iPad Pro M4 2024

It should be noted that this Wi-Fi Only version lacks cellular connectivity and GPS/GNSS capabilities.

The iPad Pro M4 11-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) is equipped with an antireflective 11-inch "Tandem OLED" backlit 2420x1668 "Ultra Retina XDR" display (264 ppi, 1000 nits max brightness). 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 dark "Space Black."

This iPad Pro is powered by a 4.4 GHz Apple M4 processor, a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth. Models with 256 GB or 512 GB of storage have 9 processor cores (3 performance, 6 efficiency) and 8 GB of RAM. Models with 1 TB or 2 TB of storage have 10 processor cores (4 performance, 6 efficiency) and 16 GB of RAM. The 1 TB and 2 TB models can be upgraded with "Nano-texture glass" for an additional US$100.

The iPad Pro M4 11" models feature a Thunderbolt / USB 4 port, a "Smart Connector" for keyboards and trackpads, and support for the new Apple Pencil Pro with enhanced interactivity. It also has a landscape-oriented, front-mounted 12-megapixel "TrueDepth" camera with "Center Stage" and "Face ID," and a 12-megapixel "Wide" rear camera that shoots 4K.

Connectivity includes dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3. It has a four-mic array and a four-speaker system. Battery life is rated at 10 hours of Wi-Fi web surfing or video watching.

Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Pro M4 11-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) and its cellular siblings are thinner and faster, with a higher-quality display, a landscape front camera, and support for the more capable Apple Pencil Pro. However, it no longer has a rear "Ultra Wide" camera, has one fewer microphone, and the cellular model in the US lacks mmWave 5G and nano-SIM support.

The 2024 11-inch iPad Pro was reviewed as an astonishingly thin and powerful device, primarily defined by its new M4 chip and the tandem OLED display. The M4 processor provided a significant leap in performance, particularly in AI tasks, making it feel exceptionally fast and future-proof. The new Ultra Retina XDR display was lauded for its incredible brightness, contrast, and color accuracy, offering a truly premium viewing experience. A notable design change was the relocation of the front-facing camera to the landscape edge, a long-requested feature that greatly improved video calls. Support for the new Apple Pencil Pro, with features like squeeze and barrel roll, further enhanced its credentials as a top-tier creative tool. However, the removal of the ultra-wide rear camera was seen by some as a step back. Despite a higher starting price, it was considered a monumental upgrade for professionals who demanded the absolute best in tablet hardware.