{"id":140133,"date":"2022-11-26T17:58:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T17:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/m2-ipad-pro-vs-m1-ipad-pro-whats-changed\/"},"modified":"2022-11-26T17:58:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T17:58:17","slug":"m2-ipad-pro-vs-m1-ipad-pro-whats-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/m2-ipad-pro-vs-m1-ipad-pro-whats-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro: What’s changed?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The new iPad Pro with M2 chip takes performance another step forward, but what all has changed from the previous-gen iPad Pro? Follow along for an in-depth look at what’s the same and what’s new when comparing the M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro to help you decide what’s the best choice.<\/p>\n

In 2021, the 11 and 12.9\u2033 iPad Pro arrived with the powerful M1 chip, Thunderbolt connectivity, 5G for cellular models, new camera features like Center Stage, and more.<\/p>\n

Now the 2022 M2 iPad Pro lineup brings a number of tweaks and changes, but many of them are quite minor which could push customers toward the M1 iPad Pro or even iPad Air.<\/p>\n

Below we’ll break down all the fine details of the M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro. We’ve also got a full comparison of the new entry-level iPad and more:<\/p>\n

M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro<\/h2>\n

Performance<\/h3>\n
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The main difference between the new and old iPad Pro is the upgrade from an M1 to M2 chip. <\/p>\n

That delivers up to an 18% faster CPU, 35% faster GPU (10-core vs 8-core), and a 2x boost in memory bandwidth from 50GB\/s to 100GB\/s.<\/p>\n

Note: 128, 256 and 512GB models have 8GB RAM, 1TB and 2TB models have 16GB RAM.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n11\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n12.9\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n12.9\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chips<\/strong><\/td>\nM2<\/td>\nM1<\/td>\nM2<\/td>\nM1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU cores<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPU cores<\/strong><\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
neural cores<\/strong><\/td>\n16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n128GB \u2013 2TB<\/td>\n128GB \u2013 2TB<\/td>\n128GB \u2013 2TB<\/td>\n128GB \u2013 2TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n8 or 16GB<\/td>\n8 or 16GB<\/td>\n8 or 16GB<\/td>\n8 or 16GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory bandwidth<\/strong><\/td>\n100GB\/s<\/td>\n50GB\/s<\/td>\n100GB\/s<\/td>\n50GB\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thunderbolt\/USB 4<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cellular<\/strong><\/td>\n5G<\/td>\n5G<\/td>\n5G<\/td>\n5G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Outside of the slight boost in CPU and GPU performance, all the other specs like storage, RAM, Thunderbolt connectivity, and 5G remain the same between the new and old iPad Pro models.<\/p>\n

display<\/h3>\n
\"M2<\/figure>\n

Just like the M1 12.9\u2033 iPad Pro, the M2 12.9\u2033 iPad Pro is the only one that features the Liquid Retina XDR display with miniLED backlighting.<\/p>\n

Shared display features across all pro models include up to 120Hz ProMotion, P3 wide color, full laminated displays, anti-reflective coating, and True Tone.<\/p>\n

There appears to be just one difference between the new M2 11 and 12.9\u2033 iPad Pro display and the M1 versions \u2013 the new Apple Pencil Hover feature.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n11\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n12.9\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n12.9\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
display<\/strong><\/td>\n11th”<\/td>\n11th”<\/td>\n12.9\u2033 with miniLED<\/td>\n12.9\u2033 with miniLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n2388×1668<\/td>\n2388×1668<\/td>\n2732 x 2048<\/td>\n2732 x 2048<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PPI (pixels per inch)<\/strong><\/td>\n264<\/td>\n264<\/td>\n264<\/td>\n264<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display brightness<\/strong><\/td>\n600 nits<\/td>\n600 nits<\/td>\n600 nits SDR, up to 1600 HDR<\/td>\n600 nits SDR, up to 1600 HDR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
True Tone<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P3 wide color<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ProMotion (120Hz)<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anti-reflective coating<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fully laminated display<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liquid Retina Display<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liquid Retina XDR Display<\/strong><\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apple Pencil Hover<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Connectivity and accessories<\/h3>\n
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\"M2<\/figure>\n
\"M2<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

The new iPad Pro models work with the same Apple accessories as the previous-gen iPad Pro. That includes the second-gen Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Keyboard Folio.<\/p>\n

Some small upgrades with the M2 iPad Pro include Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 6E.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11 and 12.9\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n11 and 12.9\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apple Pencil gen 2 support<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magic Keyboard support<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5G<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi 6<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi 6E<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bluetooth<\/strong><\/td>\n5.3<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB-C<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705 USB 4<\/td>\n\u2705 USB 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thunderbolt<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Face ID<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Interestingly, the new iPad Pro models didn’t get a Magic Keyboard Folio as the iPad 10.<\/p>\n

battery life<\/h3>\n

The 2022 iPad Pro models with M2 chip feature the same battery life as their predecessors:<\/p>\n

