I Ditched my Macbook Pro for an iPad Pro: My Honest Thoughts

The iPad Pro is an incredible tablet, but is it good enough to use as a laptop replacement? Turns out that yeah, it is! Here are my honest thoughts.

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[mitsumpria]

I bought the 12, 9 one with the Pencil and Keyboard, it replaced my notebook. I use it for work and school, and I absolutely love it.

[phelens]

My Wife & I are moving to SE Asia where she’s from and we sold everything and bought this exact setup. Couldn’t be more happier with the simplicity and power it has. This of course is all based on each user and the software they require. I feel future proof for the time being and despite the crazy cost (bough LTE model) I feel like it’s the right move! Great video. Take care & be safe!

[GeNiaaz]

To anyone just using it as a student, with just a pencil, the battery lasted around 11h for me from 100-10%

[vkohli]

The best video on the iPad Pro that I've seen yet. Kudos man; way to go! And yup, would definitely like to see iPad vs iMac performance

[Ninan_]

Sponsored by Raid Shadow Legends? You have made it my friend. You have made it.

[GSXinTX]

Thanks for this video, you gave me lots to think about. I was leaning towards the iPad but many of the cons you listed definitely were on my list of cons to avoid.

[fensonlin]

Wow! I just discovered your channel when watching vids about the iPad Pro IM STILL WAITING FOR!!! Your videos are amazing and I can't believe I didn't find you earlier!!! I'm hoping to use the iPad Pro for my first year of Engineering and to kickstart a tech youtube channel with my friend!

[Zombielunchbox]

I love mine. one thing ive notice no one really brings up with making this switch is the heat. You can do so much and push this ipad and it will not get hot and burn the crap outa your lap!!

[mikeberry]

This is easily the most detailed video on this subject. Much appreciated man. Also you're the only person who's gotten me any bit interested in Raid so there's bonus points for that haha

[MrWeller]

Apple should definitely make an iPad Bro, along with a MacBook Dude.

[vichozen]

Bro, your vids are so incredibly good, elegant background, good quality and editing, subscribed!

[imopn]

Similar to you I bought a iPad Pro 12 to use as primary device and have a few similar issues that you had but also quite a few more.

My wish list:

Hardware:
1. Two USB4 USBC ports
2. I would prefer front cameras at the top while in landscape
3. Magic keyboard with function row
4. Bigger battery

Software:
1. Multi User support like Android has had for ages
2. External screen output at native external screen resolution and not just screen mirror but second screen
3. Keep working on improving file manager at least offering ability to format external storage with different filesystems and better file copy status indicator especially over network
4. Consolidate all settings for keyboard, mouse, pen in one settings menu option
5. App tray like iOS just got and ability to place widgets anywhere allowing me to have a clean clutter free desktop
6. Keep working with Microsoft and Google to beef up all productivity apps like Office, Docs and Chrome to be same as as desktop apps
7. 4k video in Youtube finally arrived in iPadOS 14 but keeping it here until its final
8. Support more filesystems for external storage even if we have to purchase plugins for the support

[sg]

Great review. I’m all in on the iPad as the device is such a pleasure to use. Currently I use the 11” with the magic keyboard that comes with the desktops as I wasn’t sure I’d like the smaller magic keyboard that was made for the 11”. Very interested to hear your take on that keyboard. Also, in your review can you discuss what the experience is when typing on your lap. The 12.9” version is very top heavy and you have to constantly grab the keyboard to keep it in place. I assume the weight distribution with the 11” will be better as the keyboards are apparently similar in weight (b/w the 12.9” and 11”) but the 11” ipad of course weighs less than the 12.9”.

I’m a non creative who has been using the iPad Pro as my primary machine for the last few years. For me the two biggest negatives have continued to get better: First, MS Excel is more difficult to use on the ipad but it is much better now with mouse support and apparently MS is working on a new update for iPad. I don’t run macros but those who do have said that Excel on ipad doesn’t work for them. Second, the file management system. It used to be terrible but is now decent. Plus, now that I save most things in the cloud it really isn’t an issue, except for the fact that some items don’t show up as instantly saved in Google Drive.

Keep up the great reviews! They’re enjoyable and trustworthy.

[dlldll]

It’s been a year and I’m still waiting for the ad to finish

[mikepotapa]

Great video! I actually have been using an iPad Pro as my main computer for awhile now. I have the 2018 model. I was using the Logitech keyboard case with the Magic Trackpad but yesterday decided to get the magic keyboard. So far so good. I use it mainly for managing family photos and videos, media entertainment, and browsing the internet.

[itschuckee]

I'm primarily using the 12.9 for my artworks and it is a beast

[casaiphi]

I tested last night rendering a 35 seconds 4K 60fps HDR video captured from my 12 Pro and these are the results.

4th Gen IPad Pro: 18 seconds
iPhone 12 Pro: 29 seconds
iPhone 11: 31 seconds
2015 Base MBP: 85 seconds

[brycekeels]

Thank you soooo much for doing a video on this

[chrishansen]

I wish I hadn’t found your channel because it’s so good 😭 I was planning on pulling the trigger and getting the new mbp but fuckk if the new one is coming near the end of the year.. 😩 I’m still currently using my late 2011 mbp

[Bmasta]

Exactly. The best setup is a laptop, tablet, and phone. Tablets aren't ready to replace laptops at this point.