In a major announcement at its “Let Loose” virtual event on May 7, 2024, Apple revealed a revamped line of iPad Pros, boasting the thinnest design in the company’s history and a stunning new OLED display. These next-generation tablets come in 11-inch and 13-inch models, with significant upgrades in design, power, and display quality.
The switch to OLED displays is a game-changer for Apple’s flagship tablets. This technology delivers perfect blacks, vibrant color saturation, and superior contrast, transforming the visual experience. The OLED screens also offer exceptional brightness, with peak full-screen brightness reaching 1,000 nits and 1,600 nits for HDR content. Additionally, the 13-inch model is just 5.1 millimeters thick, while the 11-inch version measures 5.3 millimeters, making these the thinnest iPads ever.
The new iPad Pros also feature an improved front-facing camera, now positioned in the correct landscape orientation, making video calls and FaceTime sessions more natural. This update addresses a long-standing concern for iPad users who often found themselves looking off-center during virtual meetings.
Performance-wise, the iPad Pros are equipped with Apple’s new M4 chip, delivering a 50% boost in CPU speed over the previous M2 chip. Despite this increase in performance, Apple claims the M4 can achieve the same results as the M2 while consuming only half the power. The enhanced thermal performance, improved by 20%, ensures a cooler user experience even under heavy workloads.
Base storage has been upgraded to 256GB, with prices starting at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model. Both versions are available for preorder now and will hit stores on May 15th. Fully equipped, the 13-inch model with 5G and a nano-texture glass coating can cost up to $2,599 before accessories, positioning it firmly in the high-end laptop price range.
For more details about Apple’s new iPad Pros, including the innovative Magic Keyboard with an aluminum palm rest and the advanced Apple Pencil Pro, check out The Verge’s coverage.