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  • 10 hours of web or video use on WiFi<\/li>\n
  • 9 hours of web use with cellular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Storage and price<\/h3>\n

    Storage remains the same between the old and new iPad Pro models. And pricing \u2013 original MSRP pricing \u2013 is also unchanged. However, keep an eye out for M1 iPad Pro discounts with the new models now available.<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    11\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n11\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n12.9\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n12.9\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    128GB WiFi<\/strong><\/td>\n$799<\/td>\n$799<\/td>\n$1,099<\/td>\n$1,099<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    128GB + cell<\/strong><\/td>\n$999<\/td>\n$999<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    256GB WiFi<\/strong><\/td>\n$899<\/td>\n$899<\/td>\n$1,199<\/td>\n$1,199<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    256GB + cell<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,099<\/td>\n$1,099<\/td>\n$1,399<\/td>\n$1,399<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    512GB WiFi<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,099<\/td>\n$1,099<\/td>\n$1,399<\/td>\n$1,399<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    512GB + cell<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n$1,599<\/td>\n$1,599<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1TB WiFi<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,499<\/td>\n$1,499<\/td>\n$1,799<\/td>\n$1,799<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1TB+cell<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,699<\/td>\n$1,699<\/td>\n$1,999<\/td>\n$1,999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2TB WiFi<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,899<\/td>\n$1,899<\/td>\n$2,199<\/td>\n$2,199<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2TB + cell<\/strong><\/td>\n$2,099<\/td>\n$2,099<\/td>\n$2,399<\/td>\n$2,399<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    Cameras, video, and audio<\/h3>\n
    \"M2
    2021 iPad Pro rear-facing cameras<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    With the iPad Pro rear camera system, you’ve got a 12MP wide lens, 10MP ultra wide lens, LiDAR Scanner, and the True Tone flash. <\/p>\n

    On the back, you get a 12MP ultra wide lens with Center Stage support. <\/p>\n

    The only changes between the M2 and M1 iPad Pro, for now, is Smart HDR 4 vs Smart HDR 3 photos and the ability to shoot ProRes video at up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB models).<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    11 and 12.9\u2033 M2 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n11 and 12.9\u2033 M1 iPad Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    12MP wide lens<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10MP ultra wide lens<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    LiDAR<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4K video<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ProRes video up to 4K 30fps<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Extended dynamic range<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Slo-mo video<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    rear camera flash<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    TrueDepth camera with Face ID<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ultra wide 12MP front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2x optical zoom out<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Smart HDR 3 photos<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Smart HDR 4 photos<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Center Stage auto-tracking<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4-speaker audio<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    stereo recording<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5 studio-quality mics<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    The iPad Pro front camera also features support for Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, and Animoji\/Memoji.<\/p>\n

    Strangely, while the iPad 10 got a handy Landscape ultra wide front camera, the iPad Pro retains the front camera on the top (short side) bezel.<\/p>\n

    Dimensions, weight, colors<\/h3>\n

    Size and weight are identical between the M2 iPad Pro and M1 iPad Pro according to Apple:<\/p>\n

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    • M2 and M1 11-inch iPad Pro: 1.03 pounds, 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) high, 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) wide, 0.23 inches (5.9 mm) thick<\/li>\n
    • M2 and M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro: 1.5 pounds, 11.04 inches (280.6 mm) high, 8.46 inches (214.9 mm) wide, 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) thick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Color choices remain the same with silver and space gray.<\/p>\n

      other small differences<\/h3>\n

      Two more little differences you’ll see with the M2 iPad Pro:<\/p>\n

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      • Braided USB-C cable in the box instead of a plastic cable<\/li>\n
      • \u201ciPad Pro\u201d wordmark on the back instead of \u201ciPad\u201d on previous iPad Pro models<\/li>\n
      • M2 iPad Pro space gray may be slightly lighter than the M1 iPad Pro space gray finish with the antenna line for cellular models being more muted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Apple’s space gray finishes as shown on its website. M2 on left, M1 on right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro conclusion<\/h2>\n

        Why buy M2 iPad Pro?<\/h3>\n

        When considering all the similarities between the M2 iPad Pro and M1, you’ll probably only want to pick up the new model if you’re a pro with workflows that will benefit from the M2 chip\/ProRes support or you’re just okay with spending the money on the latest and greatest from Apple. <\/p>\n

        The M2 iPad Pro is available at Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, BH Photo, and more with stock looking good across the board.<\/p>\n

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        Why buy M1 iPad Pro?<\/h3>\n

        When you can get the vast majority of the M2 iPad Pro feature set with the M1 iPad Pro and the processor difference not being an issue for most users, picking one up at a discount will probably be a popular move.<\/p>\n

        Also, don’t forget the iPad Air offers a compelling package at an even cheaper price than the last-gen iPad Pro. That is if you’re okay with the 11-inch size.<\/p>\n

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