iPad Pro M2 12.9 - 1.5 Years Later: Still Worth The Investment?

iPad Pro 12.9 released over 430 days ago. I have been using the iPad Pro 12.9 M2 every day since it released. In this video I share my experience with iPad Pro M2 and talk about the iPad Pro long term durability, display, performance, Magic Keyboard durability, and iPad Pro 12.9 battery health and battery life to help you decide if you should upgrade to it.

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*Chapters*
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Specs I am Using
01:15 - Design
01:45 - Durability and Scratches
03:36 - Battery Health and Battery Life
04:54 - Display
06:09 - Apple Pencil and Hover
06:35 - External Monitors
06:53 - Performance and the M2
07:22 - Cellular and WiFi
07:34 - Software
07:46 - Apps and How I Use iPad
08:30 - Magic Keyboard after 950 Days
09:40 - Should You Buy M2 iPad Pro?
09:53 - New 2024 iPad Pro Release
11:22 - Conclusion

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[gertwallen]

The iPad is the most resilient device of all the Apple products. I still use my 2018 iPad Pro and has not given any signs of performance aging.

[HeisenbergT]

Still using the 12.9 m1 for almost 3 years now. Absolutely love this iPad and I’ve never had a single issue!

[HarukiYamamoto]

My 2018 iPad Pro still going strong 5yrs later. I expect the M2 to last 8-10yrs.

[noahmesser]

Great video! I’m still rocking my M1 12.9 inch iPad Pro. Still a monster.

[masonintrater]

Nothing better than an iPad for YouTube and all social media, once I’m home the iPhone is not used

[raspberryland_]

I have the M2 12.9" iPad Pro and it was the best purchase I made in 2023 alongside the Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil 2. Such a wonderful device and I use it more than my MacBook 🥹 I do so many things on my iPad .. whether photo editing or playing highly demanding games and the typical work typing and especially the content consuming part, chef's kiss! I know this iPad will last me a long time and I regret nothing at all.. there is the M3 iPad Pro redesign but honestly the performance difference between the M2 and M3 are super small just like from the M1 to M2. Even from the M1 to M3 it isnt a huge upgrade. Super satisfied ❤ if you can get one discounted you should definitely go for it you wont be disappointed!

[tonysoprano]

My mom still uses her iPad Air from 2014 these things last forever

[deztroyer]

The 12.9 OLED is going to be insane. Can’t wait.

[TechlikeLeon]

Nice. I still have my iPad Pro m1. I absolutely love it.

[TheForbiddenMessage]

Jokes aside, this will go a long way, the m2 chip is so powerful and not everyone needs it but those who do won’t regret such mind blowing machine

[Branchofzion]

I still have the M1 12.9. Never felt a need to upgrade.

[ChrisCo]

I LOVE my M1 iPad 12.9!!! But I would definitely have to say it’s my 2nd favorite apple device..as the Apple Watch Ultra is by far my favorite to this point..with that being said my iPad is my main device I use for almost everything outside of my actual phone.. I used it to create documents, scan documents, consume content and even check my e-mails and text messages when my phone is charging or not near me at the moment…My 14 pro max comes in a close third but I am planning on getting the 16 pro max this year!!! 🤤

[RoBeRtO]

I have the iPad Pro 12.9 inch M2 cellular 512 GB model. This is my second one the first one the Face ID stopped working on it so far it’s been absolutely fantastic. No problems at all never slows down battery last as advertised I use that in my phone about the same, still highly recommend it

[JCourtsk]

I have the 11" with Magic Keyboard and love it. I rarely remove it from the keyboard.

[markreed]

My 2018 iPad Pro stopped taking a charge last summer. Took it in, there was nothing they could do. I ended up buying the newest iPad Pro (didn’t really want to until a full redesign, but I gotta have my iPad!). So comparing the two, I never would have bought it if I hadn’t “had to”.

[pickinfan]

I bought my Ipad Pro 12.9 inch 256gb Gen 4 June 2021. It stopped charging Jan 2024. Took it to an apple repair shop who said Apple would not touch it because the screen on this model cannot be removed for repair. So buy this model with the understanding that it is disposable! I have now bought a tab S9 plus. Better screen, better sound and repairable

[jeffhale]

Thanks for sharing. I continue to use my 11” M1 iPad. Blessings on your day!

[FemaleVillageElder]

Thanks for this iPad centric video, as your reviews are always very thorough. I got an M2 iPad Pro and passed my M1 down to my daughter who was still on the first 9.7 iPad Pro. I went ahead and got this M 2 because I am a little apprehensive about the OLED screens that are supposed to be coming and their rumored issues with burn in. I prefer how-to videos done on the iPad because I don’t have an iOS phone and the formatting is different. With these bigger screens, I can better see how to do things. Apple is not much help in this regard and so you are very appreciated.

[bradcolby]

Got this in November of last year at a discount on Amazon. Upgraded from the 2018 11 inch IPad Pro. Absolutely love this and use it all the time. I am not paying for the additional projected price increase for the OLED model.

[danielgartin-ohik]

Nice iPad dude, I just got my first MacBook today, a MacBook Air mid 2017