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Thanks Greg, you do a great job with your reviews!

I have both. My iPad Pro is 256gb - the magic keyboard is nowhere near as usable as the MacBook keyboard. I have found the Apple pencil really useful, and, of course the iPad’s portability is stellar, the camera is also really handy and takes great pics. While it’s more locked in, I prefer the music app on the iPad. I wish the MacBook had face id, but it is far superior sound wise and the battery life is sensational. However, if I had to choose one, I’d choose the MacBook.

Really great comparison video Greg. Fundamentally, I use my iPad Pro as a convenience for email, web browsing and Apps, but still use a PC for work, so I’m happy with that balance. I really wish they had the camera in horizontal view for video conferencing.

Cheers Greg - been trying to decide between these two. Need the versatility but also the power for video/photo editing. Much appreciated!

Appreciate the thorough breakdown! I have to choose one and this is making my decision that much easier!

The biggest issue with the iPad Pro is the iPadOS. It's too locked down. Multitasking is too controlled. The sizes and positions of the windows are only what Apple thinks they should be. I tried to do serious work on the iPad Pro and it took soo much more effort to do the simplest tasks. Plus most apps aren't on the iPad. Real pro apps. FCP isn't a pro app just prosumer. DaVinci Resolve is a professional app but it only works from internal media. The iPad is just not a professional device.

Thanks for a really in depth video. I was thinking of getting the new MacBook Pro. However I have the M2 air and iPad. I can't justify getting it. Both my devices are already so powerful. Love your videos, always so informative. ✌🏻

Excellent review Greg. You really helped me understand and make a decision.

Hey Greg, amazing review as usual! One question. Where can I get that shirt? It’s cool!

I use final cut on the ipad…. Infact all my work - productivity/ creativity is handled by the ipad pro + magic keyboard. It comes down to what works for you, i was a mac guy for 10+ years and now been an ipad only person for over a year. Its about finding your workflow.

I was that guy. Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil… But after using the iPad Pro as my primary setup for three years, I've finally switched to the M series MacBooks. They outperform the iPad in every task I undertake, making it impractical to continue seeking iPad alternatives that require more effort. Honestly, even with the touch feature, it's just not worth the hassle.

Great Review. Very Helpful Thank you

iPad works for me when animating. I have trouble focusing in a set space. So the ability to animate on the couch and then moving to my porch, bedroom, office, back to couch… etc. helps greatly with my need to move around.

I just ordered the 11" pro, that will be nice for traveling and tablet type stuff, and I'm probably picking up a teleprompter kit for it. It has lidar for 3d scanning etc, which is useful and of course having a pen. My pc will still by my main device.

Thank you so much for this review. I’ve been struggling between the 2, as I’m both the photographer and the artist. I needed the edits and drawing extras. But I’m also a writer and some business too. This helped clarify what my limitations could be on both. Ug if only Mac had the pen capability. My decision would be simple. 😊

You can turn off centerstage in the Control Center

iPad still cannot do programming, otherwise it will be perfect for taking notes in class and doing programming.

Great video

Apple track pad and Logitech k380….. I have used the k380 for more hours of typing than I can think of for nearly 2 years and still on the original replaceable batteries. Use a cheap keyboard and an expensive trackpad optimized for the iPad and it’s way cheaper than Magic Keyboard. For most people, including me, we do basic computer task and don’t need anymore than an ipad. Additionally, as another commenter said, if you get a little water on the keyboard or trackpad, you just worry about that part. I have used the iPad Pro M2 12.9 only for over a year as my 2017 air got a bit slow and battery died. It took a small amount of time to get used to, but was easy. Stage manager was also a great addition because before I hated cut off screens using easily breakable Apple cables to mirror my phone since 2015.

Im definitely thinking of getting a MacBook Pro, and leaning towards the Space Bllack

About the ipad: There is a "workaround" about the audio sources you can play music and game at the same time. Normally, when you switch to a game, your music will pause, but if you use headphones or other devices that can send "Play/Pause" command to the ipad, the music will resume while the game is active.

Still think I’m going to replace my MacBook with an iPad this spring. It’s time for me and my light workflow.

do all the magnets interfere with internet speed? processing?

