Brad, are you reading my mind again? How did you know I suddenly got an interest in getting an iPad and that all the reviews I was looking at were subpar in comparison to what I know you can present me?
I was interested in getting an ipad too , so I bought the iPad 6th generation , and it performs amazing! I tottaly suggest you get this ipad if you don't wonna spend 1.000$ for and ipad pro
@@katherinakaramaliki8611 Thank you so much! I was actually comparing 6th to 7th gen iPads because good reviews say the 7th gen is alright but some reviewers hate the 7th gen and say it's no different from the 6th. Again, thanks for the input!
Short answer: Nope. Ive done all my most recent art on the regular iPad with Apple Pencil support. I learned to work around the limitations of layers and all and turned out art for films and all with it without issue. :)
For high res art the layer limitations in procreate start to be a real issue though, which is why my girlfriend mostly uses my iPad Pro over her iPad - as her psds often can’t import on hers
uHu I totally agree. The new apple pencil, power, and usb-c are much more convenient than on the weaker model. Kind of feels like a beta iPad compared to the pro. Hopefully they’ll make improvements on the new cheaper models.
My mom said She'll get me One in installment but she's not little well now , it'll atleast take a Month because we Don't have Money now and I my parents also want to pay my school fees 😬😑 it's ok I haven't Upgraded for five years it's easy to wait one month or more
For beginners digital artist like me, i really recommend the ipad air 2019 , because there's alot a things you need to learn before as a beginners artist, and you dont need to jump to the ipad pro 2018 or 2020 . And on the ipad air 2019 you can do anything Flawlessly , drawing or painting with enough layer ( High Res , 300 DPI) , Design Vector, Editing Video , Multitasking, Multimedia,Browsing, Streaming, and many more. If you never used ipad that support promotion 120Hz before,this ipad is just best price performance you'll get. Before buy this iPad Air 3, i really confused to decide which one i need to buy, the option is iPad Mini 5 ( new) , iPad Air 3 2019 ( new), and iPad Pro 2018 ( 11 inch) ( new or used) , ipad pro 2017 ( used) I did research for each ipad for months ( while hoping that apple release ipad air 2020 but nope) ( i watch all those from different perspective, tech reviews ( talking a bunch of spec,features,power for game blablabla ),artist reviews ( talking about the experience of each iPad for making a piece of art ),video and photo editor reviews ( talking about how's the ipad used for photo and video editing),student reviews ( Talking about how's the ipad used for digital note taking ) , knowing what's the pros and cons, what's the issue that each ipad has. And compared it all to my needs. And after all the research that i did, I ended up buying the iPad Air 3 2019, Great battery,great performance,nice features ,Best price performance, great size, nice design ( small bezel,thin,flat and light weight design), and everything i needed as beginner digital artist is fulfilled. Before you buy ,you need to do research like i did, and then you’ll be able to decide wisely which one is the best for your budget and your needs The only cons that i felt is, the sound speaker is quite low and need to turn up the volume around 60-80% to get a great sound ( which is ipad air only have 2 speaker on the bottom)
@@couchgamingnews9379 then buy it bro, oh ya ,forgot to mention with 10.5 inch ( small side bezel, super flat thin body and light weight) and 3.5mm audiojack this will be a really good choice. Not to big , and not to small for our hands (general)
I struggle choosing between getting the Mini or Air. Now that I know their basically the same except size, I can finally decide which one to get. Thanks Brad.
I bought the mini because I thought it was a good deal and small screen means more portable. Within a week, I decided to return it to the Apple Store and exchange it with iPad Air 3. Mini's screen is too small. When you draw, your palm has already covered half of the screen. You'll feel that you don't have the freedom to create a single regular stroke.
Evian Putra I bought iPad Mini 5 because you mentioned the same expect screen and hand. For screen, I don’t see nothing wrong with me because I used be traditional drawing person and drawing on my 5 x 7 inches sketchbook. I have been carrying my small traditional sketchbook anywhere place. For hand, someone mentioned about right hand. I am not sure if you or someone have hard time to use your or someone’s right hand for drawing or writing because you or someone kept accidentally hit home button while drawing or writing. I have no problem with my left hand. You mentioned about hand is covered with half of screen. I only zoom out the screen then draw or write. I have iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 and I love using it but I wouldn’t bring it anywhere because it would bend. I would use it for HOME only. That’s why I chose iPad Mini 5 for drawing and bringing anywhere place.
this video is so incredibly helpful!! most of the ones I see out there talking about technology are either super long and boring to watch or too straight forward using technology words that make me feel stupid hahaha you really delivered this with the perfect amount of detail and clarified things without making it boring! thank you so much!!
erin xxx I’ve had the ipad mini for FREAKING 7 YEARS NOW. IT STILL HAS THE COVER FROM 7 YEARS AGO. IDK HOW IT STILL FUNTIONS. My parents might buy an ipad gen 7 for my bday which im excited about. Edit: I got it on August, I gave my ipad mini to my cousins which they were happy about since it had minecraft lmao
Imthatextrakid i still have the iPad mini 2 for almost 5 years 😂 that’s why I’m changing my iPad on Christmas I’m getting the iPad 7th cos I’m on a budget 😂
I had my old iPad was 11 years old when I upgraded to the iPad Pro. ( the old one’s touch sensitivity was ded in its last few days, but I still have it)
I'm new to Apple products. Recently brought the standard iPad but was too cheap to buy an Apple pencil. After the offbrand styluses drove me nuts, I bit the bullet and got the Apple pencil. Dude. 1000% worth it. There just isn't a comparison. Thank you for the great reviews!
I got the smallest cheapest 2018 iPad after watching your videos and couldn't be happier with the drawing experience and after 1 year I still haven't had issues with the storage space
I’ve pleasantly surprised at how the iPad 7 runs! I got the 128gb for $329 In February. I’m using it as my main computer now with a powered usb hub. It is even awesome for video editing.
I love my iPad mini. I do a lot of reading, so the fact that it fits in my hand was my reason for purchase. But I’ve been able to explore in procreate and it is a lot of fun. I’d love to get a pr one day, but I don’t think I’d get rid of my mini.
