If someone already has a MacBook they should go with the 11 inch one. If someone wants to have an iPad to be a laptop replacement (they don’t have one) then they should go for the 13 inch one.

@sherwinh1661

20 күн бұрын

im a realtor , havingt to do presentations and charts on-the-go - should i go for 13 or 11?

@petchlnwzaaa

20 күн бұрын

@@sherwinh1661If your client usually sits next to you then i think 11 inches should be fine tbh. 13 inches is good if you have to type/draw A LOT using pencil or iPad keyboard since they have more screen real estate (no pun intended lol)

@jacobeickhardt84

19 күн бұрын

well spoken

@FranciscoCruz1987x

19 күн бұрын

@@sherwinh1661 If you’re on the go all the time showing houses and stuff the 11 inch would be a better option… If you are in the office the majority of time the 13 inch is the best option . At the end of the day they both do the same thing . The 13 inch is not that practical to travel or move around.

@DigiDriftZone

7 күн бұрын

It depends, I went for a 12.9” because it has the same Mini LED display and it pairs beautifully as a second/external display for a 14” MacBook on the go.

Ive owned both, and thought i would use the 12.9 size far more than I do, but i found i rarely use it and mostly pick up the 11. I bought them for drawing and light CAD work on the go, or on the couch or bed and find the 11 easier to manage. I found that if i am going to sit at a desk with the Magic Keyboard, my desktop computer is far nore comfortable and powerful.

@kingkiril

Ай бұрын

What CAD app did you use?

@qwertyzxaszc6323

Ай бұрын

@@kingkiril Shapr3D

@khariodub8182

Ай бұрын

Hey bud i just want to let you know that your comment just single handedly convinced me to purchase the 11 inch instead of the 13 inch. I currently have a 12.9 inch 2020 ipad pro and i also use shapr3d. Using the 12.9 inch in bed or on the couch while designing is an absolute nightmare!

@SlitheringDemon

Ай бұрын

I bought the 11 too. Trust me, you took the right choice.​@@khariodub8182

@whitecrowuk575

Ай бұрын

Wait till you discover iPad mini. Majority will agree, moreover a lot of people goes iPad mini for the same reason. I’ve not used 11” often, mini every day.

I’ve had the 13 in each evolution. I rarely have used it on the Magic Keyboard. I love the bigger screen and watching videos/reading on it is awesome. The fact that it’s lighter now is a big bonus.

I don’t fully agree with the conclusion or advice to be honest - I’ve also owned both 13 and 11, and ended up loving and using the 11” more. It does the same and the smaller form factor is just very convenient. The smaller screen size is really relative and I’ve never felt it’s too small or cramped, not in the slightest. While I do own a laptop, I can do lots of work on the 11” . Email, simple word or excel stuff all really no problem at all. For me the small form factor with these incredible (over the top?) specs makes this my favorite apple device. I’ve owned all 11” generations and just picked up the new one . Couldn’t be happier.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Hey there, appreciate the comment and great points. It is relative indeed, and the idea of feeling cramped is probably because I've become adjusted to the 12.9" over the last (almost) half decade. But for sure, the 11" is a powerhouse and work can be done on it. Enojy the 11!

@dic8

Ай бұрын

One thing to add, regardless if you pick 11 or 13, the new OLED screen on this thing is spectacular in my opinion, I truly enjoy it actively. It’s just so full and rich - and that’s saying something as the previous gen was already very very good.

@sherwinh1661

20 күн бұрын

im a realtor , havingt to do presentations and charts on-the-go - should i go for 13 or 11?

@dic8

20 күн бұрын

As you’re always on the go, I would say get the 11”. And as said before the smaller screen since has never felt cramped to me. Others might love big screens which I suppose just comes down to preference and weight/bulk tolerance.

Even tho I’m an artist, I prefer the 11” size. Not only is it more portable & easier to hold…but it is equivalent in size to a standard 8x11” sketchbook. I know the 13” has more screen space for drawing, but it’s not enough for me to choose it over the 11” which is a true tablet to me.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Fascinating, you’re the first artist who’s commented that they prefer the more portable 11”. It makes sense though if you appreciate the portability of the 11”. Thanks for sharing!

