iPad Pro: The ultimate guide

Take an iPad, add much better cameras, faster processors, ridiculous refresh rates, wide-gamut color, four speakers, a smart connector for keyboards, and the Apple Pencil and you have iPad Pro — the computer for the rest of us.

Current models include the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro. Previously, Apple offered a 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

And for creative and mobile professionals, they might just be the dream machines.

Buying your iPad Pro

Not sure about which iPad Pro to buy? The updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro (which replaces the previous 9.7-inch iPad Pro) are identical in everything but display size and variety of finishes. (The 12.9-inch model lacks the rose gold option). Both have 120 Hz ProMotion displays, A10X processors, and support for Smart Connector and Apple Pencil. You just need to decide which size is best for you.

 

Using your iPad Pro

Whether iPad Pro is your first iPad, your first Pro, or simply your latest iPad Pro upgrade, the first thing you need to do is get it set up and running. You can start from scratch or restore from a previous backup, if you have one, and you can even move data over from an old Android tablet or Windows PC, if you're switching over.

More for iPad Pro

With the Smart Connector, Apple Pencil, and USB-3 adapters, iPad Pro has more options for accessories than any iPad before it.