Apple iPad Pro 4th Gen (12.9-inch, 2020)

Fantastic display;Lovely design;Great add-ons;Loud, detailed speakers;iPad apps keeps on getting better

Minimal upgrades from the previous version;Battery life upgrades would be welcome;As a package it gets very expensive

Lovely sleek design Awesome screen and speakers for media Powerful performance

Expensive No longer the fastest for its price Necessary external keyboard adds more cost

The iPad Pro 2020 is a powerful tablet with the capability to effortlessly run even demanding apps, and it’s also an excellent device on which to play media, thanks to its impressive display and speakers. Unless you find it at a discount the...

Powerful innards Now brings mouse support

New LiDAR functionality is limited Still can't rival a laptop in many ways

The new iPad Pro 2020 is another impressive tablet – but so were the models from 2018. Those devices were powerful, capable and had a multitude of improvements to the technology, and the latest iPad Pro has all of that too; however, apart from a small...

Lovely screen and smooth performance ; USB-C more practical for accessories ; Trackpad support (and incoming Magic Keyboard) make for a true laptop replacement ; LiDAR sensor adds future potential

LiDAR app support is few and far between ; Doesn't feel much faster than 2018 model ; Your Lightning accessories won't work (it's USB-C)

The 2018 model was the revolution, for 2020 it’s nips and tucks, meaning business as usual.

Excellent screen and beautifully realised design ; Superb speaker system and surprisingly good mics ; Peerless and versatile app and accessories ecosystem ; Revamped camera is a meaningful improvement

Pricey — not least when you add accessories ; 12.9in model weighty for long tablet sessions ; Screen remains a fingerprint magnet and borderline unusable outdoors

2018’s iPad Pro was the best tablet money could buy — and this one’s even better. Just don’t expect a revolution this time.

Lightning fast ; Built for working and creative tasks ; Bright, sharp and vibrant display ; Easy to setup and use, especially for existing Apple customers ; Beautiful design with easy-to-use controls ; Apple Pencil adds serious productivity credentials

Expensive, especially if you want decent storage ; Chunky – which dents its portability somewhat

iPadOS and Magic Keyboard make fantastic combination ; Class-leading UI ; Gorgeous display

Minimal performance improvements over 2018 model

Class-leading performance ; Thin and light ; Gorgeous display ; Best implementation of Face ID ; Lidar scanner looks promising ; Excellent accessories ; Great sound for a tablet

Really pricey ; Accessories are sold separately ; Accessories are pricey ; iPadOS has a learning curve ; No headphone jack

Strong performance ; LiDAR could be an AR game-changer ; Mostly elegant trackpad support ; Base model now has more storage

Ultra-wide camera not as good as main ; Some apps need to be trackpad-optimized ; Still no headphone jack ; Hardware doesn't feel dramatically updated

If you already splurged on the last iPad Pro, feel free to move on with your day: You're not missing much. Yes, the new Pro is mildly faster at certain tasks, but I wouldn't call the difference palpable. The additional ultra-wide camera is helpful if...