@Regantdarcy

Ай бұрын

@@gcaleblee I still use my 2018 11” iPad Pro but i am tempted to upgrade to the M4 because of the OLED screen & apple pencil pro. I’m 90% sure I’ll go with the 11” again, but want to test out the new thinner lighter 13” in the store first. Whichever one I get i’ll get with the standard OLED screen tho for truer blacks & crisper colors. I also plan to upgrade my ipad mini 5 to the mini 7 when it comes out in September. I like the mini as a digital sketchbook when i really want to travel light. The iPad has totally replaced my laptop as my main content creation & media consumption device. 👍🏼

I have always had the 11 in iPad Pro. The 2018 and m1 model. Because of how thin and light the m4 lineup is, I decided to get the 13 inch. I travel a lot for work. Flying out of state 50 percent of the year. I can say that the bigger 13” is way better. The new lighter iPad is much easier to carry around even with the Magic Keyboard. I may not use it at home as much with the bigger size. But at the same time, I have a tv, and I don’t need to be on my devices as much when I am home. I will be keeping my 13 inch. Why? Lighter device makes the 13” more manageable, easier to type on the Magic Keyboard compared to the 11”. Does not hurt my hand compared to the older 12.9 inch. Bigger screen. Now, if you have weak muscles and brittle hands, go with the 11”. Me personally, I am tired of the small tablet

Brilliant overview. I have both and you hit the nail in the head. I use the 11 as mobile/travel device and the 13 at home to consume information.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Aha, so there are people in the wild who get both!!

Great video, you covered exactly what I was thinking, but wasn't sure why I was thinking it.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Honestly I just sat there when I got both of them so confused as to why I was having such a hard time with this. I had to watch other reviews, read reddits to start to understand why I wasn't sure which one I wanted, and ultimately, realized I just want both, although I'll probably have to return one as over 3k in iPad pros (and accessories) is just...ridiculous.

Great summary. I was struggling with this too but your analysis helped a ton. With my 16” M1 MBP, a 11” makes sense. So happy to have OLED on it.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Super glad this helped! Ultimately it comes down to your biggest use case for the iPad, which should really dictate the size where one settles. Apple really made us wait until 2024 for OLED 😅

Currently been feeling the same way about the products filling two different holes. Great diagram!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

thanks for the comment and the encouragement! Yeah, it's weird how different they feel. First time experiencing the dilemma having both inside the home.

@darren85i

Ай бұрын

@@gcalebleesame, i ordered both 11/13 to test and now cant decide which to keep. I also turned on my MacBook Air for the first time in weeks and comparing it to 13inch ipad

The 13” being thinner and lighter this year actually makes it feel way more manageable when not connected to the Magic Keyboard. I had the 11” for the 2018 iPad, but I upgraded to the 12.9” iPad with the M2 model. While the 12.9” felt too bulky, the 13” feels perfect to me.

@tbnrpaoging6630

Ай бұрын

13 and 12.9 its the same u can read it from apple website

@ramiebrahim4711

Ай бұрын

Same story, 11” 2018, upgraded to 12.9 M1 and found it way too bulky so I returned it and this time around preordered an 11 M4. When I read the reviews and saw the 13” in store, cancelled my 11” on the spot and grabbed a 13 instead. Happy with it so far, and I’m thinking I’ll probably keep it.

@jeromescott2113

Ай бұрын

@@tbnrpaoging6630 - I think you are confusing the 13" iPad Air and the 13" iPad Pro. The 13" Air does only have a 12.9" display. Either way, I still really like the feel of the 13" M4 iPad compared to the 12.9" M2 iPad. Moving the camera is also a huge improvement for me. Several times a day I would get a message that I was covering up the camera on my M2 iPad.

@tbnrpaoging6630

Ай бұрын

@@jeromescott2113 okk thank you

Congrats, There are so many videos about these out there. But somehow you managed to be exactly in people minds. Exactly answering the right questions. Keep up the good work.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Incredibly kind of you, thanks for the encouragement and thanks for watching!

Thank you for this specific topic. I have been wanting to hear more about it, as I am considering what I might do with both as well.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching :) the decision frustration is real. Let me know what you decide!

