New OLED iPad Pro Models Unveiled by Apple, Featuring Potent M4 Chips
Fresh Take: Apple has unleashed the long-awaited new iPad Pros, sportsin' two sizess, 11-inch and 13-inch, at its Let Loose event! These bad boys are thinner than an iPod Nano and lighter than a pound, yet as sturdy as its predecessors, flauntin' all-aluminum bodies.
Apple's converted the iPad Pro lineup to OLED displays, but they ain't just any OLED. They've introduced Tandem OLED technology, which essentially combines two OLEDs for increased brightness and enhanced visuals. Expectin' deeper blacks, better shadows, and smoother motion content, Apple's callin' it an Ultra Retina XDR display, their most advanced display yet.
These new Pros melt faces with their performance boost, no holds barred! That's right, we're sayin' the M4 chips put last year's sales on ice, leapin' from the M2 to a 50% faster CPU and four times faster GPU compared to the M2's GPU. Neural Processing Engine? Yep, Apple doubled down, beefin' up the NPU to an impressive 38 trillion operations per second and screamin' fast at 60 times quicker than the first NPU on its A11 chip.
The new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros are available for order, with shipment beginnin' May 15 in Silver and Space Black, runnin' $1000 and $1300, respectively.
The iPad Air got its own makeover too, hoppin' on the 13-inch bandwagon and sportin' landscape stereo speakers with Spatial Audio. Both models receive an upgrade from the M1 to an M2 chip, bringin' 50% more speed. The 11 and 13-inch iPad Airs are now available for order in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Grey, priced at $600 and $800, respectively.
iPad Pro M4 Specs and Pricing Breakdown
The Tandem OLED displays in both iPad Pro M4 models excel in color calibration and brightness, supplantin' previous Mini LED displays[1][2]. Both models have a maximum SDR brightness of 1,000 nits and reach a peak HDR brightness of 1,600 nits, deliverin' excellent visuals for media consumption[1][4].
The M4 chip in these models delivers significant performance enhancements, integratin' a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI-driven features[1]. The M4 chip includes a 10-core CPU with four performance cores and six efficiency cores, and a GPU that handles demanding tasks like video editing and gaming.
The base models of the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros generally start at similar price points, though exact prices can vary based on storage configurations and any additional features[1]. Both models offer a ProMotion refresh rate of 120 Hz and use Face ID for orientation-agnostic unlocking[1]. Storage options range from multiple options up to 2 TB in both models[3].
Overall, the new iPad Pro M4 models excel in display technology, performance, and feature set, caterin' to both professionals and everyday users. The sizin' choice is strictly personal: the 11-inch for portability or the 13-inch for more screen real estate.
- With the Tandem OLED technology, the future iPad Pro M4 models boast enhanced visuals and increased brightness compared to their predecessors.
- The 11th-generation iPad Pro models, available for order, feature slimmer designs that are thinner than an iPod Nano and lighter than a pound.
- In addition to the iPad Pro M4 models, Apple has also upgraded the iPad Air, equipping it with landscape stereo speakers and an M2 chip for a performance boost.
- For those interested in reviews, the new iPad Pro M4 models, featuring OLED displays and an M4 chip, are expected to deliver superior performance and visuals, providing excellent media consumption and professional use.
