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I have to disagree with the main conclusion. The Air's M2 is currently the best deal in the entire lineup. You get full Apple Intelligence support, laptop chips, Pencil Pro support and the only major compromise is the 60Hz display which is very good when it comes to color. All this for literally half the price of the Pro's and not much more than the base iPad 10.
Yes, iPad Air is worthy of respect. The $600 I paid for M1 Air (256GB) in April is MORE than enough to suit my needs…and saves good cash for transition from 2020 M1 Mac mini to the M4 Mac mini forthcoming.
Wow HARD disagree that the iPad Air M2 should be skipped. That is very poor advice. Not everyone is money bags and can afford a pro. And the air is a vast improvement over the base iPad and the mini isn’t for everyone. I’d say the Opposite. The M2 is literally the iPad for everyone and the pros are for the enthusiasts or people who have the money to spend.
Agreed, while the Air M2 is the in-betweener of the group, it's technically replacing the base iPad generation. The Mini's are nice to hold, travel friendly, & smaller child friendly...it's still not on par with it's bigger M2 brother. I would suggest buying the Air for a parent or older relative that wants something easy to use... Not everyone needs Pro level device if they don't have the level of work for it....or better yet maybe buy a used/referb device from the last generation.
Typing this on my iPad Air. I’m very happy with my purchase. Not sure why a device should be skipped unless it’s absolutely terrible. This device is far from terrible. Personally I don’t understand the mini. It’s just too small for me. Despite this I wouldn’t say skip it. Everyone is entitled to their own preference. Guides should be a guide not a definitive statement. People should be able to take the information and choose what’s best for them. Skip the skip unless a device is truly terrible.
These tech TH-camrs are so detached from the normal person, that they think people “skip” products, lol. We buy tablets to use them because we actually need them. They are not tokens of a made up technological competition.
Well here’s my dilemma, only reason would be FASTER M4 CHIP and 4 SPEAKERS (I’m a music producer and SOUND IS IMPORTANT) … but check this ⬇️⬇️⬇️ I’m curious?? I just literally got this unit a month ago (maybe less) at the APPLE STORE on 5th Ave NYC… How much you think i could get for it now if i wanted to let it go??… Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen): with M2 chip, Liquid Retina Display, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E + 5G Cellular, 12MP front/12MP & 10MP Back Cameras, Face ID, All-Day Battery Life - Space Gray - (again not more than a month old)
I bought the mini 7, which was an upgrade from a mini 4. I don’t understand the hatred for the tablet with some You tubers out there. Not everyone wants an M4 chip in a huge screen that will not fit in a pocket. Doctors and small plane pilots are two examples that spring to mind. This fits the gap between my iPhone 13 and my Mac. Plus, I get the chip for Apple Intelligence without having to pay more money to upgrade my phone.
I’ve got the new Mini 7. Using my M4 Pro 13 as a desktop device at the moment and switching between the two really highlights how dinky the Mini is. Very convenient little device. Love both of them
Same. Using the M4 as a desktop device and the Mini as a travel anywhere digital field notes. Absolutely game changing especially with the Wifi+Cellular model
I just bought the new iPad mini also and love it. I got it for reading kindle books and for the playing games before going to sleep. I’m not a sophisticated technical reviewer so I haven’t noticed the jelly roll or difference in 60 hertz display from my M1 11 inch iPad Pro 120 hertz display. I won’t be replacing my 11 inch iPad Pro for a while since the new ones are so expensive.
“Skip the iPad Air and wait for something else to come out” I’m sorry, what? I want to buy an iPad because I need an iPad NOW. I don’t need a commodity that has ‘good numbers’ but does the same thing as everything else. iPads exist for us, not us for them. Why would I skip a product that fits my needs with 500$ and buy one that costs 1000$ for nothing? 60 or 120 hz means nothing for 95% of people. Budget means a lot for most of us. iPad 10 at the base line has 64Gb’s of storage, a gap between the glass and the display, meaning it will be extremely uncomfortable if you want to take notes and read pdf’s. A14 chip is the one from iPhone 12’s, and will struggle with those newer apps and task-heavy games, M2 will not. iPad mini on the other hand is too small to take notes with, and too small in general to be different from your phone. What can you do on your iPad mini that you can’t do on your phone? As a student, the optimal choice is not paying 1000$ for a product that does the same as one that costs half as much. Taking notes, reading PDF’s, gaming, streaming… What can you do on iPad Pro that you can’t do on your iPad Air? Moreover, if a feature of iPad Pro is so good for people specializing in certain things, then those people likely already have the means to specialize in them. A music producer already likely has dedicated speakers and microphones. A graphic designer would likely prefer(and would be able to invest in) Wacom products for more room to work with. A photographer isn’t going to use pro’s slightly better camera, they probably have a dedicated camera. A software engineer will not buy the pro for the m4, as he won’t be able to code on an ipadOS device. iPad is for those who want a tablet - a need that their phones and computers don’t fill in - in the apple ecosystem. IPad Pro having slightly better features is just a marketing gimmick to maximize profits, those features likely do nothing to deserve a 500$ price increase. Even then, if I had an iPad Pro I’d probably sell it to buy two iPad airs to donate it to my friend who cannot afford it.
I’m trapped on the 2018 iPad Pro 12.9. I paid like £800 and there’s nothing new available with the same feature set for the same price. If they put promotion on the Air I’d buy that. But my 2018 is getting old.
Get the m2 iPad Air if you want stage manager, external monitor support and longevity. To tell people to skip the air is crazy I think it’s the best iPad for most people. It really depends on how you would use it but if you want those pro features without paying the pro price the air is a great buy. I see a lot of students and co workers with the air. Most don’t use the pencil but all have the Magic Keyboard. Just saying.
