen 12.9 Pro .. however my 12.9's screen has developed a very annoying bright spot a couple inches above the home button .. and apple want's $599.00 to replace the screen even though the issue is a known factory defect .. so I'm checking out these 3rd gens (and actually now looking at Surface Pro's) This video helped alot .. so thanks 👍
Excellent review. Thanks.
Thank you. I was thinking with the advent of Photoshop for the iPad my 1st gen Pro would lag but might be ok.
You forgot 4k video. And which one still has a 3.5 jack?
I have 1st gen and it’s great, iPad OS is much better now
I’m preparing to buy a first generation iPad 12.9”, but was’nt too shure what to expect and wether it would be a good choice after selling my iPad 2018 on a market place. This video has been a great help. And I guess it’s going to be a huge improvement compared to my iPad 2018.
Thanks and regards from The Netherlands,
Roelof
Doing some research in 2020. Question. My dad has a 2015 iPad Pro but the lcd is messed up so it would cost me $250 to fix. Is this worth fixing versus getting a newer iPad? I just need it for note taking at school and I’d probably get a keyboard to type papers. Mostly school stuff. Nice video!
While they are very close in comparison, I don’t think it’s very fair because you didn’t use the 2nd Generation (2017) iPad Pro.
How does it make it not fair? 😂😂😂 it’s comparing 2015 With 2018 ahaha not 2015 with 2017 with 2018
I use my first gen for reading and notes lol. Still a great competent device, 4gb of ram really gave this device a great life span.
I literally just want the iPad Pro for TH-cam and movies
I have the iPad Pro 9.7 32GB, and I am gonna start in school in about 4-5 months as an multimedia designer, I thought about upgrading to the 12.9 inch 3rd Gen. Wouldn't that be a great upgrade you think?
Hey Billy, what table do you use? ‘Tks for sharing you thoughts, man!
I hav the first gen and its amazing
Yup, i also deny to upgrade my 2nd 12.9 to the latest ipad pro because is already outperform with my daily use (microsoft excel & luma fusion), maybe until later ipad pro get at least 2 port USB-C :-)