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2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch

The 2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch lands as a solid mid-range tablet, built around 12.9 in.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
12.9 inApple M28 GBMini-LED100% P310-core GPU
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Why we rate it

  • Adaptive refresh
  • Fast charging
  • Active stylus support
  • Above-average refresh
  • Below-average cpu cores
Score profile

Where the 2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch wins and loses

Scored against the tablets class
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Display
79
Compute
49
Battery
66
Cameras
82
Input and biometrics
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Size12.9 "
Refresh120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Panel typeMini-LED
Peak brightness1600 nits
DCI-P3 coverage100

Compute

ChipsetApple M2
CPU cores8
GPU10
RAM8 GB
Storage128 GB

Battery

Battery life10 hours
Fast chargingYes

Cameras

Rear camera12 MP
Front camera12 MP
Ultrawide front cameraNo

Input and biometrics

Active stylus supportYes
Magnetic keyboard accessoryYes
Fingerprint readerYes

Design

Weight682 g
Thickness6.4 mm
USB-C ports1

Software

Operating systemiPadOS

Release

Announced2022

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Head to head

2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch vs Apple Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 256GB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
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2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inchApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 256GB
 Apple2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inchThis pageAppleApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 256GB
Overall score57 /10070 /100Better
Size12.9 "11 "
ChipsetApple M2Apple M5
RAM8 GB16 GBBetter
Storage128 GB256 GBBetter
Battery hours10 hours10 hours
Who it's for

Is the 2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable tablet for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier tablet is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the 2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other tablets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 59.

What stands out on the 2022 Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch?

Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the iPad 11-inch?

The iPad 11-inch scores 60/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.