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iPad M4 iPad Pro 11 inch or 13 inch?

I ended up ordering the M4 iPad Pro 11 inch 256GB WiFi to replace my 2018 iPad Pro 11 64GB. I‘ve been waiting around for a M1 or M2 refurbished 11 iPad Pro model on Apple USA, but decided to go ahead and just purchase the latest Pro model. I’ve only been on it for about an hour so far, but my initial reaction is I either wish I had gotten the 13 inch model or just not made purchase at all. At this moment it just doesn’t seem like a vast improvement over my 2018 iPad Pro 11 like I thought it would be. Definitely digging the new Magic Keyboard (I had Smart Keyboard Folio with my 2018 iPad Pro), but having hard time justifying the nearly $1,500 for iPad Pro and MK. Will wait to see what is announced at WWDC before make final decision. But with the weight reduction of the 13 inch model I’d say it’s worth giving it a try.
 
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erasr said:
Just been to the Apple Store again. Spent ages comparing both in various different ways.

It’s a hard no for 13” from me, however it is a beautiful screen and would make an awesome laptop replacement or device to watch video.

So that’s the thing, I mostly use mine to read the Apple News, other news subscriptions, forums, Reddit and YouTube premium.

For reading and browsing, 11” is definitely more comfortable. I get that websites render slightly better on 13” but it’s way more uncomfortable and awkward for long periods holding the 13”.

11” feels like the Mini in comparison, in a good portable sense. It’s a beauty for reading and surfing, especially one handed.

13” excels if I’m watching video in bed, which I do do, but it’s not worth the trade off for lightness and browsing experience.

It felt too big for browsing and reading. Almost silly.

Just my opinion though. Not fact.

Portability and size of 11” is the actual USP. People say bigger screen is better, but no, I feel it’s worse for browsing and reading news.
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13” is actually usable in split screen with pip running too, my 11” is not.
 
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Pastuh said:
I ended up ordering the M4 iPad Pro 11 inch 256GB WiFi to replace my 2018 iPad Pro 11 64GB. I‘ve been waiting around for a M1 or M2 refurbished 11 iPad Pro model on Apple USA, but decided to go ahead and just purchase the latest Pro model. I’ve only been on it for about an hour so far, but my initial reaction is I either wish I had gotten the 13 inch model or just not made purchase at all. At this moment it just doesn’t seem like a vast improvement over my 2018 iPad Pro 11 like I thought it would be. Definitely digging the new Magic Keyboard (I had Smart Keyboard Folio with my 2018 iPad Pro), but having hard time justifying the nearly $1,500 for iPad Pro and MK. Will wait to see what is announced at WWDC before make final decision. But with the weight reduction of the 13 inch model I’d say it’s worth giving it a try.
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I did the same returned the 11” just got the 13”, the diff v my 11 M1 wasn’t worth it imo, 13” is another ball game all together if you can handle the size.

Things I like so far besides oled upgrade (Amazing)
On screen keyboard is way better I don’t use keyboard
folio case is better
split screen usable
video much bigger (don’t believe those that say it isn’t)
pip usable
faster
bettery seems better already
speakers better on 13” than the 11” M4
text is clearer
seems to be less glare and finger prints

ony neg so far lying on back in bed need 2 hands comfortably instead of 1 lol

Imo if you have a 11” m1/m2 wouldn’t bother going to another 11” m4.

If I keep it my wife will get my M1 11” and will sell her 2018 11”.
 
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Pastuh said:
I ended up ordering the M4 iPad Pro 11 inch 256GB WiFi to replace my 2018 iPad Pro 11 64GB. I‘ve been waiting around for a M1 or M2 refurbished 11 iPad Pro model on Apple USA, but decided to go ahead and just purchase the latest Pro model. I’ve only been on it for about an hour so far, but my initial reaction is I either wish I had gotten the 13 inch model or just not made purchase at all. At this moment it just doesn’t seem like a vast improvement over my 2018 iPad Pro 11 like I thought it would be. Definitely digging the new Magic Keyboard (I had Smart Keyboard Folio with my 2018 iPad Pro), but having hard time justifying the nearly $1,500 for iPad Pro and MK. Will wait to see what is announced at WWDC before make final decision. But with the weight reduction of the 13 inch model I’d say it’s worth giving it a try.
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Ultimately I went with the 13. It’s quite nice and the MKB is way better than on the 11.
 
Kahnforever said:
Ultimately I went with the 13. It’s quite nice and the MKB is way better than on the 11.
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The Magic Keyboard is very nice. This is my fist time ever using/seeing one in person. Forgive my ignorance, but I honestly thought the Magic Keyboard would lay flat like my Smart Keyboard Folio can on my 2018 iPad Pro 11. Due to me needing it to lay flat for work on a regular basis, I may just return and go after a refurb M2 so I can utilize the Smart Keyboard Folio. I’m just not interested in carrying around a Magic Keyboard and another Folio/case.
 
Rafterman said:
Is the 11 really that much smaller than the 13 for carrying around? 1.3 lbs vs 1 lbs, 13 inches vs 11. To me, the differences seem negligible.
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Both are easy to bring around. It's about the handling when using the tablet that differentiates the two.
 
rui no onna said:
Not necessarily. The 11” fits in my purses. The 13”, I’d need a bigger messenger bag or backpack.
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Depends on the person and bag. Both easily fit in my tumi bag with plenty of room to spare but maybe only the 11 in some lady’s or guys Hermes Berkin baggie lol.
 
I bought both the 11 and 13”.

So far I find myself using the 11” more. I recently took it on a 5 day trip (fitted better in my bag), and also use it around the house and when taking it into the office.

The 13” stays mainly on my home office desk (although I am writing this on it at the moment)

I love both sizes and am fortunate enough to be able to own both, but if I had to choose just the one iPad it would be the 11”. It’s just more of a “tablet” size. The perfect size.
 
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rui no onna said:
Not necessarily. The 11” fits in my purses. The 13”, I’d need a bigger messenger bag or backpack.
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Well, you are still able to bring them around. You can hold the 13-inch in hand to bring it around if you want to. You can also throw the 11-inch into a messenger bag or backpack.
 
Used to think the bigger the screen, the better. After buying the 11’ oled iPad Pro, I am convinced this is the right size for me
 
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Pastuh said:
The Magic Keyboard is very nice. This is my fist time ever using/seeing one in person. Forgive my ignorance, but I honestly thought the Magic Keyboard would lay flat like my Smart Keyboard Folio can on my 2018 iPad Pro 11. Due to me needing it to lay flat for work on a regular basis, I may just return and go after a refurb M2 so I can utilize the Smart Keyboard Folio. I’m just not interested in carrying around a Magic Keyboard and another Folio/case.
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What do you mean lay flat.
 
Kahnforever said:
What do you mean lay flat.
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AVBeatMan said:
Those with the 13”, do you always use with a case?
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I have both the folio and MK but lately been using it as a tablet and in the folio case. I tend to use the 13 inch on my legs on sofa and watching media so I'm not really holding the device a lot in hand
 
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ofarlig said:
Mine never leaves the magic keyboard, got an iPad Mini which for me is the only iPad that is truly portable and usable for longer periods of time in your hands.
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What about when you want to use the iPad to write something? Don't you use it flat?
 
13 inch…it’s not that much bigger and it’s insanely thin. If money is an issue then I’d rather have a 13 inch air.
 
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