M4 iPad Pro (2024) Review - 2 Weeks Later

M4 iPad Pro 2024 - 2 Weeks Later Review: What Went Wrong? | 2024 iPad Pro Review

Apple's 2024 M4 iPad Pro has been out for 2 weeks and I've been using it as my primary away-from-desk work machine ever since. So in this review video, we discuss the good, bad, and ugly with the M4 iPad Pro including the tandem OLED display, the design being a gimmick, the powerful M4 chip and why it should not run macOS, the speakers, cameras, and much more.

As a personal challenge, I tried to use the iPad Pro over my M3 MacBook Air for 2 weeks but was unable to - I explain why in the video (it's not because of the filesystem).

In the end, I discuss why I do think the M4 iPad Pro is a worthy upgrade if you are considering spending the type of money it costs, even if you currently have an M1 or M2 iPad Pro. Enjoy!

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*Chapters:*
0:00 This Review Will NOT Cover THIS
0:41 Apple’s Marketing Gimmick
2:00 Other Design Changes
2:43 Is Tandem OLED Overhyped?
3:05 Tandem OLED Explained (it’s not for quality)
3:38 This Shows HOW Different it is
3:59 Why Nano-Texture Display is Amazing (it’s not like a screen protector)
5:39 Loss of Sharpness?
6:27 But you Should NOT Buy it..
6:59 Speakers & Microphones
8:11 Is M4 THAT Much Better?
10:32 Better Battery Life
11:18 Apple’s New AI Feature
11:54 Magic Keyboard is Still Annoying (yet Awesome)
13:06 Apple Pencil Pro is a MUST
13:57 I FAILED the ‘No MacBook’ Challenge (here’s why)
17:18 Should you buy M4 iPad Pro?

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M4 iPad Pro After 2 Weeks of Nonstop Use: What Went Wrong?
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[BrandonButch]

Hot take: macOS does NOT need to come to the iPad. Agree?

[football_prediction]

This iPad is not overrated it's just that almost all the YouTubers have 1 linear perspective and that's bad😮

[rudyelizondo]

Ok, all you salesmen are only using the iPad Pro to make videos and play games. A real review would be to use the pro for practical uses like business functions - excel, word, financial analysis and presentations.

[Ungettablewolf]

Wait, you took a iPad to the beach lmao. Damn, no wonder the older generation thinks something is wrong with us lol

[nickackermanchannel]

Great video, currently still trying it out. I agree, simply just not as efficient for creative work as the Mac, but it’s within spitting distance of being able to replace the MacBook.

[Nemlv]

I like that your videos have no corporate feel and just way more grounded

[Naaadez]

Just got a iPad Pro m4 today and man am I so excited it’s my first ever iPad 🥲

[orangeofmars]

The major issue is iPadOS has to be upgraded to at least the basic fundamental functions of MacOS like file and disk management. Think MacOS light. Regarding nanoscreen. I hate drawing on my iPad Pro glass. I love drawing on my RockPaperPencil screen with the metal tip that comes with. If I upgrade to M4 iPad Pro I will still use that.

[enc]

I’m swapping my M2 iPad Pro 11” that I got a few months ago for the 13” M4. I wanted the bigger screen but didn’t want something heavy but now the weight has come down I’m happy to get it

[MadMaxx]

What a great review! The iPad Pro does NOT need to run MacOS. All we need is for iPadOS to be beefed up enough to run FULL versions of Microsoft Office to use the iPad Pro as a decent laptop replacement. Until then, my M1 iPad Pro 12.9" will remain my main media consumption device while my M3 Air handles work.

[SurinG]

I'm glad you made the good point about playing games on it that's another big plus for getting one being able to basically bring a powerful gaming console wherever you travel to with just the addition of a bluetooth xbox or PS4 type controller 🙏🏽👍🏽

[machtmer]

This review is definitely much better thought than a few of the early responses. I freely admit that there are users for whom the iPP is not a suitable primary tool (serious digital content creators prime amongst them; also programmers and data analysts). For them, they’ll still need MacBooks. But for the bulk of consumers, especially those with disabilities, I think the new iPP is a compelling option for a personal computing laptop.

[nuggyfresh]

The thin nature of the m4 was a major selling point because its way easier to hold up in bed with the 13

[FrozenVayneGames]

I’m only going to upgrade because the iPad is my drawing canvas and I love the new pencil features, but otherwise this iPad doesn’t really do anything that is drastically new or different from literally any older generation iPad Pro or current non-Pro iPad. The vast number of use cases don’t need the power or screen of these pros, but it is a nice iPad with an awesome screen especially compared to the older 11” Pros.

I feel like for around 400-500 bucks I’m seeing 11” M1 Pros that is way more value for money for the vast majority of use cases right now.

[AlexanderLindo]

Great reviews as always Brandon. I don't recommend taking the iPad to the beach often though. Rock on! 🤘🏼

[nstigor]

you do NOT need a keyboard to take full advantage of ipad pro - i wish reviewers would stop saying this. A person who REVIEWS things for a living may need the keyboard to take full advantage of it, but most people aren’t reviewers. artists can function quite well without the keyboard. i’ve owned several ipads and never once bothered to drop a single dime on a keyboard. if you really cared about giving truly useful reviews you’d include opinions from a wider array of people and use cases. step outside your tech reviewer bubble. this goes for all of you.

[Nightmaredeathdealer]

My launch day M4 1TB WiFi and cellular 11in went dead in 4 days. The screen just stopped working. It glitched at first like a ghost was tapping the screen then it never worked again. I reset it all the ways and still nothing. I had to get a replacement on the 19th. This one hasn’t had any issues.

[mjp]

I upgraded from an 11" 2018 pro and very happy with the improvements in snappiness and screen quality. Not much else but that is fine for me.

[jonblue]

No, no, no, the weight of the tablet makes a huge difference to anyone that uses the tablet as a tablet as well as with the keyboard. I could work with may old pro, but this iPad is a team charger for me and my (non-power user) workflow.😊

[Matt-kres]

I have been using the new M4 iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard for about 2 weeks now. I previously had a 12.9 iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard. I immediately realized how much lighter the new M4 version is…..even with the Magic Keyboard. I have used the previous iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard for many many years on the regular, the new M4 version is a welcome improvement for someone who carries the iPad around and use it very day all day.