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
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 S11 | Xiaomi Pad 62779 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" | UMIDIGI Active T1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 3 GHz | Dimensity 8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | 2000 MHz |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 512 | 512 | 128 | 512 | 128 |
| Screen | 11" 2388x1668 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 13" 2880x1920 | 11" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android | HyperOS 2 | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home | Android |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | - | - | 53 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 2021 11" 3rd Gen M1 | 62 | 71.2 | 67.8 | 81.1 | 32.2 | 92.6 | 55.1 | 93.6 | 85.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.6 | 93.6 | 85.1 | 98.4 | 89.5 | 66.9 | 92.6 |
| Xiaomi Pad 62779 Compare | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.6 | 98.9 | 87.4 | 68.9 | 89.5 | 79.9 | 85.3 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU Compare | 98.2 | 97 | 78.5 | 94 | 91.8 | 97.6 | 55.1 | 79.9 | 92.6 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Compare | 99.7 | 1.6 | 93.2 | 99.5 | 99.8 | 77 | 92.7 | 93.6 | 92.6 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 85.1 | 81.5 | 87.9 | 30.3 | 89.2 | 80.1 | 55.1 | 89.2 | 72.1 |