NEW iPad Pro: Nano-texture vs Standard! 

Finally someone talking proper about the nanotexture.

I personally prefer the Standard glass iPad for my work... if I want the nano texture, I can just get a screen protector where as the Nano texture option is perminant

Thanks for the detailed comparison. Much appreciated.

This is EXACTLY the video I’ve been looking for! Thanks so much for sharing this with us in a thoughtful and highly detailed way! Keep up the good videos! Will be sharing your channel with others!!

Thanks! I wasn't worried at all, but I didn't receive mine yet (with nano-texture) and your observations are reassuring. One of the best videos to date, regarding the excellent qualities of the new surface, the little that is lost on the trade off.

Great comprehensive coverage of your subject. Liked and subscribed. Thank you.

Great review as this is exactly the information I wanted. Thanks.

My love for touching glass has increased so much, once I have used Paperlike on my iPad. Nano Texture also felt the same.

Finally there is a video answered all my questions about nano texture.

Very well said. You've got a new subscriber! All my other Apple products including Macbook Pro, Studio Display and iPhone are all standard glass. Therefore I bought nano texture glass for my iPad Pro M4 13". I must say that I really like it. Not just because of minimising glare but it's excellent for viewing photos. They just look like printed photos or even pictures without light source at the back. Standard glass is like a window, and nano texture glass is like a picture.

I love and hate this review. On one hand, you did a FAR better job detailing the differences between the two displays, and I understand what the nano-texture screen is like much more than before. On the other hand, I'm even more unsure which display I should go with! Thank you for being so thorough yet concise in this video! 10/10.

I am not an Artist but have chosen the nano texture anyway and it is incredible. Go for it!

The first review that actually appreciates this technology

great video as always

I love the nano texture. At work the reflections from overhead lighting would cause me to have to angle the iPad to get them off the screen. I also feel like the writing feel with the Apple Pencil is better. It glides but doesn’t feel slippery.

Standard glass would be my choice. Matte screens reduce sharpness.

thank you for the asmr close up nano texture review ive been looking for for weeks!!

Thanks Josh. This video is the one I’d been looking for. The comparison is awesome! I put a regular class screen protector and a matte screen protector on my iPad. The glass made it much it much slicker to write on with the Apple Pencil. The matte screen protector was perfect but made the screen too grainy. I took it off after watching your video and discovered the Apple glass is just fine. I’m going to go into the Apple Store today and take a look at the nano screen myself. Your video makes the differences look minimal.

Quality comparison breakdown.

I have always purchased screen protection on my iPads since my earlier iPad had permanent smudges on the actual screen without one from long FPS gaming (NOVA online world record holder back in the day 😂) so I passed on the nano-texture. They make paper-like protectors that do pretty much the same thing for like $20.

Multiple content from Josh in a week? Thanks and I’d love to see more tech videos ❤

So I have the OLED version and I got a magnetic matte paper protector from amazon and honestly looks great and like the original. I also noticed at the apple store the nano screen had pen marks all over it which made me go for the OLED and amazon matte protector making it a win in savings plus protection 👌🏼

Very nice review! Thaks. I got the nanotexture one, still evaluating it but I agree with your conclusion. Nanotexture is batter in overall image quality in 7 out of 10 usage scenario for me. It would be interesting if you could compare the nanotexture with some matte or paperlike screen protectots, I made a sport comparison with just one of them (paperlike).

One of my favorite tech channels, keep up the good work!

You deserve more views!

Got mine 3 days back it's the same experience but I was comparing it with my older M2 iPad Pro. I was in love with my older display but when comparing it with the new M4 nano texture display it's better by leaps and bounds. So agree with everything you say 9/10 times I will too choose the nano texture display.

I lamented the loss of matte because I find the glossy screen reflections are more of a trigger for headaches. I do hope they will make this new nano-texture an option on lower end versions of the iPad.

Thanks!

Nice review. Still about that the hand glides better I find it hard to believe that any artist would work without a glove. Not just for gliding better. It also cleans the screen and improves palm rejection

I subbed to you after gpt 4o review

Thanks - a great video and just what I was looking for. One concern I have is that I think you have to use the special cloth with the nano texture otherwise you can ruin the screen and I will almost certainly forget to take it with me when I’m out and about…

The added friction when using apple pencil will make it more like writing on a paper

good video I went with the 11” nano texture. I like the reduced glare. I was fortunate to use an education discount to get the $100 off.

