iPad Pro (M2)

The 12.9-inch model features a Liquid Retina XDR display with mini-LED backlighting, 1600 nits peak brightness, and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The 11-inch has a standard Liquid Retina display. The 12.9-inch is also heavier at 682g vs 466g.

For 4K video editing, Apple recommends 256GB minimum. 128GB fills quickly with ProRes footage. Professionals should consider 512GB or 1TB. The 1TB and 2TB models also include 16GB RAM vs 8GB in lower storage options.

For tablet-focused workflows like content creation, illustration, and note-taking, yes. However, iPadOS limitations persistno Finder, restricted external drive support, and no full desktop app equivalents make it unsuitable for traditional desktop productivity tasks.

The M2 provides approximately 15% faster CPU performance and 35% faster GPU. In practice, this means smoother 8K ProRes playback, faster rendering in apps like LumaFusion, and better performance in demanding games, though M1 remains capable for most tasks.

AppleCare+ ($149 for 2 years) covers two incidents of accidental damage with $49 service fees each. Given the $799+ starting price and $299 display replacement cost, it's financially sensible for users traveling frequently or prone to accidents.