Thank you for the video! Right now I'm faced with exactly this decision: which iPad should I take? But your video was very helpful and I decided on the Air 11". Maybe I'll get a Mini later too.
I was just reintroduced to the ipads today while browsing Best Buy. I really just want one for drawing only, using procreate and maybe clip studio (if supported). I love the new pencil features!! Would the air be enough? They showed me the pro, but that price tag is a little too much for me. 😅
I just bought the iPad Air M2 a few days ago and have been enjoying using it with Pencil Pro so much. Adobe fresco is a great option for live paint tools. You can definitely go for it.
Hey Kirby, as Radi says, the new Airs are fantastic value iPads for drawing and Procreate at the moment! The Pros are geared more towards professional artists. Enjoy!
Hello! This is a great video! Is there a video showing how Apple Pencil Pro works on the Ipad Air M2 11 and 13 inch? I'm planning to buy one of those. Thank you!
Hi Ces, thank you 😊 Glad you enjoyed it. Apple pencil pro behaves the same on Airs and Pros, so you can see it in action in this video and I have more pencil footage I plan to edit in a separate video 😊
Thank you! I want to get an ipad that's newer than the one I have, with my main use being procreate. I want it to be able to use the second Apple pencil so it will have more dynamic lines when I draw. I'm also on a budget so I'm trying to wait for a sale of some sort that will line up with wherever my finances are at the time. So far, i've seen folks say the Air is best. I have a larger older iPad right now that will only work with the first apple pencil/isn't dynamic, but I'd be find with a smaller one that has the features I want. I used a $55 drawing tablet off Amazon before, and haven't used the older iPad I got because it didn't have the dynamic features (and my drawing hyperfixation passed-- but hopefully comes back soon because I've got a long list of pieces I want to make!)
Hey Charlie, I wouldn't limit myself to Apple Pencil 2 supported iPads only if you don't own one. Go for iPad Air 11 M2 that supports Apple Pencil Pro. You will be getting the newest pencil and really the best value iPad for Procreate available today. The price is also really good and it will last you for years. Learn more on my website artsideoflife.com/best-ipad-for-procreate/#best-value-apple-ipad-air-13%e2%80%b3-or-11%e2%80%b3-with-m2
Hey Iva, i am little confused with the ipad inches 11 or 13....which is better for digital art experience...can you help with this as per your experience...Thanks for the videos
Hey Abhay, I always like to compare it to what size sketchbook I like to use. In the previous iPads video I compared all the models with sketchbooks of different sizes so that might help ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s3xWHt9-PqY.html and from my personal experience, my first iPad Pro was the 10.5" model and I really liked it but i got iPad Pro 12.9 also because of the bigger screen for recording my Procreate classes. Hope this helps!
i have the m2 256gb with apple pencil 2nd gen. do you think it's worth upgrading to m4 with apple pencil pro or the m2 is just perfect for doing art and reading?
Hey Budinx, I wouldn't upgrade unless you want nano-texture and all the new AI features that are maybe coming in the future! iPad Pro M2 is a great iPad for Procreate which I think will be supported with new iPadOS and Procreate updates for many years!
For your use case I'd get m4 pro 11, but it really depends on your budget, and the size you prefer - you could compare it to what sketchbook size you like to use
This video was super helpful!! thank you so much! Only one question, you mentioned that the Pro would be better for video editing, what kind of editing do you mean? If I want to do some basic editing to upload process videos to youtube using maybe iMovie would an iPad Air work as well? or do you recommend jumping straight to an iPad Pro?
Hi Sisu, happy I could help! I was referring to 4K+ video editing. Airs are totally capable of handling even 4K video editing, but Pros would just be faster thanks to the better chip and RAM options (in 1TB and 2TB models).
Great and really informative video!!❤❤ BTW, this year or in the beginning of next year, im gonna buy an ipad and im on budget of $550(i have an apple pencil). So could u please recommend an ipad!🥺 And should i wait for the normal ipad 11 to launch?
Hey Sky, glad I could help! The quiz I made might help you decide artsideoflife.com/quiz-best-ipad-for-procreate/ And regards to iPad 11 - that's very hard to say, I personally think they won't do it so soon because iPad 10 is quite new.