Really good video, well made! I’m struggling between these 2 sizes as well but probably going to go with the 11”. You summed up the pros and cons amazingly. Keep it up!

@D4NNYF00

Ай бұрын

I had the 11 inch once but I love the bigger screen. I ordered the 13 😬

@jimtipton8888

Ай бұрын

Had a 12.9 I used for 2 years and now have the 11. I like the portability and the experience is more intimate and closer to what Jobs had in mind with the 11.

@AzrealJ

Ай бұрын

Definitely the way to go, I had an 11inch sold it and got a 13(12.9) and almost exclusively used it in the Magic Keyboard since it was so big

@Turtlemilk

Ай бұрын

Get the 13 inch trust me.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! Either choice you'll be happy with it. The 11" will be a good companion wherever you go :)

Loved your video and diagram, I just suscribed, thank you for sharing. I just change from the 12.9” M1 to the 11” nano texture one. Agree with all your points.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Haha I felt like I was in high school making that but there’s a reason why the diagrams are used. Thanks for watching and let me know your thoughts about the 11” in a month or so from now!

Thanks for the thoughtful comparison. Very helpful indeed.

@gcaleblee

29 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching as well :)

Excellent video, I especially enjoyed the overlapping use cases graphics that picture is truly worth a thousand words. Cheers.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement and glad I was able to provide helpful content :)

Good diagram. I don't think this is a hard decision. You've summarized it well. For folks that will mostly be using an iPad as a laptop, a 13" (whether Pro or Air) is the best choice. For folks who already have a device that serves as a computer (whether MacBook or 13" iPad) for demanding tasks, get a smaller iPad (whether Mini, regular, or Air) forgo the keyboard since you already have a computer device, and it's highly portable and inexpensive.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Preceisely, and much appreciate the encouragement and summary! The funny thing though is despite knowing this and having a 16" macbook pro, I still want both 😅

@saileshagarwal

Ай бұрын

I have a macbook air.. but I would rather pay 500$ more for a 13inch iPad upgrade along with the magic keyboard… this way I won’t have to carry around two 13 inch gadgets and I can travel lighter. The 13 inches makes more sense, because if you are having to use your macbook air anyway, you will eventually end up using the macbook and your phone and the tablet will be just a paperweight mostly.

Great comparison between the two iPad sizes. No BS, no reading of spec sheets, thoughtful, and brilliant venn diagram. Curious to hear your thoughts on the iPad mini 8.3” size!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Hey Ken, thanks for the encouragement! Yeah, I tend to skip all the main specs as anyone who can read will find those online in a few seconds. I love the iPad mini, the form factor, the size, the weight, but I'm really sad about the display. It's hard to go back to something non-promotion or non-XDR display. Otherwise, the form factor IMO is similar to the 13" in how it overlaps a lot with the macbook air, the mini overlaps a lot with iphone pro max's, and it's a delightful overlap! If they made some kind of psuedo ipad mini pro, I'd get that in a heartbeat.

Great video. It was not only informative, it was also beautifully shot.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Super appreciate your kind words! I was in crutches trying to shoot this so I felt super limited but glad I could still capture good shots :)

@highdefnews175

Ай бұрын

@@gcaleblee I never would’ve guessed that based on the finish product. Hopefully you’re back on your feet by now, but if not, I pray you feel better soon.

Agree! Such a struggle. I had the iPad Pro 10.5”, and more recently the 12.9”, but with the OS not having an easy file UI, got a MacBook Air (Midnight!) and it became my go-to device. But with these new iPad Pro’s, wanted to get an updated iPad, but couldn’t decide as I love the screen real estate of the larger one, but it’s so close to my laptop and not comfortable to hold for long periods, so going back to the 11”. I’m actually thinking I’ll skip the keyboard this time. It’ll save some bulk and $. When I carry my work laptop I won’t carry a MacBook Air AND and iPad, so having a smaller device is probably the best situation for personal use and luggage. Whew! So many Apple products.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

For sure! Honestly if I had the MacBook Air, either the 13” or 15”, I’d definitely skip the 13” iPad Pro 100%. It’s a little bit different if one has the 16” MBP, but if you’re primarily holding the iPad and traveling with it instead of typing on it, the 11” makes a lot of sense.

