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Compare: Acer Switch Alpha 12 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 4

It’s smackdown time we have the Acer Switch Alpha 12 and Surface Pro 4, which is what we have in this review. Acer is considerably less expensive there must be some differences between them we’re going to find out what they are now.
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General Info
Acer Switch Alpha 12 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | |
$ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
Series | Alpha 12 SW512-52 | Surface Pro 4 CR5-00001 |
Brand | Acer | Microsoft |
Weight | 1.27 Kg | 0.78 Kg |
OS | Windows 10 Home Basic | Windows 10 Professional |
Dispay | 12 Inch | 12.3 Inch |
Type | Laptop | Laptop |
Display
Acer Switch Alpha 12 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | |
Display Type | LED | LED |
Display Size | 12 Inches | 12.3 Inches |
Display Resolution | 2160 x 1440 Pixels | 2736 x 1824 Pixels |
Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Display Features | LED Backlit WQHD IPS Display | WQXGA LED Backlit Pixel |
They’re both 12-inch size class, 12.3-inch pixels sense to display for the Surface Pro 4 and 12-inch IPS display on the Acer. They’re both really bright but the color gamut is higher on Surface Pro 4. So a little bit higher color gamut we’re talking 100% of sRGB and 75% of adobe RGB on the surface pro 4 vs. 89 percent of sRGB and 66 percent of adobe RGB on the Acer. You know given the Acer is a significantly lower price tag it’s about 750 dollars including a keyboard for the core i5 at 8 gigs of ram and a 256 gig SSD and that same thing is going to cost you more like $1299 on the surface and that’s not including the keyboard.
Specification
Acer Switch Alpha 12 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | |
Processor Name | Core i5 7200U 7th-Gen | Core i5 6300U 6th Gen |
Dimensions | 292.9 x 201.80 x 15.9 mm | 292 x 201 x 8.45 mm |
Graphics | Intel HD 620 | Intel HD 520 |
RAM | 8 GB LPDDR3 RAM | 4 GB DDR3 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
Colors | Black | Silver |
As the latest surface pro 4, the Acer switch alpha 12 has the most in common with the surface pro 4 and like surface pro 4, it’s powerful. Both of these are available with intel core i5 and i7 CPU as well. With the Surface Pro 4, you could go down to a core m3 if you wanted to, so there’s a little bit more variety in the line there. But we think for most folks who are buying a service or many, the interesting thing is being able to get ultrabook level performance in something that’s still what you could call a convertible tablet.
Performance
Acer Switch Alpha 12 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | ||
Clockspeed | 2.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz | |
Graphic Processor | Intel | Intel | |
Processor | HD 620 | HD 520 |
Multimedia
Acer Switch Alpha 12 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | ||
Web-cam | Yes | Yes | |
Speakers | Dual Speakers | Dual Speakers | |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
Usd Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Wireless Lan | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.0 | |
Memory Slots | Yes | Yes |
Battery
Acer Switch Alpha 12 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | |
Battery Cell | 2 Cell | – |
Battery Type | Lithium-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion Polymer |
Power Supply | 45 W AC Adapter W | 35 W AC Adapter W |
Lastly, there’s battery life both of these come with a 45-watt charger which is the same wattage that you would get for a 13-inch ultrabook laptop. And battery life is noticeably better on the Surface Pro 4. Which is funny you know sometimes people pick on Surface Pro for like wish that could have better battery life that sort of thing but it can average with productivity work and some streaming video, you can manage six and a half seven hours on it or so with 40 percent brightness. The Acer is more like a five-hour tablet.
Which is better!
The Acer Switch Alpha 12 and the Surface Pro for about $400 potentially sets these apart depending on the configurations you’re interested in buying. Now a Surface Pro 4 does come in an even higher in core i7 with faster intel iris graphics. While Acer one stops at the regular core i7 6500. For those who are looking for the absolute maximum horsepower if that’s you, then it would have to be Surface Pro 4. But otherwise, if you save your $400 you’re actually going to get a pretty good product that runs just as quickly as a Surface Pro 4.