Hi! Glad I could help 😊 I didn’t notice any pencil lag when drawing on either, so I dont think it influences Procreate. I actually talked about the refresh rate in my last iPads videos if you want more details. Enjoy your new iPad and happy illustrating ❤️
Thank You for information and demo. This time I Will get an IPad but I’m still thinking about the model. I consider to get IPad Air 13’ or maybe the Smaller 11’ What I am afraid of I get the smaller one is that I might want the bigger one when I have learned more? I also thinking about memory 256 fb or 500 gb? Can You give som advice how to think? Thank’s in advance. Erika Ruminski
Hi Erika, glad I could help. Think about it in terms of sketchbook sizes you like to use - bigger or smaller. I took photos comparing sketchbooks to iPads - you can find them on my website artsideoflife.com/procreate/procreate-equipment/ My first iPad was the 10.5” Pro and I quite liked it bcs I carried it a lot with me. I then upgraded to 12.9” Pro bcs I needed bigger screen for making my Procreate classes and tutorials. If you are just starting out, the 256GB will last you a long time and you can always use external storage. Hope this helps and enjoy your Procreate journey 😊
My son, who will be 10 soon, is interested in going digital. He is very talented on paper but would be a beginner with an ipad. I saw on your bio that you currently use a 5th generation Ipad Pro 12.9, would this be a good option for him? He is interested in Procreate but also to use the ipad for other features. I thought the bigger size would be nice and easier but I'm wondering if maybe smaller/lighter would be better? Any suggestions? Thank you for the video!
Hey Erika, thank you for watching. That’s great your son wants to draw in Procreate. I wouldn’t recommend the 12.9 Pro I have - it might be too big and heavy for him. Neither the new 13”. If your budget allows I’d either go for the Pro 11” / Air 11” or a great beginner/budget iPad for Procreate - iPad 10. You can read more about it on my website artsideoflife.com/ipad-10-for-procreate-drawing-and-artists/ and if he already enjoys drawing on paper he might enjoy my Sketching brushes 😊 you can explore them on my website too artsideoflife.com/procreate/procreate-brushes/ Hope this helps ❤️
I think ArtSideofLife makes a great point. The bigger iPads seem like the iPads would be heavier for a child. I would agree with her ! my friend bought an iPad like that, a big one 12” for her child. I would have assumed it’s too heavy but apparently the child prefers the bigger screen for drawing and the video game Roblox. Even I prefer bigger screen for video games but my iPad Pro is too heavy and too big for video games. I like the size of the Air or the 10th gen iPad for video games instead of a 12 or 13”. It really is just preference.
Great Q, Giacomo! They are quite the same except the 6th generation supports Apple Pencil 2 hover feature. See more on my website artsideoflife.com/what-ipad-works-with-procreate/
Heyy ty for the video....i m 13 yrs old and i m really into digital arts and designing but these new ipads are kinda luxury for my age...i was wondering to get the new 10th gen ipad but i m still confused becuz it requires the 3rd gen apple pencil which is an old model of the apple pencils....then i came across the ipad air 2021 ....would u recommend the ipad air 2021 for my field? and if you have new suggestions , pls be free to help me 😊 ty for he video :)
Best Buy has the previous iPad Air for a good price and sometimes open box if you’re into that. You should go with what you’re comfortable affording. The iPad 10th gen isn’t bad. The only thing some people don’t like is that the screen isn’t laminated. It has a thonkkk sort of sound when drawing on it. Some like it some don’t. The Air 5 has a laminated screen and uses the Apple Pencil 2nd gen. Should go with what you’re comfortable spending and if you can afford the better one, go for it.
Hey there! You are on the right track. iPad 10 is a great budget beginner iPad for Procreate. It supports Apple Pencil 1. There is no 3rd gen, unless you mean USB-C pencil which is missing crucial features for drawing so dont get that one. I made a post about the budget iPads for Procreate on my website - it may give you more insights 👍 artsideoflife.com/budget-ipad-for-procreate/ Enjoy your journey in digital arts 😊
I want to buy an Ipad for Procreate and I am stuck between Air 5, Pro 5 12.9 inch, Pro 6 12.9 inch, Pro 4 11 inch and Pro 3 11inch. Factors I am considering is best for budget and layers. I am a traditional artist and I am very new to digital art. I want to hopefully create comics in the future so I want to make sure the one i get isnt too much of an overkill but not an underkill at the same time so i dont regret my purchase? Any suggestions on what to start with.
hey Judith, you can use my helpful quiz to find out which iPad for Procreate fits your needs. You will find it on my website - artsideoflife.com/quiz-best-ipad-for-procreate/ Enjoy 😊
Thank you, this is very informative and helpful! I’m deciding on new ipad which i will mostly use for media consuming and drawing. I’m still deciding between new ipad pro m4 or ipad pro m2 12.9 but i’ve read some reviews that the ipad oled display tends to have yellow tint shift, do you experience this with yours? Also does the said grainy on the display that noticeable? I’m also worried for burn-in since i’m the type that use things for a long time. With these concerning, should it be better for me to go for ipad pro m2 (mini led), or get the new tech from new m4?
Hey MM, glad I could help! 😊 I didn't notice the yellow tint. You might notice slight color difference when you place them next to each other but I didn’t notice any yellow tint on the OELD that I would be like wow that is really yellow now. I will make a video about the nano texture and new displays, I have the comparison vid with all 3 - 12.9, oled and oled with nano. Regarding the burn-in - I've had few sessions when I used it for 8-10h and I didn't notice any burn it. I think it's because this is not the "classic" OLED but completely new twin-OLED display. Hope this helps!