I have a question: I am gonna buy the 2020 iPad pro but which size will I choose, I'm gonna be drawing, watching videos,doing school work and gaming. 12.9: more screen real estate 11: portability Note:Money is no problem in this decision. I hope you respond, love your channel.
Beshos Francis I’m in the same boat. The 12.9 when turned horizontal and using split screen does not do any scaling. Whereas the 11 does scale the content. Fir that reason I’m going with 12.9”
You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models: iPad (8th generation) iPad mini (5th generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (6th generation) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation) iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch Apple Pencil (2nd generation) You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: iPad Air (4th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later
I had Ipad Air 2 and used with many 3rd party styluses. Then i upgraded to IPad pro 10.5" with Apple Pencil! It was like day and night. Now, I've upgraded again to the latest IPad Pro 12.9" and although the screen is nice, it doesn't feel as such a big leap from going to a non apple pencil device to one that works with it. The 10.5" ipad pro is more or less the same as the current Ipad Air, and it still pefroms excellently with Procreate and everything else. So I fully spport what Brad is saying that any Ipad with Apple Pencil is an excellent drawing device, with small updated for the pro tablets. Great review, Brad!
I own the 6 gen 9.7 iPad but at work I use an 11 inch 2018 iPad Pro. Honestly the experience is not that much different. My only issue would be the RAM difference which limits the amount of layers on my 6 gen iPad. Both 1st and 2nd gen pencils work pretty much the same. Screens look almost the same as well except for the size and performance is pretty solid on both I don’t really see a massive difference specially when you consider the iPad Pro costs more than double of what the 6 gen iPad costs. I would upgrade my 6 gen iPad cause the Pro is a pretty solid device, but I’ll wait to the next iPad Pro release cause the 2020 is pretty much identical to the 2018.
The iPad 7th gen 10.2 inch (I’m using right now) is an AMAZING iPad!! WAYYYY bigger than I thought, and affordable! I play games a lot, and it’s a huge screen that you can do so much on!! I don’t have an Apple Pencil yet, but using my hands to draw is working out pretty amazing!! I totally recommend it.
Initially, I wanted to get an iPad Mini and Pencil for drawing but ultimately decided to get an iPad Air instead and I don’t regret it! As a tablet, it has replaced my phone for doing a lot of my daily tasks and media consumption! As a drawing tool, I have been drawing on it non-stop! What stopped me from getting the iPad Pro was that I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue my drawing hobby, but after really drawing on my iPad Air, I plan on upgrading to the Pro model when my iPad Air eventually gives out in a few years! Any iPad will be great for drawing as long as you buy one to suit your needs! The added computing bonus made it an amazing tool for normal tasks on top of drawing!
I just got an older iPad Pro (2016, 9.7 inch) for my birthday a few days ago and I love it so far, it honestly still holds up and is really fast 4 years later! Haven’t picked up an Apple Pencil yet, but I can’t wait to get one to start drawing properly! 😊
This really helped me. Thank you! I can't say for sure if I will go with regular iPad or Pro, but I know I like the 11" size. I prefer smaller tablets, though not "mini" small.
I recommend iPad 7 gen. Ive had it for a year now. Its cheaper and works great. You may want to get a matt or paperlike screen protector so the pencil does not slide around. Though it does not have as much storage and ram, unless your making art with 40 layers a day youll be fine
For me at least, the 7th gen $329 iPad has worked great for drawing. It’s so nice being able to use it rather than my laptop, so I can draw super comfortably on the couch or on the go.
I have been using the OG gen 1 Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch for 5 years! It still serves me well. Combined with Procreate app, the Apple iPad Pro combo is unstoppable.
Honestly, I love the Mini so much. It's got more power than the base iPad, isn't much more expensive (at least where I am), and the size works REALLY well for me. I'm used to drawing in an A5 travel sketchbook, so being able to hold it in one hand while still having plenty of space to sketch is awesome. Plus, I can even use it to take notes in class. Just an awesome little device.
My first, bought this year, was a new mini. I love it! I loved large screens when I was younger, but I love that this is a very, VERY portable and discreet option. Plus I can mirror out to a larger monitor if I absolutely need to. The layers threshold has only gotten in my way once, and the solution to work in more portable chunks of projects actually saves me a ton of time and rework! Thanks, minuscule mini, for making me work smarter, not larger!
The last time I did digital art was 1 or 2 and a half years (I still do traditional to not lose my skill) The reason was that my tablet just died... In 2018 I got one of the things I wanted the most, a drawing tablet but sadly it stopped working correctly and I couldn't afford to fix it. I really miss drawing digitally and because of that I was planning to get an Ipad and Apple pencil (Not an easy goal) and this video has helped me a lot to decide which Ipad I should buy :)
Oh man this is the video I needed! I was struggling so much to figure out what the best choice is for me and I 100% know now which one I’m going to get! Thank youuu
I have a 2018 6th gen. iPad (I bought new in 2018) with Apple Pencil 1st gen. I mainly use Adobe Fresco to trace photos and other peoples art for a hobby and practice to get better at drawing. Thank you Brad, for the enjoyable content and logic of your comparisons of the 2020 line of iPads.
I use the iPad Mini and it works perfectly. The smallest one is convenient especially when you're working on a cramped desk. Barely any lag, can draw the same, and the battery is decent. Affinity Photo and Designer are good starts, even Vectornator.
im using my ipad 7th gen i boost the storage so it has more space... im loving the experience... n the layer limitations actually help me to improve my art. great review
@@wanderer-my-beloved I think it is that you dont have a lot of access for depth maybe. I read it somewhere in other post. One guy posted his art work Instagram and he does amazing work.
You helped me decide between the base iPad and the iPad Air 3. Black Friday 2019 had killer deals on both, and I was able to try out both versions for a lil bit. And going between the 2, to me, felt like night and day. Love the Air, and use it almost daily!
