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iPad Pro iPad Pro 10.5" to 11"

ivanwi11iams

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Like many other Apple devices, I often upgrade.

Currently, I am using an iPad Pro 10.5", about 2 years old, or so. Upon review of the new iPad Pro 11", really not sure what I would gain, besides the larger size. There are probably some internal things, but besides that, they are both the 'same', no?
 
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Different chips, different screen, different case design, different pencil, different pencil charging, usbc port instead of Lightning port, these are two entirely different devices that are both tablets and both run iPadOS.
 
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tee_cup said:
Like many other Apple devices, I often upgrade.

Currently, I am using an iPad Pro 10.5", about 2 years old, or so. Upon review of the new iPad Pro 11", really not sure what I would gain, besides the larger size. There are probably some internal things, but besides that, they are both the 'same', no?
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main changes IMO are USB C and new pencil....
 
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tee_cup said:
Like many other Apple devices, I often upgrade.

Currently, I am using an iPad Pro 10.5", about 2 years old, or so. Upon review of the new iPad Pro 11", really not sure what I would gain, besides the larger size. There are probably some internal things, but besides that, they are both the 'same', no?
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Are you trying to gauge whether you should get the 11" iPad Pro or not?
 
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tee_cup said:
Like many other Apple devices, I often upgrade.

Currently, I am using an iPad Pro 10.5", about 2 years old, or so. Upon review of the new iPad Pro 11", really not sure what I would gain, besides the larger size. There are probably some internal things, but besides that, they are both the 'same', no?
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Here are the main differences I can think of between the 10.5” Pro and 11” Pro models:
  • FaceID
  • Thinner design w/ uniform bezels
  • Inductive charging for new Apple Pencil
  • 6GB RAM (2018 1TB only, or any 2020)
  • USB-C
  • Headphone jack removed
  • Better Cameras
  • LIDAR sensor (2020)
Personally, I went from my 10.5” Pro to the 2020 12.9” Pro for the extra screen real estate in addition to the above, but your use case(s) / budget may be different.
 
What do you use your iPad for? If its just for email, web browsing and read then it's probably not worth it. I upgraded from 10.5 to a 2020 11 and have no regrets. It noticeably faster, the home button used to annoy me after not having one on my iPhone for a few years, and the extra screen space is useful. I use mine for gaming, image editing, note taking and the usual web browsing, email and reading.
 
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I feel so silly. My iPad has FaceID and a USBc.
But, to be honest, I was under the impression a new iPad was released just a few weeks/month ago, no?

Really confused now.
 
ericwn said:
Different chips, different screen, different case design, different pencil, different pencil charging, usbc port instead of Lightning port, these are two entirely different devices that are both tablets and both run iPadOS.
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Different screens? They're both 120Hz ProMotion. What's different?
 
Yes, I use my iPad on the sofa, mainly for web browsing, email and iMessages.
Only game I play on my iPad is Mahjong.

madgibbon said:
What do you use your iPad for? If its just for email, web browsing and read then it's probably not worth it. I upgraded from 10.5 to a 2020 11 and have no regrets. It noticeably faster, the home button used to annoy me after not having one on my iPhone for a few years, and the extra screen space is useful. I use mine for gaming, image editing, note taking and the usual web browsing, email and reading.
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Yes, I use my iPad on the sofa, mainly for web browsing, email and iMessages.
Only game I play on my iPad is Mahjong.
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You might find an iPad Air is all you need. The next iPad Air may well be 11 inch or 10.8 depending on separate rumours and it will probably be a fair bit faster than your 10.5 iPad Pro. It could released this year according to the fairly reliable lovetodream "leaker" and it might even get Promotion, which I think gives a really nice smoothness to scrolling.

If saving money isn't an issue the next iPad Pro should be out around 1Q21. If I recall a rumour correctly the 12.9" is thought to have miniLED so it would be a bit lighter in weight with a better quality screen. Not sure what's happening to the 11" iPad Pro.
 
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Yes, you are right. I finally confirmed directly from the device, it is an iPad Pro 2018, 11".
Honestly, I do not even remember buying that model.

Anyway, all that to say, no need for me to rush and buy the latest release. For the sake of a camera (that I rarely ever use) on an iPad, not worth it.

Thanks all...

clairmyk said:
If your ipad has FaceID and USBc, it's not a 10.5 Pro....
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tee_cup said:
Yes, you are right. I finally confirmed directly from the device, it is an iPad Pro 2018, 11".
Honestly, I do not even remember buying that model.

Anyway, all that to say, no need for me to rush and buy the latest release. For the sake of a camera (that I rarely ever use) on an iPad, not worth it.

