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
Abstract: We've been using Apple's latest iPad Pro for about a month now, so this review has been updated with what we've discovered. 2020’s iPad Pro is a modest upgrade to 2018’s model, with what new performance it offers being more about future-proofing than aff...
The new iPad Pro 12.9in might not be that different from the 2018 variant, at least from a design perspective, but with the introduction of trackpad support and the Magic Keyboard, it's the first time that I've truly seen the potential of the larger iPad...
Published: 2020-04-13, Author: Henry , review by: macworld.co.uk
The iPad Pro is not a direct laptop replacement. Rather, it can conceivably replace your laptop if you have a workflow and attitude that allows it to.The best thing about how the iPad Pro has matured is its embrace of the modular ecosystem. The iPad itsel...
Published: 2020-04-11, Author: David , review by: avforums.com
Abstract: It's the highest-specced tablet from Apple, available in two screen sizes: 11in and 12.9in. The 12.9in model is in its fourth-generation, having gone through three major redesigns, and the 11in version is on its second go-round. The last update was in Nov...
Published: 2020-04-10, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
good battery life, fast, beautiful screen, optional 4G, USBC, great speakers, Face ID, mouse support, capable work PC replacement, lidar
very expensive, no kickstand without case, no headphone socket, will still need a PC for some tasks
The 2020 iPad Pro is very much the 2018 model plus added cameras and lidar.It's a feature that improves AR and may prove transformative down the line. But AR on a tablet remains niche.Instead the big changes are software as part of iPadOS 13.4, which is a...
Published: 2020-03-24, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Lovely screen and smooth performance,USB-C more practical for accessories,Trackpad support (and incoming Magic Keyboard) make for a true laptop replacement,LiDAR sensor adds future potential
LiDAR app support is few and far between,Doesn't feel much faster than 2018 model,Your Lightning accessories won't work (it's USB-C)
The iPad Pro 2020 doesn't really add any exciting new functionality that will change the majority of users' day-to-day usage. Don't get us wrong, though, the cameras are a nice addition, while the LiDAR sensor holds a lot of future potential.It's probably...
New LiDAR functionality is limited, Still can't rival a laptop in many ways
The new iPad Pro 2020 is another impressive tablet – but so were the models from 2018. Those devices were powerful, capable and had a multitude of improvements to the technology, and the latest iPad Pro has all of that too; however, apart from a small upg...
Yes, if you are looking for a device that lets you work from home as well as office and when you go for a staycation in the hills. Also, a great upgrade for those on earlier generation iPads that are at least two years old. For those thinking of a device...
