I want to buy my first iPad ever. I'm going to use it for Procreate, Lightroom, Illustrator and probably Affinity Design/Photoshop (maybe some animations/video editing in future). I'll also be watching Netflix, YouTube, some surfing the internet or answering emails. I'm considering two latest models - iPad Air 4 256GB and iPad Pro 11 128GB (both wifi only). The price difference between these models is about $70.
There are a few issues I'm wondering about:
- Capacity: 256GB is a great deal and will definitely be more than enough for me, where as the PRO is only 128GB (I think that's enough for apps, I can keep files in the cloud if I have to);
- RAM and chip: if Air has newer chip but less RAM will it be as efficient as Pro? Can Pro have shorter support time because of that? I want the device to last a few years. How is it actually with this RAM and chip?
- Brightness - after looking at many reviews on YT I didn't see any big differences, but recently I found pictures with comparison, where you can see that AIR has more faded colors. How will this affect color perception? If I had a paperlike screen protector how much of a difference might be noticeable in the Air and Pro?
LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/jj54jo
- How is it actually with this screen refresh rate? On the reviews on YT you can see a minimal (but visible for me) difference between 60Hz on the Air and 120Hz on the Pro while using Apple Pencil. Could the lag be annoying when using it while drawing?
I'm willing to pay the difference if the Pro would perform better and last longer. But is there actually a need? If I didn't pay extra for the Pro I could already have a case and apps for the same price.
Thanks in advance!
There are a few issues I'm wondering about:
- Capacity: 256GB is a great deal and will definitely be more than enough for me, where as the PRO is only 128GB (I think that's enough for apps, I can keep files in the cloud if I have to);
- RAM and chip: if Air has newer chip but less RAM will it be as efficient as Pro? Can Pro have shorter support time because of that? I want the device to last a few years. How is it actually with this RAM and chip?
- Brightness - after looking at many reviews on YT I didn't see any big differences, but recently I found pictures with comparison, where you can see that AIR has more faded colors. How will this affect color perception? If I had a paperlike screen protector how much of a difference might be noticeable in the Air and Pro?
LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/jj54jo
- How is it actually with this screen refresh rate? On the reviews on YT you can see a minimal (but visible for me) difference between 60Hz on the Air and 120Hz on the Pro while using Apple Pencil. Could the lag be annoying when using it while drawing?
I'm willing to pay the difference if the Pro would perform better and last longer. But is there actually a need? If I didn't pay extra for the Pro I could already have a case and apps for the same price.
Thanks in advance!
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