M1 iPad Pro (2021) review: dream screen

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The all-new 2021 iPad Pro has Apple's latest M1 processor, originally designed for the MacBook Air. The 12.9-inch version also has an incredible Mini LED screen, making it the best thing for watching movies that isn't a TV. But for all that, is it still an iPad? Dieter Bohn reviews.
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@TheVerge 3 роки тому

How would you take advantage of this screen?

@sheda9709 3 роки тому

Watching hdr vid

@etanlg 3 роки тому

Watching The Verge lol

@betweenthepanels9145 3 роки тому

I have the 2018 pro for drawing. I’m very tempted to get this one.

@GabrielMirandaV0878 3 роки тому

Reading comics. Wonder if the comics from the Marvel app would look better

@Johanneslol11 3 роки тому

Just playing games and watching movies.

@HaouasLeDocteur 3 роки тому

“Tenet made perfect sense the first time I watched it on this iPad, it is that good!” “Nothing’s that good” 😂😂😂😂😂

@shshnkbhskr 3 роки тому

What a review! Pure gold

@legarconquiment1069 2 роки тому

THE UNGODLY CAP made me laugh

@Tigers.i 2 роки тому

That comment made me subscribe and go to the comments section. Aaaand of course its the top comment lol

@relativelytired 2 роки тому

😂😂for a second there I was truly impressed

@drama.sreerama 2 роки тому

@@Tigers.i HAHAHa same here. Literally paused the video to check the comments xD

@FinancialShinanigan 3 роки тому

"Movies are so good on this screen, Tenet made sense" Best tech comment ever lol

@thewiirocks 2 роки тому

How am I the only person who understood that movie? Everyone keeps talking about how confusing it is and all the plot holes. I honestly have no idea what they’re talking about. The movie makes logical sense and has an explanation for everything. 🤷‍♂️

@andybroady1970 2 роки тому

@@thewiirocks yes, you are the only person. Most couldn't be bothered trying to make sense of it.

@Chris_Hruska 2 роки тому

@@thewiirocks Tenet is the Android of movies. Bad

@Hollow8291 2 роки тому

the movie was not that good tho

@thewiirocks 2 роки тому

@@Hollow8291 I dunno. I kind of liked it...

@Togy127 3 роки тому

As a Minnesotan, Dieter's explanation of how to deal with emotions is spot on.

@Travisharger 3 роки тому

100%

@YoungThos 2 роки тому

Lutheranism FTW! I never understood why Minnesota Public Radio never groomed Dieter to be Garrison Keillor's replacement, seemed like the obvious choice. They even own a station in California these days

@MarkSmithMCS 2 роки тому

Works equally well for us Brits - except for the exploding part 🤣

@peter.organist 2 роки тому

Grew up in a Minnesotan Lutheran family. All of this checks out.

@jonasM999 2 роки тому

Looking for a good tablet with the best sharp , image and good Color. I use my tablet, only for sociale media. Movies Netflix, twitch . I have an ipad 2017 ( 5e gen ) but its curving from heat. Grapchics is the most important for me so what should i buy?

@umayerrafique7115 3 роки тому

Best sentence of the video " You should never buy a thing today based ont the promise of a software update tomorrow or at the next WWDC."

@evanramage 2 роки тому

MKBHD

@armand.sarkani 3 роки тому

Ah yes, time for Dieter's yearly "it's an iPad"

@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184 2 роки тому

Same ipad every year 🤭

@butcanudothis 3 роки тому

Message to Dieter: I came to this video even after seeing that all others , mkbhd ,dave2d uploaded. I prefer your insights. Please never stop making these reviews.

@achilleustheodoridis 3 роки тому

The best triumvirate in tech reviews, bar none!

@Travisharger 3 роки тому

Dieter and Rene Ritchie are the best in the biz.

@TomWakeford 3 роки тому

Me too.

@AlumarsX 2 роки тому

He talks about real world usage instead of hype and specs.

@AlejandroLZuvic 2 роки тому

He is basically the only one that explains why the iPad is so limited and the main difference between iPadOS and macOS, the fact that you can't install anything from outside the App Store. That's a seriously really big limitation for a U$1200 or so computer (yes, Apple says the iPad is a computer). Also, his screen explanation of both how mini-LED works and why is good is great. And he found the sh*tty thing in the ebook apps, like none of all the other reviewers read books?

@rianpuri1825 2 роки тому

I watched all the tech reviews from the other channels and I gotta say Dieters insights were probably the best - you actually focused on what we use and the user experience instead of just what’s added in the IPad. Cheers.