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Huawei MatePad Pro: Premium Tablet

The MatePad Pro tablet is Huawei’s premium tablet. It is therefore part of the high-end market for Android tablets while displaying a very reasonable price. A very interesting value for money, but without the services of Google. Today, can a tablet appeal without Google? Has Huawei succeeded in bringing an attractive touchscreen tablet capable of shaking an iPad Pro, a Microsoft Surface Pro, or even a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7?
Huawei is one of the manufacturers still very present in the Android tablet market. Despite the absence of Google services, Huawei intends to impose itself with tablets with an attractive value for money and notable performance.
Released in 2020, this MatePad Pro is the first Premium tablet from the manufacturer, which now dares to try on the high end. A very competitive market, since Samsung, Apple and even Microsoft offer professionals touch tablets with very high performance to provide an efficient working tool.
Huawei hence comes, a bit like an outsider, to dust off the segment and provide an alternative to those who want a versatile tablet, for entertainment as well as for work.
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Pros and Cons
Pros | Cons |
A high-end level of finish | The absence of Google services |
Tablet performance and power | 20 W charger supplied, remember to bring a 40W to accelerate the charge |
LCD display | No 4G model available |
Fast charging | |
PC mode |
Key Specification
MatePad Pro | ||
$ | CHECK PRICE | |
Chipset | Kirin 990 (7 nm+) | |
Display | 10.8 inches | |
Memory | 128 GB | |
Camera | 13 MP | |
Fingerprint Sensor | No |
Design
MatePad Pro | ||
Dimensions | 246 x 159 x 7.2 mm | |
Weight | 460 g | |
Screen Size | 10.8 inches | |
Color | Gray, White, Green, Orange | |
Display Type | IPS LCD | |
Build Material | Aluminum Frame |
Huawei has focused its efforts on the design of the tablet so that it does not stand out in the middle of other competing Premium tablets.
If the finishes remain generally neat, the design of this tablet is quite similar to what Samsung or Huawei can do. You, therefore, have a 10.8-inch tablet, a screen with a 16:10 ratio, more in length than in width. With fairly thin borders, the screen takes up 90% of the space. It is she who also has the finest borders on the market with only 4.9 mm of black edge that frames the screen. The aluminum frame helps to perfect the look of this tablet which, in concrete terms, is quite attractive. A little thick with its 7.2 mm, it is nonetheless light (460 grams), which, for the grip, is quite pleasant. The front sensor of the tablet is indeed present, but super discreet.
The touch screen of the MatePad Pro displays a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. This IPS LCD panel displays a beautiful brightness and an appreciable level of contrast. A very good screen, therefore, displays the same characteristics as an iPad Pro (with the price difference that we know).
This screen is displayed among the best digital tablets. Its only flaw remains its reflectance level: its level outdoors is not optimal. This screen should provide you with a high level of visual comfort while watching movies or your moments of productivity. Blue light is greatly reduced to your eyes.
Performance
MatePad Pro | ||
Processor | Octa core (2.86 GHz) | |
GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | |
RAM | 6 GB | |
Internal storage | 128 GB | |
Storage expansion | Up To 256 GB | |
OS | Android 10 |
In terms of design and screen, the MatePad Pro meets all the quality criteria. Now let’s see what it hides in its brushed aluminum frame. Huawei integrates the best chip in its catalog into its tablet: Kirin 990 chip, coupled with 6 GB of RAM. This processor makes the MatePad Pro the most powerful tablet of all Android tablets.
So you can do absolutely anything with it: work, download greedy image editing software, turn it into a laptop, play games, surf the Internet. Fluidity in navigation is at the rendezvous.
Note that the tablet offers you a multitasking mode to navigate your applications more quickly. Huawei places your productivity at the heart of its challenges and wants you to be able to work in comfort, switching from one application to another without losing focus.
Camera
MatePad Pro | ||
Rear | 13 MP | |
Front | 8 MP | |
Video recording | HDR |
The Huawei MatePad Pro has a 13 Megapixel wide-angle sensor on the back of the tablet and an 8 Megapixel front sensor. Nothing very extraordinary here, Huawei having certainly decided to focus its efforts elsewhere than on the quality of the photos. Huawei smartphones are much better equipped for this! On the video side, you can still make movies in 4K.
