Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021
The M1 chip and 16GB of RAM drive a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600 nits peak brightness and ProMotion, delivering desktop-class performance for HDR content consumption. Its 1TB storage and 5G connectivity are paired with a Geek Squad Certified Refurbished status that includes a 90-day warranty, offering a more accessible entry to the high-end iPad Pro. This tablet is best for digital artists and media consumers who prioritize a reference-grade mini-LED screen and cellular connectivity over raw productivity tasks.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 16 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 12.9" 2732x2048
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
69 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong feature (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong storage (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong screen (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1000 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Vekfulpc T60 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 2800 MHz | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 | 1000 | 1024 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.9" 2732x2048 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13.4" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 16 | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | 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 12.9" M1 | 57.6 | 67.6 | 87.3 | 91.7 | 29.7 | 98.3 | 96.9 | 99.2 | 12.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Compare | 97.7 | 96.6 | 92.7 | 99.7 | 91.3 | 86.8 | 96.9 | 63.9 | 65.9 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 73.3 | 92.6 | 98.9 | 99.5 | 98.8 | 84.5 | 98 | 93 | 80.6 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 69.1 | 66.3 | 92.7 | 97.1 | 89.5 | 96.9 | 83.5 | 93 | 89.4 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 97.3 | 95.3 | 66 | 98.8 | 84.6 | 52.9 | 83.5 | 78.2 | 92.6 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.1 | 89 | 66 | 62.7 | 86.6 | 88.7 | 74 | 59.9 | 85.3 |
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations21
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