Best option for students: iPad Air m2 (11 inch with 256gb or 512gb recommended) Best option for people who just want a relatively small, snappy quick and powerful device(not for gaming or super intensive tasks though): iPad mini A17 Pro (256/512gb recommended) People who are a youtuber/play super intensive games/want it to last 8yrs+/ want a SUPER powerful monstrous iPad or just want the best: iPad Pro m4 (your choice but 11 inch recommended (512gb/1tb recommended) If your looking for a cheap large device that looks great, use it just for TH-cam, googling, light gaming, baby games or for kids: iPad 10th gen or if your looking for an even cheaper one then iPad Air 3 or iPad 9th gen Overall for the price and features, the most value for money is the iPad Air m2.
@@dondonlinatoc29 Agreed most tech TH-camrs that have large channels are hard pressed to make content engaging so they end up a type of entatertainer/personality that people watch. I hear one TH-camr bash Apple and another praise Apple no matter what. All of this stuff is just for show to some extent.
Just picked the iPad Mini 7 up, and I think this is genuinely the only iPad that really makes sense. It’s a perfect device to bridge the gap between an iPhone and a MacBook. Personally, I don’t care much about having an M2/M4 chip here since I already have a M3 Max MacBook for any heavy tasks, so this iPad is ideal for writing, watching content, light work, and especially as a secondary display. As a video editor working remotely, it’s perfect to use with Adobe Premiere Pro as a playback monitor alongside my MacBook screen. For those without a MacBook, though, I can see why a larger iPad with more power like an iPad Air or Pro could be useful.
I have a Mac mini (2023) for school and an iPad Air 4 for school and travel. I love my Air and writing papers on it isn’t bad with the keyboard and switching to desktop to finalize everything and do more. If anything, I’ll get a new Air because of everything I do with it.
I think the 11-inch iPad Air M2 is the right compromise between performance, quality and portability for everyone...I specify the 11-inch, because if it's 13-inch you might as well spend a little more money and get the pro. Let's be clear, the basic iPad is anachronistic with the advancement of Apple Intelligence, the mini may be fine just for watching some content (but I find it difficult to study or take a lot of notes from there)... while on the pro... well , it is undeniable that it is a premium product, for true professionals... but how many people buy the iPad pro for professional needs compared to having to compensate for some personal shortcomings with a high-end product? iPad Air is the way
A 13 inch iPad Air will set you back 1099 CAD vs a 13 inch iPad Pro 1799 CAD for regular price. Is 700 CAD worth the OLED display, great speakers and 120 hz display? Very nice features, but I ended up picking a refurbished 13 inch iPad Air for 932 bucks. If you want a 13 inch screen, the 13 inch iPad Air is arguably a better value than a 13 inch iPad Pro. If you need the extra oomph for a Pro, you can always bill it as a business expense.
Watching this on my 13 inch. Best iPad easily. I watch movies all day with 1 charge and get at least 4 hours of gaming running 120fps at half brightness
Thanks for this. Impressed that the iPad mini performs as well as it does. Leaning to moving back to the mini for its portability. The pro makes no sense for me - just duplicates my desktop or MacBook Pro. Others will have different priorities.
I have the M1 11 iPad Pro and just bought an iPad mini and I’ve noticed little difference in display quality worth mentioning. The M1 11 inch iPad Pro is only a hundred more nits (600) so I’ve seen little difference in brightness. I don’t notice the jellyroll or much difference in 60 hertz display for what I’m using it for. Don’t think of it as a downgrade at all considering how much more the new pros are these days.
@@michaeltorrey3603 Thanks! Yeah, I’ll probably won’t see any noticeable difference. I just want something bigger than my phone (12 Pro Max), but smaller and lighter than the M1 for reading, occasional video playback and maybe light photo editing.
@@michaeltorrey3603I can second this. I have the same set up. 11” M1 Pro and just added the mini 7 and I love how light and portable it is. Don’t notice any issues with brightness or any obvious negatives to the 60hz screen.
None of them are appealing anymore for me without the headphone jack. Mobile music production needs latency free monitoring and onboard speakers can never be good enough for that purpose
This is the most Apple product decision I am making. I still have iPad Mini 6 and the iPad Pro 12.9 2018. I have to use for the iPad 10 and the iPad Air to me is a iPad Pro to get if I were to need to save the extra $$$ (not an issue). My wife traded here old iPad Mini 3 in for the iPad 9 and has been regretting the decision ever since. She would do much better with the iPad Mini 7 as would I. I use the iPad Mini the most for youtube, surfing and my main reader. I use the iPad Pro mainly for artwork sketching. I use the Mac Mini for all productivity work. I do games on my XBOX and PC. So, my only considerations are the iPad Mini 7 upgrade and the iPad Pro 13 inch upgrade. The only issue with my iPad Mini 6 is the battery. It is used so much that it seems to have noticeably less battery life (this may be an illusion since it still charges to 100%). Personally, for the sketching that I do, I could sure use a 14 inch iPad Pro and would then just have an iPad Mini and an iPad Pro 14 inch.
I have an iPad Mini 6. I love the mini iPad. It’s really light and doesn’t make my hands hurt and tired of holding it. Bigger iPads make my hands hurt and tired. That’s why I love my iPad mini. I don’t need a bigger iPad to see the screen. I love Apple devices because of voiceover and their other accessibilities
I went with the m4 ipad pro 11. Beautiful oled screen, 120hz refresh and powerful m4 chip handles everything like a champ. Plus it will be supported for so many years.
Want to get something smaller and lighter than my M1 12.9” I know I’ll love the mini, but I’m so worried I’ll miss the pro features, and the 11” M4 seems like an amazing device
I want to upgrade my 2018 11 iPad Pro. Using it for watching videos and web browsing, learning from Udemy courses, and note taking. Which iPad should I get between M4 11 iPad Pro, M2 11 iPad Air, and the iPad Mini 7?
Go for the M2 Air unless you really need Pro-Motion. $600 is a great deal for everything it can do. You can always look into an older M2 iPad Pro if you do want the better screen.