Thank you! Got the 13" bc I want something that works as both a laptop replacement but I can also use as a tablet when I travel.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

For sure! If this was primarily a laptop replacement I’d get the 13” as well, although for travel, I would say the 11” is definitely better. Let me know how the 13” works out for you!

Fantastic video 👌 Cheers mate for sharing this.

@gcaleblee

29 күн бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, and thanks for watching 😎

Great video. I’m leaning towards the 13” since I don’t have a laptop and I plan on using it for drawing. It’ll be easier to do side by side multitasking as well. Plus the larger screen will make it easier to read.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

That makes a lot of sense if you can kill two birds with one stone!

Very well explained, I agree with your opinion on the reasons of getting either of them!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It's surprising how many of us are stuck here on making this decision, but whichever way one goes, they're solid :)

I love my 2021 11-inch. But the pretty significant 100gram+ weight reduction on the 13” models was a big factor in ordering the larger model this time around. I primarily use the iPad in tablet mode but I don’t have a dedicated laptop and the times I do use my 11” that way it just feels a bit too small. Hoping that the lighter 13” will still be very comfortable for tablet usage while working better for laptop replacement for my purposes, but if not I’ll return it to Apple and grab the 11” instead.

Good Video! I am in the same boat.. I am hoping the the thinner and lighter design will make the 13 more palatable to use in tablet mode. The 11 is perfect for that but you can beat the real estate of the 13 when docked or when using Freeform. I also have a mini and love it for KZread, instagram and kindle reading. But….

The 13” excels as a laptop replacement/digital art pad while the 11” is a great tablet.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

My 4 minute video in one sentence!

@whitecrowuk575

Ай бұрын

No iPad excels as laptop replacement. Sorry but many tried and end result is always the same. If it does replace a laptop that means you never needed laptop in the first place

After my GCSEs I’m looking to buy an iPad Pro, and I’m not sure between getting the 13 inch or 11 inch, if I were to get the 11 inch I was wondering if it is worth also getting a monitor so I could use an external keyboard and mouse with the monitor and iPad while at home at my desk, but then I could just use the iPad when I’m at school for example. What do you think? Is there any point also getting a monitor, and should I go 11 inch or 13 inch?

Amazing video man 🙏

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 🙂

Great video and I think you've captured a lot of points. Have usually gone with the 11 as the best balance between portability and screen size (since I refuse to get a mini until its been updated). This time thinking of going the 13, as I feel that another point about it is that is it better for sharing. The bigger screen size is much better for looking at photos or video or content together rather than the 11.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Honestly this is another point that I wish I mentioned that you nailed. When using this with family or friends, the 13” is really a no brainer. The 11” works for sure, but the extra real estate is just so convenient, despite its extra weight and size. The 11” is definitely for personal use, to carry around the park or cafe when you’re enjoying some solo time and shooting off a few short emails at the same time.

Loved my 10.5” iPad Pro so much then got the 12.9 when it first came out in 2018… idk they’re both great but the smaller pro was definitely more portable.

I always was on the non Pro Max non 13 inch iPad camp. But for this generation I’m going to try something different. I’m going pro max with my next iPhone to lessen the need of taking my iPad (at least in most cases ) outside the house and going 13 inch to keep my iPad in the house. I fully agree with you on the 11 inch being more easy to hold with one hand, but the 13 inch in this generation (being lighter) is approaching that territory. I tried handling it with one hand in the Apple Store for quite some time and it wasn’t too bad.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yeah, it's really a balance of where to best put your dollars for what overlaps or doesn't. The weight savings is huge, but it's just not as portable (obviously) as the 11". I have the pro max as well, and sometimes I just want a slightly larger screen, which is where the 11" slots in really well, but the 13" is definitely an improvement and with all things, something you'll totally forget about the size after a few weeks.

Could I ask what LUT are you using for video? I love the tones.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s part of the phantom lut package with Sony cameras :)

great video love the Venn diagram

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Honestly I was a bit hesitant to make it but glad it helped!

Are you comparing the M4 iPad Pro 11 and 13 inch tablets or M3?