Multimedia
MatePad Pro | ||
Headphone jack | USB Type-C | |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
FM Radio | No |
The MatePad Pro has four speakers, evenly distributed on each side, two on the right and two on the left. The volume buttons as well as the home button are located on the top of the tablet. On the connectivity side, we find here a USB-C port, a SIM card slot for those who have access to the 4G model. Note that you don’t get a MicroSD port here, but an NM card port (Huawei’s proprietary format). No mini-jack here, but this absence is no longer a surprise. Premium tablets no longer include a headphone jack either.
Four Harman Kardon speakers equip the tablet, for immersive sound. The stereo rendering puts you in a very appreciable sound environment to watch your films or during your games.
Battery Life
MatePad Pro | ||
Capacity | 7250 mAh | |
Type | Non-removable Li-Po | |
Quick Charging | Fast charging 40W Fast wireless charging 15W | |
User Replaceable | No |
With its 7,250 mAh battery, Huawei announces an autonomy of 12 hours. Again, it all depends on your use, but know that the battery is used much longer!
On this point, moreover, it multiplies the good points: with its fast charge, its battery is full in less than two hours. The MatePad Pro also offers wireless reverse charging. You just have to put your phone on its shell for it to recharge. Very practical on the go!
Connectivity
| MatePad Pro | |
SIM | Nano-SIM | |
Bluetooth | 5.1 | |
Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Huawei unable to integrate Google services on all of its devices, the manufacturer had to adapt and offer alternatives to its users. On the operating system side, the tablet is available under Android 10, coupled with Huawei EMUI 10.1 software.
If the Google Play Store is not there, you still have the App Gallery to download your applications. The catalog grows regularly to give you access to popular applications, such as Twitter, Amazon, etc. With more and more users, Huawei continues to make regular updates to its service.
Despite everything, the App Gallery also has large absentees. This is the case with Netflix in particular. But Huawei, aware of this lack which could be prejudicial to it, does not hesitate, through its community, to explain to you the procedure to follow to install Netflix on its devices. A little technical manipulation is required, but you do have the possibility of accessing your video service on the MatePad Pro!
The lack of popular apps can be a drag on purchasing Huawei tablets. It is also up to developers to make the effort to make their application compatible. Especially since Huawei is not a manufacturer ready to disappear and the care is taken by the manufacturer to its devices makes it a major player. The App Gallery is not yet as extensive as the Apple App Store or the Play Store, but Huawei is working on it!
Huawei competes with Apple on its iPad Pro right down to accessories to make it a real working tool.
Huawei Pen-Pencil: the official stylus
The MatePad Pro has a magnetic holder on an outer edge to house the stylus and charge it. With it, note-taking is easier and more precise. You can draw, make annotations on documents, in short, the Huawei stylus does not have to be ashamed of its competitors.
Bluetooth keyboard
The MatePad Pro also has its keyboard which also acts as a screen protector. Huawei makes the effort to bring a keyboard with real keys, compared to the Apple keyboard. Note that the Huawei tablet switches to a PC interface to work, then to tablet mode when you no longer need its services in professional mode.
Conclusion!
There is only one brake that can prevent the purchase of this tablet: the absence of Google services. This absence is a constraint for many users. It a frustration when you see all the qualities of this tablet, its level of performance, its finishes. And especially its price!
If you can do without Google services, know how to install apps through APKs, you can’t hesitate for a moment. The MatePad Pro is certainly one of the best Android tablets on the market that offers such good value for money. Huawei goes to great lengths to provide a perfect user experience that meets its habits. An obligation to perform makes this race for performance very interesting and which should shake up the competition a little more soon.
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iPad Air (2020) vs iPad Air (2019): Which Apple Is Best

The new iPad Air marks the entry of the range in the more raw design of Apple. But it is not only the external appearance that differentiates the iPad Air 4 from its predecessor, the iPad Air 3. The opportunity to compare the differences between the iPad Air 2019 and its improved version, from 2020. Let’s go!
Apple’s end-of-year conference was an opportunity to discover its new fourth-generation iPad Air. At first glance, this is a whole different tablet. But what is better compared to the third-generation iPad Air? Let’s analyze the differences between our two opponents based on the technical data sheets provided by the manufacturer.
