iPad Pro M2 iPad Pro Apple refurbished vs other options

[sciuro]

I am passing my 12.9in 2020 iPad Pro (3rd gen) to a family member and that’s my excuse to upgrade.
Right now my plan is to get the refurbished 12.9in 6th Gen M2 iPad Pro + Smart Keyboard Folio + use 2nd gen pencil that I already have and will keep.

- I can afford the M4 IPP but saving money is a good thing and I like getting apple refurbished products. M4 is too expensive in my opinion.
- I don’t own the keyboard yet but I realized I need one and the Magic Keyboard is way too heavy. The whole point is to keep the setup light.
- I am a huge fan of matte Bellemond protectors and I think I won’t see the screen quality difference between IPP M4 and M2 with a protector installed full time
- I mostly make notes, read books and papers, and perform office tasks on the iPad. I don’t play games or watch movies, so again a super duper retina is wasted on me I think.
- I have an M1 MBP + 4K monitor that covers all my needs for photo editing etc.

Please share your advice and critique my choices! I’ve been thinking about iPad Air M2 but the keyboard is a dealbreaker…

 

[FreakinEurekan]

You know, if it was "I can get a refurb M1 for less than a new M2" I'd totally agree with you. But - the thinner profile & the OLED display of the M4, makes it a totally-other solution vs. M2. If you can hold both in your hands & compare them, I think you'd find the M4 is a BIG difference.

 

[xxFoxtail]

Doesn’t really sound like you’re going to take advantage of anything the M2 could do over your 2020 model.

I actually did a similar upgrade about a couple years ago. I gave my 2020 12.9" to my husband, and bought myself an M1 model. This upgrade worked for me because I used it heavily with my monitor. Other than that, the 2020 model is still very capable with everything I wanted to use it for.

What are you planning on using the M2 model for that you couldn't use your 2020 model for?

 

[sciuro]

The 2020’s screen is starting to deteriorate and shows a yellow halo on the edges. It bothers me, but the Family Member does not care.