Great video… I have an ipad since gen 1 and - although I also always had a macbook in that period, I always have an ipad with me, wherever I go, and I find that the 11 is the best all round option. I have an M1 12.9 and the latest mini and while both are great devices, the 12.9 lives @home and is now very much either a second display for the macbook or used to write (I love typing on the large magic keyboard). The Mini is perfect for reading and is so light I always have it in a sling bag or so. But the 11 does it all - so I got a new 11 pro M4… still a comfortable size for the keyboard. Good for lighter days of work - so light and compact it literally disappears in your backpack and can be taken in a slightly larger sling. comfortable to use on plane and train tables, and I have my entire research library with me, can annotate documents and stay connected with colleagues. An excellent machine - and yes a bit overkill - but it gives a lot of pleasure to work on and given he time one spends on these devices that is also worth something… :-)

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

WOW this is awesome, someone who actually has both form factors and uses them probably how Apple intended! Your examples are insightful for the 11", especially the comfort factor for commuting/traveling, and the freedom that it gives you to work, albeit in a small form factor, it can still do everything on the go. I also started using my 12.9" a lot more once I connected it as a second display as well and it's made a LOT more sense since then. Thanks for sharing!

Finally I choose 13" this time since I was 11" fans. I use iPad for dwawing illustrations, larger screen is absolutely an advantages. I chose 11" before just because 12.9" is too heavy for me to take out, and the new 13" now is affordable (in weights)

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Yes yes, totally agree if you're drawing on an ipad, the larger screen is an absolute must!

@piyushchoudhary007

26 күн бұрын

Does 11 inch ipad feel small when drawing????

@aisawaloki1571

26 күн бұрын

@@piyushchoudhary007 Indeed not really small, although larger would be an advantage. Moreover, too large would be a disadvantage instead, glad 13" is yet a step from too large, and 580g is still portable.

@piyushchoudhary007

26 күн бұрын

@@aisawaloki1571 so what should I buy 11 inch m4 ipad pro or 13 inch m2 ipad air for drawing and animation and it will be my primary device ??????

@aisawaloki1571

25 күн бұрын

@piyushchoudhary007 forget iPad Air if you want to get a smoother drawing experience (beside the wider color space provided by iPad Pro with an OLED display). The key reason is ProMotion. I tried drawing on an iPad Mini, and I can tell you you do instead feel the refresh rate difference with Pro, more than the screen size difference. But maybe just because my vision is sensitive enough. I suggest you go to the recent Apple Store or licensed retailer to try and feel it prior to making decisions.

Finally someone tackles the size differences in the proper way , so many people only praising the 13inch but the difference in size between/funcinality between these two is as clear as it gets.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks for this and glad you agree! The 13” is a beast, but they completely miss the point of the 11” which is more true to what a tablet was originally designed for. But we all like to have a one quiver killer and it’s fun to think about the versatility of the 13”….but the 11” is just so much easier to hold and carry around.

I lean towards 11-inch and total weight 1024g instead of total weight 1247g. Although intrigued by the 13-inch, but afraid its too big and heavy. Well done comparing these and great story telling! 🎉 watched twice to support the channel!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!!! Yeah, honestly the 13" isn't for a lot of people, whether someone has smaller hands or just because of the weight itself. The 11" does feel like a compromise at times, but it doesn't matter if you already have a macbook of some kind. Thanks again, and I'll work hard to bring more good content!!

Very on point diagram! New subscriber here!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words and the sub! Will work hard to continue to bring good content 🙂

Different people with different uses will want one or the other. I got the then 12.9" iPad Pro as soon as released - ad have just ordered the new 13". Bigger is better for me.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

for sure, honestly, for some people as soon as you see it, grab it, you already know which one you want. I honestly think it would be a no brainer if I was just a bigger guy, bigger hands, etc. I'm about average height/stature so it feels manageable but def at times I think having a slightly larger hand would've made it an easy choice.

I got the 11inch but had to exchange it for the 13inch .. I rather have a bigger screen if am already spending so much .. love the OLED on a larger display to watch shows

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that decision to spend just a few more hundred dollars to get that ultimate screen experience is a thought process a lot of us go through!

Great video!