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Key Specification
iPad Air 2020 | iPad Air 2029 | |
$ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
Display | 10.9 inches | 10.5 inches |
Memory | 4 GB 64 / 256 GB | 3 GB 64 /256 GB |
Camera | 12 MP | 8 MP |
Fingerprint Sensor Position | Top | Front |
The screen of the fourth-generation iPad Air is larger than the screen of the third iPad Air of the name. Thus, we are entitled to a diagonal of 10.9 inches for the iPad Air 2020 against only 10.2 inches for the iPad Air of 2019. The pixel density, on the other hand, is roughly the same on both iPad Airs. True Tone technology is also responsible for adapting the colors of the screen according to your environment and the ambient light. A real asset so as not to tire the eyes in the evening.
Design
iPad Air 2020 | iPad Air 2029 | |
Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm | 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm |
Weight | 458 grams | 456 grams |
Screen Size | 10.9 inches | 7.9 inches |
Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
To begin with, we notice that the iPad Air 2020 does not look at all like the iPad Air of 2019. Indeed, its chassis has been completely revamped and now looks more like the iPad Pro which was unveiled the same year. Thus, the angles are now straighter and recall the appearance of the late iPhone 4. The result is a more serious format, which brings the fourth-generation iPad Air into the tablet sector that can be preferred for the job. Just like its accessories, as we will see below.
As for the dimensions, they are 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm for the fourth-generation iPad Air against 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm for the third-generation iPad Air. The iPad Air 4 is, therefore, a bit wider than the iPad Air 3, but it is less tall and just as thick. The weight, too, has changed: the iPad Air 2020 without 4G is heavier than its predecessor. In contrast, the iPad Air 4 model with mobile data weighs a few grams less than the iPad Air 3. But frankly, there is no real difference here.
However, we notice that the borders surrounding the screen of the fourth-generation iPad Air are much narrower than those of the third-generation iPad Air. The diagonal / format ratio is indeed higher with the new iPad Air: 81.3% vs. 78.3% approximately. You should also know that the iPad Air 4 offers additional colors: space grey, sky blue, rose gold, silver and green.
For the rest, the iPad Air remains true to itself both in 2020 and in 2019.
Performance
iPad Air 2020 | iPad Air 2029 | |
Processor | Hexa-core (2×3.0 GHz) | Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz) |
GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
Internal storage | 64 GB | 64 GB/128 GB |
Storage expansion | No | No |
OS | iPadOS 14.1 | iOS 12.1.3 |
The fourth-generation iPad Air incorporates the all-new Apple A14 processor. It is also the first device to have the right to this chip – even before the iPhone – which had never happened before. On the iPad Air 2020, the SoC would even be 40% faster, its GPU being about 30% more efficient compared to the iPad Air 3. On a daily basis, you will therefore have no trouble. to run particularly energy-intensive video games. Moreover, the iPad Air are compatible with controllers: that’s good, isn’t it?
The third-generation iPad Air, meanwhile, is content to run with an Apple A12 Bionic. This time, the processor is engraved with a precision of seven nanometers (compared to only five for the new iPad Air 4), but remains powerful enough to be able to open many apps at the same time without flinching. It is in fact divided into six different cores, including two Vortices at 2.5 GHz each and four Tempest clocked at 1.6 GHz. To this are coupled 3 GB of RAM and a quad-core graphics chip.
Camera
iPad Air 2020 | iPad Air 2029 | |
Rear | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 8 MP, f/2.4, 32mm |
Front | 7 MP, f/2.0, 31mm | 7 MP, f/2.0, 31mm |
Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Now let’s move on to the camera part. It is needless to say that the iPad Air being a tablet, it will be difficult for you to take it to take pictures with you everywhere. But this backup solution does the trick if you have no choice. In terms of numbers, the iPad Air 3 offers a single eight-megapixel back sensor. With an f / 2.4 aperture, it is capable of shooting HDR images. For their part, videos are available in 1080p at up to 30 frames per second. But the front camera only offers seven megapixels.
For iPad Air 4, the rear lens has been improved. It now has a twelve-megapixel lens. It is exactly the same as in the fourth-generation iPad Pro, which also has the right to LiDAR radar. It thus benefits from a wide-angle with an f / 1.8 aperture, capable of immortalizing landscapes much wider than the iPad Air 3. Furthermore, this sensor is capable of filming in 4K, which does is not the case with the previous version. Finally, you should know that the opening of the camera dedicated to selfies has also been enlarged with this time f / 2.0.