I bought the 2018 iPadPro in December and the Apple Pencil and it really is an amazing device. The Pencil really is the best stylus available, I can draw underhand and the stylus registers it very well unlike other connected Tablets. Nice review.
I have the wacom intous, the idea of making art that way isnt really my kind of way of doing things. And i dont have an ipad sooo im goimg to buy the ipad pro!
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Same. No matter what I just couldn't get used to it, and I was very disappointed in myself :/
@ omg saaame, i thought it was just me, feel so guilty for spending on it and not utilizing its worth. Now i really want to opt for an ipad pro, since cintiq is out of my budget and not as worth as the ipad
yes I have tried it once on my friends iPad air and it was really amazing especially the laminated screen and the apple pencil which has the far better drawing experience compare to my Cintiq 16.
I literally JUST got my first iPad because I wanna get into digital art. Got the normal iPad 7th gen because I ain’t got the money for the pro now. If I enjoy the experience (it hasn’t arrived yet), I’m definitely getting whatever best iPad Apple has when I decide to get another tablet.
I bought the 12.9 iPad Pro & Apple Pencil when they first came out - expensive? YES! - worth it? ABSOLUTELY! With Procreate - a brilliant combo. And it still works great 👍 Didn’t feel the need to upgrade yet to the latest iPad Pro but did get the latest iPad mini - don’t do art on it but it is great for Interneting and reading ebooks and listening to music - the downside to the big iPad Pro for these things is the sheer size of it becomes awkward when lounging on the sofa. I am an Apple fanboy, and I’m never going to apologise for that, but, really, the iPad is the best tablet experience, especially for making art, that you can get. Brad, great content!
I've had my Wacom Intuos for several years and it still works well but I really need a new laptop and I currently have no desk or good setup to properly drawing on so I wanted an iPad to draw on and mobility. I was originally looking at display tablets for a long time but since I can't get a new laptop for a while I feel like an iPad would be a better choice. Definitely thinking on the Pro. Your videos always so thorough and informative. Thanks!
I totally endorse starting with the budget iPad if you're getting started and want something that can make great art for not a lot of money. I got mine a few months ago and love it; easily the best value in digital art one can find. I was tempted by the iPad Air but it's not nearly as often discounted as the budget model (which I got for $250 new), and you get the same performance in Procreate and most art apps. I thought the lack of a laminate screen would bug me but I haven't noticed any parallax or lack of precision. Just make sure you get a matte or paper-like screen protector because the budget iPad's screen is a bit more slippery than the others with more glare. If you want to do "pro" work, obviously the iPad Pro has some big advantages (way more layers to work with being the biggest advantage). Personally, I tend to start some of my more ambitious projects on the iPad and then finish them in Photoshop on my computer so I haven't had any issues with the budget model.
I bought the 2018 version iPad Pro 11. I know it's expensive, but now you'll probably find ones cheap. IT IS REMARKABLE! I completely switched to it and i rarely use Photoshop now. Now, that's me but honestly if you are a pure illustrator and Concept Artist ( not using 3D ) then you are fine. If you do, well tough luck then. Still really good buy. Highly recommended.
I use Procreate on an older entry level iPad. Now that all iPads support the Apple Pencil, the RAM limitation is the biggest limiting factor for the entry level models; and that alone makes it worth going for the Pro models if you can afford them. When I draw on Procreate, I have to constantly merge layers to stay within the layer limit. At best, this is a constant annoyance; at worst, it limits what I can do in my drawings.
Yes, iPad Air is a perfect compromise. It as fast as previous iPad Pro, have laminated screen and it bigger than basic iPad. Just bought it two weeks ago and so far it is awesome for drawing(though I got skinny hands, and Procreate is picking eyedrop tool when I laying my hand to draw a line. Not too annoying, but I need a glove I guess...).
I'm gonna get the air 4th gen in green. I have no idea what i'm doing with digital and got a wacom for my first ever digitial device... which was a big mistake on my part. I think getting an Ipad that can be used for other things is a good option now. I hope it will end up working better this time.
Procreate's alpha lock means you don't have to rely on masking layers as much. It's more destructive but it drastically reduces the number of layers you need.
Please review Lenovo C340, It's a laptop with Stylus included in the retail package, It's quite cheap, rather than buying iPad pro I think this is more worth it..
I have the iPad 7 generation , and I gotta say , it is way better than U thought ! I totally recommend it! And the screen gap us really not noticeable 😁
I personally draw on the iPad Pro, but I use it also for: writing, reading, watching, playing and school work. So it’s very good if you plan on using it also for other reasons(besides drawing). If you plan on doing so I recommend getting a keyboard. It doesn’t need to be the magic keyboard, the normal is fine. The only downside is: if you have EarPods, they won’t work. You have to get a plugger(or something) or AirPods. And the normal Apple charger doesn’t work on the iPad Pro.
PLEASE HELP !! lol . Should i wait for the AIR 4th Generation ?? . do you think it will be worth the wait or be much of an upgrade to wait for 4 months ? or just a minor refresh ?? . cant decide if i should buy the Air 3rd Gen right now !!
I have a 2nd gen 12.9” iPad Pro. I mostly use it for art. I don’t sell my art and occasionally post to IG. It does everything I need it to and I think it would be a waste of money for me to upgrade to the latest/greatest.
If you're a beginner get the basic 2019 iapd 10.2 , 128gb and apple pencil. The remaining Budget you have invest in some art classes. It's the entire package instead of going the iPad air and stuff. The A10x is more than powerful for handling 12 layers in 4000x3000 canvas in procreate, that's 12 million pixels. Also, while using this 4000x3000 canvas, you can open the photos app in split view for image reference, Spotify for music and have Pinterest opened in background in that so called measly 2gb of ram. So, in this time of crisis get the basic iPad, it's more advanced than you think.
Brad, Is there a big difference in screen size? I'm starting to draw and wish to get an iPad with the pencil, however, I don't know if I should get the 11" or the 12.9"? Would it really make that much of a difference?
I've had my wacom drawing tablet for years now and the quality is still as good as when i bought it. If a friend asked me whether they should get an apple ipad or wacom tablet for art? I'd have to recommend wacom because the quality is just too good..