@gcaleblee

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and hope it was helpful!

im a realtor , havingt to do presentations and charts on-the-go - should i go for 13 or 11?

I just got my new 11" M4 iPad and I love this thing. Could have gotten the 13, but the 11 is easy to carry, easy to hold and can take notes just like the 13. It's the one!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

The 11” is definitely asking to be carried around wherever you go :)

I just got the new 13" Pro and I'm waiting for a new mini to be announced (I hope so) for more portability.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Hold on tight, the new mini might take another year or two...but I secretly hope every ipad announcement for them to announce it as well 😬

I had the 12.9 as my last ipad, but getting the new 11 inch ipad pro is so great. Holding it is so much easier and my experience has never been better. Watching movies in your bed, or bringing it to places is much more fun than the 13 inch imo.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Yeah, the 11" is inviting you bring it around everywhere vs the 13" which invites you get some things done and also maybe join you on the couch :)

I’ll be keeping my 2018 for media and the new 13 for as a laptop replacement. Best of both worlds.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Nice!!!

I finally went with the 12.9 inch model. It’s awesome and I don’t think I’d go back

@gcaleblee

Күн бұрын

@@TheNetflixNook nice! The 13" definitely feels luxurious while the 11 feels more like a do it all pocket multitool. Enjoy!!!

I had the M1 12.9 iPad Pro and barely used it so I sold it. Now I am starting my studies and planning to get the 11 inch this time to use with the Pencil for studying and taking notes. 13 inch is just too big and heavy. Did you use 11 for notetaking with the Apple Pencil? Is it too cramped?

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

13" is big, even with it's slimmer form factor and weight savings. Anyone who says otherwise is probably a bigger person with larger hands. As for the 11", unfortunately it will feel slightly cramped. You'll have to make the tradeoff for portability vs functionality. As for writing on the 13", it's a lot more natural as it's closer to the size of paper. But if I had to carry it all day, it would be a hard decision to make. Sorry I can't help too much more!

@IsabelleAnn425

13 күн бұрын

I have the same problem because I study and take my current ipad (9 gen) everywhere! Train, bus, university. BUT I do spend a lot of time taking notes and reading e-books etc... I will probably get the 13 inch, but I have to still consider it :( Anyway, I love taking notes with the 11-inch, you can get used to it

Excellent video

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I don’t think anyone who has a laptop needs the keyboard. I would go for an 11inch with a cover

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

It's a good point, the cover is probably enough for most people...but for the others who like to feel like they can have a little bit more flexiblity, the magic keyboard is amazing!

0:30 reason for being: the steve job prime directive on Apple design: “customer experience “.

Is that a Santa Cruz Stigmata in the background? Nicely done!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

haha yes! Only the few appreciate this. I’ve been injured pretty bad so I haven’t been able to ride it much but it’s pretty enough sitting right there as a prop. What do you ride?

@bearsdidit

Ай бұрын

@@gcaleblee I had the previous gen Stigmata which was super fun. I'm currently riding the Heckler SL which has been a hoot. As a father of two young kids, I don't get quite enough riding time to stay in shape. The eBike makes the climbs tolerable so I can get more runs in. Keep up the great work on your reviews!

My iPad is my computer I am going to get the 11” m4 iPad. It’s going to replace a 12.9” M2 which is connected to an external screen. The 11” will be connected to the external screen. This gives me the bigger screen and the flexibility to use it as a tablet. Your review was excellent.

@gcaleblee

29 күн бұрын

Hey David, this is really insightful. I never thought about using the 11" as a primary computer for an external monitor...it kind of gives you the best of both worlds!

The choice has a lot to do with what other devices you have. I have the 16" MBP so there is just 0 reason to own a 13" iPad. The 11" iPad Pro however is great for bed, airplanes, relaxing on the couch. I completely stopped thinking about the 12.9"/13" once I had this setup going.

@fredro833

Ай бұрын

Same. I have 16”mbp , 11 ipp, and a mini

@Ask-Ali

Ай бұрын

I have a 13" Air. Which iPad do you think goes well with that? I typically intend to use the iPad as a couch TV/carrying it around my house. I rarely will hold it in my hand (I think?) mainly watching videos on the couch, desk, or bed.

