iPad Pro M1 2021

It is important to note that this A2459 iPad Pro 11-Inch (3rd Gen) supports 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79, but not 5G NR mmWave bands n260 and n261. Although Apple's official marketing initially stated this model was not sold in Europe, this was quickly questioned and confirmed by inspections and reader reports to be incorrect; this model was indeed sold across Europe. Apple later updated some of its information. This model was also sold in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia (excluding mainland China).

The iPad Pro 11-Inch (Wi-Fi + Cellular - 3rd Gen) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 11" LED-backlit 2388x1668 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 600 nits) in a slim case with a thin black bezel, rounded corners, and flat sides. It is available in silver or "Space Gray."

This device is powered by a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 processor with 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency), an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Models with 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of storage come with 8 GB of RAM, while 1 TB or 2 TB models have 16 GB.

Key new features include a Thunderbolt / USB 4 port, a new 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with "Center Stage," and 5G support. It also retains LiDAR, "Face ID," external keyboard and trackpad support, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129). The dual rear camera has a 12-megapixel wide and 10-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

Connectivity includes Thunderbolt / USB 4, 5G, dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with HT80 with MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also has five microphones and a four-speaker system.

Battery life is rated at 10 hours for Wi-Fi web surfing or video, and 9 hours on cellular data. It has a software-based eSIM and a nano-SIM slot.

Compared to its predecessor, this 3rd Gen model has the same size and display but features much more powerful internals, better connectivity (Thunderbolt), a significantly improved front camera, and adds 5G.

The global version of the M1-powered 11-inch iPad Pro was hailed for its staggering performance leap. The integration of the M1 chip provided a level of speed and power that was previously unimaginable in a tablet, making it a true pro-grade device. The ProMotion display remained a highlight, offering exceptional smoothness and responsiveness. Another major advancement was the Thunderbolt port, which unlocked new workflows for creative professionals with its high-speed data transfer capabilities. The new Center Stage feature for the front-facing camera was a widely praised addition, significantly improving the video call experience. This A2459 model delivered widespread 5G (sub-6GHz) connectivity, making it a powerful and versatile tool for users across the globe. Although there was debate about whether the software could keep up with the incredibly powerful hardware, the device itself was seen as a monumental achievement, redefining the performance expectations for a portable computer.