I just bought an iPad Pro, it’s being returned. It’s nice and fancy, but can’t do anything as efficiently as macOS

I love my iPad Pro for gaming and just bought a M2 Mac Air so I can do other things since iPad Pro is always tied up with gaming. I sold my Magic Keyboard as soon as I bought my Mac. Now my iPad can be just an iPad again ha

I've been debating whether or not to invest in the new iPad Pro M3 12.9" tablet to do digital illustration. I was wondering if I could also use it as a laptop replacement. It looks like I will only be able to use it to do artwork and watch videos. Of course I can always use it as a digital planner too. Thanks for your review!

Nice voice sir keet it up more.

in summer got myself the 13 inch m2 MBA but now im thinking of selling it when the new IPad pros come out and trying out them as a full laptop replacement

I like their products but hate that I’m continuously shafted by their pricing.

I find myself always using my MacBook and iPhone, but I hardly use my iPad, I think for me it could be down to comfortability,

Give the macbook a 180 degree tilt, touchscreen with apple pencil capability and it will surely ruin the ipad, but of course apple will not do that…there is always a reason why u need this and that

Good review, thanks. My problem with the MacBook is that it does not have a touch screen. Those of us who do not type as well rely on the touch screen. It is so much more intuitive.

For me, the 11 is just a good form factor. I don’t want a big laptop in my hands. Just something the size of a big magazine. It’s pretty cool that I can connect to controller when I want. It’s not a business machine for me so it’s pretty good as a consumer product for my needs.

Considering that I don’t mind buying the extra things to enhance the usability of the iPad and they have dongles that can be used to give it extra ports on top of using iCloud and an external drive for saving everything. I think it’s worth the extra money. It also is more portable. Has the pencil and back camera which I like. I also don’t do any kind of crazy hard ultra detailed work. I use it for writing, streaming and gaming apps. It works for me and my minimalist ways. Everything dongles n all can fit into my backpack and I’m ready for whatever. Minimizing life and things to bare minimum so this was an awesome video. Will like and subscribe ❤

How many Safari or Google Chrome tabs you can open on the iPad Pro before it freezes?

I rather go with the Ipad Pro over their laptops since it's much more versible and fun. You have the Apple Pen plus you can get the keyboard. I'm also not too worried about being able to open up multiple screens like you can on the Air or Pro laptops. There's also much more games on the ipad especially coming for the ipad pro with the new m3 chip because Apple striked up a deal for console game developers. I got the mackbook air in midnight blue last year on sale for $947 but I wish I would've went with the Ipad Pro. It's more exciting and fun to go with and more flexible and versatile like you and I said.

Yeah they might give you it. but they make sure you have to pay subscription. and make you update to iOS 17 which if you're into making music. there are too many problems with iOS 17

Nice video

Ive got another year out of my iPad Pro 2020. It came with 128gb storage and 8 g RAM. I have about 54G storage left. I just can’t resist the touch screen and versatility of iPad. 🎉

The iPad Pro needs Xcode for starters, i agree with audio, it even goes strange with a Bluetooth speaker and the Apple Pencil at times lol

The iPad Pro is app oriented. The iPad is not supposed to replace your laptop or be your main device, unless you live in the Apps which many creators do, but not nearly as many as MacOS or Windows users

From your explanation both ipad pro and mac are for content creators and digital artists

What's the cheapest device to buy to edit high quality videos? Asking for a friend that's going to buy it lol

What a great video I am going for the ipad

I love the video and subscribed! I’m a 3D artist and the iPad Pro is like a Swiss Army knife for me. I mean the other day I was 3D sculpting like I was drawing in a sketchbook enjoying a coffee at Starbucks! That’s amazing. Not saying I couldn’t sculpt with a MacBook Pro but it isn’t the same as holding the screen. iPad OS has potential to be better than Mac OS. Due to its ability to adapt and evolve. MacOS is kinda just stuck with the same old desktop setup that people will burn down apple if they tried to drastically change it. The future is definitely a computer that you can shape it to whatever you need at the time. Much like the IPad is heading towards.

I have the M2 iPad Pro for when I am away from my desk and a Mac Studio for at my desk (programming).

The big thing that is keeping me from choosing an iPad is that I need a relational database program for my business and currently I don't know of any suitable database apps for iPad. I use to to use Microsoft Access, but even that app is only available for Windows. I have been using LibreOffice Base on my M1 Mac Mini. It is a good database, but has a learning curve to use. To use Access, I would have to install Windows on my Mac. Unfortunately, Parallells Desktop iwith Windows is crippled on the new Apple Silicon Macs. I am actually feeling a little torn about what computer or iPad to get. I am choosing between Mac, Windows, or iPad. I love the speed of the M3 MacBook Pro, but iPad is better for reading ebooks.

