There are certain machines that need to be experienced firsthand to realize their potential and real-life efficacy. In 2024, no device is more deserving of that honor than the M4 iPad Pro. The hardware is dreamy, the firepower underneath is a notch higher than in its predecessor, and the display is dazzling.
This is an altogether splendid piece of hardware, to be sure. Apple has left no stone unturned to make its latest slate, and then extended the same treatment to the accompanying keyboard accessory as well as the stylus. Every piece feels like a complete reimagination, a kit that is unabashedly aimed at destroying the tablet competition.
Or making its user base forget the competition exists. But this is an Apple machine, and some caveats come with it. The stakes are even higher this year, all thanks to the sweet price hike.
Here's my experience of pushing this machine and how it fared on Apple's tall claims. The 2024 iPad Pro is thin, more so than a slate this powerful has any right to be. With a cross-section of just 5.
1 millimeters and a weight of 1.27 pounds (579 grams) for the 13-inch version, this is one of the slimmest machines out there. Yes, you won't always be carrying this machine in your hands, but when you do, it won't make your arms regret the decision.
Apple has once again used 100% recycled aluminum for the slate's enclosure and offers it in two familiar colors — silver and space black. The metallic shell does a good job keeping smudges at bay, but I would.