We carefully compared the 2022 iPad Pro with the M2 chip to the previous 2021 iPad Pro with the M1 chip.
The new iPad Pro of 2022 arrives with the main novelty of the M2 chip, a very important evolution that improves power by around 20%. But there are others Important differences between iPad Pro 2022 and iPad Pro 2021 of the previous generation. For this reason, we have compared the two models so that you are fully aware of all the differences.
Comparison: iPad Pro 2022 vs iPad Pro 2021
We compare the new iPad Pro 2022 in depth with the previous iPad Pro 2021
Specification table
| iPad Pro 2022 | iPad Pro 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (11″) | 24.76 x 17.85 x 0.59cm | 24.76 x 17.85 x 0.59cm |
| Weight (11″) | 466g | 468g |
| Screen (11″) | Liquid Retina display, 2224 x 1668 pixels | Liquid Retina display, 2388 x 1668 pixels |
| Size (12.9″) | 28.06 x 21.49 x 0.64 cmcm | 28.06 x 21.49 x 0.64cm |
| Weight (12.9″) | 684 grams | 684 grams |
| Display (12.9″) | Liquid Retina XDR display, 2732 x 2048 pixels | Liquid Retina display, 2732 x 2048 pixels |
| pixel density | 264 dpi | 264 dpi |
| Processor | M2 | M1 |
| RAM | 8/16 GB | 8/16 GB |
| Storage | 128, 256, 512 GB and 1.2 TB | 128, 256, 512 GB and 1.2 TB |
| cameras | Dual camera (12 + 10 MP) | Dual camera (12 + 10 MP) |
| Drums | 10 hours of internet browsing | 10 hours of internet browsing |
| Colors | Silver and space gray | Silver and space gray |
| Others | Face ID, Portrait mode, True Tone, Pro Motion, Apple Pencil hover, ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps, LiDAR scanner | Face ID, Portrait Mode, True Tone, Pro Motion, LiDAR Scanner |
| starting price | From 1,049 euro | From 879 dollars |
Differences between iPad Pro 2022 and iPad Pro 2021
The differences between the two iPad models are quite minimal. We are before two iPad models that have the same exterior design, with aluminum body with straight edges and reduced frames. We also have a camera module with two identical sensors, as well as Face ID.
If outwardly they are practically the same, internally the changes are not too big either. Both offer the same storage options and 8 GB of RAM in the 128, 256 and 512 GB models and 16 GB of RAM in the 1 and 2 TB models. Therefore, we will focus directly on the differences between the two.
Processor: M2 versus M1
There is a significant evolution between M1 and M2
This is the main difference with the new iPad Pro of 2022. Apple replaced the M1 chip with the new M2 chip, a more powerful and efficient processor. It is a generation change that offers us much more power, although it is true that at the performance level it will be difficult to improve what has been achieved with the M1 chip.
It stands out above all in the graphic part by incorporating a 10 core GPU, in the M1, the GPU had 8 cores. Apple claims that the M2 chip’s CPU is 15% faster than the M1’s and the GPU is 35% better.
| specifications | M1 | M2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 high performance cores and 4 high efficiency cores | 4 high performance cores and 4 high efficiency cores |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| GPUs | 8 cores (2.6 TFLOPS) | 10 cores (3.6 TFLOPS) |
| neural engine | 16 cores (11 billion operations per second) | 16 cores (15.8 trillion operations per second) |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 24 GB |
| memory controller | LPDDR4-4266 | 8x 16 HP | 68 GB/s | LPDDR5-6400 | 8 16-bit channels | 100 GB/s |
| decoding encoding | 4K | H.264, H.265 | 8K | H.264, H.265, ProRes, ProRes RAW |
| transistors | 16 billion | 20 billion |
The M2 chip features an 8-core CPU that’s up to 15% faster than the M1, with improved performance and efficiency cores, and a 10-core GPU with up to 35% more graphics power, ideal for the most demanding applications.
ProRes video recording
Thanks to the M2 chip, iPad Pro cameras can capture ProRes video for the first time and also transcodes ProRes streams up to three times faster. This can be very important for content creators as they will be able to edit on the iPad much more professionally.
iPad Pro is now a better tool for editing videos
Apple Pencil Floating Pointer
The new iPad Pro is able to detect the Apple Pencil before it touches the screen. The Apple Pencil is detected 12mm above the screenallowing us to preview where we are going to position the pencil, a very interesting function for creative users.
The new iPad Pro with iPadOS 16 puts whole new options in the hands of users by bringing the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) closer to the screen. Now with the floating pointer feature, Apple Pencil is detected up to 12mm above the screen, so users can preview their mark before they start drawing and enjoy greater precision in their sketches or illustrations.
The new iPad Pro detects the Apple Pencil before it touches the screen
It’s a fairly continuous evolution in the iPad Pro, a processor-centric evolution. It’s pretty much the same kind of evolution we saw last year with the addition of the M1 chip. If you don’t need power, previous generations of iPad Pro are still more than worth it.
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