@skycubix8943 3 роки тому

The production quality is off the charts and Dieter is awesome as always!

@izak_fouad 3 роки тому

Mentioning the ePub situation on Books and Kindle on the new iPad was so important for me. Dieter amazing reviews as always, thank you 🙏🏼.

@stephenperry5021 Рік тому

I just got my first iPad Pro 12.9 inch and I couldn’t be more happier with my purchase. The very small amount of bloom isn’t a bother to me at all and I enjoy everything about this device. Awesome speakers as well. I could never switch to a smaller screen, the 12.9 inch is perfect 😍

@rolandoquezada7180 3 роки тому

I love that you guys covered the screen in depth. Great review.

@GajanBalan 3 роки тому

Everyone: With all that power, surely there's a sizeable OS update coming soon... Apple: Don't call us Shirley.

@Vlad-vk3mm 3 роки тому

The inverse also works. A Macbook Pro with MiniLED and 120hz. Then, there is no reason for the iPad unless you use the pencil.

@siraj3998 3 роки тому

@@Vlad-vk3mm that would be so expensive tho

@AdmiralBison 3 роки тому

@@Vlad-vk3mm well then that would make a pretty wasteful and expensive note taking pad wouldn’t it, especially the iPad Pro? A part of me likes to think Apple is really keeping things under wraps and will surprise everyone with an iPadOS Pro like they did with an M1 iPad Pro come WWDC, but from all the little details on the embedded limitations of iPadOS (which really is iOS) nothing short of serious upgrades to the Operating System to achieve many of the things we (pro users) have been requesting for some time is not going to happen. More Widgets, changes to messaging and Home Screen and , some select pro apps? That’s not enough.

@AmaxterPlays 2 роки тому

@@Vlad-vk3mm Not really. Pencil is great, but general touch and the ability to just “detach” my iPad form the keyboard is something no MacBook (yet) gives.

@detroittrickster3327 2 роки тому

@@AmaxterPlays i not paying an outrageous amount of money 4 a keyboard detach. more money than brains .

@maks_st 3 роки тому

“You don’t see it, until you see it and then you... see it”. Weirdly enough, I actually understood what he meant 😄

@stonhenge4 2 роки тому

probably because it was clear what he meant

@irig0ld 2 роки тому

@@stonhenge4 LMAOO

@laalaajonsen 2 роки тому

Yes, you are very special :)

@ujjwalar2233 3 роки тому

The way Dieter explained displays will enlighten a lot of minds.

@molang2621 2 роки тому

I actually watch this video on m’y iPad Pro 12.9 2021 and I can tell that this iPad is incredible. When I watch a movie I feel like I'm in the movie. The quality of the screen is amazing because its literally the same screen as the IMac.

@tsizzle 3 роки тому

Take away: 2018: It’s an iPad. 2021: It’s still an iPad. Just nicer and more expensive.

@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184 2 роки тому

It's Just Tablet 🤭🤭🤭

@alanl9497 2 роки тому

This was, by far, the best iPad Pro review ever! I subscribed! Thanks for the update!

@TMarshConnors 2 роки тому

"You should never buy a thing today based on the promise of a software update tomorrow." Dieter Bohn. Great quote.

@NAHPyboy 2 роки тому

Tell a techie this and watch them implode

@TMarshConnors 2 роки тому

@@NAHPyboy I am a techie and I still find it a great quote.

@AlejandroLZuvic 2 роки тому

@@NAHPyboy every tech buyer should live by this motto.

@PSYCHOV3N0M 2 роки тому

*S* oon *O* nly *N* ot *Y* et

@drizzzzz 3 роки тому

Dieter is probably my favorite Verge journalist of all time.

@jayg339 2 роки тому

Just to comment on the blooming, when I first got mine, the blooming was extremely noticeable. However, after I updated the software to the latest iPadOS the blooming was much less noticeable. They must have changed something in the algorithm for local dimming - it is excellent now.

@JeffreyLWhitledge 2 роки тому

I just ordered an iPad Pro 12.9 inch and the AirPods Max to use as an inexpensive home theater system. I was very happy to see this review confirm my expectations. Thanks!

@gregsmamma 2 роки тому

The screen is literally why Im' upgrading. My 2018 iPad Pro is still amazing, but I need that screen!

@WaffleToastering 3 роки тому

4:37 Looking forward to Nilay having a quick word with you on the Vergecast, Dieter.

