iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

13-inch iPad Pro (M4) pairs a stunning tandem OLED and ultra-thin design with blistering M4 speed, but AUD pricing and iPadOS limits keep it a luxury buy.

Best For

Pro creators needing 13-inch OLED

Value

Premium

Biggest Strength

Stunning Ultra Retina OLED

Biggest Weakness

Very high tablet price

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

13-inch tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR is the strong upgrade over prior Mini-LED Pros.

M4 plus 5.1 mm / 579 g chassis makes this large Pro far more holdable than the old 12.9-inch.

Still say iPadOS underuses the hardware versus a MacBook at similar spend.

Over 13 hours web surfing; Apple rates up to 10 hours video.

Quick Facts

Brand

Apple

Release Date

May 15, 2024

Price Range

$2,199 to $4,499 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Stunning Ultra Retina OLED

Ultra-thin light chassis

Blazing M4 performance

Landscape front camera

Excellent battery life

Strong Pro accessories

Cons

Very high tablet price

Pricey Pencil and keyboard

iPadOS limits the hardware

What Owners Say

The Good

Owners love the 13-inch size for reading music scores and digital art

Nano-texture option praised for low-glare reading with Pencil and pedals

Speakers called loud and useful for recording student concerts

The Bad

Some buyers report DOA units or warranty/seller confusion

Detailed Summary

Display size	13 inch
Resolution	2752 x 2064 at 264 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1600 nits
Panel	Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED
SoC	Apple M4
RAM	8 or 16 GB
Storage options	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Video playback	10 hours
Battery capacity	38.99 Wh
Weight	579 g
Thickness	5.1 mm
Dimensions	281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm
Rear camera	12 MP
Front camera	12 MP
Ports	USB-C Thunderbolt / USB 4
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; optional 5G
Apple AU launch RRP (Wi-Fi)	2199 AUD