Tablet · Pro workflow

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

Rating: 4.5 Price: $1,199 Tested: 9 days

M4 is fast—exports and renders feel laptop-level in a 5mm tablet. Tandem OLED is gorgeous at 120Hz with strong HDR.

Battery ~10h creative mixed use. Magic Keyboard improves typing but raises cost close to a MacBook Air. iPadOS still limits some pro workflows.

Pros

  • Top-tier performance
  • Excellent OLED 120Hz
  • Good battery for power

Cons

  • Expensive with accessories
  • iPadOS limits some pro needs
  • Single USB-C/Thunderbolt

Should you buy it?

Yes if your creative apps live on iPad and you want the best tablet hardware. If you need desktop apps or more ports, get a laptop.