Is anyone else feeling the same way? The iPad Pro 13 with the M4 chip and the new Magic Keyboard is an impressive piece of technology, but it’s simply more than I need. My requirements are quite basic, encompassing web browsing, reading online forums, and light productivity tasks. Consequently, I opted for the iPad Air 11 with the M2 chip last year instead.
I did consider the Pro as a potential laptop replacement, thinking I could keep the Air for casual tablet use. However, the cost is exorbitant. Moreover, I own an M3 iMac that is so efficient and powerful that it serves my needs perfectly when I’m at home. Truthfully, I rarely need a laptop; on the few occasions that I do need portability, the M4 MacBook Air seems like a better fit.
At 999€, it offers superior battery life, a full operating system, a better keyboard, and more ports. In Europe, the starting price for the M4 iPad Pro is around 1400€. If I want the 5G model—my ideal choice—the cost jumps over 1500€, plus an additional 300€ for the Magic Keyboard. This is simply too much for a device that I wouldn’t consider essential in my situation.
While the iPad Air 13 is a solid choice, I would lean towards the Pro if looking for a device to serve as a laptop alternative or just for fun. The better Magic Keyboard, 120Hz display, OLED screen, and Face ID are all enticing features. Perhaps once the new M5 comes out, prices will drop slightly, but given the recent trends in Apple’s pricing in Europe, I wouldn’t expect significant reductions.
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