Testseek.com have collected 231 expert reviews of the Apple iPad Pro 5 12.9 inch and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad Pro 5 12.9 inch.
March 2020
(87%)
231 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
512 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Gorgeous hardware
Excellent display
Good battery life
Capable camera
Swift performance
And that it's a bit faster than the A12X from the 2018 models
Further Reading
Apple walks Ars through the iPad Pro's A12X system on a chip
The Neural Engine
Apple's proprietary machine learning and AI processor
Also has eight cores
And Cupertino say
Trackpad support is useful
Intuitive
Improved onboard microphones
Rear 3D room-scanning camera
Wi-Fi 6
Base model gets 128GB storage
Extremely fast new M1 processor
Autozooming wide-angle front camera helps
Step-up Mini-LED display on 12.9-inch model is stellar
5G option welcome
Gorgeous Mini LED screen
Desktop-level CPU
Excellent cameras and audio
Stellar 5G performance
Still a great-looking tablet
Better graphics
Albeit not by much
Wi-Fi 6 support
Both the 2018 and 2020 will support Magic Keyboard
IPadOS 13.4 is a great update for iPads across the board
Revamped Measure app is much better
LiDAR is a game changer
Fast A12Z processor
Although it's not a huge improvement over the A12X
LiDAR sensor greatly improves augmented reality
But will you use it?
Satisfying ultrawide lens
Magic Keyboard accessory is a great (though pricey) match
Stunning Mini LED display (12.9-inch model)
Center Stage camera is useful
M1 chip offers incredible performance upgrades
Best speakers and mics on a tablet
IPadOS with a Magic Keyboard feels very close to a laptop
Incredible speed and potential with M1 processor
Liquid Retina XDR display is a big upgrade for pros and content lovers
Thunderbolt 3 unlocks a bigger peripheral market and productivity
5G is amazing for work on the go
We love the new white Magic Keyb
Amazing HDR Mini-LED screen
Ridiculously powerful M1 chip
Extremely thin and well-made
Useful optional 5G connectivity
XDR display can get bright and vivid
M1 chip is outrageously fast
Slim
Durable chassis
Thunderbolt 3 and USB4 support
Improved front-facing camera with Center Stage
5G wireless speeds
Fast A12Z Bionic performance
Brilliant display
IPadOS's new and improved cursor control
Magic Keyboard actually feels magical
Long battery life
XDR display gets super bright
M1 processor sets new iPadOS records
Center Stage is pretty cool
Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 support
5G
Finally
Stellar performance
Intuitive and useful trackpad support
Vivid and superbright display
Awesome cameras
Great display
Fast
Trackpad support
Impressive performance
Added memory makes a huge impact
A beautiful display
Great design
Thin and portable
Fantastic performance
Smooth animations
USB Type-C
128 GB base storage
Timeless hardware design
Superb performance
Display is excellent
Speakers and microphone punch above their weight
Beautiful and large OLED-rivaling mini-LED display
Unparalleled performance
Best speakers on a tablet
Surprisingly thin and light for its size
Attractive design
Fast and reliable Wi-Fi
Good 12-MP camera
Wide range of accessories
Color-accurate 120Hz display
Great performance
Strong quad speakers
Extremely high performance
Excellent speakers
Long update support
Great display with HDR content
The editors didn't like
Awkward size
Expensive
Requires accessories
Accessories are costly
App support for all this power and these new features still isn't there
IPadOS feels like software in transition between two paradigms
Compromising both compared to other options
The lack of a headphone jack or any audio output besides USB-C is a real
Same design as 2018 Pro
Cost with accessories adds up
No apps to test new AR features
Not notably faster than 2018 model
IPadOS still isn't flexible enough to unleash multitasking potential
Camera placement isn't always perfect for Zoom calls
High price for accessories
Configs
No real multiple monitor support
IPadOS makes multitasking difficult
Major apps missing from the platform
Increimental update
Smart Keybaord Folio still has problems
LiDAR has no user-facing app and relies on developers to use
No notable speed improvements
Rating
4 out of 5
Lowest prices on Apple's 2020 iPad Pro
Instant discounts on Apple's new 2020 iP
AR not yet robust enough yet to get a lot out of the LiDAR sensor
Mediocre battery life
5G still feels like a tax
11-inch model lacks Mini LED display
Can get very expensive with accessories
Price hike on the 12.9-inch
12.9-inch thickness won't support some cases
Apple still won't support with "pro" software
Mini-LED not quite as good as OLED
Still slight blooming
Screen is mostly still 600 nits
Just one port still
Display has some limitations
IPadOS can feel restricting
Charging cord too short
Some apps not optimized for trackpad
Rear cameras can't do portraits or Night mode
Display is best on HDR content
Expensive with accessories
Previous model is a better value
No headphone jack
Expensive (Accessories sold separately)
Paying for LIDAR you may not use
IPadOS limitations still grate
High-end models are expensive
Accessories are pricey (Magic Keyboard not even out yet)
Higher storage tiers can get expensive
File system is still a bit funky
Charging feels slow in 2020
3rd-party trackpads lack three finger gestures
Can get expensive depending on configuration and accessories
IPadOS 14 doesn't take advantage of those specs
Expensive accessories
No IP certification
Case is slightly too flexible
Non-expandable storage
Only 12 months of warranty
Expensive tablet
Weak charger
Slow display response times and PWM brightness control
Published: 2021-05-24, Author: Matthew , review by: creativebloq.com
Astounding mini-LED display, Incredible M1 performance, Fantastic features overall
Screen brightness is the same, iPadOS remains limiting, Single port could limit flexibility
The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) offers one of the best screens ever made, and as much power as a desktop PC. It's the most flexible creative tool on the planet, but the total package may be overkill for some, and iPadOS needs to evolve along with it...
