Apple iPad Pro 5th Gen (11-inch, 2021)

Desktop PC-level performance ; Lightweight and portable form factor ; Good battery life

iPadOS doesn't utilize the power of M1 ; Doesn’t feature an XDR display ; Can get quite pricey with higher storage

The iPad Pro 11 (2021) offers PC-like performance on a tablet, thanks to its impressive M1 chipset. That said, it feels like the iPad is at a stage where Apple really needs to up its software game to match the hardware.

Powerful, fluid and responsive ; Eye-poppingly great display ; Center Stage is fun and useful ; Unrivalled app and accessories ecosystem

Weak external display support ; iPadOS shortcomings starting to grate ; Can rapidly get expensive ; 12.9in model a touch unwieldy

The best tablet around, bar none. You pay for the privilege – but will love what you get.

Smooth 120Hz display ; Snappy, unrivaled performance thanks to the Apple M1 processor ; Loud and punchy quad speakers ; Familiar premium design

iPadOS 14 doesn't take advantage of all this power ; Expensive accessories

Light, easy to handle ; Very good all-round performance ; Crisp display, quality speakers ; Thunderbolt port ; Polished software ; Up to 2TB storage option

M1 SoC feels under-utilised ; Higher-end variants are very expensive

Apple really hit a home run with the M1 SoC and it's only natural to see this chip transition to multiple devices. I wouldn't be surprised to see future iPhone Pro models get a version of this SoC too. However, if you were expecting to see a massive...

Stunning display ; Top-notch performance ; Center Stage feature is amazing ; Solid battery life ; Premium and portable design

Front camera placement feels awkward ; Expensive ; iPadOS has certain limitations

Incredible camera ; Super-fast M1 chip ; Gorgeous graphics

Only one port ; Accessories not included

This brand-new 3rd generation iPad Pro 11-inch with M1 chip is ridiculously fast, and its fun and useful new features have been designed with creative professionals in mind. Added accessories enhance the experience further. For more casual users,...

Great performance due to the M1 processor ; Thunderbolt port ; 5G network support ; Great audio performance ; Very good battery life, especially when on standby ; Center Stage is great ; 1st generation Magic Keyboard compatibility

iPadOS needs an urgent update to make mobile productivity a possibility ; The smaller 11-inch model doesn't have an XDR display ; Front camera location is not optimal

For me, the iPad Pro remains the best tablet in the market. Apple has pulled further ahead of the competition with its 2021 model, especially in terms of performance. With the M1 chip, the iPad has effectively become a real Mac, but without the...