Hello Thank you very much for the video but I confess that I am still hesitating to know what ipad to take. Pro 13" or Air 13" maybe Pro 12.9"... I don't know ;_; I am not a professional artist and it would only be to draw when I travel. I thought the ipad air could be enough but I’m afraid it will be slowed down without the pro motion function. I have not had the opportunity to test the ipad directly. Can you advise me on this?
Hey Deedo, thank you for watching 😊 For your use case I'd get the Air 13″ unless you have the budget for Pro 13″ and you want to splurge. The Pro Motion is Apple's marketing way of promoting the 120Hz screen. It doesn't slow down Procreate, only insufficient RAM would, which, unless you are using a very old iPad is not an issue. If you need more info, I've made more of helpful content about iPads for Procreate on my website artsideoflife.com/procreate/procreate-equipment/
Hi could you help in picking an iPad? 🙏 In all honestly I'm inexperienced & still learn to draw which I have done it traditionally till now. Altough I mostly end up scribbling some things on the iPhone (ibispaint) with my finger lol Even so I've been considering buying a tablet to learn both at the same time. Hence should I wait till I'm decent enough to draw? Altough if I settle for one I’d also like to be able to download pics on it like 30k for example
Hey, it really depends on your budget. If you already doodle on your phone, that's a good indication that you want to draw digitally. You can always go for the cheaper one and see if you like it. I've made a quiz that could help you decide artsideoflife.com/quiz-best-ipad-for-procreate/
@@artsideoflife thanks for your reply! The quiz says to get a 2024 iPad Air 13 M2 or 2024 iPad Air 11 M2 I don’t mind spending more money on the device but I’m not sure if it’s right for me since I have no art skills I’ve been thinking of storage of 256 or 512gb, and I don’t know if I should either get pro, air, gen 9th or 10th I heard many ppl have different opinions which makes it difficult to choose, most will tell you to get the pro obviously, others said to get a refurbished for a great price, or that the air and pro are only meant for drawing
I have the gen 5 iPad Pro 12.9 with the M1 chip. Works fine. Once in a while procreate will crash. I was thinking about getting the 13 pro but is there really a big difference with the screen? Like is it really bigger or it’s the same as the one I have?
I'm still not sure which ipad i should buy. I have still my ipad pro 10,5 from 2017 but it's terrible overheating that procreate becomes unuseable after 30min in terms of handmovements (doesnt work no longer). Also the energy is running out very quickly. I use it mainly to paint in procreate for hobby and my design studies for illustration. Currently i have the budget for a new pro, but im not sure if i shouldn't go for the air because it's really expensive. What would you recommend? :)
Hey, that used to be my first iPad 😊 Fond memories! If you have the budget for it and plan on career in illustration, get Pro, otherwise get Air. Re. the size I upgraded to the 12.9″ after 10.5″ and I love it so get either 13″ or if you are happy with the 10.5 get the 11″. The new Pros are super thin and light so I don't think the weight is an issue anymore.
@@artsideoflife Thanks for the fast reply! :) It was also my first ipad. I got it from my parents to christmas, because i realized drawing on pc with a tablet without a screen wasn't my cup of tea. It made a good job around the years but the heating problem got more and more serious. Did you run into a similar issue or is it just a matter of time and overusage? How is the heating so far with the newer ones, is drawing possible over a few hours in a row? :D With my career i'm not entierly sure what to pursue. My main focus in my design study is illustration, digital experience and cgi. But i guess i go for the pro nevertheless, it's not that you buy an ipad every, and if it's a good gadget it will hopefully work for a few years. :)
I upgraded already a few years ago, so the heating wasn't an issue. I upgraded bcs I wanted a bigger screen and more Procreate layers. I think the heating might be caused by the iPadOS and Procreate updates which require more and more system performance, so the newer models fare better. I haven't had heating issues with my new iPad, nor the ones I tested and I use them for hours. So yeah, if you got the budget for it, get the Pro, it will last you for many years! Enjoy ☺️ and have fun illustrating!
I like both. I’m lucky to be able to have different iPads. For the 11 and 13 inch iPads, I prefer the 13 for drawing. Sometimes however I do like drawing on a smaller 11 inch iPad. If I had to choose one forever, I will go with 13” iPad Pro
Hi Deepak, for both illustration and animation I recommend 512GB bcs especially the animation files can get quite big (for example the Procreate Dreams files) or alternatively you can get 256gb and USB-C external storage like I explain on my website artsideoflife.com/external-hard-drive-for-procreate/
Hi, my partner wants to get an ipad for work as a tattoo artist and use procreate for design. Is there much difference between 2024 ipad air vs ipad pro for this use?
Hi there, not really, all what I said in the video applies. Nano texture might be interesting considering the studio lights and reflections but it really depends on your budget. To see how nanotexture behaves, watch my other video
I wish I had one....but my family can't afford it. I love digital painting.i love editing.I love drawing.. please anyone can have it for me pleaseeeeeeee 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
