Are you at Max brightness though? and they probably are using the provided 20 watt charger, those extra 10 watts could be the difference too.
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iPad Pro M1 iPad Pro 12.9 battery life
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100% brightness 😳😳😳 my eyeballs would pop out of my head and be sore like no tomorrow, I'd last 2 seconds at max brightness 😂
At 100% brightness 24/7, you'd be lucky to get 3 hours on any device 😂
every display is more power hungry at brighter levels, one thing the tech world can't solve easily.
At lower brightness it really does use a lot less. Been around 15-20% now during the evening, been using it for an hour and 15 minutes and it has used 5% battery (100-95%) but I am suspecting it is not completely linear.
All my usage is attached to the magic keyboard so that adds some extra power draw.
All my usage is attached to the magic keyboard so that adds some extra power draw.
Gaming will drain the battery much faster than regular usage. It’s a worst case scenario for mobile devices, really.
You guys are going to be my eyes ears so to speak.
I’m now offshore working with my 12.9 and I have absolutely no chance in the next 3 weeks to update any Apps due to crap Wi-Fi. I’ll still be able to use it normally so will see how battery life improves over the course of 3 weeks while I’m away and hopefully it beds in…I hope!
So please update this thread if anyone notices any improved battery results with the ongoing Apps being updated over time thanks
I’m now offshore working with my 12.9 and I have absolutely no chance in the next 3 weeks to update any Apps due to crap Wi-Fi. I’ll still be able to use it normally so will see how battery life improves over the course of 3 weeks while I’m away and hopefully it beds in…I hope!
So please update this thread if anyone notices any improved battery results with the ongoing Apps being updated over time thanks
Hi mate, I changed my username so you might not recognise me but it’s me!
Do you get the cellular model then seeing the WiFi’s crap?
FYI, the USB port on the Magic Keyboard is limited to 22W. If you plug in directly to the port on the iPad it can (depending on your charger) deliver more power (30W, I think).
You are right but I think (being the keyword) though because of the Mini LED it’s probably burning the battery faster than the previous gens/11 inch. Again this is an assumption no actual scientific proof.
No mate, I’m in the middle of the North Sea…no cellular signal out here
I only have the Wi-Fi device
and who are you?
Heard it reduces the brightness of your display and makes your display look like it has a matte finish.
No mate, I’m in the middle of the North Sea…no cellular signal out here
I only have the Wi-Fi device
and who are you?
Ha! Can’t remember now. Dave M?
The only time I can picture myself at max brightness is outside in direct sunlight. Which I couldn't stand for very long personally anyway. I wouldn't turn on max brightness viewing inside or shade.
Today I let the iPad dwindle down to about 30%… From a full 💯 charge yesterday morning.
I don’t think that’s too bad considering I have been playing with it on and off quite frequently. Mainly sending texts, playing music, a few videos on YouTube and Safari browsing. I’ve dabbled with procreate a tad. That’s an overwhelming app right there.
I’ve also downloaded a couple of different apps as I’m just trying to figure out this interface…
I’ve been playing around to see if you could that’s it but I need it for work. So far it is a struggle there. And the other struggle I’m experiencing is not being terrified to put the Apple Pencil to a screen with no screen protector applied. I really hate the idea of having to put one on the gorgeous device.
I don’t think that’s too bad considering I have been playing with it on and off quite frequently. Mainly sending texts, playing music, a few videos on YouTube and Safari browsing. I’ve dabbled with procreate a tad. That’s an overwhelming app right there.
I’ve also downloaded a couple of different apps as I’m just trying to figure out this interface…
I’ve been playing around to see if you could that’s it but I need it for work. So far it is a struggle there. And the other struggle I’m experiencing is not being terrified to put the Apple Pencil to a screen with no screen protector applied. I really hate the idea of having to put one on the gorgeous device.
Divinity 2 destroys the battery lol. Played for an hour and 20 mins and battery went from full to 44%.
Well….the Europa League final (man I hate penalties!) took it to under 10% but 14.6 seems to be better than 14.5.1. Definitely more consistent at least. Will continue to monitor.
Brightness (no surprise here) still looks to be the driving factor in extending battery life and from the anecdotal evidence I’ve seen the Mini LED technology could drain faster than the non Mini LED displays from previous gens/11 inch.
Was about 10% left.
luckily battery life has gotten better but I think on normal usage it’s fine but when you go to YouTube if you use that for like 2-3 hours that’s what is destroying the battery
Been using mine about 6-7 hours a day. Work stuff email/remote support and safari/YouTube. Now ending the day with 40-50% battery remaining which puts it on a par with my 2018 model.
Looks like YouTube and gaming are the biggest culprit for battery drain at the moment.