@redsabr 3 роки тому

Great review. I agree, I want more MacOS features brought to iPad, not the OS itself. I love using my iPad, and it does nearly everything I need it to, so this is a def update.

@Abuzwebstar 3 роки тому

'If you spending that much money i think you might aswell spend more'

@PaperWolfe 3 роки тому

That’s how Apple gets ya

@Omarmangin 3 роки тому

Thats the most tech reviewer thing to say ever 😂

@kth5057 2 роки тому

At first I thought he was just trolling but nope. Dead serious lol

@jonasM999 2 роки тому

@RishabhSharma_95822 3 роки тому

The information about the Kindle and reading in dark mode was awesome, thanks Dieter!

@piotrch0 2 роки тому

True. Also shwocasing the bloominng on Pong - that is unacceptable. I wouldn't release a device with this performance to the market.

@jambhumalamal 2 роки тому

Thing to watch is, is the issue the same for Apple Books app in Night mode?

@fn5k 2 роки тому

The new one is so good it’s too good for me. Bought a 6 month old 12.9” 2020 model instead, no regrets.

@okeoke4697 3 роки тому

Man, thank you. I don't even really care about the iPad, but I stayed because you caught my attention. Everything is detailed, well structured, with a great sense of humor and simplicity, and the video editing is fantastic. Really, all the review videos you make are the most entertaining ones. Stay passionate, because your way to put things in order is fascinating. Thank you.

@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184 2 роки тому

It's Just Tablet, can't Replace Laptop since Old Day, M1 is only a Gimmick for Marketing Purpose, Marquess Brownlee doesn't Buy this New ipad, He Decided to Stay with the Previous Version, I'm also also Wait for S8+ on August to Replace My S7+ Yay 😀😁😀

@bullymaguire6388 2 роки тому

@@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184 he decided to say with the old one is because the old one was smaller. Also, this is one of the biggest jumps to making the iPad a computer.

@matthewterry3027 2 роки тому

All is right with the world when Dieter Bohn comes back with ‘It’s an iPad’ 😂

@anzymecom 2 роки тому

The sad thing is in the 2017 video, “it’s an iPad” was a compliment. “It’s an iPad” becomes an limitation of the device now.

@SpaceWithSam 3 роки тому

Great video as always Dieter! 🔥🔥🔥

@nikomalo6288 3 роки тому

You sir are a treasure. Nothing like you. Really enjoyed watching your vids evrytime.

@ThomasJarvis117 3 роки тому

I have a feeling iPadOS is about to get a pretty big update, guess we’ll see in June

@noahgreen6292 3 роки тому

Same

@Jim_Thomas_Draper 3 роки тому

@arnim I think the main reason for the M1 is that Apple will start to port some of their flagship creative apps over (but redesigned versions of course). Logic Pro on the iPad (even missing some of the functionality of the Mac version) could be incredible if it's designed well. I'm not a video editor but I assume the same is true of Final Cut, maybe even more so!

@adilsaju 3 роки тому

@arnim they better put macos instead

@noahgreen6292 3 роки тому

@arnim ok

@AlejandroLZuvic 2 роки тому

"You should never buy a thing today based on the promise of a software update tomorrow." Didn't you listen?

@hhz246 3 роки тому

It’s very informative, thank you guys!

@shivampandeys2863 3 роки тому

Was waiting for this since the iMac M1 review ✨

@huddleen 3 роки тому

My 2018 iPad Pro’s screen just got a very fine crack in it… it already had two big bluish zones from where I played dead cells and used the on screen controls too vigorously I guess. At $499 via Apple extortion to repair a simple cracked glass screen, I guess that’s my only reason to upgrade to the new ones… if I want to blow out my budget paying for all the little upgrades to it… I do have to say the iPad Pro has been the single most amazing apple device I’ve owned after a lifetime of owning just about every major bit of apple hardware since the Apple II.

@gblockboy1 Рік тому

He's not lying the first time I truly seen the HDR on my iPad pro 5th Gen it almost brought me too tears 😭

@Nizanator 2 роки тому

Love that Dieter Bohn is basically reviewing everything 😂 we love it

@johngablesmith4671 3 роки тому

The white magic keyboard is GORGEOUS

@AkshayShenoy 2 роки тому

Thank you for talking about the things most reviewers skip! You’ve earned my subscription and allegiance!