One thing you should mention that is really important is that the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini have the exact same screen resolution. The mini has a higher pixel density to compensate for the screen size, but the resolution is the same, so even though it's smaller, it has the exact same work space and it won't feel tiny
Also, another minor difference is that the iPad Pro has TrueTone, which will automatically set the screen temperature to match the ambient temperature. I think they also have support for the P3 color gamut, which can result in more vivid greens and reds. It's not only about the refresh rate
I hate to say it, but Apple’s accessories, whether the tackpad or the pencil, blows the doors off any third party Mac or Windows alternative. I just started using my Mac Trackpad 2 with my Asus Zenbook Pro, and WOWWWWW! Finally a trackpad that is like an extension of my brain. It just works without messing-up like all the built-in or third party alternatives. I now also run Mac OS (Catalina and Mojave,under Virtual Box), which allows me to use my NVidia 2060 for AI TensorFlow development- a match made in heaven!
The RAM and layer limit are definitely the biggest issue. Ironically, although professionals utilize layers a lot better than newbies do, layers probably "benefit" newbies more (i.e. they are a crutch)
Brad, could you do a few examples of what’s possible on iPad mini5 at 300 dpi 11 layer limit. Literally no one has shown a fairly intricate portrait with these layer limitations. It would be a tremendous help to artists on a budget trying digital art for the first time to see what is actually possible. Thank you.
Despite the fact I'm not an Apple fan, but an Android fan and artist. I really enjoyed your video, because you've shown sometimes a cheap product (like the standard iPad) is worth getting than an expensive product (like the iPad Pro). I'll admit that the iPad's better, but me as an Android fan and artist that works on a Samsung Note 3 Neo, I can still make great art despite it's limitations. And I bet I could do the same when it comes to old iPads, even the newest lower one.
Really needed this haha Lately I’ve been intrigued with getting a new iPad, the iPad I currently have is the iPad Mini 2(something like that-), I’ve had it since the beginning of 2017;while it still holds pretty decently it has it’s issues Apple products tend to slowly die out once they get old and I think mines gonna eventually do the same,for starters the battery dies stupidly quick. Even when I’m NOT using it, it also tends to lag,which wouldn’t mind me as much but it tends to lag while I’m drawing which is a total pain,especially cause I don’t even have a pen,I struggle to do everything with my finger so when it freezes while I try to zoom in or something I just face palm So honestly watching this is really convenient lol
Brad, are you reading my mind again? How did you know I suddenly got an interest in getting an iPad and that all the reviews I was looking at were subpar in comparison to what I know you can present me?
I was interested in getting an ipad too , so I bought the iPad 6th generation , and it performs amazing! I tottaly suggest you get this ipad if you don't wonna spend 1.000$ for and ipad pro
@@katherinakaramaliki8611 Thank you so much! I was actually comparing 6th to 7th gen iPads because good reviews say the 7th gen is alright but some reviewers hate the 7th gen and say it's no different from the 6th. Again, thanks for the input!
Same same.. when I saw his video I just said wow right in time hhhhhh
@@faizahmohammedaruwa I'm glad I helped! 7th ipad work soooo well!
@Cemil Türk thank you! 🥰
Short answer: Nope. Ive done all my most recent art on the regular iPad with Apple Pencil support. I learned to work around the limitations of layers and all and turned out art for films and all with it without issue. :)
could you send a link or something so i can see your art?
Wiky D surely instagram.com/thatstevenrice and you can find me on IMDB too (Steve Rice XXI cause j have a horribly common name lol )
Nice art Steven!
@@StevenRice thank you!
For high res art the layer limitations in procreate start to be a real issue though, which is why my girlfriend mostly uses my iPad Pro over her iPad - as her psds often can’t import on hers
The $329 iPad is really good for art! Easily better than any graphics tablet I’ve tried through the years. Great choice if you’re on a budget.!
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Only wish, they'd finally release one with USB-C, which is compatible to the new Pencil.
USB-C and the new loading is a really big plus to me.
uHu I totally agree. The new apple pencil, power, and usb-c are much more convenient than on the weaker model. Kind of feels like a beta iPad compared to the pro. Hopefully they’ll make improvements on the new cheaper models.
I'm sorry about the weird question but do you have a link to buy it?:)
UrUmiPlease www.amazon.com/dp/B07XQYPM2N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yl1LEb42C5S40
My mom said She'll get me One in installment but she's not little well now , it'll atleast take a Month because we Don't have Money now and I my parents also want to pay my school fees 😬😑 it's ok I haven't Upgraded for five years it's easy to wait one month or more
For beginners digital artist like me, i really recommend the ipad air 2019 , because there's alot a things you need to learn before as a beginners artist, and you dont need to jump to the ipad pro 2018 or 2020 . And on the ipad air 2019 you can do anything Flawlessly , drawing or painting with enough layer ( High Res , 300 DPI) , Design Vector, Editing Video , Multitasking, Multimedia,Browsing, Streaming, and many more. If you never used ipad that support promotion 120Hz before,this ipad is just best price performance you'll get.
Before buy this iPad Air 3, i really confused to decide which one i need to buy, the option is iPad Mini 5 ( new) , iPad Air 3 2019 ( new), and iPad Pro 2018 ( 11 inch) ( new or used) , ipad pro 2017 ( used)
I did research for each ipad for months ( while hoping that apple release ipad air 2020 but nope) ( i watch all those from different perspective, tech reviews ( talking a bunch of spec,features,power for game blablabla ),artist reviews ( talking about the experience of each iPad for making a piece of art ),video and photo editor reviews ( talking about how's the ipad used for photo and video editing),student reviews ( Talking about how's the ipad used for digital note taking ) , knowing what's the pros and cons, what's the issue that each ipad has. And compared it all to my needs. And after all the research that i did, I ended up buying the iPad Air 3 2019, Great battery,great performance,nice features ,Best price performance, great size, nice design ( small bezel,thin,flat and light weight design), and everything i needed as beginner digital artist is fulfilled.
