As an owner of the M4 iPad Pro, I can’t shake the feeling that I might have overpaid. The 14″ M4 MacBook Pro, which boasts an impressive screen, excellent speakers, and monitor support, is priced at $1,599. Meanwhile, the 13″ M4 iPad Pro with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage comes in at $1,399. This price doesn’t even include the additional cost of the keyboard case, which is an additional $329.
When you add this up, the total cost for the iPad Pro often surpasses that of the MacBook Pro in practical scenarios. It’s challenging to argue that the iPad Pro is a more advanced or superior product compared to the MacBook Pro. There are also alternatives like the iPad Air, which can perform 95%—if not 100%—of what the iPad Pro can do at a significantly lower price. Given that I need an iPad for work, the added features of the Pro don’t seem to justify its high price tag over the Air.
While I do appreciate the iPad Pro, I am hesitant to purchase another one at full retail price. Lately, I find more value in some of Apple’s basic model configurations, particularly within the non-“Pro” lineup. The notable exception to this trend is the base M4 MacBook Pro, which has proven to be an outstanding choice. As I reconsider my options, I am increasingly inclined to explore more budget-friendly alternatives rather than opting for the premium models.
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