2020 Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB) - Space Gray (2nd Generation)

I specialize in tech reviews and try to help buyers find the best gear at fair value. The 2020 iPad Pros have meaningful improvements I’ll detail below. A major one is much improved 10-hour battery life. But why settle for longer battery life when your new iPad takes forever to charge? Fortunately, there’s an easy fix: Apple is famous for marketing state of the art iPhones and iPads that unfortunately come with slow, subpar chargers. The new iPad Pros come with a ridiculously slow 18 watt charger. For under $30 you can ditch the slow Apple charger and fix the problem. However, with zillions of wall chargers out there, it’s easy for anyone’s eyes to get glazed over looking for which to buy. Here’s what to look for: IPAD PRO CHARGING BRICKS: Which to buy / Tips: It’s essential you get one labeled “USB-C Power Delivery.” This is also known as PD. For wattage, look for 30w and be sure the full 30 watts is coming out of the USB-C jack. Some have dual ports and might be labeled 36w but limit 18 watts to each jack. I’ve reviewed many PD chargers and have found that it is best to stick with reputable brands with warranties of at least a year, and up to two years. I’ve tested several and recommend Aukey, Choetech, Anker, and AmazonBasics. I have no relationship with any tech company. Use your USB-C to USB-C cable that comes with the new iPad Pros. No need to buy another cable. Below are some links: AUKEY: For under $25, this great model also includes an old fashioned but still useful USB-A jack. To get the full 30 watts to your new iPad, don’t charge a second device at the same time. The 24 month warranty is far better than most: https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-Charger-Delivery-Dynamic-MacBook/dp/B083DD37W7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=USB+C+Wall+Charger%2C+AUKEY+USB+C+Charger+30W&qid=1585825322&sr=8-1 CHOETECH: For just over $20, this 30w PD model is compact and great for travel with its foldable plug. The warranty is 18 months. It comes only in black: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-CHOETECH-Foldable-Compatible-Nintendo/dp/B083DM83BX/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=choetech+30w+pd+charger&qid=1585825382&sr=8-4 ANKER: Anker may be the best known of third party brands but its once stellar customer service is now frustratingly difficult at times. Yet, they make great products, although warranties are limited. This model is super compact, comes with 18-month warranty and is quite “Apple like” at under $30: https://www.amazon.com/AK-A2017121-27W-PD-1-Port/dp/B07DFGKFM3/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=anker+30w+pd+charger&qid=1585825876&s=electronics&sr=1-3 AMAZONBASICS: I like dealing with Amazon because their customer service is typically stellar. At under $30, this one will charge your new iPad PRO at 30 watts for highest charging speed and will also charge the latest USB-C Mac laptops at high speed. However, it is larger than the others and only carries a one-year warranty: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Charger-Laptops-Tablets-Delivery/dp/B07PBCKXP7/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1 SHOULD YOU BUY A PD CHARGER WITH MORE THAN 30 WATTS? Chargers with more than 30 watts WILL NOT give you faster charging unless you are also using it for a recent Mac laptop. Apple and most PC laptops require 45 watts for fastest charge. Recent iPhones only come with 5w or 12w chargers but need 18 watts with Power Delivery for fastest charge. So don’t toss the new 18-watt charger that comes with the new iPad Pro. Use it for your iPhone and you’ll be amazed it charges to 50% in just 30 minutes. IPAD PRO BUYING TIPS: SHOULD YOU UPGRADE TO A NEW 2020 MODEL OR NOT? For most power users, yes. The longer battery life as compared with earlier models is absolutely worth it. Apple is not stretching it when it says 10 hours although intense gaming will deplete the battery faster. For general users, maybe. The faster A12Z bionic chip is tremendously zippy but folks who are casual internet browsers will not notice the change. However, this model is fantastic as a laptop replacement with its support for Apple’s stellar Magic Keyboard, the Apple (and some third party) pencils, and the Smart Keyboard Folio. If you take pictures with your iPad, the camera is the best Apple has yet packaged with any device. Terrific. In this Covid era, it’s ultrawide lens is also great for live streaming of meetings. Speaking of meetings, the built in microphones surpass most laptops. For music listening, the new iPads deliver clean and pleasing audio, with surprisingly fine bass. Yes, your new iPad Pro can actually crank up the jams! Good to know if you are stuck in the house. IPAD PRO FOR GAMING: SHOULD YOU UPGRADE TO A NEW 2020 MODEL OR NOT? A giant YES! We have a family member who is quite successful in the gaming world. If you are coming from any other mobile device other than the 2018 iPad Pros, the 120 frames per second (FPS) frame rate of the new Pros must be seen to be appreciated. Silky, slick and so fast! No lag with a good internet connection. Games such as Fortnight have recently upgraded to support 120 FPS. If your favorite game supports it, a new iPad Pro is an absolutely terrific no brainer investment. CONCLUSION: I hope this long review has been of some help. I’m sending my very best to you and yours for health and prosperity, and better days ahead. The new iPad Pros are stellar, light as a feather, and Apple’s best ever for ultra fast speed, productivity, and laptop-replacing good times.