Before you buy ,you need to do research like i did, and then you’ll be able to decide wisely which one is the best for your budget and your needs
The only cons that i felt is, the sound speaker is quite low and need to turn up the volume around 60-80% to get a great sound ( which is ipad air only have 2 speaker on the bottom)
I need it now
@@couchgamingnews9379 then buy it bro, oh ya ,forgot to mention with 10.5 inch ( small side bezel, super flat thin body and light weight) and 3.5mm audiojack this will be a really good choice. Not to big , and not to small for our hands (general)
Does it use USB-C?
MuchlisDC lol if I could afford the iPad Air 3rd gen..
Acential that’s just the pros
I must say that you are an amazing artist. Your art style is very eye-catching,appealing and unique too!
Hey Brad, love your vids, have bought your course and can’t wait to get into it. Great work, looking forward to all your stuff.
@@peterpreiss3819 huh??????
He has a cool story. He became a better artist to review art tech.
iCatching and appleing u mean
@@peterpreiss3819 ?
I struggle choosing between getting the Mini or Air. Now that I know their basically the same except size, I can finally decide which one to get. Thanks Brad.
Mini is way too small. I think ipad air is better qua size
I bought the mini because I thought it was a good deal and small screen means more portable. Within a week, I decided to return it to the Apple Store and exchange it with iPad Air 3. Mini's screen is too small. When you draw, your palm has already covered half of the screen. You'll feel that you don't have the freedom to create a single regular stroke.
Evian Putra a mini is basically a big phone with Apple Pencil.
Evian Putra I bought iPad Mini 5 because you mentioned the same expect screen and hand.
For screen, I don’t see nothing wrong with me because I used be traditional drawing person and drawing on my 5 x 7 inches sketchbook. I have been carrying my small traditional sketchbook anywhere place.
For hand, someone mentioned about right hand.
I am not sure if you or someone have hard time to use your or someone’s right hand for drawing or writing because you or someone kept accidentally hit home button while drawing or writing.
I have no problem with my left hand.
You mentioned about hand is covered with half of screen. I only zoom out the screen then draw or write.
I have iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 and I love using it but I wouldn’t bring it anywhere because it would bend. I would use it for HOME only.
That’s why I chose iPad Mini 5 for drawing and bringing anywhere place.
Get the air !!!! It’s much better but of course if you can’t afford it then do what you can !
This video made me feel less bad about getting a lower quality iPad! Thank you
this video is so incredibly helpful!! most of the ones I see out there talking about technology are either super long and boring to watch or too straight forward using technology words that make me feel stupid hahaha you really delivered this with the perfect amount of detail and clarified things without making it boring! thank you so much!!
Me wanting an Apple Pencil.
My old iPad: nah bro. Not gonna happen.
Zoey Cho same I have an iPad 4 but I'm finally gonna upgrade to the iPad 10.2 this Friday after having my 4 for over 7 years😩😭
erin xxx I’ve had the ipad mini for FREAKING 7 YEARS NOW. IT STILL HAS THE COVER FROM 7 YEARS AGO. IDK HOW IT STILL FUNTIONS. My parents might buy an ipad gen 7 for my bday which im excited about.
Edit: I got it on August, I gave my ipad mini to my cousins which they were happy about since it had minecraft lmao
Imthatextrakid i still have the iPad mini 2 for almost 5 years 😂 that’s why I’m changing my iPad on Christmas I’m getting the iPad 7th cos I’m on a budget 😂
I have a 1st gen ipad air. I'll try to make one until i buy a new ipad air. Then i can buy an apple pencil 😭😭
I had my old iPad was 11 years old when I upgraded to the iPad Pro. ( the old one’s touch sensitivity was ded in its last few days, but I still have it)
thank you brad for bringing your personality into your videos. i literally clicked through 4 videos of very very soft voices to get here.
I'm new to Apple products. Recently brought the standard iPad but was too cheap to buy an Apple pencil. After the offbrand styluses drove me nuts, I bit the bullet and got the Apple pencil.
Dude. 1000% worth it. There just isn't a comparison. Thank you for the great reviews!
I got the smallest cheapest 2018 iPad after watching your videos and couldn't be happier with the drawing experience and after 1 year I still haven't had issues with the storage space
I’ve pleasantly surprised at how the iPad 7 runs! I got the 128gb for $329 In February. I’m using it as my main computer now with a powered usb hub. It is even awesome for video editing.
I have an iPad Pro 9.7 inch and am just getting into digital art and I use procreate. There is no lag and it is amazing
I love my iPad mini. I do a lot of reading, so the fact that it fits in my hand was my reason for purchase.
But I’ve been able to explore in procreate and it is a lot of fun.
I’d love to get a pr one day, but I don’t think I’d get rid of my mini.
I use the IPad 7 for art and I love it
I have a question: I am gonna buy the 2020 iPad pro but which size will I choose, I'm gonna be drawing, watching videos,doing school work and gaming.
12.9: more screen real estate
11: portability
Note:Money is no problem in this decision.
I hope you respond, love your channel.
Beshos Francis I’m in the same boat.
The 12.9 when turned horizontal and using split screen does not do any scaling. Whereas the 11 does scale the content. Fir that reason I’m going with 12.9”
You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:
iPad (8th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models:
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later
I had Ipad Air 2 and used with many 3rd party styluses. Then i upgraded to IPad pro 10.5" with Apple Pencil! It was like day and night. Now, I've upgraded again to the latest IPad Pro 12.9" and although the screen is nice, it doesn't feel as such a big leap from going to a non apple pencil device to one that works with it. The 10.5" ipad pro is more or less the same as the current Ipad Air, and it still pefroms excellently with Procreate and everything else. So I fully spport what Brad is saying that any Ipad with Apple Pencil is an excellent drawing device, with small updated for the pro tablets. Great review, Brad!