@stephenperry5021 9 місяців тому

This is my first iPad ever and I couldn’t be more happier with my purchase, and with 512 gbs I’ll be set for the next 5 - 7 years 😁

@andreasoberg2021 2 роки тому

Great review, thanks! The bleeding worries me a little bit. Like you said if you have a black background and white details not so great to see halos around them. Is that a problem in other applications than reading apps?

@mikeo.4203 2 роки тому

Love the honesty! It will remain an iPad for quite some time. Don't get any hopes for major software changes.

@stevocem 2 роки тому

Great video, many thanks! Do you think that with 16GB of Ram the iPad can finally handle and open huge images? I use some 500Mb-1Gb and more images for work. I run into the limitation here with the 2020 top model. It simply doesn’t support those large files.

@parthsharma6269 3 роки тому

No offence to anyone at The Verge but My interest in watching verge reviews increases exponentially when I see Dieter or Becca as compared to the other guys. Another great review, Team Verge!

@lcst 3 роки тому

Great review and the tenet joke was on point :D

@emiletabbakh 3 роки тому

When I saw yesterday’s iMac review I knew that Dieter must be busy reviewing the iPad Pro!!

@ArchieGee 2 роки тому

The production quality is off the charts!

@waasiciye5249 3 роки тому

I don't know what to do with an iPad with 16GB RAM. But Thnkz for sharing team Verge. ✌

@joelfm1833 2 роки тому

loved your reviewing style. Totally agree.

@bbenjers 2 роки тому

Still rockin’ my 2018 iPad. It’s not even tempting to get a new one.

@davidintel 2 роки тому

A new subscriber here, awesome video! Thanks for posting, can't wait for the next one. Just ordered by Ipad Pro 12.9 yesterday from Amazon, it'll be here in less than 2 weeks!!

@michaeltoll5247 2 роки тому

8gb or 16gb and why?

@riccircb.2244 2 роки тому

very thorough, detailed, informational and entertaining! great review !!!

@KiraDenys 3 роки тому

The iPad has the pencil. that's the reason I chose it over a Mac Book. Just wish it had a fully featured OS.

@polystyrene_gangster 2 роки тому

smaller ipad pro (and pencil) + macbook air is the killer combo. Use sidecar for multitasking on the go. You can still use any mac app. The whole thing costs 300 more than the top spec iPad pro with keyboard.

@buzzbatra3 3 роки тому

Great review ✌🏻

@Pestodmd 2 роки тому

Nice review. Kinda glad I didn't order the new one and still using my iPad Pro 11" 2020. I'll use the money to get the new MBP M1X when it comes out.

@gotechakash 2 роки тому

You're Super Expressive (just like me) always in your review videos! That doesn't make me to change, quit, forward while watching! I mean that Good!. From Editing skills to presentation & Language expression! I just love everything about you guys do, Good job!. iPad is my favourite Gadget form Apple (I wish I had). This year it's really Surprising to see a 2TB version! & that too with that Amazing Display and Beast M1 chip, omg I'm felling like rushing out to some Nearby Apple Stores RIGHT NOW‼️😄

@andremuniz6623 2 роки тому

Dieter is such a wonderful journalist, God bless!

@akshat7361 3 роки тому

6:04 🤣🤣🤣 bro I literally watched it yesterday and after this I am assured that it's not only me who ........

@jithsilva 2 роки тому

Well said. Thank you. this helps understand the limitations . do you think if I am being iPad soon I should get the one generation old so I get better value?

@rlfernandes9538 3 роки тому

I do appreciate Dieter's iPad Prose! Especially regarding its untapped M1 potential because of apples current philosophy with this product line.

@flipcats 3 роки тому

iPad just keeps getting better and it's awesome

@SurazVerma 3 роки тому

Dieter is really good with the reviews.

@ZxhirZ 3 роки тому

Great real life performance review!

@drsou6316 2 роки тому

Those last sentences gave me a very clear idea of what i need to get 😄 thanks for the review

@AlejandroLZuvic 2 роки тому

What are you getting? Don't leave us like this man!

@known3617 2 роки тому

The mini led display on the 12.9inch iPad is night and day different from the standard IPS LCD displays of every other iPad. Alot of people say they only noice the display difference in HDR which is funny since this is the first iPad to support HDR, 600 nits from the previous generations is not enough for HDR content that gives you extended dynamic range roughly 20% greater than standard dynamic range. HDR starts at 1000 nits of brightness, anything less isn’t actual HDR but EDR. Also the to note the M1 12.9 iPad pro has a full screen brightness of 1,000 nits ( my spider measured 1073 consistently ) and peak brightness is advertised at 1600 nits and my highest measurement was just shy at 1591 but non the less still excellent no matter how you look at it.

