The reviewer discusses the new iPad Pro with the M2 chip, highlighting its improved performance, Wi-Fi 6E, and ProRes video capabilities. Despite these upgrades, the reviewer notes that the new iPad Pro looks identical to the previous M1 model and that most users won't notice a significant difference. The reviewer also introduces the "Pencil Hover" feature, which allows for previewing brush strokes and other actions before they are applied.
The reviewer questions the definition of "Pro" in Apple's product lineup, suggesting that it can refer to both professional users and enthusiastic users who want high-end features. They note that the iPad Pro is a unique product that blurs the lines between these two definitions.
Ultimately, the reviewer concludes that the new iPad Pro is the best iPad available, but that users who don't need the latest features can save money by buying an older model. They also speculate that a more significant update to the iPad Pro may be coming in the future, with potential improvements to the display, battery life, speakers, and camera.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The new iPad Pro looks exactly the same as the previous one with the M1 chip.
2. The new iPad Pro has the same excellent display, mini LED on the 12.9-inch version, and LED on the 11-inch version.
3. The new iPad Pro has the same USB-C port with Thunderbolt, battery, stereo speakers, and webcam placement as the previous model.
4. The new iPad Pro has the same second-gen Apple Pencil support as the previous model.
5. The new iPad Pro has an M2 chip instead of the M1 chip.
6. The M2 chip provides a 10-15% faster CPU and 30-40% faster graphics performance than the M1 chip.
7. The new iPad Pro runs iPadOS 16, the same operating system as previous iPads.
8. The M2 chip has more raw horsepower than many mid-range and higher-end laptops.
9. The new iPad Pro supports Wi-Fi 6E.
10. The new iPad Pro can shoot ProRes video, but this feature is not available in the stock camera app.
11. The new iPad Pro has a feature called "pencil hover" which shows a preview of what you're about to do when you bring the Apple Pencil close to the screen.
12. The pencil hover feature works across iPadOS and many Apple apps, as well as some third-party apps.
13. The new iPad Pro has a display that can show a preview of what you're about to do when you bring the Apple Pencil close to the screen.
14. The DaVinci Resolve app is coming to the iPad soon.
15. The iPad Pro can run apps like Pixelmator and Procreate, which are used by professionals for their work.