I use my iPad Pro so much some times I accidentally start touching my MacBook screen. lol terrible muscle memory! Great video!

I saw somewhere that someone said the iPad is what you use to watch content and write notes, the Mac (or pc) is what you use to design the iPad and I couldn’t agree more. The iPad is a great portable experience for playing videos, music, podcasts, note taking etc., but if you are doing actual work like 3D modeling, video editing, coding etc. then you’ll want a Mac over an iPad all day

Does the iPad Pro makes sense for a productive/business environment that’s does not involve video editing or drawing? I’m in the accounting business and I’m looking for something lightweight that I can pop up and do small work on respond emails and etc I also have a Mac air but M1

16” MBPro will be mostly my desktop. Later will get iPad Pro for portability

I tried using my iPad Pro as a desktop, just because it’s the only M1 Chip I have. It’s the little things that kill you. Plug in to external screen and the apps are all massive, text is massive. It can’t deal with ultrawide displays. There are no scaling options. The mouse tracking and scroll wheel are awful. Better with a Magic Trackpad. Audio sources change on their own. External camera may or may not work, and may or may not be used. Just running it native alongside a Mac, and using the Mac keyboard and mouse seamlessly is viable, and even using it as an external display for macOS is viable, but it absolutely cannot replace a Mac.

To be honest there nothing wrong with the iPad I got an m1 iPad and I can make music, edit videos,send files to my 3D printer, design merchandise, logos, edit photos, build websites and watch movies. In multi windows. And I can also airplay to my projector with ease plus I have 5g internet a track pad when I want it and pencil for them Moments I may need it. Who ever need more tripping. That case that was an ad would be a nice add when I stream playing video games. 😂 now if I had the speed of the m3 and some new features wouldn’t hurt

The best thing about my iPad Pro is it was such a PIA it got me to go buy a MacBook Air M2 (MBA M2) to replace it. Where the iPad I barely used it for the things I bought it for I've ended up using the MBA M2 way more that I thought I would. I actually found the iPad more of a hassle to use in that you have to use one hand to hold it or pay for the Magic Keyboard or some other stand to hold it up. The Logic and Final Cut app sounded like a good idea to some, but seems like most the people who tried them switched back to using MacBook versions. The since USB C port is another pain especially if doing music or other things that need a port. So now you have some hub a bunch cables hanging off the iPad. Then apps like Logic and Final Cut need lots of screen real estate so really need an external monitor. The iPad is good for students or people who got to meetings a lot and need to take notes, the pencil makes it great for that, but past that it's not a computer replacement. The biggest thing wrong to me about iPad was iPadOS its a toy of an operating system and to me very non-intutiving to use. So people if you want a electronic notepad get an iPad if you want to do real work buy a MacBook Air M2 basically the same size so just as portable buy way more powerful.

The single most important question in the electronics world that everyone missed, where did Hideo Kojima go after WWDC? The future is right there in front of us, scattered across many articles and leaks and no one noticed, hidden in plain sight.

The Magic Keyboard is the biggest scam. $350 for a piece of plastic / paper. Unbelievable. I bought it and regretted it and sold it, now I just own the iPad Pro M1 12.9 with the Apple Pencil and that’s it, no keyboard, it’s just a tablet and that’s all it will be . I would consider it a computer but just a non-traditional one

Which one will be better for crypto airdrop task?

Seems like in terms of performance and form factor the more apt comparison would have been against the 13 inch Macbook Air. I'd like to see that comparison, although I suspect the value proposition of the iPad Pro would fare even worse against the Macbook Air, so maybe not worth it.

Biggest pro to the iPad is cellular. But they need to make the iPads have better battery life and better file storage. No matter how great my WiFi or cellular is, it takes forever for my files to load for me to upload them somewhere. The images to the files are always delayed and I never know which file I am choosing. Very annoying.

might be you have to look it up in the dictionary. "Versatility" the quality of being versatile (= able to change easily or to be used for different purposes). iPad can only do one thing, drawing.

Where is the iPadPro 2024 updates?!

I have both / together it gives you all of the advantages including a dual display workflow along with using the 5g connectivity for both devices via the ipad. You also can quickly toggle between multiple environments and you can drag and drop between the devices

There is no streaming services on the MacBook

Dang, final cut pro on ipad! Ohhh

Just get both

And when you add in that I want BOTH…. Well now I REALLY am broke!