Multimedia
iPad Air 2020 | iPad Air 2029 | |
Headphone jack | No | Yes 3.5 Jack |
Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Audio Feture | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
The third-generation iPad Air does offer a headphone jack, but it can be recharged with a Lightning plug. Apple provides the charger, but you should not lose it at the risk of quickly finding you in the poor state of the battery. For the network, it will be Wi-Fi or mobile data depending on the model you choose, knowing that the edition with mobile data is more expensive, just like with the fourth generation of the iPad Air. Both are 4G compatible. Note also that file-sharing can be done with AirDrop, which facilitates transfer to other Apple devices.
Battery Life
iPad Air 2020 | iPad Air 2029 | |
Battery Life | Upto 10 hrs | Upto 10 hrs |
User R | – | – |
Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
User Replaceable | No | No |
The third-generation iPad Air can last up to ten hours of multimedia web browsing. Autonomy has not been improved with the iPad Air 4, since according to its technical sheet it is the same duration that is proposed. It’s a bit of a shame, especially when you consider that a lot of users prefer the iPad Air for long trips.
The charger that comes with the iPad Air 2020 offers a one-meter-long cable with a twenty-watt AC adapter, which allows it to be powered fairly quickly. The charging time is roughly the same on the iPad Air 2019, so there is no real difference in battery life between our two opponents.
Connectivity
| iPad Air 2020 | iPad Air 2029 |
SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, EDR | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Sensors | Acelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
There are serious differences between the iPad Air 4 and the iPad Air 3 in terms of connectivity. Thus, the new iPad Air 2020 benefits from a latest-generation USB-C socket, more universal and to which you can connect many compatible devices such as the eponymous keys. In addition, the jack port has been abandoned, which means that you will have to buy special headphones or go through true wireless Bluetooth headsets if you do not want to disturb those around you. At the back, there is still the Smart Connector to connect official keyboards.
Conclusion!
This iPad Air 2020 vs iPad Air 2019 comparison was an opportunity to discover that this time, Apple offers us a real improvement from one generation to the next. The iPad Air 4 is thus more elegant than its predecessor, while the iPad Air 3 is less powerful and its screen is smaller. However, these changes come at a price: 100 euros more.
The fourth-generation iPad Air is a mid-range tablet now capable of reaching the same audience as the iPad Pro thanks to the Apple Pencil 2 and the Magic Keyboard. It will be perfect for all trades looking for an Apple mobile touch device without skipping the software part, thanks to iPadOS 14 and its many advantages.
To be honest, buying a third-generation iPad Air is therefore not very interesting since the majority of its components are pale compared to those of the iPad Air 4. But it will still be a good option to save money. , for example for the tighter budget of university students. As is often the case, Apple keeps its promise to deliver a reliable and smooth product over the long term, and the benchmarks prove that there is nothing wrong with this.
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Comparison Between: iPad Pro 2018 vs iPad Pro 2020

Apple has barely unveiled its 2020 iPad Pro that customers are already flocking. Despite everything, some prefer to wait a few more months before proceeding to checkout. To understand why, just look at the iPad Pro 2018 … And the brand’s release schedule, which already provides for other versions this year.
First of all, let’s start by recalling the precepts of the iPad Pro. This range of Apple tablets is the most luxurious of the brand, and as its name suggests it is intended above all for professional or intensive use. Indeed, its technical sheet is beyond all other models, whether it is the family of historical and classic iPads, the more compact iPad Mini or even the ultralight iPad Air whose thickness is reminiscent of MacBook. eponymous.
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Key Specification
iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | |
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Chipset | Apple A12X Bionic (7 nm) | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Display | 11 inches | 11 inches |
Memory | 64/128 GB | 128/256 GB |
Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
Design
iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | |
Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm | 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm |
Weight | 468 g | 471 g |
Screen Size | 11 inches | 11 inches |
Color | Silver, Space Gray | Silver, Space Gray |
Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Build Material | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
The shell of the iPad Pro 2020, like that of the iPad Pro 2018, takes the guidelines of the iPhone 4, more straightforward and straight than the curves introduced with the iPhone 6. The result is a more sober appearance, more serious, and therefore well and truly suited to more professional use. As there are two sizes for each edition, one of the products will obviously be easier to take on a trip than the other, and this is where the customer’s choice can be decisive. Count 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm for the 11-inch iPad Pro, against 280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro .
The new Magic Keyboard, on the other hand, is different from the Smart Keyboard Folio. Indeed, it is more complete since it also includes a trackpad, even if there is still no numeric keypad in the program. Note that the old iterations of this family of accessories are still compatible with the iPad Pro 2020.
In addition, the fourth-generation iPad Pro also benefits from an interesting asset for confidentiality: its microphone can be physically disconnected. This was not the case with the iPad Pro 2018, and for those who want to preserve their privacy, this is a real plus.
The iPad Pro 2020 is available in two display sizes. The first therefore offers an IPS LCD touchscreen with an 11-inch diagonal, while the second reaches 12.9 inches, almost as much as a MacBook Pro. The duo has an array of sixteen million colors with proprietary True Tone technology, offers a refresh rate of 120 Hz and can reach a brightness of 600 nits. A glass pane protects the screen from scratches; it is also compatible with several styluses, including Apple Pencil. This tool is favored by graphic designers, tattoo artists and architects to make sketches as faithfully as possible.
There is also no difference between the iPad Pro 2018 and the iPad Pro 2020 at the screen level. A subcontractor could even confirm that the component used is exactly the same. On the other hand, each of the versions with a 12.9-inch screen is more borderless than its little brother: the device size/screen size ratio thus reaches 85.4% on the large model against 82.9% on the other. The pixel density is similar, however, at 265 PPI in both cases.
Performance
iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | |
Processor | Octa-core | Octa-core |
GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Internal storage | 64GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Storage expansion | No | No |
OS | iOS 12, upgradable to iPadOS 14.2 | iPadOS 13.4, upgradable to iPadOS 14.2 |
Camera
iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | |
Rear | 12 MP | 12 MP+10 MP+3D LiDAR scanner |
Front | 7 MP | 7 MP |
Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
As for the technical characteristics, the iPad Pro 2018 counts on a single 12-megapixel rear lens with an opening f / 1.8 and a size 1/3 ″. The iPad Pro 2020, on the other hand, also offers a 10-megapixel ultra-wide-angle with an f / 2.4 focal length. Both photo modules use the same LED flash, can record in HDR and shoot with 4K definition. In short, the fourth iPad Pro will clearly be the most effective for shots, but only certain trades will see a real advantage: others will prefer to use the camera of their mobile, much easier to carry everywhere.
Multimedia
iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | |
Headphone jack | No | No |
Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Audio Features | – | – |
Battery Life
iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | |
Capacity | 29.45 Wh | 28.65 Wh (Fast charging 18W) |
Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
User Replaceable | No | No |
All these technical characteristics are exactly the same on the iPad Pro 2018 (except certain series which were limited to 4 GB of RAM). But when we look at the Li-Po battery, one difference is noticeable: it’s capacity. Thus, the smaller iPad Pro 2020 offers only 7,540 mAh battery, while its predecessor reaches the 7,812 mAh. On the other hand, the most imposing iPad Pro 2018 seems to keep the same autonomy as the third-generation model. Either way, the gap between the cheapest products is really small, and we shouldn’t feel it every day. For the rest, it’s still the same everywhere: we are entitled to a GPS, Bluetooth and USB-C with the fastest speeds of the moment in both directions.
Connectivity
| iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 |
SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, EDR | 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer |
Conclusion!
To conclude, the iPad Pro 2020 is more of an update to the iPad Pro 2018 than a real new benchmark. Indeed, even if the CPU of the fourth generation tablet is announced as more efficient than the A12X bionic of the previous one, it offers similar performance and apart from an additional lit core, it is not that different. For the battery, the differences are also insignificant.
It is, therefore, the double lens on the back, coupled with LiDAR, truly unique on an iPad, which will make the difference for real specialists. Otherwise, the question will be iPad Pro 11 or iPad Pro 12.9,
Here are the best prices, updated in real-time, for the iPad Pro 2018 which costs (to a few tens of euros) the same price as the iPad Pro 2020 and can therefore be considered as an excellent alternative:
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