@@xeon3081 Thank you! However it’s hard to find older models in my country from reliable sellers, therefore it’s either m2 air or m4 pro for me. However, not sure about if I should go with or without cellular model, since I am not sure if the university or cafe free WiFi is safe and fast enough, and if using hotspot can drain battery and make the iPhone much warmer.
@@oren_katzI always go for the cellular model these days because it’s a gamechanger. It transforms the iPad from a wifi/hotspot reliant brick to a truly go anywhere powerhouse.
@@arondyte318 Yeah that’s true, however if not using it until I pay for cellular plan, will the battery life be worse? Also, for Apple Watch I also have the cellular version but never used cellular, would you say for iPads and Apple Watches I should always still get the cellular plan even if it’s not sure if I will use it?
@@oren_katzthe battery life will only lessen by 1 hour on cellular so it’s hardly noticeable most of the time. Battery life will also remain similar to the wifi model if cellular is turned off. If I had to choose, I would prefer having cellular on my iPad than my Apple Watch since I always have my phone with me most of time anyways. There were several crucial times in the past wherein I absolutely wished my iPad had 5G like when wifi in a crowded network is slow or if hotspot speeds are not stable enough (like during video calls). For the cellular plans, you can always get a prepaid esim from your network if you don’t want a permanent plan. You can then just top them up with data as and when needed. In addition, one perk of the 5G model is that it has GPS on it - meaning you can actually use it for accurate navigation unlike wifi only iPads which lacks gps
even i got m4 11 as my first ever ipad (had ipad mini 2 from years ago ig that too for like few months and used it only to see yt lecs) loving it as a student!
totally i also have m4 ipad pro, ipad 10 is overpriced for the specs and display, its 500 dollars for 256gb and i would literally spend 2x as much for the ipad pro m4, definetly worth it, it has m4 chip, 120htz display, quad speakers, oled display thats 2x as bright for regular use, u get a laminated p3 display instead of srgb on ipad 10, u get quad speakers, face id all that stuff definetly worth the extra price for me
@@Harry_India yeah my father and i decided to got for pro instead pf air cuz it would simply last me for like 5-6 years. ipad air’s 60 hz display , 2 speakers , m2 chip would have lasted me for 3 years at max .
Very good review! I’m leaning more towards the mini, but the pro has some really great features. Question? Can you use an HDMI adapter to view video recording from an iPhone to an iPad
I had the new iPad m2 air - sold it on to pay for the new mini …. I just cannot replace my love for the mini regardless is the air is most likely a better device
Hello, do you have a suggestion on which iPad Pro 13" is a better capacity requirement for most users who primarily intend to watch/stream Netflix/Disney videos? I am conflicted b/w 256 GB and 512 GB. Another question I have is - Is the compatible Magic Keyboard better than the corresponding Logitech version? Thanks much.
Im not an apple fan, but ipads get my attention. Im an architecture student. I have a powerful laptop and pc where i do my renderings and 3d modeling. So I dont need the expensive one. I need one just for quick sketching and showing my clients floor plans and quick notes. Which one would be the best for me?
@8:20 You said every iPad but the iPad 10 supports the Apple Pencil Pro, which, unless you're only talking about the iPads on that table, isn't true. The Mini 6 and below don't support Pencil Pro either.
I am buying ipad for every use for first time and want it to be functional for next 7 years. Which ipad i should buy????? I also need laptop replacement as well
iPad air m2 is the best deal hands down. As a college student, you get bigger screen and best performance with apple pencil pro support. Also M2 chip is mooore than enough since ipad OS doesn't support apps that needs M2 level power.
New iPad Pro is not coming until at least October 2025. Maybe even Spring 2026. This March, we're only getting the iPad 11. You're welcome. Buy the M4 iPad Pro right now. Link to sale price in description and pinned comment.
One of the worst tech reviews I’ve watched. Assuming you are looking to buy a new ipad how can you say skip the iPad air? The only one I should buy (if I have a lot of money) is the iPad pro? Sooooo if I don’t have a lot of money, but want an ipad, do I go for the iPad 10?
I have a 256GB M1 iPad Air 5 cellular and a 64GB iPad mini 5 wi-fi. I have no need for an iPad Pro and the Air 5 is still fine. The battery in the mini 5 isn't great, so if I do get a new iPad it would be the mini 7, 128GB would be ideal. A shame the mini 7 has a portrait orientation camera and not a landscape one but my Insta360 Link 4k webcam works with the Air 5, so it should also work with the new mini.
Going to continue using mini 6. It’s the perfect form factor for me. It’s sad that they won’t bring oled or 120hz to the mini, or even make a pro mini, as that would have made me upgrade
I don't get why the black level on the 10th gen is so much worse than that on the Air. They both use IPS panels. Is this something that could be fixed in the settings?
I was unaware that the iPad Mini had a camera-flash. Do people use it as a document scanner? It would be interesting to know how well that feature works on the various iPads that have it.
I just got my iPad Air 11 inch in the purple color. I personally love it because it’s the perfect fit for me. I don’t need all the features of the M4 but I still can get Apple Intelligence and things like that and I’m just used to the form factor of an 11 inch iPad. And I prefer touch ID so for me It’s perfect. I use Face ID on my iPhone 14 but I just prefer the simplicity of using my finger when listening to TH-cam in bed.
Thank you for the great review. How do you evaluate the mini for light note-taking compared to the 11”, such as in meetings or when annotating documents?
I am a student and I want to get a new iPad Pro, should I wait for the m5 or get one m4 model for video editing. I also have a smartkeyboard from previous generation.
@ Yeah the screen is amazing of course and it’s really fast. But the mini screen is also quite good. Depends on your usage. For just web browsing, reading and checking mail, the mini is better suited.
Nah I’m good! Still happy with my €569 iPad Pro 11” 2020. FaceID, 4-speakers and Promotion. The iPad Pro 11” 2024 is like €1099 after student discount (€1219 normal price). Would rather go for the iPad Pro 11” M1 for €669.
