iPad Air vs iPad Pro for Drawing and PROCREATE - Which Should You Choose?

Hey guys! So you are deciding if you should get iPad Air vs. iPad Pro for drawing and Procreate. I've tried both iPad Air 5th generation and iPad Pro 12.9″ 6th generation and iPad Pro 11″ 4th generation. In this video, I'll try to help you choose based on the most important criteria for digital artists and creatives, such as storage, screen size, portability, layers, and Apple Pencil compatibility.

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Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - iPad Air vs iPad Pro: The Dilemma
1:00 - Meet Iva: An Artist's Perspective
1:16 - Focusing on Creative Use: Procreate Users
2:02 - Color Choices
2:26 - Camera & Speakers Comparison
2:55 - Procreate Layer Limits on iPad Air vs Pro
3:37 - Storage Options: iPad Air vs iPad Pro
4:47 - Conclusion: Which iPad to Choose?
5:55 - Choosing the Right Size: iPad Pro 11 vs 12.9
6:40 - Final Thoughts

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[soft_threads]

I’m currently using the iPad Air 5 and I’m really loving it and speaking of iPad Pro well maybe someday in future I might switch it but for now I love the iPad Air 5

[eddiejohn]

Thank you very much. Been thinking about get an iPad for procreate, just so much confusion out there but this helped a lot .

[caranotdelevigne]

Super helpful video and your art is absolutely breathtaking! I wondered how many layers you typically use for a detailed drawing? What storage capacity do you have? I heard when you get a pro with 1TB and above of storage you get access to more layers and under this you get less. I’m really scared of running out!

[potbtech]

Thanks for this wonderful explanation. I like that you have all the options in the video and added broll. Nonetheless, I still can't decide as I am new to Procreate and plan to use it mostly for lettering and calligraphy, with a few illustrations here and there. I have relatively large palms, as I am 6'4.

[heather]

I'm definitely leaning towards the Pro. Thank you :)

[iAmNothingness]

i have the Apple iPad Air 10.9" (2020) 4th Generation and yes the layer difference is insane. I just ordered the pro and compared the layer capacity.
3000x3000 pixels (300 dpi) 55 layers on air and 107 on pro.
Not to speak of the lag i experience due to having large files. (just create smaller files). That doesn't work unless you like pixelated lineart and art.
The air models have much less power in them that it can't handle apps as well as pro models.
If you like looking at pixelated stuff while drawing detailed things, go for air.

[genericname]

I'm probably going to get the iPad Pro 11". It's significantly cheaper than the 12.9" and I've been using my iPad Air 3rd generation for years now and it's just feeling a bit old. I can afford a new iPad so might as well upgrade. I mostly just want it for art on Procreate, but may use it for video calls and for light video editing (I've got a MacBook if I really want to edit things) so it seems like a decent choice. I don't need the big screen and the lowest storage option on the iPad Pro doesn't seem that much more than the second storage option for the iPad Air, so might as well spend a little more for the pro. I don't need a lot of storage but more than 64GB is nice to know you have I think. I do actually really wish I could get it with the pink casing though. My old iPad and my laptop are rose gold, so settling for silver kind of sucks. It's not something I'm actually factoring in to the decision but its still something I'm disappointed by. It'll be cool to finally try the second generation iPad pencil too because I've been using the original. It works fine but I've heard the second generation pencil is still better.

[joseph]

What about 10.2 screen ? Will pro create work on any ipad ? All i want is that app with zoom abilities to do stencil for tattooing.. i want cheapest one for this, which is cheapest option ?

[DhuweelAlFreewhale]

Namastey.. This video really help me to clear my vision for IPAD pro & air..
Just one question,
Like I want to buy IPAD only because of PROCREATE App. So, I can Experiment my Calligraphy Art & Collage Art.
Nothing else.
Please help to figure out which one it better for me.. 🍀

- Dhuweel from INDIA

[Caroline_]

Hey thank you for all this information… I have a question. I want to start with procreate. (I can paint with watercolor and pencil) I would prefer a big storage, able to work with procreate dreams and also a little bit of video editing with da vinci.

As I am a beginner I dont‘t need to many masks.. and I don‘t need a very big screen. What would you offer?

[MountainChickenFrog]

I bought the iPad Air just to do doodling, I was told this has pressure sensitivity and it was within my price range … does the USB C pen work with tapering in procreate?

[AtomekKotalke]

Hello. I wanted to ask you. Do you think you can made a video on the same topic but with iPads air and pro from this year (2024)? What do you think about new Apple Pencil?

[kholidatussaadah]

Hi, your information is very useful. Greetings, I'm from Indonesia, I'm an illustrator I'm confused about whether to choose the iPad Air 5 256GB or the iPad Pro M2 128GB? Is the refresh rate feature on the iPad Pro really important when drawing?

[patriciallerena]

What would you suggest for a child 11 years old who loves to draw and has expressed becoming an illustrator, but of course I don't want to spend too much in case she decides maybe it's something not for her.

[Showman-ku]

Hey lva, what's your thought on new i pad air m2 ??

[XYZ-wpki]

Hi thank you for the video! Do you think that the IPad Air M2 is good as a beginner? Or a cheaper one is enough?

[iamsanjeebandas]

So I'm into ui ux designing and into graphic design so should i go with apple ipad air 5 ? Because in my budget i can afford ipad air 5 + the pencil but i cannot afford the pro with pencil.
Please tell me ( I'm a freelance graphic designer and ui ux designer )

[XYZ-wpki]

And sorry but if you don’t mind me asking, at what age you started drawing? I read that you didn’t start it as a child. I’m older and a beginner and that’s why I’m interested. Thank you 🙂

[AngieMerazmendoza-mkxq]

I am new here iam learning how to animate on procreate and make film projects and animations and art illustrations on procreate I don't know if should get the iPad pro or iPad air what IPad should you recommend me or chooee and i love your art work by the way its so beautiful ❤😊

[flowers]

Hi, this video is so informative. I just had a quick question. Do you recommend I get an Ipad Pro with 128 gb or 256 gb? I want to animate and I wouldnt call myself a beginner artist anymore. Thank you ❤