Looking at the light bar behind the iPad on the left, makes me think I’d be ok with an antenna on my iPad. It doesn’t look bad.

I’d love to see a review of the old and the nano, the two real choices for buyers today

SO GLAD I GOT THE NANO TEXTURE! SO DOPE

Great job in describing the differences and the feedback to Apple on why only 1TB and 2TB models.

I got the standard and would so again. The nano textured iPad is just for a different use case, not better or worse. I use my iPad mostly in darker rooms, I don’t use overhead lighting at the same time, I don’t have direct sunlight where I use it and I often do so later at night. The standard has better sharpness, deeper blacks and colors you expect from an OLED Display. And I use the pencil not that much, that I really would notice the better handling.

Such a high quality video that was so helpful in making the decision. Your multiple video examples of different use case scenarios was so useful. Loved the Bible verse. Thank you for all your hard work.

Got the nano texture because I will running my iPad in our f150 work truck as a dash mounted tablet, finger prints and glare sucks so much even with a matte screen protector, hope this is much better

Really great breakdown. Getting closer to making a decision myself. I am getting the 1tb model. Have you noticed a quality difference with photos. I will be using it for photo and video editing and mainly was concerned about decreased quality for photo editing on the nano texture.

Yeah I hope they eventually roll it out for the lower storage option iPads too.

The upcoming Lenovo Y700 mini tablet refresh is supposed to also have this

With nano texture screen protectors, is the best middle ground a glossy with a nano texture screen protector? Can change if you want?

Can you compare a Paperlike screen protector to the nano texture glass? Would be a waste if they’re comparable

Used a metal ball point nib with my pencil on paper like screen protector its boss

I have paper like on my current iPad Air. I’m going to upgrade to the 13” pro soon. I know you said you wouldn’t recommend a screen protector on the nano textured glass, why not? While the feel is pretty cool, you’re getting it for its light reflecting abilities anyway so not get a protector?

A matte screen protector costs under $20usd on Amazon, has better texture and protects your screen.

just wait a few months while not the same there will be matte glass screen protectors! and you can replace it when it wears down because even apples version will wear down!

Which better to watch movies and tv shows nano or standard?

Congrats to the best and only really professional comparison between the Nano and Glossy M4 I’ve seen. And I’ve seen many…Very well done! I opted for the Nano and couldn’t be happier with this decision 👌

For the price, I wish they made the entire front panel matte, note just the screen

I wonder how it compares to the matte glass on the higher end Steam Deck models

I've had screen protectors on every phone and tablet up until the past gen. At worst, they really do diminish the image quality and increase glare. At best, they still add a whole mm or so of thickness, which can interfere with some of the magnets on some folio cases. I traded both my 2021 12.9" and my iphone 14 PM in with pristine displays. Keep them in a case. For the tablets, keep them in some kind of folio case when not in use. Unless you drop your stuff a bunch (I personally don't), then I don't see why you'd need them. These displays don't scratch outside of coming into contact with specific objects with a defined hardness level. Jerry Riggs does good videos demonstrating this.

Weird question bro: where’d you get your shirt from? I’m looking for some new drip 😤

i put on a thin paper like protector and compared it with the nano texture, it's basically the same thing, both decrease contrast and colour accuracy slightly, don't forget nano texture cant use screen protector and it's more fragile

You gotta get the beautiful glossy display

My issue is the nano texture is locked behind a really high price point. Get a really good matte finish screen protector and you’re set.

Thanks for asking Apple to provide the Nano texture option for the 256go ! I sent an email to them. 1TO is way too expensive. Also agree with the touch feel of the Nano versus glass, way better on fingers!

Nice video

Thinking about getting it. Do you guys put screen protection on the glossy one?

Thanks for your review which confirms my decision to order the nano texture iPad Pro 13”. I use amongst other things to play music, sometimes outside where reflections are often a problem. I have tried Paperlike screen protectors twice in the past and did not like. The nano texture looks a lot better.

The nano option is the best for those that need anti reflection. The anti reflection screen protectors aren’t nearly as good as the etched at diffusing light. A 50 cent piece of plastic on top of a tandem OLED $1300+ device. Why cheap out on the most expensive part of the iPad - the display?

I’m a pilot, which one would you recommend me

Can you do a comparison with a screen with a matte screen protector vs a nano textured screen? We already know the difference between a glossy vs matte screen in terms of clarity and textures feel. What we want to know is does it justify upgrading to 1tb and paying an extra 100 dollars for the nano screen vs just slapping a matte protector?