I’m the one that usually goes for the top spec everything all the time but I actually got the M2 iPad Air 13 inch and it’s pretty good I thought that the 60 Hz would bother me on gaming and scrolling, but it don’t it’s fast enough. Plus, if you’re gonna spend that much on an iPad Pro to play games then you just need to go ahead and spend a little more and get a good gaming laptop.
I really couldn’t justify spending the $1,000 on the iPad Pro. Maybe another time but trying to figure out which to buy was a nightmare. I went with the iPad Air M2 😅
i have the M4 ipad pro and its actually incredible, i had the m1 ipad air and i personally love the pro features and performance the 120htz is amazing the m4 chip is crazy fast face id is super convieninent the Oled display is super sharp and great outside the speakers are better i agree with Max Tech that for the extra features the pro is worth it for me by far over the new air, its got a much better Oled display with 1000 nits of regular brightness and promotion, face id, quad speakers, thunderbolt usbc port, better battery life, m4 chip thats 50% faster CPU and up to 4x faster pro rendering and stuff than the m2, thinner lighter design keep in mind, the air is practically identicle to the previous one and has these missing features No Promotion which is choppier when scrolling which also makes games run only at 60 fps No quad speakers for much worse sound No Oled display and is still LCD and hard to use outside and has lower res NO face id still M2 chip but a bind version of it with 9 GPU cores No thuderbolt port worse battery life because the display is 60htz and uses more battery for me the pro is worth it especially because once u get the air to the same 256gb of storage its 700 dollars and u can find the m4 ipad pro on sale for 100 dollars or more off
If you really wanna buy an ipad, go for an ipad mini and save your money. Wait for at least 10 years, so you could get the specs of current ipad pro in ipad mini and buy it again.
The only ipad I'll ever buy is the Mini, that too, only when it gets atleast a 90hz screen. I wouldn't care even if it cost 50% more than the present price. The other ipads (excluding the base Ipad) don't make sense to me. Unless you draw on them as an artist, they just don't fit in between a phone and a laptop.
I have the mini 6 but I bought the iPad Pro 13 and I can say the OLED screen is so amazing that when I pick up my mini it looks weird. Apple should have definitely gave us an OLED mini.
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as a matter of fact i bought m4 11 and every fucking lcd screeb tablet looks like SHIT to me. Specially LCD 60 hz ipads look disgusting.
I have to disagree with the main conclusion. The Air's M2 is currently the best deal in the entire lineup. You get full Apple Intelligence support, laptop chips, Pencil Pro support and the only major compromise is the 60Hz display which is very good when it comes to color. All this for literally half the price of the Pro's and not much more than the base iPad 10.
And you can get it in 13" if you want the larger screen.
Yea I agree, and you're legit getting a base macbook air for like 50-60% of the price.
Agreed. iPad Air is the best deal. No regrets in purchasing the Air 13” model👌🏻 value for money.
A 60hz cant be the Best Deal. I would say a pro 2018, 2020, M1, M2 is the Best Deal
Yes, iPad Air is worthy of respect. The $600 I paid for M1 Air (256GB) in April is MORE than enough to suit my needs…and saves good cash for transition from 2020 M1 Mac mini to the M4 Mac mini forthcoming.
Wow HARD disagree that the iPad Air M2 should be skipped. That is very poor advice. Not everyone is money bags and can afford a pro. And the air is a vast improvement over the base iPad and the mini isn’t for everyone. I’d say the Opposite. The M2 is literally the iPad for everyone and the pros are for the enthusiasts or people who have the money to spend.
Agreed, while the Air M2 is the in-betweener of the group, it's technically replacing the base iPad generation.
The Mini's are nice to hold, travel friendly, & smaller child friendly...it's still not on par with it's bigger M2 brother.
I would suggest buying the Air for a parent or older relative that wants something easy to use...
Not everyone needs Pro level device if they don't have the level of work for it....or better yet maybe buy a used/referb device from the last generation.
My mom can ;-;
Typing this on my iPad Air. I’m very happy with my purchase. Not sure why a device should be skipped unless it’s absolutely terrible. This device is far from terrible. Personally I don’t understand the mini. It’s just too small for me. Despite this I wouldn’t say skip it. Everyone is entitled to their own preference. Guides should be a guide not a definitive statement. People should be able to take the information and choose what’s best for them. Skip the skip unless a device is truly terrible.
Agreed, people have different needs/budgets, so the ideal model will be different according to the person
These tech TH-camrs are so detached from the normal person, that they think people “skip” products, lol. We buy tablets to use them because we actually need them. They are not tokens of a made up technological competition.
Let's be real. The iPad pro M2 11 inch is better value & better quality, all in one. That's the sweet spot.
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Well here’s my dilemma, only reason would be FASTER M4 CHIP and 4 SPEAKERS (I’m a music producer and SOUND IS IMPORTANT) … but check this ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I’m curious?? I just literally got this unit a month ago (maybe less) at the APPLE STORE on 5th Ave NYC…
How much you think i could get for it now if i wanted to let it go??…
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen): with M2 chip, Liquid Retina Display, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E + 5G Cellular, 12MP front/12MP & 10MP Back Cameras, Face ID, All-Day Battery Life - Space Gray - (again not more than a month old)
The different of speaker quality between 11 inch Air and 11 inch pro is crazy
Speaker difference between 11" Air M2 and 11" Pro M4 is impressive.
I took my 13” air back because it sounded terrible
Traded up to the pro
I bought the mini 7, which was an upgrade from a mini 4. I don’t understand the hatred for the tablet with some You tubers out there. Not everyone wants an M4 chip in a huge screen that will not fit in a pocket. Doctors and small plane pilots are two examples that spring to mind. This fits the gap between my iPhone 13 and my Mac. Plus, I get the chip for Apple Intelligence without having to pay more money to upgrade my phone.
iPad Air M1 5th Gen is more than enough for me, got it at a discount. Won't switch for the next 6 years.
I have the M2 and I will be switching the minute they release a OLED Air.