MacBook M3 or the IPad Pro for college? Thoughts?

When I bought my 2011 17" MacBook Pro laptop it was $2200. Now I can get one for around $1600.... Better and Faster... BTW... I still use my 2011... but I can't update it.... SAD.

I only use my iPad in landscape mode . I will not rotate it for any pop up ad and will delete any program that would go to landscape!

I think the Macbook pro should have the light up logo..

Powerful OS vs extremely limited OS. Powerful, fully-featured apps vs at least somewhat limited (and often extremely limited) mobile apps. Unless you can only afford one device and your use cases are heavily biased toward needing a touchscreen and the versatility of a tablet, I cannot see how the iPad competes with the MacBook. Some people (esp RU-vidrs) prefer using the iPad for everything, but I use a desktop computer and an iPad Air and Mini all three and mostly for exclusive tasks; the exception is that I use one or the other iPad for a lot of internet stuff that I also do on my desktop, but other than being stuck in my office chair at my workstation, the desktop is superior at pretty much everything (I have a 24" 4K screen, so same amazing crisp text and graphics as the iPads. I used an M1 MacBook Air for a year when it first came out, but the laptop form factor just does not work for me. If I need portability I use one or the other of my iPads and an external keyboard (the stand/cover/keyboard/trackpad combos throw me right back into laptop form factor). I guess I am old school, but I also prefer discrete components rather than everything built in, and that was just emphasized with my MacBook Air: the keyboard failed and had to be replaced. I did not have to pay out of pocket because AppleCare covered it, but the repair cost half the price of the computer. The next one would have been out of pocket, so, nope. I traded it in for the iPad Air. Although altogether more size and weight, I use a separate keyboard I love, and if it breaks I am only out $100. Already it has lasted far longer than the keyboard on the MacBook. So for me, I cannot ever see an iPad becoming my main device, much less my exclusive device. All props to those who can, but I think as this video shows they are spending a lot more to get something overall far less capable than a MacBook.

The iPad being more expensive is really not that shocking. The iPad has more versatility and functionality. It also depends on who is using it and what for to determine what is more valuable.

Use the pencil as a mouse. Easy.

The direction Apple has gone in with the higher end iPads is rather perplexing - on the one hand, it’s clearly intended as one device in your collection of Apple products. There are many things you can’t do with just an iPad even in terms of basic Apple things such as synching. And while you can use a mouse with it, the interface isn’t great. Also, you can’t do any real programming that requires the terminal. On the other hand, it’s priced as if it is some sort of laptop replacement.

It’s almost a joke that the front facing facetime camera on iPad Pro maxes out at 720p. You would think it would be full hd for video calls.

It depends, my case as a mexican citizen the Apple Apps of the Mexican store can't be in the same legal system as the apps of the US Stor and therefore we are not in the same settings

I bought the 12.9 Pro with the M1 back then (the expensive 1TB version) - did use it only for browsing because of the lack of pro-apps - so soon after I bought the Macbook Air M1 (27 months ago) - that worked well for me (bought Final Cut Pro etc for it) - now after 26 months the screen of the macbook show defects (vertical lines) which is very annoying (not useable anymore) - repair will cost over 600 euros - which I do not want to invest in Apple anymore (after 30 year of Windows laptopusage without any screendefects). Final Cut Pro is available for the iPad Pro but I have to pay again for it (WTF). At the moment I miss Photo AI Denoise on the iPad (Lightroom) the most, or DXO Pure Raw which also is only available for Mac OS/Windows. I am done with Apple!!!

09:35 None of these displays are the best in laptop and tablet industry. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra's Dynamic Amoled 2x 120Hz display is excellent and Asus Zenbook Oled, Lenova Yoga 9i Oled, Dell XPS 15 Oled displays are comparably better displays. I appriciate long battery hours, M3 max powerful and efficient SOC, space black color. Unfortunately still there is no convertible, oled, 120hz, touchscreen, +1600 nit SDR bright macbook available. These products does not deserve premium price. If Apple is a must for me I'll wait for M3 Macbook Air with 16gb ram. Buy both new M3 Macbook Air + 11th gen Standart Ipad without accesories.

The problem isn't the iPad, it's the OS. MacOS on an iPad Pro is the only thing that will make true use of its power. You'll need to have super specific and niche needs to be able to replace a laptop with an iPad. I'm happy with my M1 iPad Pro, but I do feel like it will never be used to its full potential until we get MacOS on it.

