Apple iPad Pro 2021 11" 3rd Gen M1 Space Gray
The M1 chip powers a 120Hz ProMotion display and all-day battery life in a lightweight 465g design, delivering fluid performance for demanding apps. Its Thunderbolt port and LiDAR scanner distinguish it from standard iPads, while the refurbished unit offers a cost-effective entry into the Pro ecosystem with features like a Center Stage camera. This tablet is best for digital artists and designers who need precise Apple Pencil responsiveness and robust multitasking for creative workflows.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong screen (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average battery (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 111 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 |
| Cores | 8 |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 11" |
| Resolution | 2388x1668 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 2021 11" 3rd Gen M1 | Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-X820NZSEXAR | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Xiaomi Pad 62779 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU | DOOGEE U11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | 3 GHz | Dimensity 8300 | Unisoc |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 32 | 12 | 8 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 512 | 1024 | 512 | 128 | 128 |
| Screen | 11" 2388x1668 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 13" 2880x1920 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Pro | HyperOS 2 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 2021 11" 3rd Gen M1 | 60 | 69.6 | 66.2 | 80 | 31.1 | 92 | 54.3 | 93.1 | 84.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-X820NZSEXAR Compare | 70 | 67.5 | 80.6 | 95.5 | 90 | 99.9 | 92.8 | 96.2 | 92.4 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 75.8 | 92.2 | 98.8 | 98.5 | 99.1 | 85.6 | 98 | 93.1 | 39.6 |
| Xiaomi Pad 62779 Compare | 97.9 | 96.4 | 80.6 | 98.8 | 86.5 | 67 | 89.4 | 78.4 | 84.8 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU Compare | 98.3 | 96.8 | 77.3 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 97.5 | 54.3 | 78.4 | 92.4 |
| DOOGEE U11 Compare | 71.3 | 68.2 | 87.3 | 61.7 | 84.4 | 89.4 | 54.3 | 88.2 | 88.9 |
Usage Scores
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