Oled air?? Air means non pro bro u won't get until 2030😂
@@TheUnseenWorld-02 it’s widely known that Apple is developing an OLED air that should debut in 2026. Look it up.
I have M4 IPad. No switching for 15 years😂😂😂
Same
I’ve got the new Mini 7. Using my M4 Pro 13 as a desktop device at the moment and switching between the two really highlights how dinky the Mini is. Very convenient little device. Love both of them
what a waste of money
Same. Using the M4 as a desktop device and the Mini as a travel anywhere digital field notes. Absolutely game changing especially with the Wifi+Cellular model
I also got the mini 7 and it’s wonderful
I just bought the new iPad mini also and love it. I got it for reading kindle books and for the playing games before going to sleep. I’m not a sophisticated technical reviewer so I haven’t noticed the jelly roll or difference in 60 hertz display from my M1 11 inch iPad Pro 120 hertz display. I won’t be replacing my 11 inch iPad Pro for a while since the new ones are so expensive.
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“Skip the iPad Air and wait for something else to come out”
I’m sorry, what? I want to buy an iPad because I need an iPad NOW. I don’t need a commodity that has ‘good numbers’ but does the same thing as everything else. iPads exist for us, not us for them. Why would I skip a product that fits my needs with 500$ and buy one that costs 1000$ for nothing?
60 or 120 hz means nothing for 95% of people. Budget means a lot for most of us.
iPad 10 at the base line has 64Gb’s of storage, a gap between the glass and the display, meaning it will be extremely uncomfortable if you want to take notes and read pdf’s. A14 chip is the one from iPhone 12’s, and will struggle with those newer apps and task-heavy games, M2 will not.
iPad mini on the other hand is too small to take notes with, and too small in general to be different from your phone. What can you do on your iPad mini that you can’t do on your phone?
As a student, the optimal choice is not paying 1000$ for a product that does the same as one that costs half as much. Taking notes, reading PDF’s, gaming, streaming… What can you do on iPad Pro that you can’t do on your iPad Air?
Moreover, if a feature of iPad Pro is so good for people specializing in certain things, then those people likely already have the means to specialize in them. A music producer already likely has dedicated speakers and microphones. A graphic designer would likely prefer(and would be able to invest in) Wacom products for more room to work with. A photographer isn’t going to use pro’s slightly better camera, they probably have a dedicated camera. A software engineer will not buy the pro for the m4, as he won’t be able to code on an ipadOS device.
iPad is for those who want a tablet - a need that their phones and computers don’t fill in - in the apple ecosystem. IPad Pro having slightly better features is just a marketing gimmick to maximize profits, those features likely do nothing to deserve a 500$ price increase. Even then, if I had an iPad Pro I’d probably sell it to buy two iPad airs to donate it to my friend who cannot afford it.
I totally agree. Ipad mini is actually the i pad one should go for. For rest of the work there is no replacement to macbook.
Best review, period! This is how reviews should be done! Thank you for making this easy for us all.
I’m trapped on the 2018 iPad Pro 12.9. I paid like £800 and there’s nothing new available with the same feature set for the same price. If they put promotion on the Air I’d buy that. But my 2018 is getting old.
Get the m2 iPad Air if you want stage manager, external monitor support and longevity. To tell people to skip the air is crazy I think it’s the best iPad for most people. It really depends on how you would use it but if you want those pro features without paying the pro price the air is a great buy. I see a lot of students and co workers with the air. Most don’t use the pencil but all have the Magic Keyboard. Just saying.
And THAT is the quick & simple review I needed! Thank you👍🏻
Best option for students: iPad Air m2 (11 inch with 256gb or 512gb recommended)
Best option for people who just want a relatively small, snappy quick and powerful device(not for gaming or super intensive tasks though): iPad mini A17 Pro (256/512gb recommended)
People who are a youtuber/play super intensive games/want it to last 8yrs+/ want a SUPER powerful monstrous iPad or just want the best: iPad Pro m4 (your choice but 11 inch recommended (512gb/1tb recommended)
If your looking for a cheap large device that looks great, use it just for TH-cam, googling, light gaming, baby games or for kids: iPad 10th gen or if your looking for an even cheaper one then iPad Air 3 or iPad 9th gen
Overall for the price and features, the most value for money is the iPad Air m2.
-at 6:41 mins he said i dont have to hit the button to unlock, however at 6:47 he press the button… lol
Touch ID >>>>> Face ID
@@vacric I know…
@@dondonlinatoc29 He did that because the screen was off already. Face ID isn't any more convinient but it's simply much more secure
@@LotsOfPaypa that’s why those vloggers should stop saying the inconvenience position of the Touch ID and why keeping it
@@dondonlinatoc29 Agreed most tech TH-camrs that have large channels are hard pressed to make content engaging so they end up a type of entatertainer/personality that people watch. I hear one TH-camr bash Apple and another praise Apple no matter what. All of this stuff is just for show to some extent.
Just picked the iPad Mini 7 up, and I think this is genuinely the only iPad that really makes sense. It’s a perfect device to bridge the gap between an iPhone and a MacBook. Personally, I don’t care much about having an M2/M4 chip here since I already have a M3 Max MacBook for any heavy tasks, so this iPad is ideal for writing, watching content, light work, and especially as a secondary display. As a video editor working remotely, it’s perfect to use with Adobe Premiere Pro as a playback monitor alongside my MacBook screen. For those without a MacBook, though, I can see why a larger iPad with more power like an iPad Air or Pro could be useful.
I haven't gotten a new iPad since the first one I bought the iPad 3rd generation, it's about time I got a new one.
I’ll buy your old one
How does your apps even worked. Even youtube app will not work woth ipad 4th gen and below
@@JohnT2088 I wrote my comment in front of my gaming pc.
Plus I was wrong I don't have a 3rd gen ipad but instead a 4th gen ipad they look the same front screen but the charging port looks different.