My daughter was always using my 2018 iPad Pro, because the art apps are crazy, and she is amazing with artwork. I would have loved to have upgraded myself, and have the Lidar sensor, that comes with the 2020 iPad Pro, but I bought it as a gift. The screen is stunning, and if I am going on the road, it is awesome to be able to keep up with texts, emails, and watch a streaming network, just by tossing the iPad in a lightweight carrying case. Like everyone, I couldn’t leave without my iPhone, but it is really refreshing to have the big screen, even for the usual cellular related tasks. When I want a break from the iPhone, I find myself relying on the iPad, even at home. As these keep getting better, they are even making laptops obsolete. I do enjoy having the versatility of a laptop for working, but the iPad is becoming a replacement for the laptop, even for me, which I never thought I would say. I don’t plan on giving up my laptops yet, but I am getting close with the iPad Pro. There really isn’t anything that I can think of, that I cannot do with an iPad Pro. It has become an invaluable part of my life.

The new upgrade for the 2020 iPad is pretty nice, although I would have hoped for more. The display is absolutely fantastic. Honestly the best display I’ve ever seen. Crystal clear and vibrant. The upgrade to the camera system is actually a bit annoying, as I do have a few cases that no longer fit due to the square camera housing. There aren’t many apps to take advantage of the LIDAR system, so that’s not a huge selling point. Mainly, the reason I upgraded was twice the storage for about the same price as the previous model. 128 gig i find is much more suitable. 64 gig just isn’t enough period, so it’s nice that the entry model has the 128. The construction is beautiful and on point as always from Apple, and the Apple Pencil 2 has really been an incredible accessory. As a student, it’s nice to be able to take notes that way if I want to switch it up from the keyboard. I purchased a hub as well which greatly expands the usability. Now I can connect USB, 35 mm audio, HDMI, card readers and others all from the USBC port. Highly recommend. As far as this being a laptop replacement, honestly for me it is. I still find myself wanting to buy a big widescreen monitor, but it’s nice to be able to pick it up and go when needed. I would say that if you have a 2018 version already, this is probably a hard sell, and not quite worth buying it flat out. But if you’re going for your first iPad, it’s not a bad way to go at all. The shipping was quick and it arrived perfectly packaged just as it would be from the Apple store. Beautiful piece of equipment. Highly recommend.

I don’t know off the top of my head just how many iPads I have owned. I do know that this replaced another 11inch iPad Pro. However this is the first iPad I’ve owned withoutout WiFi. Considering that my first iPad had cellular The first generation iPad with 3G deputed on April 30, 2010. I had to wait a month after the WiFi only iPad debuted. So why did I wait? And more importantly what has changed in ten years that I decided to forgo cellular? From the beginning I recognized that the iPad would be a powerful tool in the courtroom. In those days, not all courthouses had public WiFi. Most do now, but my iPhone XS is a personal hotspot. So my earlier need for connectivity in Court is not as acute. So how does this iPad Pro stack up against the 2018 model? Basically it’s faster. Some say that the the kind of speeds between generations is not noticeable. It is. It is especially noticeable with high speed WiFi and streaming video. The cameras are outstanding. The rear cam has 7 MO while the two front cases are 10 and 12 MO. It actually has an 2X optical zoom. While this will likely be the best tablet you’ve ever owned, it is even more lost it will be the best camera you’ve ever owned. A few words of advise. Two things are necessary. AppleCare+ and a touch case. These will give you piece of mind.

Chegou bem rápido, o aparelho é muito bom

I have it for 2 years and it’s still the same as i buy it if u wanna buy one it’s a solid choice

Amazing product! Thank you

Chegou dentro do prazo, tudo perfeito!!! :) super aconselho

Very good, I love it