Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 2021, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Silver
The Apple M1 chip delivers desktop-class performance and the 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display reaches 1600 nits peak brightness with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. The ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage keeps you automatically framed during video calls, Thunderbolt connects to 6K external displays, and up to 10 hours of battery life lasts all day. It’s best for digital artists and photo editors who need a precise, color-accurate canvas with Apple Pencil support.
CPU Apple M1
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 12.9" 2732x2048
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
74 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong feature (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong screen (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong cpu (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.9" 2732x2048 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 | 84.9 | 84 | 66.1 | 92.1 | 32.2 | 98.3 | 83.7 | 69.7 | 67.3 | 36.6 | 99.1 | 81.1 | 18.7 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 85 | 97.8 | 80.8 | 78.2 | 24.4 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.1 | 80.8 | 95.8 | 88.2 | 99 | 93 | 96 | 78.2 | 49.3 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 7.3 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79 | 92.6 | 97 | 89 | 97 | 83.7 | 69.7 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.4 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 81.9 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 80.8 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 15.8 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.5 | 80.3 | 80.8 | 42.7 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.8 | 80.8 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.7 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall73.9
- Reading45.6
- Student71.3
- Business74.8
- Art Design81.9
- Productivity78.2
- Entertainment75.4
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