I have a Mac mini (2023) for school and an iPad Air 4 for school and travel. I love my Air and writing papers on it isn’t bad with the keyboard and switching to desktop to finalize everything and do more.
If anything, I’ll get a new Air because of everything I do with it.
My M4 iPad Pro 11inch is the best computing device I have ever owned. So happy with it.
I think the 11-inch iPad Air M2 is the right compromise between performance, quality and portability for everyone...I specify the 11-inch, because if it's 13-inch you might as well spend a little more money and get the pro. Let's be clear, the basic iPad is anachronistic with the advancement of Apple Intelligence, the mini may be fine just for watching some content (but I find it difficult to study or take a lot of notes from there)... while on the pro... well , it is undeniable that it is a premium product, for true professionals... but how many people buy the iPad pro for professional needs compared to having to compensate for some personal shortcomings with a high-end product? iPad Air is the way
A 13 inch iPad Air will set you back 1099 CAD vs a 13 inch iPad Pro 1799 CAD for regular price.
Is 700 CAD worth the OLED display, great speakers and 120 hz display? Very nice features, but I ended up picking a refurbished 13 inch iPad Air for 932 bucks.
If you want a 13 inch screen, the 13 inch iPad Air is arguably a better value than a 13 inch iPad Pro. If you need the extra oomph for a Pro, you can always bill it as a business expense.
Watching this on my 13 inch. Best iPad easily. I watch movies all day with 1 charge and get at least 4 hours of gaming running 120fps at half brightness
I’ll simplify it for everyone. Buy the cheapest one that has the screen size and storage you want/need.
Thanks for this. Impressed that the iPad mini performs as well as it does. Leaning to moving back to the mini for its portability. The pro makes no sense for me - just duplicates my desktop or MacBook Pro. Others will have different priorities.
Currently own a M1 11" iPad Pro, really like the Mini's form factor but feels like I would be downgrading based on specs alone.
I have the M1 11 iPad Pro and just bought an iPad mini and I’ve noticed little difference in display quality worth mentioning. The M1 11 inch iPad Pro is only a hundred more nits (600) so I’ve seen little difference in brightness. I don’t notice the jellyroll or much difference in 60 hertz display for what I’m using it for. Don’t think of it as a downgrade at all considering how much more the new pros are these days.
@@michaeltorrey3603 Thanks! Yeah, I’ll probably won’t see any noticeable difference. I just want something bigger than my phone (12 Pro Max), but smaller and lighter than the M1 for reading, occasional video playback and maybe light photo editing.
@@michaeltorrey3603I can second this. I have the same set up. 11” M1 Pro and just added the mini 7 and I love how light and portable it is. Don’t notice any issues with brightness or any obvious negatives to the 60hz screen.
@@litylu Thanks!
Just placed an order for the Mini 7. Should have it tomorrow. Kinda wished that I could use my current Apple Pencil.
None of them are appealing anymore for me without the headphone jack. Mobile music production needs latency free monitoring and onboard speakers can never be good enough for that purpose
This is the most Apple product decision I am making. I still have iPad Mini 6 and the iPad Pro 12.9 2018. I have to use for the iPad 10 and the iPad Air to me is a iPad Pro to get if I were to need to save the extra $$$ (not an issue). My wife traded here old iPad Mini 3 in for the iPad 9 and has been regretting the decision ever since. She would do much better with the iPad Mini 7 as would I. I use the iPad Mini the most for youtube, surfing and my main reader. I use the iPad Pro mainly for artwork sketching. I use the Mac Mini for all productivity work. I do games on my XBOX and PC. So, my only considerations are the iPad Mini 7 upgrade and the iPad Pro 13 inch upgrade. The only issue with my iPad Mini 6 is the battery. It is used so much that it seems to have noticeably less battery life (this may be an illusion since it still charges to 100%). Personally, for the sketching that I do, I could sure use a 14 inch iPad Pro and would then just have an iPad Mini and an iPad Pro 14 inch.
I have an iPad Mini 6. I love the mini iPad. It’s really light and doesn’t make my hands hurt and tired of holding it. Bigger iPads make my hands hurt and tired. That’s why I love my iPad mini. I don’t need a bigger iPad to see the screen. I love Apple devices because of voiceover and their other accessibilities
I went with the m4 ipad pro 11. Beautiful oled screen, 120hz refresh and powerful m4 chip handles everything like a champ. Plus it will be supported for so many years.
I think the M2 iPad Air is the sweet spot for iPads. I’m a good balance of power and value.
I currently have an iPad Air 2 and I definitely want to upgrade my iPad.
i don’t know what to do with a iPad,it’s neither a computer,nor a phone
Young and old people don’t need a computer, they only want to see a text, a movie without " se crever les yeux" ( french expression, be careful…)
"ameeron ke chochle" bro
When you get old you'll want an iPad. Your eyes will appreciate it.
Don't buy one simple
it's a glorified notebook for me at this point
Want to get something smaller and lighter than my M1 12.9”
I know I’ll love the mini, but I’m so worried I’ll miss the pro features, and the 11” M4 seems like an amazing device
I want to upgrade my 2018 11 iPad Pro. Using it for watching videos and web browsing, learning from Udemy courses, and note taking. Which iPad should I get between M4 11 iPad Pro, M2 11 iPad Air, and the iPad Mini 7?
Go for the M2 Air unless you really need Pro-Motion. $600 is a great deal for everything it can do. You can always look into an older M2 iPad Pro if you do want the better screen.
@@xeon3081 Thank you! However it’s hard to find older models in my country from reliable sellers, therefore it’s either m2 air or m4 pro for me. However, not sure about if I should go with or without cellular model, since I am not sure if the university or cafe free WiFi is safe and fast enough, and if using hotspot can drain battery and make the iPhone much warmer.
@@oren_katzI always go for the cellular model these days because it’s a gamechanger. It transforms the iPad from a wifi/hotspot reliant brick to a truly go anywhere powerhouse.