Published: 2021-05-20, Author: Matthew , review by: T3.com
Stunning mini-LED HDR display,Extremely fast and powerful,5G now available,Has the best tablet app ecosystem,
No change in typical brightness, iPadOS can be limiting, Face ID is awkward at times,
The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) is just Apple showing off. The mini-LED screen is beautiful, and it's stunningly fast… it's the peak of tablets currently, no question. But it's also more than most people will need.Reasons to buy+Stunning mini-LED HDR displa...
Published: 2021-05-20, Author: Jonas , review by: macworld.co.uk
Fastest tablet on the planet, Screen is so good we want it for our iMac, Thunderbolt connection
Do we need this much performance in a tablet?, Gets terribly expensive if specced to match a laptop
Apple incorporates the best, fastest and most delicious hardware in its new professional tablet.We have never seen this standard of performance or image quality on an iPad - but it is very expensive, and we're starting to wonder why we have to wait for th...
Published: 2021-05-20, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Phenomenal power, Fantastic display, Strong battery life
An almighty price, 128GB storage feels limited, Lackluster color options
The new iPad Pro 12.9-inch for 2021 is the best tablet money can buy, with top-end power, a fantastic display, a whole host of new smaller upgrades and an all-round experience that makes it a must-have for both Apple fans and those who want an unrivaled t...
Published: 2021-05-19, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
good battery life, extremely fast M1 chip, stunning mini LED screen, optional 5G, USBC/Thunderbolt 3, great speakers, Face ID, good rear camera with lidar for AR, large app library
very expensive, no kickstand without case, no headphone socket, still has limitations as a PC/Mac replacement
The 12.9in iPad Pro for 2021 is quite a device. It has one of the very best displays, making it killer for video. It has a lot of power with the M1 chip and a reliable nine-plus hours of battery life. It even has Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and optional 5G...
Published: 2021-05-19, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Mini LED screen is better and brighter,Ease of use,Camera improvements,5G connectivity
Center Stage (camera tracking) can be hit and miss,Software feels like it's holding it back
When Steve Jobs first revealed the iPad back in 2010 it was all about casual reading and surfing from the sofa, about access to apps to empower, entertain, and educate us. More than a decade on and the 2021 iPad Pro still embraces those principles. But fo...
Published: 2021-05-19, Author: Christian , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Incredible performance, Beautiful display on 12.9-inch model, Stunning design, Center Stage works great, USB 4/Thunderbolt 3 port
Nearly MacBook priced, No Mini-LED on 11-inch model
Yes, but only if you really want or need the biggest and best tablet. The 2021 iPad Pro is more than enough iPad for most people. A lot more. But if spending more than $800 on a tablet isn't really a big deal for you, you'll absolutely love the 2021 iPad...
The similarity in performance begs the question: if you already own a 2018 iPad Pro, is it worth buying this newer model, especially since the £349 Magic Keyboard is backwards compatible with the 2018 iPad Pro?The short answer to that question, I would ha...
Fantastic performance, Magic Keyboard works well, New LiDAR scanner is clever
External monitor support limited, Performance similar to 2018 model
The similarity in performance begs the question: if you already own a 2018 iPad Pro, is it worth buying this newer model, especially since the £349 Magic Keyboard is backwards compatible with the 2018 iPad Pro?The short answer to that question, I would ha...
Published: 2020-08-17, Author: Jon , review by: itpro.co.uk
We've followed the iPad Pro since its launch some four years ago, buying each new model as they came along. With the 2020 version, there are significant changes to the platform. The big question, however, is whether it's worth it: is this a good inflectio...