Although MacBook is better bang for the buck than iPad Pro. iPad has greater potential than MacBook. N buy a product because there is a chance it gets better in the next rumored software update because those rumors may never be true.

I dont trust the face ID : my phone activated IN my Pocket, and dialed a contact.... ? does the inside of my pocket look like my face? or the other way....

But iPad Pro can use Verizon chip

Why compare the I pad Pro to the MacBook Pro? The obvious comparison is with the MacBook Air. Then the comparison is even worse.w

I want a large iPad with LESS FEATURES!! DON’T need 10,000 cameras on my iPad! I use it for my RU-vid and Streaming device. Can they just make an iPad with a good big display and nice speakers! Like an iPad Max or iPad Plus!

I had the older iPad Pro 12.9" for a long time. I replaced it with an M2 Air ... (I have an MBP for my home desktop / work setup). The M2 Air also runs iOS apps, it's light, came with a keyboard, and is cheaper. For drawing I use my Galaxy S23 Ultra with it's s-pen, so I'm not losing out.

If you're only gonna have one device go Mac. Since I have a powerful gaming PC, I am going 12.9 iPad Pro with the keyboard

1 big difference. If you spill a few drops of water on your keyboard, you will almost always end up with $800 in damage or worse on a MacBook. Not with an iPad because the hardware and software are behind the screen.

I don’t think you used enough sarcasm in your comparison. I think I’d recommend another take or two. Point of order, a comparison of internal memory of a new iPad Pro to a MacBook-whatever isn’t the comparison. Buy the least amount of internal storage in the iPad Pro and add on an external storage device for storage. I think it would be very low in side by side storage at a lower cost. Even iCloud storage is some of the best storage at the lowest price. Plus, I can buy a ton of iCloud storage and share it between family members. Sarcasm is typically used to distract the listener from recognizing the just how weak the arguments actually are. Typically I find when someone finds it necessary to use sarcasm it tips me off that weak arguments are being used to m

Sorry but a 13 inch M2 Air is a much more apples to apples (pun intended) comparison than a M3 MBP….

You literally always put DONT BE FOOLED in your comparison videos 😂

Just get an office lab keyboard. Best iPad keyboard/case. Way better than the Magic Keyboard since it has function keys and 1 month battery life that’s separate from the iPad since it’s Bluetooth. Way better and it’s $100

Greg, this is awful, I love them both, I love my M1 iPad 12.9” Face ID, and good built in cameras with follow me feature, love that, for some reason not on the MacBooks! there is no point in the M2 for me as the M1 has never ever slowed me down in any way and I love the MacBook Pro M3, which I haven’t bought just yet, can’t make my mind up! I really like the iPad OS and I absolutely love MacOS, I’ve used it all the way back to finder and multi-finder where the OS could actually run more than one app at a time, Back in 1989 on my SE 2/20, 2 gig of ram and 20gig internal, 9” black and white screen, not even grey scale, yes internal hard disk, futuristic or what!. Apple are messing with me, this year more than any other year I can remember they have made choices so difficult for me. I think the iPad screen is the best display I’ve ever owned, I’m not sure I can downgrade the screen to an Air so I have to go Pro right? P.s, speed isn’t everything, you have to drink coffee some time, right? Ok, got it, I’m getting both, just have to talk to the bank manager again.

The iPad Pro needs better software, like a windows type file management system, which the Mac Pro also needs. Photoshop sucks on ipad, too many limitations.

Apple Macbook Air & Pro worth it, ipad pro not worth it just buy secondhand ipad for normal productivity & drawings.. apple makes it hard for us to do switch to ipad to replace Macbook.. 😅

iPad is for users who came from IPhone/smart phone to Laptop/bigger screen. MacBook is for users who got introduced to laptop before smartphones.

But iPad has a rear camera and a touch display, ability to,use as a tablet and desktop, support for pencil. But I’d only use macOS on iPad if it was docked…

For serious work I use my Mac book pro. For casual lounging I use my iPad pro.

iPad unfortunately is a neutered version of macOS, it really only works for casual and light work like typing into document, creating presentations, sending emails etc. once you venture out of those tasks and need to do something else like opening text editors, and running docker containers, then the iPad is no longer usable for those usecases 😢

Im guessing in todays world most of us use an iphone for most work on the go. An ipad works the same. The supposedly limiting factors brought up. Im guessing like most people….. Could care less. Reallity means “ what are just specs. And what matters?” 2 different things entirely.