@@arondyte318 Yeah that’s true, however if not using it until I pay for cellular plan, will the battery life be worse? Also, for Apple Watch I also have the cellular version but never used cellular, would you say for iPads and Apple Watches I should always still get the cellular plan even if it’s not sure if I will use it?
@@oren_katzthe battery life will only lessen by 1 hour on cellular so it’s hardly noticeable most of the time. Battery life will also remain similar to the wifi model if cellular is turned off. If I had to choose, I would prefer having cellular on my iPad than my Apple Watch since I always have my phone with me most of time anyways. There were several crucial times in the past wherein I absolutely wished my iPad had 5G like when wifi in a crowded network is slow or if hotspot speeds are not stable enough (like during video calls). For the cellular plans, you can always get a prepaid esim from your network if you don’t want a permanent plan. You can then just top them up with data as and when needed. In addition, one perk of the 5G model is that it has GPS on it - meaning you can actually use it for accurate navigation unlike wifi only iPads which lacks gps
When listening the ipad mini sounded the same or better then the air. So im between ipad mini or ipad pro 11 inch
The 13" iPad Air screen's brightness peaks at 600 instead of 500 like the 11" model in case anyone wanted to know
I upgraded from base iPad 10 generation to the iPad Pro M4 13 inch model and I was blown away with the performance , specially display.
even i got m4 11 as my first ever ipad (had ipad mini 2 from years ago ig that too for like few months and used it only to see yt lecs) loving it as a student!
@@Huma9ty ya its too powerful and smooth promotion is amazing.
totally i also have m4 ipad pro, ipad 10 is overpriced for the specs and display, its 500 dollars for 256gb and i would literally spend 2x as much for the ipad pro m4, definetly worth it,
it has m4 chip, 120htz display, quad speakers, oled display thats 2x as bright for regular use, u get a laminated p3 display instead of srgb on ipad 10, u get quad speakers, face id all that stuff definetly worth the extra price for me
@@Harry_India yeah my father and i decided to got for pro instead pf air cuz it would simply last me for like 5-6 years. ipad air’s 60 hz display , 2 speakers , m2 chip would have lasted me for 3 years at max .
Went from a mini6 i bought back in 2021 to an 11" m4 pro 1tb that'll last me for years to come
The WiFi iPad Pro 11 M4 256gigs is the BEST one……….Price , specs , size ,quality , storage, is a sweet spot .
I’m sticking with my mini. Love it for the size alone
Very good review!
I’m leaning more towards the mini, but the pro has some really great features.
Question?
Can you use an HDMI adapter to view video recording from an iPhone to an iPad
Will Apple be releasing a new base iPad 11 this year?
No, maybe next year.
I had the new iPad m2 air - sold it on to pay for the new mini …. I just cannot replace my love for the mini regardless is the air is most likely a better device
Hello, do you have a suggestion on which iPad Pro 13" is a better capacity requirement for most users who primarily intend to watch/stream Netflix/Disney videos? I am conflicted b/w 256 GB and 512 GB. Another question I have is - Is the compatible Magic Keyboard better than the corresponding Logitech version? Thanks much.
Im not an apple fan, but ipads get my attention. Im an architecture student. I have a powerful laptop and pc where i do my renderings and 3d modeling. So I dont need the expensive one. I need one just for quick sketching and showing my clients floor plans and quick notes. Which one would be the best for me?
@8:20 You said every iPad but the iPad 10 supports the Apple Pencil Pro, which, unless you're only talking about the iPads on that table, isn't true. The Mini 6 and below don't support Pencil Pro either.
Should i wait for ipad 11th gen🤔🤔
Mini gang rise up! Love my new mini7, way more useable on the couch than my 12.9 pro
No doubt. iPad Pro M4 1Tb WiFi.
I got the 13” Pro days ago, absolute monster for creativity 😎✨ pulse the speakers on Pros are on another level
I am buying ipad for every use for first time and want it to be functional for next 7 years. Which ipad i should buy?????
I also need laptop replacement as well
iPad air m2 is the best deal hands down. As a college student, you get bigger screen and best performance with apple pencil pro support.
Also M2 chip is mooore than enough since ipad OS doesn't support apps that needs M2 level power.
Should I wait for March for new iPad Pro to come in or should I buy iPad Pro M4 13inch ?
New iPad Pro is not coming until at least October 2025. Maybe even Spring 2026.
This March, we're only getting the iPad 11.
You're welcome.
Buy the M4 iPad Pro right now. Link to sale price in description and pinned comment.
@@MaxTechOfficial Thank you for this information 🙌🏻
Great review!
I have the old 12.9 iPad(2017)…it’s dated and old looking. I’m gonna upgrade to the 13pro. Hope it’s a good move
go for 11 inch
I love the mini as it fits in your hand comfortably ? ❤
Great run thru! Thank you!
I am curious more about why the air is not suggested because most videos I see say to buy it over the 10 and that the pro is not for the average user.
One of the worst tech reviews I’ve watched. Assuming you are looking to buy a new ipad how can you say skip the iPad air? The only one I should buy (if I have a lot of money) is the iPad pro? Sooooo if I don’t have a lot of money, but want an ipad, do I go for the iPad 10?
Ipad mini led or Oled are my conditions to buy
I have a 256GB M1 iPad Air 5 cellular and a 64GB iPad mini 5 wi-fi. I have no need for an iPad Pro and the Air 5 is still fine. The battery in the mini 5 isn't great, so if I do get a new iPad it would be the mini 7, 128GB would be ideal. A shame the mini 7 has a portrait orientation camera and not a landscape one but my Insta360 Link 4k webcam works with the Air 5, so it should also work with the new mini.
Going to continue using mini 6. It’s the perfect form factor for me. It’s sad that they won’t bring oled or 120hz to the mini, or even make a pro mini, as that would have made me upgrade
I don't get why the black level on the 10th gen is so much worse than that on the Air. They both use IPS panels. Is this something that could be fixed in the settings?