I own the 6 gen 9.7 iPad but at work I use an 11 inch 2018 iPad Pro. Honestly the experience is not that much different. My only issue would be the RAM difference which limits the amount of layers on my 6 gen iPad. Both 1st and 2nd gen pencils work pretty much the same. Screens look almost the same as well except for the size and performance is pretty solid on both I don’t really see a massive difference specially when you consider the iPad Pro costs more than double of what the 6 gen iPad costs. I would upgrade my 6 gen iPad cause the Pro is a pretty solid device, but I’ll wait to the next iPad Pro release cause the 2020 is pretty much identical to the 2018.
The iPad 7th gen 10.2 inch (I’m using right now) is an AMAZING iPad!! WAYYYY bigger than I thought, and affordable! I play games a lot, and it’s a huge screen that you can do so much on!! I don’t have an Apple Pencil yet, but using my hands to draw is working out pretty amazing!!
I totally recommend it.
Brad just reading my mind. I was legit thinking about this and checking them on Amazon today
Initially, I wanted to get an iPad Mini and Pencil for drawing but ultimately decided to get an iPad Air instead and I don’t regret it! As a tablet, it has replaced my phone for doing a lot of my daily tasks and media consumption! As a drawing tool, I have been drawing on it non-stop! What stopped me from getting the iPad Pro was that I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue my drawing hobby, but after really drawing on my iPad Air, I plan on upgrading to the Pro model when my iPad Air eventually gives out in a few years! Any iPad will be great for drawing as long as you buy one to suit your needs! The added computing bonus made it an amazing tool for normal tasks on top of drawing!
I just got an older iPad Pro (2016, 9.7 inch) for my birthday a few days ago and I love it so far, it honestly still holds up and is really fast 4 years later! Haven’t picked up an Apple Pencil yet, but I can’t wait to get one to start drawing properly! 😊
I was trying to figure out which iPad to get for art, (I'm on a bit of a budget btw) and then I noticed that you had a video on it. Thanks Brad! 👍
Is it just me? Or the way he draws is so smooth
This really helped me. Thank you! I can't say for sure if I will go with regular iPad or Pro, but I know I like the 11" size. I prefer smaller tablets, though not "mini" small.
I recommend iPad 7 gen. Ive had it for a year now. Its cheaper and works great. You may want to get a matt or paperlike screen protector so the pencil does not slide around. Though it does not have as much storage and ram, unless your making art with 40 layers a day youll be fine
For me at least, the 7th gen $329 iPad has worked great for drawing. It’s so nice being able to use it rather than my laptop, so I can draw super comfortably on the couch or on the go.
Does the non laminated screen bothering you?
What's the layer limit??
I have been using the OG gen 1 Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch for 5 years! It still serves me well. Combined with Procreate app, the Apple iPad Pro combo is unstoppable.
I have the Apple Pencil and my wife has the Logitech Crayon. I draw and she writes. They are perfect for those uses!
Honestly, I love the Mini so much. It's got more power than the base iPad, isn't much more expensive (at least where I am), and the size works REALLY well for me. I'm used to drawing in an A5 travel sketchbook, so being able to hold it in one hand while still having plenty of space to sketch is awesome. Plus, I can even use it to take notes in class. Just an awesome little device.
Using the top of the line mini 5 for creative and professional work, only downside is the smaller screen but I can take it anywhere and do work
My first, bought this year, was a new mini. I love it! I loved large screens when I was younger, but I love that this is a very, VERY portable and discreet option. Plus I can mirror out to a larger monitor if I absolutely need to. The layers threshold has only gotten in my way once, and the solution to work in more portable chunks of projects actually saves me a ton of time and rework! Thanks, minuscule mini, for making me work smarter, not larger!
The last time I did digital art was 1 or 2 and a half years (I still do traditional to not lose my skill) The reason was that my tablet just died... In 2018 I got one of the things I wanted the most, a drawing tablet but sadly it stopped working correctly and I couldn't afford to fix it. I really miss drawing digitally and because of that I was planning to get an Ipad and Apple pencil (Not an easy goal) and this video has helped me a lot to decide which Ipad I should buy :)
I have an iPad 7th gen and an Apple Pencil 1! They work both perfectly and I can make art on them
thank you! is 32 g storage enough?
How much dose the Apple Pencil 1 cost? PLZZZZ
Jayda Le Potato it costs 99$
Oh man this is the video I needed! I was struggling so much to figure out what the best choice is for me and I 100% know now which one I’m going to get! Thank youuu
I have a 2018 6th gen. iPad (I bought new in 2018) with Apple Pencil 1st gen. I mainly use Adobe Fresco to trace photos and other peoples art for a hobby and practice to get better at drawing. Thank you Brad, for the enjoyable content and logic of your comparisons of the 2020 line of iPads.
I use the iPad Mini and it works perfectly. The smallest one is convenient especially when you're working on a cramped desk. Barely any lag, can draw the same, and the battery is decent. Affinity Photo and Designer are good starts, even Vectornator.
This was exactly what I needed to know AND very concise. Hard to find this quality video on YT these days.
im using my ipad 7th gen i boost the storage so it has more space... im loving the experience... n the layer limitations actually help me to improve my art. great review
I have the IPad 6th gen, I’m getting an Apple Pencil soon
I am gonna get the 7th gen. What is this layer limitations about?
@@wanderer-my-beloved I think it is that you dont have a lot of access for depth maybe. I read it somewhere in other post. One guy posted his art work Instagram and he does amazing work.
What's the limit??
I recommend the Ipad Air 3rd Gen. Cuz it has a laminated display hehe
Thanks for the video, I’m trying to decided between 12.9 and an entry level
But I think the pencils are going to decide for me
You helped me decide between the base iPad and the iPad Air 3. Black Friday 2019 had killer deals on both, and I was able to try out both versions for a lil bit. And going between the 2, to me, felt like night and day. Love the Air, and use it almost daily!
I bought the 2018 iPadPro in December and the Apple Pencil and it really is an amazing device. The Pencil really is the best stylus available, I can draw underhand and the stylus registers it very well unlike other connected Tablets. Nice review.
I just bought the ipad air 3 for school. I think it's the right choice for me since it's on the middle range. Also my course is on the creative side.
