iPad Pro iPad Pro 512GB 2018 vs iPad Pro 128GB 2020?

[wolfedude88]

I know theres been other threads close to these but I wanted to get some opinions on which I should purchase. I can get a used iPad Pro 512GB 2018 for $875, battery health is 94%, and device is flawless. Apple Care until November of this year.

Or should I use my wife's student discount and get the new iPad Pro 128gb for like $960 after taxes?

Is the battery health too low on the 2018? I have icloud storage but more on device storage is always nice, but should I go for the older device for a little cheaper or go newer? Is it better to have more on board storage or more RAM?

 

[Powermax]

This would be simple for me: if 128GB is not enough for you, get the old one.
If you can get by with 128GB I would get the new one because the price difference is not that much and i would prefer the new model with more ram.

 

[Gathomblipoob]

I have the 2020 iPad 11" 128GB WIFI only, but I'm returning it and will be getting the refurbished 2018 12.9" 256GB WIFI only on Monday.

I thought about it and realized that I didn't really need the new camera and minimal performance gains, and I want the 12.9" screen a little bit more. I paid about the same for the refurb including Applecare+.

 

[ScottNWDW]

I would go for the 2018 512gb. In fact I kind of already did since I got my new 2018 512gb with LTE earlier this month. From the rumors I heard at the time the 2020 main improvement would be the camera, and since I don't use an iPad for photography I went with the 2018. Turns out those rumors were true and I am very happy with the 2018. I would always opt for more onboard storage. My old iPad was a. 10.5" with 512gb. I could easily get by with 256, but never with 128.

 

[Digitalguy]

If 128 is enough I would go with the new one... The 6GB of RAM would give him more longevity. Also battery life is probably the most important thing for longevity (my 1st gen pro, 128GB, is still good with its 4GB of RAM, and 128 is ok, but battery is not great). A new device battery is not 100% but around 106%... So 94% is like a 10% wear. By the way one of my ipads (pro 9.7) is at 97.7 battery with 206 cycles based on imazing... The value fluctuates (sometimes is 96), but who know how reliable are these 3rd party battery health reports...
If you can make use of all that storage, that go with the 512

 

[ofarlig]

I don't really see the point of a lot of on board storage, I don't store stuff on the iPad it is all in the cloud. Currently got a 256 GB 11" 2018 model and I use around 40 GB. Most likely will go for 128 if I upgrade now.

 

[The Game 161]

Up To you really but for me the extra ram has helped so I guess this will be more future proof. 128GB is enough for me I’m only using 25GB of 128GB....the cloud helps

 

[Davefevs]

I don't really see the point of a lot of on board storage, I don't store stuff on the iPad it is all in the cloud. Currently got a 256 GB 11" 2018 model and I use around 40 GB. Most likely will go for 128 if I upgrade now.

Yeah totally depends on how you store your stuff. Having just upgraded from a 1st gen 32gb ipp and having to offload apps regularly, upgrading to a 128gb ipp is great. Considered the 64gb 2018 model, but with some vouchers etc, I went for this one.

i have a 256gb iPhone (160gb used - mainly photos!), so iPad uses iCloud photos, so no need for anything more than 128gb on iPad Pro.

But everyone has their own needs....no right answer.

 

[theanimala]

Or you could get a certified refurbished ipp 11 512GB from Apple with a new battery and a year warranty for $849. Or go in the middle and get a certified 256GB 11 pro from apple for $679...

 

[AutomaticApple]

should I use my wife's student discount and get the new iPad Pro 128gb for like $960 after taxes?

Yes, definitely! It is worth it in every way!

 

[ericwn]

I won’t buy an iPad with less than the full warranty and with the entry level storage anymore.

Since you’re asking, have you considered that you’re not actually in need of these devices as you may not have fully identified what you actually need yourself? I am also basing this on the fact that you’re not explaining the use case which would be the first thing to look at when deciding if more RAM makes sense, and knowing what tasks you will accomplish also gives you an idea of the storage requirements.