Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5 2021, M1, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Powered by the M1 chip, this tablet delivers desktop-class performance on a stunning 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600 nits peak brightness, making HDR content look exceptional. The 5G cellular connectivity and excellent refurbished condition offer flagship capabilities at a reduced price point, complete with stylus and keyboard support. This device is best for digital artists and mobile professionals who need a color-accurate, high-refresh-rate canvas for sketching or reviewing work on the go.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 12.9" 2048x2732
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
70 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong cpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
| GPU | Apple 8-core |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2048x2732 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil |
Physical
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.9" 2048x2732 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5 | 89.5 | 84 | 66.1 | 98.8 | 89.5 | 76.1 | 83.7 | 67.4 | 96 | 19.8 | 0 | 54.5 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 85 | 97.8 | 78.2 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.7 | 74.9 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.1 | 80.9 | 95.8 | 88.2 | 99 | 93 | 78.2 | 77.4 | 93.1 | 7.3 | 56.9 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79 | 92.6 | 97 | 89 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 87.5 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.5 | 52 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 82 | 80.9 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 99.3 | 77.4 | 93.1 | 15.8 | 71.6 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.6 | 80.4 | 80.9 | 42.8 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.9 | 0 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.7 | 70.2 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall69.9
- Reading41.9
- Student65.6
- Business74.3
- Art Design78.6
- Productivity77
- Entertainment77.3
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations21
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