Can you do a animation battle (iPad procreate, Adobe flash and other)??
I have the wacom intous, the idea of making art that way isnt really my kind of way of doing things. And i dont have an ipad sooo im goimg to buy the ipad pro!
Same. No matter what I just couldn't get used to it, and I was very disappointed in myself :/
You should buy iPad 7th gen
@ omg saaame, i thought it was just me, feel so guilty for spending on it and not utilizing its worth. Now i really want to opt for an ipad pro, since cintiq is out of my budget and not as worth as the ipad
I really recommend a refurbished 2017 ipad pro, you can get the 10.5 inch version for €450, so it's a really good deal
I got an Ipad Air 2019 and I love it!
yes I have tried it once on my friends iPad air and it was really amazing especially the laminated screen and the apple pencil which has the far better drawing experience compare to my Cintiq 16.
im poor lol
same!
Lylehimself
Omg tysm im ipad air person 😂
Which Apple pencil do you have?
I literally JUST got my first iPad because I wanna get into digital art. Got the normal iPad 7th gen because I ain’t got the money for the pro now. If I enjoy the experience (it hasn’t arrived yet), I’m definitely getting whatever best iPad Apple has when I decide to get another tablet.
I have an ipad air 3, for me it's the best balance for power and affordability. I use it primarily for drawing
I bought the 12.9 iPad Pro & Apple Pencil when they first came out - expensive? YES! - worth it? ABSOLUTELY!
With Procreate - a brilliant combo.
And it still works great 👍
Didn’t feel the need to upgrade yet to the latest iPad Pro but did get the latest iPad mini - don’t do art on it but it is great for Interneting and reading ebooks and listening to music - the downside to the big iPad Pro for these things is the sheer size of it becomes awkward when lounging on the sofa.
I am an Apple fanboy, and I’m never going to apologise for that, but, really, the iPad is the best tablet experience, especially for making art, that you can get.
Brad, great content!
Once again, thank you for making videos regarding the Ipad Line, which are actually useful for artists.
Real crisp decription about overall aspects of all the iPads. Great work!
I've had my Wacom Intuos for several years and it still works well but I really need a new laptop and I currently have no desk or good setup to properly drawing on so I wanted an iPad to draw on and mobility. I was originally looking at display tablets for a long time but since I can't get a new laptop for a while I feel like an iPad would be a better choice. Definitely thinking on the Pro. Your videos always so thorough and informative. Thanks!
KittyGotBark hope everything works out for you! Good luck!
I just bought a refurbished 2018 iPad Pro 12.9! It’s 64gb but I got 1T memory drive:)
I totally endorse starting with the budget iPad if you're getting started and want something that can make great art for not a lot of money. I got mine a few months ago and love it; easily the best value in digital art one can find. I was tempted by the iPad Air but it's not nearly as often discounted as the budget model (which I got for $250 new), and you get the same performance in Procreate and most art apps. I thought the lack of a laminate screen would bug me but I haven't noticed any parallax or lack of precision. Just make sure you get a matte or paper-like screen protector because the budget iPad's screen is a bit more slippery than the others with more glare. If you want to do "pro" work, obviously the iPad Pro has some big advantages (way more layers to work with being the biggest advantage). Personally, I tend to start some of my more ambitious projects on the iPad and then finish them in Photoshop on my computer so I haven't had any issues with the budget model.
I bought the 2018 version iPad Pro 11. I know it's expensive, but now you'll probably find ones cheap. IT IS REMARKABLE! I completely switched to it and i rarely use Photoshop now. Now, that's me but honestly if you are a pure illustrator and Concept Artist ( not using 3D ) then you are fine. If you do, well tough luck then.
Still really good buy. Highly recommended.
For begginer artists like moi,definetly get the ipad air from last year.Its good,atleast thats what ive seen cuz i havent gotten it
I use Procreate on an older entry level iPad. Now that all iPads support the Apple Pencil, the RAM limitation is the biggest limiting factor for the entry level models; and that alone makes it worth going for the Pro models if you can afford them.
When I draw on Procreate, I have to constantly merge layers to stay within the layer limit. At best, this is a constant annoyance; at worst, it limits what I can do in my drawings.
Main features that affect my decision? USB-C charging and pencil charging method.
Amazing video, been looking to get an iPad for a while and this was so informative! Thank you so much
Yes, iPad Air is a perfect compromise. It as fast as previous iPad Pro, have laminated screen and it bigger than basic iPad. Just bought it two weeks ago and so far it is awesome for drawing(though I got skinny hands, and Procreate is picking eyedrop tool when I laying my hand to draw a line. Not too annoying, but I need a glove I guess...).
I'm gonna get the air 4th gen in green. I have no idea what i'm doing with digital and got a wacom for my first ever digitial device... which was a big mistake on my part. I think getting an Ipad that can be used for other things is a good option now. I hope it will end up working better this time.
Literally was looking into iPads this was so helpful !
Great video I have the 6th Generation iPad and I really enjoy using for it for a lot of art projects and the Apple Pencil is really nice to use
which storage did you use?
Procreate's alpha lock means you don't have to rely on masking layers as much. It's more destructive but it drastically reduces the number of layers you need.
Definitely don't need one. But it's hands down the most responsive drawing experience I've ever had! I wish Sai was on it.
Please review Lenovo C340,
It's a laptop with Stylus included in the retail package,
It's quite cheap, rather than buying iPad pro I think this is more worth it..
Yes I have the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 and bought the pen. Dont like to carry around all that $ though... so not that portable really.
I really really hate the how big the chin and the head is, so that's why I wanna get ipad pro 2018 model. I'm probably gonna get it in 2030 so yeah
baby yoda with internet access yeah, but the home button is so nice.
Funny Berries
yeah until it sinks and gets cranky
@@funnyberries4017 it iss indeed
You can sell a kidney and shorten it to 2021
I have the iPad 7 generation , and I gotta say , it is way better than U thought ! I totally recommend it! And the screen gap us really not noticeable 😁
I personally draw on the iPad Pro, but I use it also for: writing, reading, watching, playing and school work. So it’s very good if you plan on using it also for other reasons(besides drawing). If you plan on doing so I recommend getting a keyboard. It doesn’t need to be the magic keyboard, the normal is fine. The only downside is: if you have EarPods, they won’t work. You have to get a plugger(or something) or AirPods. And the normal Apple charger doesn’t work on the iPad Pro.
