Definition: iPad Pro

Apple's most advanced tablet family. Introduced in 2015 with a 13" Retina Display screen and up to 128GB of storage, capacity increased to 2TB in 2021. The Pro rivals Apple's own laptop computers, and its four speakers boosted tablet volume significantly (see MacBook).

Features of Pro Models
In 2018, an 11" model was added, and both 11" and 13" iPad Pros switched from Lightning to USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. The Home button and fingerprint scanner were replaced with gestures and facial recognition (see Touch ID and Face ID).

In 2020, along with greater camera performance, a LIDAR scanner was added for realistic augmented reality (AR). Weighing one pound in 2024, the iPad Pro became as light as the iPad Air and even thinner.

M Chips and Magic Keyboard
In 2021, Pro models switched to Apple's M1 chip and added a Magic Keyboard option that included a trackpad. See Apple Pencil, iPad and iOS versions.

   CURRENT iPAD PRO MODELS

               Weight   Max.
   Resolution   (lbs)  Storage  CPU

   13" iPad Pro
   2752x2064    1.3      2TB    M4

   11" iPad Pro
   2420x1668    1.0      2TB    M4

The Split Screen iPad Pro

In 2015, the Pro became Apple's largest tablet. (Image courtesy of PCMag.com.)