Used iPad Pro 12.9 5th

Why Buying a Used iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th Generation (M1,2021) is a Practical Choice

Every year, Apple releases newer and better tablets with laptop-grade chipsets and people are lining up at their local Mac Store just to get their hands on one. Although new iPads are undeniably powerful, many forget the practical benefits of just buying a used iPad. One of the best models you can buy is the iPad Pro 12.9-inch from 2021 and here’s why:

The iPad Pro 12.9” made the news for being the first iPad to feature an M1 chip – Apple's proprietary SoC (System on a Chip). The M1 chip represents a significant shift for Apple, as it marks their transition from Intel processors to their own custom-designed silicon. Up until the release of the iPad Pro 12.9”, we’ve only seen this chip series used in MacBooks. 

This gives the iPad Pro 12.9” laptop-grade performance with both octa-core processors and graphics. It’s a formidable powerhouse of a chipset that many are using this tablet as an office hybrid laptop. Along with Apple’s Magnetic Magic Keyboard, Mouse, you can transform this tablet into a fully functional laptop for your work or school projects. 

The iPad Pro 12.9 (M1) delivers a seamless and responsive experience that can compete with its successors. When compared with the iPad Pro 11” in 2022, the M2 chip processors are only 18% faster than the iPad Pro 12.9 -- not really a big leap in performance. Considering the price of a new iPad, getting the iPad Pro 12.9” with the M1 chip is worth more bang for your buck. 

Another compelling aspect of the iPad Pro 12.9 (M1) is continued software support from Apple. As a flagship device equipped with the powerful Apple M1 chipset, it remains at the forefront of Apple's software ecosystem, receiving regular updates and optimizations. You can be sure to update this tablet with the latest features, security patches, and app updates until 2028 – at least seven years after release!

Being the ‘Pro’ version of Apple’s 2021 lineup, the iPad Pro retained the classic iPad look: sleek aesthetic and premium build quality. It features a slim profile, edge-to-edge display, rounded corners, and robust aluminum chassis. Unlike the base iPad from the same year, the iPad Pro 12.9” doesn’t have a Home button. Coupled with slimmer bezels, this means the iPad Pro 12.9” has larger screen real estate up to ~85.4% screen-to-body ratio. 

To sum it up, a used iPad Pro 12.9 (M1) from 2021 is a practical choice if you’re looking for a high-performance tablet. With the powerful M1 chip, continued software support, versatile stylus compatibility, and classic iPad design, this model is more than enough to compete against newer iPads at a much more affordable rate.