iPad Pro iPad Pro 12.9" is here! First impressions and photos thread

[Boardiesboi]

Just received my 2021 M1 12.9" iPad Pro. Upgraded from 2018 11".

First impressions:

• The screen is massive! Compared to my 11"
• Colours are definitely more vibrant. Black is deep black, close to the OLED screen on the iPhone 12 Pro
• There is a slightly halo effect around the edges of the screen. It seems to give a three dimensional impression that the screen is fading/blending into the black borders. I suppose that's how mini LED screens look? Tried to take a pic of the edges but it's too hard to capture on camera. Maybe I need to get an eye test LOL
• Apps and webpages open instantly

Only took a few photos cos the overall design is identical to the last few years and there's nothing much to rave about LOL

And yes I've installed a screen protector already. Plan on applying the dbrand swarm skin soon.

Keen to see how you've set up your new iPads and what you think of the mini LED screen and M1 chip!

 

[ivantheipodder]

Is yours with 8 or 16GB RAM? Trying to see if app/Safari reloading is an issue on the 8GB RAM models. MKBHD has a 16GB one and he says everything is kept in RAM (quite a lot of apps open).

 

[darksoul78644]

Awesome. Enjoy

 

[darksoul78644]

Just received my 2021 M1 12.9" iPad Pro. Upgraded from 2018 11".

First impressions:

• The screen is massive! Compared to my 11"
• Colours are definitely more vibrant. Black is deep black, close to the OLED screen on the iPhone 12 Pro
• There is a slightly halo effect around the edges of the screen. It seems to give a three dimensional impression that the screen is fading/blending into the black borders. I suppose that's how mini LED screens look? Tried to take a pic of the edges but it's too hard to capture on camera. Maybe I need to get an eye test LOL
• Apps and webpages open instantly

Only took a few photos cos the overall design is identical to the last few years and there's nothing much to rave about LOL

And yes I've installed a screen protector already. Plan on applying the dbrand swarm skin soon.

Keen to see how you've set up your new iPads and what you think of the micro LED screen and M1 chips

How is the screen looking in non hdr content. Does it look better than past iPads due to mini led

 

[darksoul78644]

Is yours with 8 or 16GB RAM? Trying to see if app/Safari reloading is an issue on the 8GB RAM models. MKBHD has a 16GB one and he says everything is kept in RAM (quite a lot of apps open).

Good question

 

[Macdude2010]

Could you test dark mode in a dark room and report on how the blooming looks?

 

[Boardiesboi]

Is yours with 8 or 16GB RAM? Trying to see if app/Safari reloading is an issue on the 8GB RAM models. MKBHD has a 16GB one and he says everything is kept in RAM (quite a lot of apps open).

I just have the 128GB so yeh it’s 8GB RAM. I have like 10 apps open and they don’t reload and stay open in the app switcher.

 

[darksoul78644]

I just have the 128GB so yeh it’s 8GB RAM. I have like 10 apps open and they don’t reload and stay open in the app switcher.

So that’s a good thing right

 

[Boardiesboi]

How is the screen looking in non hdr content. Does it look better than past iPads due to mini led

It looks better to my eyes. The colours pop and jump off the screen more. And blacks are definitely blacker

 

[scoobysnax]

So that’s a good thing right

It certainly should be for those who were contemplating upgrading to the 1TB/16GB version because of this. I want the storage, so that is why I’ll be going with the 1TB.

 

[Boardiesboi]

Black comparison with 11” 2018 iPad Pro.

 

[Itsedstech]

If you set both to 100% brightness on a webpage with a white background is the mini led brighter?

 

[ivantheipodder]

I just have the 128GB so yeh it’s 8GB RAM. I have like 10 apps open and they don’t reload and stay open in the app switcher.

Thanks. Could you try maybe more apps and/or intensive apps?

 

[Boardiesboi]

Quick comparison video of 2018 11” iPad Pro and 2021 12.9” iPad Pro with mini LED.

Both iPads set to max screen brightness with dark mode turned on.

 

[LFC2020]

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Just received my 2021 M1 12.9" iPad Pro. Upgraded from 2018 11".

First impressions:

• The screen is massive! Compared to my 11"
• Colours are definitely more vibrant. Black is deep black, close to the OLED screen on the iPhone 12 Pro
• There is a slightly halo effect around the edges of the screen. It seems to give a three dimensional impression that the screen is fading/blending into the black borders. I suppose that's how mini LED screens look? Tried to take a pic of the edges but it's too hard to capture on camera. Maybe I need to get an eye test LOL
• Apps and webpages open instantly

Only took a few photos cos the overall design is identical to the last few years and there's nothing much to rave about LOL

And yes I've installed a screen protector already. Plan on applying the dbrand swarm skin soon.

Keen to see how you've set up your new iPads and what you think of the micro LED screen and M1 chip!

Agree with everything you said, deep blacks and contrast is amazing, this thing is blazing quick.

 

[Htsi]

Black comparison with 11” 2018 iPad Pro.
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Looks epic, I have the 18, 12.9 and this looks like a massive jump in display quality.
how is the brightness, normal safari or YouTube vs the 2018?
I’ll get next years iPad now if I can resist this. Ram & screen are the biggest quality of life jumps this generation.

 

[Macalway]

It's impressive. Looks like this is going to be what we see in all of Apple's machines, this being the first.

 

[AutomaticApple]

• Colours are definitely more vibrant. Black is deep black, close to the OLED screen on the iPhone 12 Pro

But are the pixels actually off?

 

[kenni417]

what brand screen protector do you have installed?

 

[LFC2020]

what brand screen protector do you have installed?

None 😎 not covering up that sexy mini led display 😍👌

 

[Boardiesboi]

what brand screen protector do you have installed?

ESR

 

[Rainshadow]

Quick comparison video of 2018 11” iPad Pro and 2021 12.9” iPad Pro with mini LED.

Both iPads set to max screen brightness with dark mode turned on.

This is THE reason i upgraded from 2017 ipp to the 12.9 M1. I HATE a watching movies and videos on the treadmill or in my room when the room is dark. SO distracting and visually hard to watch During nighttime or dark scenes. Glad to see this.

edit: the only thing that concerns me is the “blooming”. I haven’t been concerned but in this video either your lens is oily or that is some very strong “blooming”. I know there will be some, but that seems excessive and probably more distracting than a whole brighter display. I’m hoping that’s just grime on the camera. I will see tomorrow. fingers crossed 🤞

 

[LFC2020]

This is THE reason i upgraded from 2017 ipp to the 12.9 M1. I HATE a watching movies and videos on the treadmill or in my room when the room is dark. SO distracting and visually hard to watch During nighttime or dark scenes. Glad to see this.

edit: the only thing that concerns me is the “blooming”. I haven’t been concerned but in this video either your lens is oily or that is some very strong “blooming”. I know there will be some, but that seems excessive and probably more distracting than a whole brighter display. I’m hoping that’s just grime on the camera. I will see tomorrow. fingers crossed 🤞

It’s the real deal, inky deep blacks on YouTube and Netflix, right up there with oled 👌

 

[Kierkegaarden]

Black comparison with 11” 2018 iPad Pro.
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Wow, the difference is ... black and blue!

 

[Vol Braakzakje]

Nice case!
Is it the official Apple one?

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Agree with everything you said, deep blacks and contrast is amazing, this thing is blazing quick.

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That folio case looks crazy good! I did not expect that color to be so pretty.
I jist ordered the same myself. (Dark Marine blue right?)
I ordered this morning so it should arrive in the late afternoon 😬