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The latest iPad Pro version from Apple has received an impressive upgrade compared to its predecessor, namely the M2 chip. So how powerful is the iPad Pro M2? What's new with the iPad Pro M2? What is the design of the iPad Pro M2? How long does the iPad Pro M2 battery last? Let's review the iPad Pro M2 together to find the answers!
Note: This article is translated and referenced from The Verge, Tom’s Guide, Phone Arena.
See also: iPad 10 2022 Review: Beautiful Design, Impressive Performance, Long-lasting Battery Life
iPad Pro M2 Design and Hardware Not Significantly Different from Predecessor
Regarding hardware and design, there aren't many new changes to talk about with the iPad Pro M2 because almost all of these design elements have appeared on previous versions. The iPad Pro M2 still maintains the design style that has been around since 2018, even though it has been quite a while compared to the refresh cycle, it seems that Apple has not decided to change this aspect this year.
The design style of the iPad Pro M2 has been maintained since 2018. Source: Phone Arena.The Mini LED display on the 12.9-inch version is still rated as excellent by the reviewer, providing an enjoyable viewing experience whether you're watching movies or simply working. Unfortunately, this technology is only limited to the largest version, while the 11-inch iPad Pro M2 is still equipped with the standard ProMotion LCD display technology, which has been around since the 2018 model.
The Mini LED display on the 12.9-inch version continues to be highly praised by the reviewer. Source: Phone Arena.Furthermore, both the iPad Gen 10 and the new iPad Air also have screen sizes and designs similar to the 11-inch iPad Pro, making the device feel like a 'lost child' forgotten in Apple's product line. This makes the device less appealing and users feel it lacks identity.
iPad Gen 10 (left) and the new iPad Air (right) also have screen sizes and designs similar to the 11-inch iPad Pro. Source: Pocket-line.All accessories for the iPad Pro have been transitioned to this year's new generation. Specifically, the Magic Keyboard and the second-generation Apple Pencil. The iPad Gen 10 is supported by the new Magic Keyboard Folio with more flexible functionality than the keyboard option of the Pro version, including a full set of function keys, but unfortunately, this keyboard is not compatible with both versions of the Pro lineup.
iPad Pro M2 boasts powerful performance with the Apple M2 chip
Let me summarize the specifications of the iPad Pro M2 (iPad Pro 2022) for everyone's convenience!
- Display: 11-inch size, Liquid Retina panel, 120 Hz refresh rate, support for Apple Pencil 2.
- Display: 12.9-inch size, Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LEDs panel, 120 Hz refresh rate, support for Apple Pencil 2.
- CPU: Apple M2.
- RAM: 8 GB or 16 GB
- Internal storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.
- Battery: 28.65 Wh (approximately 7,538 mAh) for the 11-inch model, 40.88 Wh (10,835 mAh) for the 12.9-inch model.
- Fast charging: 20 W.
The iPad Pro M2 (iPad Pro 2022) is equipped with the extremely powerful Apple M2 processor. Source: iJustine.Inside the iPad Pro M2 is equipped with the latest Apple M2 chip, a feature previously exclusive to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13-inch released earlier this year. The new chip performs faster in tests, scores higher in performance benchmarks, and comes with additional features tailored for the M2 chip lineup. For instance, it boasts enhanced multimedia encoding tools and allows for direct ProRes video recording using the device's camera, which is particularly useful for those who want to quickly capture life's moments.
Inside the iPad Pro M2 is equipped with the latest Apple M2 chip. Source: Phone Arena.However, the vast majority of users won't notice any performance differences between models running the M1 and M2 chips (even among iPad Pro models from 2018 to date). Simply put, they're all very fast and smooth; the author encountered no issues completing daily tasks, with any limitations primarily attributed to the iPadOS operating system. Additionally, the battery life achieved by the iPad Pro M2 12.9-inch model is similar to the author's testing results with the iPad Pro M1, indicating that the increase in performance doesn't affect the device's battery life.
The author encountered no issues completing daily tasks using the device.Specifically, Tom’s Guide tested the Geekbench 5.4 scores for overall performance, with the iPad Pro M2 achieving 1,862 single-core and 8,500 multi-core scores. Meanwhile, the iPad Pro M1 scored 1,722 and 7,298 respectively. Additionally, Phone Arena's Geekbench scores for the iPad Pro M2 were 1,845 single-core and 8,422 multi-core, compared to the iPad Pro M1's scores of 1,574 and 5,877.
Geekbench scores for the iPad Pro M2. Source: Phone Arena.In terms of graphics processing, the iPad Pro M2 achieved 25,259 points and 151 frames per second in the 3D Mark Wild Life Unlimited test, surpassing the iPad Pro M1's scores of 18,263 points and 109 frames per second. Therefore, if you're into gaming, the iPad Pro M2 is the top choice at the moment! Additionally, in the 3D Mark Extreme test, the iPad Pro M2 scored 6,929 points.
Tom’s Guide also tested the game Genshin Impact and concluded that the iPad Pro M2 delivers a smooth experience. Frame rates remained high and stable even during intense battles. Given that Genshin Impact is a graphics-intensive game, the iPad Pro M2's smooth performance is a clear testament to its power.
