M4 iPad Pro 11' review - i'm downsizing again.

iPadOS 18 is... definitely something. While Math Notes and Smart Script are lovely features... the operating system as a whole is unchanged. This is why this year, I am more keen on switching back to the smaller, M4 iPad Pro 11" model, specifically the base one since it is really all you need to have the best iPad experience as of 2024. So unless you have some really specific niche workflow which needs a bigger screen, more unified memory and or storage, this "cheap" $999 variant might be for you!

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0:00-0:10 intro
0:10-2:50 iPadOS 18 is... an update
2:50-3:25 i'm downsizing
3:25-4:37 great compact form-factor
4:37-6:17 equally amazing display!
6:17-7:17 same great battery life
7:17-11:32 just enough screen space
11:32-12:46 keyboard experience
12:46-14:54 overkill 9-core power
14:52-15:54 256gb is enough!
15:54-17:36 final thoughts

[jaredweiman]

11" is superior this gen.
I had both the 12.9 and the 11" last gen. The extra 2" in height creates a weird aspect ratio for viewing content. The 11" is much better suited to watching widescreen videos and is significantly more portable.
The 11" is a perfect tablet and the 13" is a mediocre laptop and a bad tablet.

[JCU]

Using an oled iPhone makes me want one on my iPad. My 2018 iPad Pro 11” has served me well. I’m upgrading. I’m also happy can stick with the 11” size

[gogrape]

My all time favourite laptop was the 11 inch Mac air laptop. The screen was large enough and the convenience of a 2 pound device is just charming. I will move to an 11 inch pro with both the keypad and pro penr. Totally awesome...

[nanivon]

I love the 11inch size of the iPad because it’s just the right size to work with and watch content especially on travel days. It’s not awkward also when you watch a movie on the plane. And not to bulky when you put it in your bag.

[eatthetoast]

I absolutely loved this video. I decided to go with the 11” as well. For my travels and days of chemo it fits into my little bellroy pack which is just perfect! And that’s even with the keyboard attached too! Noah, your videos are calming and i appreciate your work.

[gstevens]

That screen looks absolutely gorgeous.

[cappuccinofrosties]

I personally still opted for the 13” for the large workspace, the weight difference is helping. And as a woman I don’t mind bringing bigger bags for that

[The_Calm_Chaos]

I'm still using the 2020 iPad Air and apart from a better screen, I don't really see any other reason to buy the latest 11" Pro.

[Aaron_Bleu]

I tried both the 11" and the 13" a ton and decided on the 13.

I much prefer the larger keyboard it felt more natural and easier to type with. The speakers are dramatically better and louder on the 13 as well. Pair this with more screen space and more immersive entertainment I couldn't downsize to the smaller version. If I were carrying the tablet around more I would be more inclined to go with the small Pro but its either in my bag or at my house. Both are incredible devices and can't go wrong. Great video thanks for uploading

[d.p.]

I just got a pretty much max tier ipad pro 11 from 2022 with the m2, 1TB of storage and 16GB of ram and cellular connections for about 1000€. I am super happy with it. i use it for taking notes in school and connect to our server at work with MS RD-Client. I just love the OS, even tho i know its limited and holding the hardware back.

[Michael-urqb]

I wish they would change the Pro sizing a bit. A 12” and 14” instead. A 12” would fix those keys on the ends and be perfect. I also think it makes side by side a whole lot better.

[MrApiiinr]

Watching this on my Mini 6. I’ll run up to 5 apps on it at a time, and it handles it all flawlessly. And it lets me do it on the move, wherever I am.

[lgmarquez]

I have both the 13in and 11in M4 iPad models and idk why but the 11in feels like it has bigger bezels. It’s probably the difference in size that makes it look that way. But idk for me personally I enjoy using the 13in a bit more whenever I wanna be at home and watch content and do some work. But the 11in is perfect when I’m at work and have to be in the go and observe different departments and take notes. Either way love both and how they fit into my life.

[autumnrose_tv]

I’ve had a play with both in the Apple Store and I’m opting for the 13” when I’ve saved up for it. I prefer the larger screen for note taking, content consumption and making/adding to word documents or power points, writing emails, etc

[eugeneeleeee]

I'm searching for opinions on the M4 iPad Pro and glad that I stumbled upon this video - really insightful and appreciate the opinions. Thanks, Noah! A well deserved like 👍🏼

[DigiDriftZone]

I have the iPad Mini (which I love), and I replaced my 11” with a 12.9” recently, my takeaway is the mini is pretty much a 1 app device, adding a second app is clunky. The 11” is a 2 app device and the 13” is a 3-4 app device but the 4:3 aspect ratio means usable screen size is not much larger for video content consumption than 11” in case you were hoping to use it for movies.
I would say the 11” is probably best overall but if you want a secondary/external display for your mac, the 13” is a lot better for that, plus the still excellent miniLED in the last generation sells for 1/3 of the price of the M4 equivalent, that’s a huge price difference.

[Annette_Hons]

I have a 2020 12.9” and a 2022 11” and like both but for me, I love the 12.9 so I kept that one and gave the 11 to my daughter. Now I want a 13 M4 for sure!

[robertkremen]

Previously i considered 12.9 too heavy so changed for 11 . But this M4 13 inch version is much more comfortable to hold and carry.

[jebaker]

I constantly hear complaints about iPadOS… but I am missing what specifically people are looking for. What are people looking for Apple to add?

I get that there’s MacOS software that doesn’t have an iPadOS counterpart but, unless it is an Apple app, that’s not iPadOS’s fault.

[beeffectiveproductions]

Still rocking the 2018 iPad Pro . Got the same features