M4 iPad Pro reviews praise the OLED display; Criticism of price and software

Apple announced last week a New generation iPad Pro with M4 chip, and is now available for pre-order. While the company says the new iPads will be officially launched on Wednesday, May 15, the press has already gotten their hands on the new iPad — and the first reviews have praised the new OLED display but at the same time criticized things like the price and software.

A comprehensive review of the new M4 iPad Pro

the edge The review says the new iPad is “the best kind of hype.” The OLED panel used by Apple delivers “incredibly vivid” and “noticeably brighter” colors, the site notes. However, the review also questions whether a hardware upgrade is really necessary since the iPad still runs a “closed, over-simplified operating system.”

Right now, it’s just an iPad. I think it’s the best iPad ever, and maybe even the best iPad you could reasonably ask for. But the story of the iPad — the “magic slab of glass,” as Apple likes to call it — is actually about software. iPad software has let its hardware down for years. Apple has led us to believe that this is about to change, and that this year’s WWDC will be a great turning point for AI, iPads and everything. we will see. Even then, the iPad Pro is too good for its own good.

Other reviewers who tried the M4 iPad Pro also had similar opinions. Gizmodo He said the new iPad is “beautiful and powerful,” but it needs better software. The review also describes the new OLED display as “clearer, brighter and more colorful.” However, consider higher prices as a downside.

It’s much nicer than previous versions, as it should be since it now costs $200 more than the version of two years ago. It’s the closest thing to being my favorite Apple device, much more so than my iPhone, but inevitably, for everyday tasks, I’ll have to reach for a Mac or PC first before considering this tablet.

Engadget He stated that the new iPad Pro is “very nice, very expensive.” Once again, the OLED panel was praised, while the high price and lack of accessory support for older iPads were criticized.

But when I think realistically about what I need and what I can reasonably justify spending, I realize the iPad Pro is too much for me. Too expensive, too powerful, and probably too big (however, I really like the 11-inch model). If you’re in the same boat, fortunately there’s an iPad that offers almost everything the iPad Pro does for a lot less money.

Jason Snell He complained about how iPadOS “remains fundamentally stupid” despite major hardware upgrades.

Apple’s hardware and chip teams are truly at the top of their game. The new M4 iPad Pro is a sleek slab of concentrated computing power, tucked behind a stunning OLED display. It comes with an impressively updated range of accessories, which is fitting given that the iPad is partly notable for its ergonomic adaptability.

As has apparently been the case since the introduction The first iPad Pro, the challenge is reconciling the amazing hardware with the limited flexibility (relatively, compared to macOS) of iPadOS and its library of apps. iPadOS has improved in many areas in the past few years, but it’s hard to approach the speed at which Apple’s hardware designs seem to be moving.

Prices for new The iPad Pro starts at $999 for the 11-inch version And $1,299 for the 13-inch version.