2018 iPad Pro is Awesome in 2024 | Review

The biggest issue with the 2018 iPad pro is that it has aged too well! I have been using mine for many years and absolutely love it still and have no intention of upgrading. Is it worth you buying one? Yes, yes it is. This is a wicked device in 2024, and still holds up great.

Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:28 Hardware / Design
2:36 Performance & Software Support
5:27 Camera
5:58 Battery
6:26 Conclusion & Price Discussion

[astromatt]

I have the 2018 iPad Pro and no reason to upgrade. It's super fast, scrolling is smooth as butter... I am not bothered about an OLED display or better cameras.

[itsjohnreylim]

I've been using my ipad pro 2018 for 5 years until now. And I can say, it is still a beast.

[libardomm.trasimaco]

I'm fine with my IPad pro 2018. I think that this will work for other 4 or 5 years more. I hope that by then apple deliver something that worth the upgrade.

[NexorikMason]

but I swear I really love how you think about the support of this iPad, everyone is saying 1-2 years left of software support, but then you say it has 4-5 possiblely which I love that someone actually thinks of the raw performance and comparing it to the other models and what their power is, very good review.

[NCR_trooper-]

as an M2 iPad Pro user. do not upgrade it's the EXACT same experience and i'm not even exaggerating, iPadOS makes sure to make the M chip as Obsolete as possible.

[daniebello]

i’m a slut for display technology, so OLED is huge motivator. Also, my M1 iPad Pro ran those PS4/console games pretty well, so I’m kind of excited to see how the M4 will run those.

also, I can’t tell you how many times my thumb was covering Face ID because I predominately use my iPad in the landscape orientation. also i will switch to my iphone or mac for facetime even if i’m using my ipad because i hate the off center camera. so as dumb as it sounds, I’m pretty excited for Face ID and the front cam to be moving to the landscape orientation.

ever since the M1 and A17 Pro, Apple Silicon has had a lot of potential for gaming. I hope with every generation that more AAA developers choose to release on Apple Silicon, the M4 really increases that incentive.

the addition of a full function row and escape key really lends to the idea that iPadOS 18 is gonna lean more into macOS capabilities

[Itscashb]

I agree my 2018 iPad Pro is great. I’ve used it as a computer for 3 years and after that, it’s been my go to for note-taking and media consumption. Over the years the battery has degraded but the iPadOS 17.4.1 update has nerfed the battery. It dies randomly regardless of the battery percentage and according to forums it’s not only me. I don’t want to get a new battery and the same thing happens because of the software update. That’s why I am considering upgrading

[faisalahmedtm]

Agreed my air 3 can do almost everything the latest version can at a decent speed. 😂 they finally added a function key to the Magic Keyboard meanwhile ive been using the Logitech keyboard with my air 3 since release

[ProductivePM]

I too have my iPad 2018 and am very happy. Need to see what the M4 and the new Apple AI is all about

[jankowalski]

still using 12.9 ipad pro 2018. it works like brand new. no need to upgrade.

[gse]

Sticking with my 2018 pro after todays iPadOS calculator update

[leslielewis]

Oh sweet I always thought my iPad was a 2016 now I know it’s a 2018

[akumarus]

I highly recommend 2021 M1 iPad Pro in comparison to 2018. The M1 is pure overkill for 99^ of scenarios. M4 - is 3 versions over kill

[MrShumz]

I'm in 2 minds in have the 2018 model but I I wanna see if the battery is better with the new one with the new chip

I am upgrading from this state. I need more RAM basically. And it will be nice to have an external monitor for multitasking. Other than that I would never upgrade.

[iamrishio]

The problem is that all the arguments you are making apply to an M1 Macbook as well. Why upgrade if you are doing basic things. I have a 2020 iPad Pro 11” and one major issue is it’s not powerful enough to run Final Cut Pro so I’m stuck on Luma Fusiion.

[riuka_]

Plss help me I bought I pad pro 11 2018, but I can't download apps or update after updating to iOS 17 what should I do?

[jamies]

iPad Pro 2018 will be getting iOs 18, but I think they'll stop it there so they can make you buy new iPad's moving forward.

[rewanji]

Unless Apple ups it’s game regarding iPadOS there’s still no decisive motive to invest in such a expensive device plus accessories. If you can find a decently priced M1 or M2 iPad Pro, then go with that.

[donald]

“Tweaked” the display. 😂 Even 12.9 XDR Pro Display will pale in comparison to the new OLED displays.