iPad Pro M1 2021

Please be aware that this Wi-Fi Only version does not support cellular connectivity or A-GPS.

The iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi Only - 5th Gen) is equipped with a fully-laminated, antireflective 12.9" mini-LED backlit 2732x2048 "Liquid Retina XDR" display, featuring a 2D backlighting system, 264 ppi, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It is framed by a thin black bezel and housed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides, available in either silver or a darker "Space Gray" finish.

This iPad Pro is powered by a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 processor with 8 cores (4 performance and 4 efficiency cores), 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 those with 1 TB or 2 TB of storage have 16 GB of RAM.

Key new features include a Thunderbolt / USB 4 port and a new 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with "Center Stage," which automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame. Cellular-equipped models also support 5G.

Like recent predecessors, the iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen) models support LiDAR, "Face ID" authentication, external keyboards and trackpads, and the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129), which charges magnetically. In addition to the front camera, it has a dual rear camera system with a 12-megapixel wide-angle and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.

Connectivity includes Thunderbolt / USB 4, 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.

The battery life is rated for up to 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video."

Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi Only - 5th Gen) and its cellular counterparts are roughly the same physical size but offer a significantly better display, much more powerful internals, improved connectivity (Thunderbolt), and a vastly superior front camera.

The 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro was a monumental upgrade, primarily due to two game-changing features: the M1 chip and the Liquid Retina XDR display. The inclusion of the desktop-class M1 processor delivered a staggering performance leap, making the iPad Pro more powerful than many high-end laptops. The mini-LED-based XDR display was a revelation, offering breathtaking brightness, incredible contrast, and true-to-life HDR content viewing that was unmatched by any other tablet. The addition of a Thunderbolt port significantly enhanced its professional credentials, enabling much faster data transfer and support for high-resolution external monitors. The new Center Stage feature on the front camera was also a clever and useful improvement for video calls. Although physically similar to its predecessor, these internal upgrades made it a must-have for creative professionals and anyone seeking the absolute best tablet experience, solidifying its place as a true pro-grade machine.