Tom’s Guide also tested the game Genshin Impact and concluded that the iPad Pro M2 provides a very smooth experience. Source: Tom's Guide.In the Adobe Premiere Rush video transcoding test, the iPad Pro M2 took 23 seconds compared to its predecessor's 21 seconds, while the iPad Air M1 took 22 seconds. Interestingly, the iPad Pro M2 was slightly slower than the two devices with older-generation chips in this test.
iPad Pro M2 camera doesn't see much upgrade but still delivers quality results
The fact that the iPad Pro M2 retains the same camera setup as last year is both a positive and a negative. While the camera module still produces beautiful, detailed images without any changes, it lacks innovation.
iPad Pro M2 features a camera setup identical to last year's. Source: Phone Arena.While taking selfies with a tablet may not be favored by many due to its bulkiness, rest assured that you won't be disappointed with the 12 MP front camera of the iPad Pro M2. Moreover, this camera serves as a useful tool for participating in online meetings or video calls with family and friends!
The front camera of the iPad Pro M2 accurately reproduces skin tones and captures fine details such as facial hair or arm hair. The lighting in the photos taken with the iPad Pro M2 is also beautifully represented. Additionally, the rear camera of the iPad Pro M2 performs excellently in capturing high-resolution images that can be used for various purposes, not just for taking photos for the sake of it.
The rear camera of the iPad Pro M2 also performs excellently in capturing high-resolution images, and you can fully utilize these photos for various purposes, not just for the sake of taking photos. Source: Tom's Guide.Notably, we cannot conclude the camera review without mentioning the Centre Stage feature. Although the author does not tend to move around much during video calls, they highly appreciate the camera's smart panning, cropping, and zooming to keep the subject centered in the frame.
Notably, we cannot conclude the camera review without mentioning the Centre Stage feature. Source: iMore.However, one downside is that the front camera is located at the short edge of the iPad Pro M2. The author wishes the camera were positioned at the long edge for convenience when placing the device horizontally, especially when using the Magic Keyboard.
iPad Pro M2 boasts good battery life and fairly fast charging
In Tom's Guide's battery test, which includes continuous web browsing at 150 nits of screen brightness, the iPad Pro M2 can last for 10 hours and 39 minutes on Wi-Fi. This is slightly lower than the 10 hours and 57 minutes of the iPad Gen 10 but longer than the 10 hours and 9 minutes of the iPad Air 2021. As for Phone Arena's review, the iPad Pro M2 achieves a web browsing battery life of 12 hours and 57 minutes.
The iPad Pro M2 achieves a web browsing battery life of 12 hours and 57 minutes. Source: Phone Arena.Charging time is rated quite decently when using the included 20W charger. In Tom's Guide's test, the iPad Pro M2 takes 15 minutes to charge 10% and 30 minutes to reach 20% battery capacity. These results are similar to the charging time of the predecessor device.
iPad Pro M2 with new features for Apple Pencil
The M2 chip also brings a new feature for the Apple Pencil, allowing you to hover over the screen from a distance of 12 inches. Source: Phone Arena. You can also preview content similar to how we use a laptop mouse. This feature still works with the Apple Pencil 2, so you don't need to buy a new version to use it. However, Apple limits this feature to the iPad models using the M2 chip only.
The M2 chip also brings a new feature for the Apple Pencil. Source: Phone Arena.This hover feature is mainly aimed at content creators using apps like Procreate, letting you know where the Apple Pencil will leave marks on the screen before you touch the pen to achieve higher accuracy. It also allows apps to set different actions with double-click gestures on the Apple Pencil in hover mode, instead of directly touching the screen to interact.
This hover feature is mainly aimed at content creators. Source: Phone Arena.Apple's Notes app also supports the new mouse mode, allowing the author to preview before mixing colors. Source: Tom's Guide.
However, for basic users who only use the Apple Pencil for note-taking and navigation on the iPad screen, the author hopes that this mouse mode feature will do more. Besides artistic creativity, the mouse mode allows you to use the Apple Pencil as a pointer to mark everything on the screen before touching, similar to using a mouse or trackpad. This tool also enhances Apple's Scribble feature, allowing you to convert handwritten text into typed text.
Apple's Notes app also supports the new mouse mode, and the author can preview before mixing colors. Source: Tom's Guide.In addition to the above, Apple Pencil's mouse mode doesn't have many other practical applications. The author wishes this tool could preview the content of web pages like how 3D touch works on the iPhone. Or perhaps hover over a photo album or a folder to preview without opening it. Or, for example, support users to hover and preview email content more quickly. While Samsung has been doing this with the S Pen on their phones and tablets for years, and they are truly useful.
Apart from the above, the mouse mode of the Apple Pencil doesn't have many other applications. Source: Tom's Guide.Finally, the iPad Pro now supports Wi-Fi 6E, an upgrade from Wi-Fi 6 last year, which will be very useful in the future.
Conclusion
Here are the hardware reviews of the iPad Pro M2 from The Verge, Tom's Guide, and Phone Arena. According to The Verge, with a design similar to its predecessors and a screen similar to last year's model, the iPad Pro M2 mainly focuses on upgrading the chip and features for the Apple Pencil. Therefore, if you're a new buyer, this is still a reasonable choice at the moment. If you're considering upgrading from an old iPad Pro model, you might want to consider it more!
iPad Pro M2 is a sensible choice at the moment. Source: Tom's Guide.What about you? How do you rate the iPad Pro M2? Leave your comments below to let us know! Thank you very much for following our article.
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