
I work at home on my 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 from 2021, connected to a 27-inch external monitor. Of course if it’s a computer substitute a bigger screen would probably be better. I think if I was a student or somebody like that, with very light computing needs, you can argue that the iPad is a reasonable alternative to a MacBook Air. There's also 2x optical zoom out and extended dynamic range for video up to 30fps on the third gen model.I’m not sure how useful my iPad Pro 11 inch M1 bought in 2021 is. The new front camera on the 2021 iPad Pro 11 allows for extra features, including one called Centre Stage where the camera will track and follow you during a video call, like Facebook Portal offers. The third generation iPad Pro 11 comes with a 12-megapixel front TrueDepth with Ultra Wide camera, while the second generation model offers a 7-megapixel standard TrueDepth camera. Both iPad Pro 11 models are available in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi and Cellular models, but while the 2020 model offers 4G connectivity, the 2021 model comes with 5G capabilities. The third generation iPad Pro 11 comes with 5G capabilties. The second generation model meanwhile, runs on the A12Z Bionic chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture and Neural Engine. There's also a choice of 8GB RAM or 16GB RAM. There's an 8-core CPU, 8-core graphics and next-gen Neural Engine. In this case, it's the Apple M1 with 64-bit desktop class architecture. Other areas that stay the same across the two models include the four-speaker audio arrangement, 10-hour battery life, support for the second generation Apple Pencil, Face ID techonology and the LIDAR sensor.Īs is typically the case with a new model, the iPad Pro 11 (3rd gen) comes with an upgraded chip. Both models also come with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2388 x 1668 resolution for a pixel density of 264ppi and a max brightness of 600nits. The top right corner of the rear in both models features a square camera housing, housing the same 12-megapixel wide and 10-megapixel ultra wide angle sensors across the two devices. Both models are available in the same Silver and Space Grey colour options and they both feature aluminium frames with squared edges and very slim bezels surrounding the display. There are a number of similarities between the iPad Pro 11 (2021) and the iPad Pro 11 (2020), including the overall design and measurements. Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switch.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick.
