The new iPad Pro will set you back at least $799, but that’s just a jumping-off point, especially if you want 2TB of storage and 5G. If you’re wondering whether this year’s upgrades are worth your money, here’s what to consider.
Apple’s Raja Bose unveils the 2021 iPad Pro lineup. (Image: Apple) Apple’s updated iPad Pro lineup will be available for pre-order on April 30, and while the new models look much like their predecessors, there are a lot of changes under the hood. We have yet to go hands on with the new iPads, but here’s what you need to know about the 2021 iPad Pros before you spent $800+ on a new tablet. *All three iPad Pros can be upgraded to iPadOS 14. Design and Display The 12.9-inch iPad Pro has a Liquid Retina XDR display. (Image: Apple) With the exception of the larger camera bump Apple introduced last year, the iPad Pro’s design hasn’t changed much since 2018. And at first glance, this year’s model is more of the same. The 2,388-by-1,668-resolution, LED backlit display on the new 11-inch iPad Pro is identical to the 2020 and 2018 versions. Like its predecessors, the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro also sports a 2,732-by-2,048-pixel screen, but that’s where the similarities end. The new 12.9-inch model has a Liquid Retina XDR display panel that has a lot in common with the Apple Pro Display XDR. Its uses over 10,000 mini-LEDs to improve contrast, brightness, and color accuracy compared with previous versions. With a 1,000-nit full-screen brightness rating and 1,600 nits of peak brightness, it’s also the brightest iPad display ever. If you’re a content creator, the 12.