Thanks. Any decision is right for iPad Pro M4 :) Switched from iPad Pro 2017. :) Difference is visible :)

Great comparison! Some things can't be captured on video though. The reflections on the standard glass look much more disturbing on video than they do in the real world, because the eye is focused on the screen display, while reflections appear "behind" it, and thus are not so much in focus and less disturbing. This effect can't be replicated on a RU-vid video, here the reflections fully mix with content. Personally, I got the standard model, since I'm mostly working inside and have control over room lighting, and I like the billiance of the standard display. Watching HDR movies on this display is really awesome.

Dude the fingerprints looked just as bad on the nano glass as they did on th eglossy glass! Watch your video back man.

i wish it would go over the bezel kinda looks strange to have like a mirror around the edge imo

If they’re less noticeable outside, what’s the point?

What kinda care does the nano requires I heard that one has to be extra careful. Is it true?

Would you mind comparing it to the TCL's NxtPaper & Huawei's PaperMatte ?

Nice to know

Love the verse from Ecclesiastes 😃

I’d say my iPad Air 4 after years of use has developed a nano-textured glass on its own

but I can just put a display protection like Paperlike on my screen to achieve almost the same effect?

Does the pencil pro work better in standard or nano display ?

Nano texture glass will make apple pencil tip wear out faster?

3:38 ❤Great Hillsong album.

I'm also concerned about long-term wear and tear, will this nano texture begin to fade overtime from constant friction/usage.

It really doesn’t seem much different than the paper like screen protector. The downsides seem to out weigh the good for sure. I’m sure it feels nice, but so does a paper like. It looks like you’re basically trading the glare for lower definition quality. Now on a television screen, or a monitor maybe, I could definitely see this being really useful.

so wont the nanotexture degrade as use ? since resistance will buildup from use ?

would an additional screen protector diminish the quality of nano glass? just need protection for scratches

Is it more difficult to wipe fingerprints on the nano-texture display? Do you think it will get scratches easier?

I have seen both in the store. The nano texture is good, but when you have a darker image the image looked washed out. If you are indoors, the nano texture will loose the pop with a slight haze. Plus the biggest item is you need to spend over 2k for the iPad.

I’m seeing some people with the nano texture saying that fingerprints are almost impossible to wipe off once they get on it- are you finding that to be the case too?

I take the nano texture glass all day 👍🏻👌🏻

Would you say that a matte screen protector like paper like feels better for drawing then the Nano texture?

but if u want a screen protector it would hinder the matte screen 😅

what if we use Armour Etch will it do the job to etch on the glossy ipad pro. Someone should do that to see if it works. 5 dollar coating.

does it have the grainy, rainbow effect like it has on the mattte screen protector?

I am a big fan of matte like screens. II used to buy MacBooks with the Matte option over glossy when Apple had the option., and there was a point where Apple only had the matte option if I remember correctly. Saying that, my preference was pre-ordering the nano glass version. It looks really nice, But I'm returning it for the standard version because it does look slightly washed out. I also don't like the border being standard glass. Feels weird when sliding towards the border from the nano glass. Small gripe but still bugs me. I used the paperlike screen protector on my M2 iPad Pro. It was almost the same with the bonus of feeling like paper, and you get the added screen protection. I wouldn't recommend paperlike on the nano glass version. Great review. Thank you!

I was pissed it cost me an extra 1k, basically, they really shouldn’t have limited it to 1TB+. But it looks GREAT for outside use

I'd say that Samsung made the right call with the Ultra, with a texture in between these two, getting most of the pros while downsizing the cons.

IDK , I always put a paper like cover on my iPad screens . And eventually those get scratched and dirty . Can’t imagine relying on only the screen 🤔

I got the standard and out a matte screen protector on like I’ve done with my other devices. Why pay extra and still have to put a screen protector on?

Nice scripture touch!

I think the use of a screen protector is the main issue for me. Drawing on an ipad that get's a scratch, or even worse and groove that will snag the pencil just enough to irritate me constantly is the reason I went with the traditional glass and slapping a paper like type of screen protector on it. I can replace whenever I need and deal with the muted colors. Also I saved a bit of money as I only wanted the 512 model. If Apple ever offered an ARTIST MAX PRO IPAD haha with replaceable nano texture screens specifically for artists, I would probably be interested. Especially if they did so on a 16" mode that dual boots iOS ;-)

I need to see how this will age over years of drawing

Team Glossy! But I can see how many will be very happy with the Texture