Thanks all...
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Yeah If I had the 2018 version I would not upgrade. I have a 10.5, it works great for everything I need/want it for, I also have a 2017 MacBook so between the two I feel like I have no reason to upgrade other than I want the 11 inch pro instead of 10.5, but I might as well hold out for the next version or the one after that haha. Good luck to you!
 
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tee_cup said:
Like many other Apple devices, I often upgrade.

Currently, I am using an iPad Pro 10.5", about 2 years old, or so. Upon review of the new iPad Pro 11", really not sure what I would gain, besides the larger size. There are probably some internal things, but besides that, they are both the 'same', no?
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on a daily use case I don't think you'll notice much of a difference except for the aesthetics. Nice body and faceID obviously, unless you can offload your iPad and get the refurbished model I don't think it is worth it.
 
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The jump from the 9,7" to the 10,5" was much bigger, than from the 10,5" to the 11". It might be not worth it, unless you need the 2. gen pencil, which is definetly nice. Yes, USB-C is neat, but that's basically it. 95% of all users will barely notice any recent CPU jumps, as they are already more than powerful enough for all major tasks.

The 11" even has some downsides, it became too thin for my liking, thus making it more prone for damage (bendgate) and also loosing the headphone port and OIS (for the 2018 models at least). Also while Face ID is handy for smartphones, Touch ID works better for Tablets. Oh, and the bezels are already small enough on the 10,5" actually the sides are even slimmer than on the 11". And don't forget the significant price jump.

I stay with my 10,5" Pro. Love the design and power, working with ProCreate is a bliss. Yes, there is a small risk of the bright spot, but I rather have that minor annoyance instead of the other issues, while still having the benefit of 120Hz/Promotion, 4GB RAM, Quad Speakers and a powerful A10X.

For this strange thread, I don't get how you haven't noticed that you already own the 11" Pro with it's pretty obvious FaceID.
 
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Rashy said:
The jump from the 9,7" to the 10,5" was much bigger, than from the 10,5" to the 11". It might be not worth it, unless you need the 2. gen pencil, which is definetly nice. Yes, USB-C is neat, but that's basically it. 95% of all users will barely notice any recent CPU jumps, as they are already more than powerful enough for all major tasks.

The 11" even has some downsides, it became too thin for my liking, thus making it more prone for damage (bendgate) and also loosing the headphone port and OIS (for the 2018 models at least). Also while Face ID is handy for smartphones, Touch ID works better for Tablets. Oh, and the bezels are already small enough on the 10,5" actually the sides are even slimmer than on the 11". And don't forget the significant price jump.

I stay with my 10,5" Pro. Love the design and power, working with ProCreate is a bliss. Yes, there is a small risk of the bright spot, but I rather have that minor annoyance instead of the other issues, while still having the benefit of 120Hz/Promotion, 4GB RAM, Quad Speakers and a powerful A10X.

For this strange thread, I don't get who you haven't noticed that you already own the 11" Pro with it's pretty obvious FaceID.
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Hmmmmm interesting take on Touch ID being better on a tablet. I think I would be ok with a side Touch ID button built into the power button. Then use a camera system to detect whether the person is looking at their tablet or not, and to adjust whether or not alarms and notifications can be turned off or put the tablet to sleep based on whether the person is present or not.

Sometimes using Face ID is annoying with my iPad.
 
Touch ID is definitely better on tablets than Face ID. It’s not even close. I had the 12.9” 2020 iPad Pro and hated Face ID, but I’m fine with it on my iPhone 11. Returned the iPad 12.9 and got a refurb 10.5 iPad Pro with Touch ID (and a headphone jack) and I massively prefer it.
 
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Prefer faceid on tablets but with COVID I prefer touchid on the iPhones.
pdoherty said:
Touch ID is definitely better on tablets than Face ID. It’s not even close. I had the 12.9” 2020 iPad Pro and hated Face ID, but I’m fine with it on my iPhone 11. Returned the iPad 12.9 and got a refurb 10.5 iPad Pro with Touch ID (and a headphone jack) and I massively prefer it.
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pdoherty said:
Touch ID is definitely better on tablets than Face ID. It’s not even close. I had the 12.9” 2020 iPad Pro and hated Face ID, but I’m fine with it on my iPhone 11. Returned the iPad 12.9 and got a refurb 10.5 iPad Pro with Touch ID (and a headphone jack) and I massively prefer it.
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I thought I preferred Touch ID on the iPad also, but I’m loving the Face ID on my 11” 2020 pro. It works great with my iPP on the MK in landscape mode.

And now I’m actually back to Touch ID on the phone (SE2) after Face ID for the last couple years. I think I prefer it.
 
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