I got my 12,9 ipad pro with 256 gb and wifi + celullar for 690 dollars brand new in my country and i love it.
PLEASE HELP !! lol
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Should i wait for the AIR 4th Generation ??
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do you think it will be worth the wait or be much of an upgrade to wait for 4 months ? or just a minor refresh ??
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cant decide if i should buy the Air 3rd Gen right now !!
Thanks I have an older iPad and my mom is being really nice and is getting me one
I have a 2nd gen 12.9” iPad Pro. I mostly use it for art. I don’t sell my art and occasionally post to IG. It does everything I need it to and I think it would be a waste of money for me to upgrade to the latest/greatest.
I recommend iPad 7 generations with 10.2 inch display with support Apple Pencil 1 I think brand iPad 7 generations is good choice for drawing brad
I love your reviews! I’m gonna get the base model ipad it’s my first time trying digital art 😄
I use iPad Air 2019 and its awesome
Thank you for these videos, I really needed an artist's opinion, you've helped me a lot!
Thanks Brad. It's expensive but I think I might go for the 2018 iPad Pro
Me with my 2012 iPad 2. That might be a useful upgrade
I have the iPad air. It's amazing! While i don't have as many procreate layers as an iPad pro, my art still turns out great!
If you're a beginner get the basic 2019 iapd 10.2 , 128gb and apple pencil. The remaining Budget you have invest in some art classes. It's the entire package instead of going the iPad air and stuff. The A10x is more than powerful for handling 12 layers in 4000x3000 canvas in procreate, that's 12 million pixels. Also, while using this 4000x3000 canvas, you can open the photos app in split view for image reference, Spotify for music and have Pinterest opened in background in that so called measly 2gb of ram. So, in this time of crisis get the basic iPad, it's more advanced than you think.
Im watching this from my old and busted but still refuse to die iPad3 ......in tears.😭
Brad, Is there a big difference in screen size? I'm starting to draw and wish to get an iPad with the pencil, however, I don't know if I should get the 11" or the 12.9"? Would it really make that much of a difference?
Here in Norway the iPad Pro is $1300-$1400. Grabbed the mini.
size is absolutely an individuals choice, how about showing all those pads side by side for a good view to choose from
I have my wacom tablet and I am gonna stick with that for now, but they are looking great.
ema k it will last years. Just ask intous 3 owners. So don’t expect your intous to die to get an iPad soon.
@@darthdarth4297 I know ^-^. Since I'm a starter I guess that I am going to use it for few years.
I’m in the same situation, just starting to learn digital art with my Wacom, but I would definitely like to try an iPad later on ☺️
I've had my wacom drawing tablet for years now and the quality is still as good as when i bought it. If a friend asked me whether they should get an apple ipad or wacom tablet for art? I'd have to recommend wacom because the quality is just too good..
I have the first Apple Pencil and I think the 6th or 7th gen iPad
I have the iPad 6th generation with 128g it’s very nice I’m going to. E getting procreate soon I can’t wait!
One thing you should mention that is really important is that the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini have the exact same screen resolution. The mini has a higher pixel density to compensate for the screen size, but the resolution is the same, so even though it's smaller, it has the exact same work space and it won't feel tiny
Also, another minor difference is that the iPad Pro has TrueTone, which will automatically set the screen temperature to match the ambient temperature. I think they also have support for the P3 color gamut, which can result in more vivid greens and reds. It's not only about the refresh rate
I hate to say it, but Apple’s accessories, whether the tackpad or the pencil, blows the doors off any third party Mac or Windows alternative. I just started using my Mac Trackpad 2 with my Asus Zenbook Pro, and WOWWWWW! Finally a trackpad that is like an extension of my brain. It just works without messing-up like all the built-in or third party alternatives. I now also run Mac OS (Catalina and Mojave,under Virtual Box), which allows me to use my NVidia 2060 for AI TensorFlow development- a match made in heaven!
I have 6th gen with pencil 1 and those also works pretty well 😂✌️
It‘s actually the 7th gen but a bit smaller screen and no smart connector.
Daniels Artworks So I guess that means the IPad 6th gen is still good?
The RAM and layer limit are definitely the biggest issue. Ironically, although professionals utilize layers a lot better than newbies do, layers probably "benefit" newbies more (i.e. they are a crutch)
I already own a surface book 2 but I'm highly debating getting an iPad too. I'm conflicted.
Brad, could you do a few examples of what’s possible on iPad mini5 at 300 dpi 11 layer limit. Literally no one has shown a fairly intricate portrait with these layer limitations. It would be a tremendous help to artists on a budget trying digital art for the first time to see what is actually possible. Thank you.
Despite the fact I'm not an Apple fan, but an Android fan and artist. I really enjoyed your video, because you've shown sometimes a cheap product (like the standard iPad) is worth getting than an expensive product (like the iPad Pro). I'll admit that the iPad's better, but me as an Android fan and artist that works on a Samsung Note 3 Neo, I can still make great art despite it's limitations. And I bet I could do the same when it comes to old iPads, even the newest lower one.
Really needed this haha
Lately I’ve been intrigued with getting a new iPad, the iPad I currently have is the iPad Mini 2(something like that-), I’ve had it since the beginning of 2017;while it still holds pretty decently it has it’s issues
Apple products tend to slowly die out once they get old and I think mines gonna eventually do the same,for starters the battery dies stupidly quick. Even when I’m NOT using it, it also tends to lag,which wouldn’t mind me as much but it tends to lag while I’m drawing which is a total pain,especially cause I don’t even have a pen,I struggle to do everything with my finger so when it freezes while I try to zoom in or something I just face palm
So honestly watching this is really convenient lol
Any suggestion, which iPad should a student buy for online exam.