@eddytheviper 3 роки тому

I see a Deiter Bohn review. I watch it immediately. Great work as ever.

@vident4341 3 роки тому

Same goes for Becca.

@eddytheviper 3 роки тому

@@vident4341 oh 1000% too bud

@gyrlgeorge 2 роки тому

Yup, bought this solely for watching movies, so yeah, I’m happy! Thanks, loved this video

@Athandatu 3 роки тому

Ooooh... That white keyboard looks good!

@DustinHallXVX 3 роки тому

1) I was so hoping that the difference between the two screens wasn't going to be as big as you mentioned. 2) If Apple magically allows for external monitor support, without mirroring, in iPadOS 15, this may be worth getting

@chickenpasta7359 2 роки тому

I just wanna say that bloom will always be inheret to any LCD display because of dimming zones. The only to obscure it is try and shrink these individual LEDs even more.

@zeedan94 2 роки тому

As much as I want to have Xcode on the ipad or the ipad itself being more "traditional" computer like, I have to admit that there are some tasks that are much more convenient and intuitive on the ipad (Photo editing, designing DIY projects, home design, basic video editing) and I believe if the ipad took the traditional computer path it would hinder those conveniences. Basically to me an Ipad has it's uses and a laptop has it's own and they complement each other.

@bradavon 2 роки тому

True but you can only sell a "limited computer" for so long. It's supposed to replace the Mac remember. It's not meant to complement it. Virtually no actual point of the M1 in an iPad at the moment.

@brian3422 2 роки тому

Hey Deiter… can you tell me what color is your Apple Watch band? I love it and must have it! Thank you sir.,

@davidhigh6044 2 роки тому

I love Deiter’s reviews

@arellano408 2 роки тому

I got the AT&T 12.9 cellular 5G with 2TB it came in yesterday also got the magic keyboard the package is amazing

@legitdownz8926 2 роки тому

Just got one, upgraded from my 1st gen pro from 2016. Well worth it!

@milesmatic2872 3 роки тому

Awesome review!

@andrewefimako5758 3 роки тому

Never pushed the button so fast 😂

@GM-xk1nw 3 роки тому

Good boy

@zabdielscoon3041 3 роки тому

Cool take, I hope as many are that this year sees iPadOS really shine. Yes it’s still an iPad but it could certainly do way more. How’s the white case?

@carlstanford7607 3 роки тому

Great video dieter

@EricHoffmann 3 роки тому

Thanks for the external monitor test

@DarthMike85 2 роки тому

I love your Apple watch strap. What is it?

@TechGently 2 роки тому

I met some of the Ipad engineers from Cupertino, they are very passionate about the user experience. I think at least in my opinion (I don't work for Apple), that the ideal sell point is... Workflow, photos and tiny notes from iPhone, Use Ipad for detailed notes (w apple pen) then back in the office using either the Macbook Pro or IMac.

@joshuarichardz6010 2 роки тому

You my friend made me not even excited about my new 12.9 iPad Pro 1TB 5th Gen. I will not waste anymore of my time watching this video. I’ll make up my mind about it tomorrow when it gets delivered

@zgergely 2 роки тому

First (and only) proper review of the new iPad pro.

@georgemalczynski 2 роки тому

Hey I’m wondering if the sidecar performance is better now. I’m looking to use one as a second screen while video editing

@ArshadMalik-cz3zv 2 роки тому

hi bro; should take this one or wait for next year ?

@peat381low8 2 роки тому

The only problem I have with my 2018 iPad Pro is the lack of memory to keep apps open from refreshing. Now these versions seem promising. But I'll wait till they add vapor chamber cooling. Games I play run this thing hot and throttle the frame rate.

@georgemalczynski 2 роки тому

Wondering if the sidecar performance is better. I’d love to use that screen as a second monitor for video editing

@value3638 2 роки тому

At this point I ask, Why do I see @MKBHD even. This is what we call a true view. Keep up the work VERGE!

@zohairua 3 роки тому

That was a really good video. For me, an iPad is just browsing, social media and media consumption. So an iPad 10.2 or iPad Air (if I want an all-screen) is enough.

@PaigeNextDoor 2 роки тому

great review!

@BradleyCulbertson 2 роки тому

I’m interested in using this for coding in the direct sun light. You mention it only hits max brightness on HDR. Is it worth it for my needs? Could you do a video comparing or talking about this?