Why iPad mini’s ram 8gb =7.73gb
But iPad Pro M4’s 8gb=7.22gb only
Cus Ipad mini is the GOAT haha :D
I was unaware that the iPad Mini had a camera-flash. Do people use it as a document scanner? It would be interesting to know how well that feature works on the various iPads that have it.
I had the previous version mini 6 and the camera was very good as a document scanner.
Which ipad pro should i buy for my videography and photography business
I just got my iPad Air 11 inch in the purple color. I personally love it because it’s the perfect fit for me. I don’t need all the features of the M4 but I still can get Apple Intelligence and things like that and I’m just used to the form factor of an 11 inch iPad. And I prefer touch ID so for me It’s perfect. I use Face ID on my iPhone 14 but I just prefer the simplicity of using my finger when listening to TH-cam in bed.
Thank you for the great review. How do you evaluate the mini for light note-taking compared to the 11”, such as in meetings or when annotating documents?
Ipad pro m1, best deal in tech right now. No need to spend 1-2k on newer pros
Correct answer is to get Apple refurbished iPad Pro M1. Cost cheaper than current Air line-up and with better screen, 120hz
Are you saying the M1 iPad pro also supports the Apple pencil pro?😢
I am a student and I want to get a new iPad Pro, should I wait for the m5 or get one m4 model for video editing. I also have a smartkeyboard from previous generation.
6:55 "Immersivity"? I think the word you're looking for is immersion.
good breakdown. would you still love the ipad mini if you have foldable phone (that ends up a similar size unfolded).
I've had the M4 Pro and sold it for the new mini 7. Portability is king vs power to me.
Why did you sell? I have the ipad mini 7 and looking to get the pro 4 lmao
@@cardibbcardiii351 Because I didn’t mind the pro features at all. The mini does everything I need and more.
@ what about the screen on the m4? I heard its amazing!! Not worth saving??
@ Yeah the screen is amazing of course and it’s really fast. But the mini screen is also quite good. Depends on your usage. For just web browsing, reading and checking mail, the mini is better suited.
Nah I’m good! Still happy with my €569 iPad Pro 11” 2020. FaceID, 4-speakers and Promotion. The iPad Pro 11” 2024 is like €1099 after student discount (€1219 normal price). Would rather go for the iPad Pro 11” M1 for €669.
Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + cellular?
People spend $1000+ on an iPad is just plain crazy
I’m the one that usually goes for the top spec everything all the time but I actually got the M2 iPad Air 13 inch and it’s pretty good I thought that the 60 Hz would bother me on gaming and scrolling, but it don’t it’s fast enough. Plus, if you’re gonna spend that much on an iPad Pro to play games then you just need to go ahead and spend a little more and get a good gaming laptop.
finally replaced my 2018 pro ipad only reason for replacing it was me cracking its screen went with the m4 pro 11" feels like it will last forever
Air 13“ Testing would be nice too.
I really couldn’t justify spending the $1,000 on the iPad Pro. Maybe another time but trying to figure out which to buy was a nightmare. I went with the iPad Air M2 😅
Max tech or zollo tech? Are you guys good enough for TH-cam or not, what do you think?
i have the M4 ipad pro and its actually incredible, i had the m1 ipad air and i personally love the pro features and performance
the 120htz is amazing
the m4 chip is crazy fast
face id is super convieninent
the Oled display is super sharp and great outside
the speakers are better
i agree with Max Tech that for the extra features the pro is worth it for me by far over the new air, its got a much better Oled display with 1000 nits of regular brightness and promotion, face id, quad speakers, thunderbolt usbc port, better battery life, m4 chip thats 50% faster CPU and up to 4x faster pro rendering and stuff than the m2, thinner lighter design
keep in mind, the air is practically identicle to the previous one and has these missing features
No Promotion which is choppier when scrolling which also makes games run only at 60 fps
No quad speakers for much worse sound
No Oled display and is still LCD and hard to use outside and has lower res
NO face id
still M2 chip but a bind version of it with 9 GPU cores
No thuderbolt port
worse battery life because the display is 60htz and uses more battery
for me the pro is worth it especially because once u get the air to the same 256gb of storage its 700 dollars and u can find the m4 ipad pro on sale for 100 dollars or more off
Why do the blacks on the Mini look so much better then they do on the Air?
why does the iPad mini look like it has deeper blacks than air/10th gen?
If you really wanna buy an ipad, go for an ipad mini and save your money. Wait for at least 10 years, so you could get the specs of current ipad pro in ipad mini and buy it again.
I got my iPad 10 with cellular from my carrier for $190! I love my iPad 10
The only ipad I'll ever buy is the Mini, that too, only when it gets atleast a 90hz screen. I wouldn't care even if it cost 50% more than the present price. The other ipads (excluding the base Ipad) don't make sense to me. Unless you draw on them as an artist, they just don't fit in between a phone and a laptop.
Thanks! Very interesting 👍💐
Dhamn the IPad Pro M4 11inch and 13inch Speakers are so similar. With my eyes closed I couldn’t even notice the Speaker Transition👍
Wish Apple would upgrade FaceID on iPhones so that it can unlock in landscape as well just like the iPads.
Hey guys! Can you compare s24 ultra vs iphone 16 screen temperature when outside, cause I think s24ultra anti reflective screen absorbs more light….
I have the mini 6 but I bought the iPad Pro 13 and I can say the OLED screen is so amazing that when I pick up my mini it looks weird. Apple should have definitely gave us an OLED mini.
I guess because of size people actually take pictures with the iPad mini but only use the bigger iPads to scan docs and AR.
* I believe the budget iPad 10 also supports the 1st generation Apple Pencil (the other ones don’t)
Great video! You guys really have the best tech videos
I guess the M1 Pro. It is still fast , apple intelligence, 8 or 16 gb ram, nice screeen, 120 hz…. I just bought one 😅
why do people keep saying the blacks are grey on lcd when its clearly purple not grey at all