iPad Pro (5th generation)

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iPad Pro (5th generation)
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DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn (on contract)
Product familyiPad Pro
TypeTablet computer
Generation5th
Release dateMay 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)[1]
Introductory price11": $799
12.9": $1099
Operating systemOriginal: iPadOS 14.5
Current: iPadOS 15.3, released January 26, 2022
System on a chipApple M1
Memory8 GB, 16 GB RAM[2]
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Display11-inch (28 cm)
12.9-inch (33 cm)
Sound4 speaker audio [3]
ConnectivityBoth Versions Support Wi-Fi 6 (Cellular Model also support 5G)
Dimensions12.9-inch:
280.6 mm (11.05 in) (h)
214.9 mm (8.46 in) (w)
6.4 mm (0.25 in) (d)
11-inch:
247.6 mm (9.75 in) (h)
178.5 mm (7.03 in) (w)
5.9 mm (0.23 in) (d)
[4]
Mass11" Wi-Fi : 1.03 pounds (466 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular : 1.04 pounds (470 grams)
12.9" Wi-Fi : 1.5 pounds (682 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular : 1.51 pounds (685 grams)[2]
PredecessoriPad Pro (4th generation)
Websitewww.apple.com/ipad-pro/
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The fifth-generation iPad Pro[a] is a line of tablet computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The two models were announced on an Apple Event on April 20, 2021, with the same screen size options as the previous generation: 11-inch (28 cm) and 12.9-inch (33 cm). Preorders began on April 30, 2021, and the product was released worldwide on May 21, 2021.[7] It comes in two colors: Silver and Space Gray.

Significant upgrades over the previous generation include the new Apple M1 processor, the addition of 5G support in cellular models, support for Thunderbolt 3 and USB4, and for the 12.9-inch model, a new mini LED Liquid Retina XDR display.[7]

History[]

Within the tech community, it was debated whether the 5th generation iPad Pro would use the M1 or a hypothetical A14X chip.[8] After Apple announced that it would use the M1, speculation arose that it might eventually run macOS.[9] Due to the ongoing chip shortages, the devices' availability might suffer from a temporary supply constraint.[10]

Design[]

The tablet's design is virtually identical to its predecessor with minor differences in weight and thickness due to hardware upgrades. The 12.9-inch model has increased from 641 grams to 682 grams, while the weight of the 11-inch version has dropped from 471 grams to 466 grams.[11] It is compatible with the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil. While both models are also functionally compatible with the original Magic Keyboard,[12] Apple developed a new Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch model due to its change in thickness.[13]

The iPad Pro uses 100% recycled aluminum and earth element supplies. It is free of any harmful substances.[14]

Specifications[]

Hardware[]

The fifth generation iPad Pro is powered by the Apple M1 system on a chip, making it the first iPad that does not use an A-series processor.[2] The M1 features an 8-core CPU in a hybrid configuration with four high-performance and four high-efficiency cores, an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The cellular model supports mmWave 5G and allows speed up to 4 Gbit/s in ideal conditions.[15] Internal storage options include 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1TB and 2TB.[16] The 128, 256, and 512 GB versions includes 8GB of RAM, while the 1 and 2 TB versions are bundled with 16 GB of RAM.

The fifth generation iPad Pro is also the first iPad to support Thunderbolt 3 and USB4 through its USB-C port.[17] The USB-C port is capable of transferring data for up to 40 gigabits per second and can be used to connect external displays such as the Pro Display XDR.[18]

Display[]

The 11-inch model uses a Liquid Retina display with a peak brightness at 600 nits, identical to the 11-inch model of the 3rd and 4th generations, while the 12.9” iPad Pro has a mini LED HDR display called the Liquid Retina XDR display built in with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, full screen brightness of 1000 nits and a peak brightness of 1600 nits (HDR).[19] Both models support True Tone, ProMotion adaptive 120 Hz variable refresh rate, and P3 wide colour gamut.[2]

Cameras[]

The 12.9-inch and 11-inch model both feature a dual camera system in the back. There is a 12 MP wide camera with an aperture of ƒ/1.8, and another 10 MP ultra-wide camera with a ƒ/2.4 aperture and a 125º field of view. A brighter True Tone flash is also included.[20]

Both models feature an ultra-wide 12 MP front-facing camera with a 122º field of view. This new camera enables a new feature called "Center Stage", which automatically pans the camera around to keep people in the center of the screen when moving around during a video call. Video recording can be up to 4K at 60 fps (wide camera only).[21] All cameras feature Smart HDR 3, the same HDR technology found in the iPhone 12 series.

Sensors[]

All sensors found in the previous model are also used in the fifth generation iPad Pro: Face ID, Lidar, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, and an ambient light sensor.[22]

Software[]

The fifth generation iPad Pro was shipped with iPadOS 14,[23] and can be upgraded to iPadOS 15.[24][25][26]

Some Apple communities speculated that the iPad and the Mac platforms would merge after the release of the fifth generation iPad Pro, which would enable the tablet to run macOS.[9] An Apple executive denied these rumors.[27]

Accessories[]

Beside the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, the Smart Keyboard Folio, and the Magic Keyboard, the tablet can also support third-party external accessories such as game controllers.[17]

Reception[]

The 2021 models had mixed reviews, some saying that the already powerful processor was made excessively powerful because the system was limited by iPadOS and because of lacking professional macOS apps.[28][29] Camera placement has been criticized for video conferencing.[30] The Verge has criticized the lack of multiuser support like the Mac but praised the Mini-LED and cameras.[29]

See also[]

  • Pen computing
  • Graphics tablet
  • Apple M1

Notes[]

  1. ^ Apple officially designates the two models as "iPad Pro, 12.9‑inch (5th generation)"[5] and "iPad Pro, 11‑inch (3rd generation)".[6]

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