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Apple
iPad Pro 11 M4
- 11-inch Ultra Retina Tandem OLED
- Apple M4 · 9-core CPU
- 444 g
- From $999
Available colors
Selected: Silver
Physical specifications
11"
Display size
444 g
Weight
249.7 mm
Height
177.5 mm
Width
5.3 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- May 7, 2024
- Released
- May 15, 2024
- Starting price
- $999
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 256 GB Wi‑Fi
Display
- Display size
- 11"
- Display technology
- Ultra Retina Tandem OLED
- Resolution
- 2420 × 1668
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1600 nits
- Protection
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple M4
- CPU
- 9-core CPU
- GPU
- 10-core GPU
- RAM
- 8 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8
- Front cameras
- Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4
- Video recording
- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
Build & durability
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Back
- Aluminum
- Ingress protection
- None published
Connectivity
- Cellular
- Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G)
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB
- Thunderbolt / USB 4
- NFC
- No
- eSIM
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
A brilliantly portable pro tablet whose tandem OLED display and M4 speed set a new bar for 11-inch slates, held back in buyer sentiment mainly by iPadOS workflow ceilings and premium all-in pricing with accessories.
Category scores
Camera
6.5
Adequate scanning and video-call cameras for tablet utility, with no ambition to compete with phone or dedicated camera systems.
Battery and charging
8.0
Reliable mixed-use endurance for typical creative and reading days, with faster drain during keyboard-hub and external-display workflows.
Performance
9.0
Fast routine use with occasional warmth under sustained load.
Handling and portability
8.5
Manageable daily carry with familiar reach and pocket trade-offs for the size class.
Build quality
8.5
Premium thin unibody craftsmanship admired widely, with careful handling and cases advised for long-term peace of mind.
Value
8.0
Balanced capability for the price with deliberate omissions versus higher tiers.
Strengths
- Class-leading tandem OLED display in a truly portable 11-inch body
- M4 performance headroom for pro creative apps
- Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard integration
- Excellent handheld and bag portability for a pro tablet
Weaknesses
- iPadOS limits some professional workflows
- Accessory stack pushes total cost very high
- 8GB base RAM can feel constrained
- Ultra-thin design invites durability caution
Best for
- Portable creative professionals and students
- Owners upgrading from older 11-inch iPad Pro hardware
- Travel-first users who want OLED and Pencil in a small bag
- Mac companions for focused visual and markup work
Less suitable for
- Buyers seeking a full laptop replacement on iPadOS alone
- Budget-conscious shoppers avoiding premium accessories
- Users who need maximum on-device screen area
- Workflows demanding multiple wired peripherals without hubs
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: iPad Pro 11-inch M1 or older
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: OLED tandem display, M4 speed, Pencil Pro, and thinner chassis address the clearest pain points of earlier generations.
Current device: iPad Pro 11-inch M2
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Meaningful display and accessory upgrades for OLED-focused users; optional for satisfied M2 owners.
Current device: iPad Air M2 or M3
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Worth the step for Pencil Pro artists and HDR-heavy media use; less compelling for light productivity only.
Current device: iPad Pro 12.9-inch or 13-inch M-series
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Downsize when portability and lap comfort matter more than maximum canvas size.
Current device: MacBook-only users
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Strong as a secondary creative tablet; rarely a complete Mac replacement without workflow compromises.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
Handling
Two-handed preferredTwo-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.
Bag portability
LimitedNot intended for pocket carry; plan on a bag, sleeve, or hand carry.
Carry comfort
LightFeels light to carry relative to typical devices in its class.
Reading and media
A familiar tablet size for reading, browsing, and video.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 earns enthusiasm as a premium portable display with pro speed and best-in-class Pencil integration at this size. Its tandem OLED panel and impossibly thin body make everyday reading, sketching, and travel creative work feel special in ways specs alone do not capture. The dominant trade-offs are ecosystem-related: iPadOS still stops short of full desktop freedom for some careers, and the true ownership cost rises sharply with Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard. Buyers who want the most capable small pro tablet Apple makes will find few rivals; buyers who need one device to do everything a Mac does should plan on keeping both.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB1 TB2 TB
- Connectivity
- Wi‑FiWi‑Fi + Cellular (5G)
- Colors
- SilverSpace Black
- RAM
- 8 GB16 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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