The Apple iPad Pro is the most powerful iPad at the moment, featuring a fast M5 processor and a razor-sharp Ultra Retina XDR display. Unfortunately, I did not receive a charger, Apple Pencil, or keyboard case, which makes using some apps and tasks a bit awkward for me.
Razor-sharp image and bright colors
When I watch my favorite series, Severance, on Apple TV, I enjoy the sharp image and bright, natural colors. This allows me to see every detail, even in vast landscapes, and the beautiful locations truly come into their own. I enjoy smooth, stutter-free visuals thanks to the high 120Hz refresh rate. As a result, every action is easy to follow, even during busy scenes, and the image does not stutter for a second.
On the large 13-inch screen, I certainly don't miss a thing. Due to its large size, the iPad Pro is less easy to hold. Therefore, I recommend a case so that you can also place the iPad upright on the table. I also found it more difficult to take the 13-inch version with me on the go, because the iPad Pro does not fit well in my bag. If you often work on the go, I would recommend the 11-inch version.
Runs the heaviest apps effortlessly
I don't notice any lag while gaming. For instance, I play a few rounds of the 3D game League of Legends: Wild Rift, and my favorite card game, Balatro. The games load quickly, the visuals are fluid, and the action is uninterrupted. Even when I do graphic editing in apps like Procreate and Canva, the iPad Pro continues to run fast and smoothly. Unfortunately, I do this without an Apple Pencil: it wasn't included. Because of this, precise adjustments are sometimes a bit difficult, and I don't work as fast as I would have if I had used an Apple Pencil.
A handy replacement for my laptop
Thanks to the Apple apps Pages, Notes, and Numbers, I actually work just as smoothly on the iPad Pro as on my MacBook. For example, I use it to write this review, keep up with my email, and do some light editing of the photos for this review. I do all of this without any problems. Only when typing longer texts do I not work as comfortably as with a real keyboard. I can solve this with an Apple Magic Keyboard case, but I have to buy it separately. Apart from this problem, the Apple iPad Pro is a great replacement for my MacBook.