@fredro833

Ай бұрын

@@Ask-Ali to me, 11” easy. Or a mini 6 (if you were to use in your hands mostly)

@teh_hunterer

Ай бұрын

@@Ask-Ali I found that having a similar sized iPad and laptop was pointless. The larger iPad is so big that it takes up just as much space as a 13"-14" laptop. They're both just as clunky as each other, but the laptop screen aspect ratio is much better for video content.

@Ask-Ali

Ай бұрын

@@teh_hunterer oh that’s super true on the aspect ratio! Agreed! I think I’ll get the 11” then. Thanks!

Because I have my 14” m2pro I went with the 11” m4 iPad Pro. I didn’t bother getting the Magic Keyboard because then it would be just like using my MacBook. I’ll mostly use the iPad for media consumption and minor mobile game playing.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Yeah, this is great if you know your main use of the product, it really helps narrow down what size. I think the confusion is when people want to do everything with their iPad but neither size does everything else.

Would you recommend 11 or 13” for studying math? Not sure if I’ll need the extra space or use 13” as a second screen to a MacBook. Although I don’t travel with an iPad so I’m leaning towards 13” for greater useability..

@gcaleblee

26 күн бұрын

Hey there...to be honest for anything where grades or work matter, I'd probably recommend the larger screen as it's really more inducive to getting things done. You probably don't need the m4 unless you have the budget for it, but any of the m1/m2 variants would be an awesome idea too!

@Gekko858

26 күн бұрын

@@gcaleblee thanks for your response and review! Did you have thoughts on the nano? Not sure what will happen at WWDC, read about having iPad as a virtual machine with macOS but unsure if that will happen.

@gcaleblee

26 күн бұрын

@@Gekko858 And thanks for watching! Hopefully it was helpful some :) I presume you mean the nano display? I haven't seen it in person myself, but to spring for that price point makes me think that it makes sense for those who really know they need it or would benefit from it. Otherwise I'm happy w/o it :) Yeah the WWDC is exciting this year, I think Apple is cooking something up, but it's clear that will keep macOS always fundamentally different from ipadOS...although they can very well improve upon existing platforms like stage manager and other things! Keep me posted on which ipad you end up going for!

Ha, I'm facing that very same dilemma right now! Seeing them side by side like that it strikes me as evident your comment that the 13" looks right at home with that keyboard whereas the 11" is probably better off without it. At the end of the day, and if you factor in Pro prices, maybe it does come down to, "if you want a tablet, buy a tablet; if you want a laptop, buy a laptop." I favor portability and use it for media consumption first and foremost, but it would be nice to bring it along for work rather than my heavier laptop.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

It's a pretty good summary! It does help a lot when you know your best use cases and also what you prioritize. Thanks for the comment!

I’m leaning much more towards the 11in iPad Pro. I’m still going to wait for wwdc just to see what software it gets in September.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

yeah honestly, they could make a few tweaks to the ipad to make it reallllly good, and I'm not even talking about giving it a macos. It's a tablet, but I think they could really make it stand out. Let me know what you decide!

The last time I heard and saw the phrase “Venn Diagram” it was in school on the blackboard in the year 1983

@gcaleblee

2 күн бұрын

😂

I’ve been wondering the exact same thing. But my primary reasons for wanting to buy is because I want to do art and comics on it. I think the 13 is the way to go but the cost is just insane to me. So i guess im now looking for any feedback I have of those that draw on the 11.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Ah, yes for the artist it's a different equation...perhaps consider the 12.9 M1/M2 variants? Most likely you'll be drawing on a table I presume, so perhaps you don't need the lighter body? As for the mini-LED vs OLED, I think those differences are only perceivable by the really scrupulous. Honestly, my 4th 12.9 still looks great!

@BlackNomad1

Ай бұрын

@@gcaleblee I actually ended up just coughing up for the 13 inch pro. I love it :)

As someone who has had the 12.9 m2 ipad pro I was really wanting to go back to the smaller ipad. In this sense a normal ipad size. My first ipad was 9.7 with the 6th gen. Then I got the air with the all screen design as I did not think the pro was a big enough uograde for the same pretty much ips panel on the 11 inch. I finally wanted the 12.9 cause the 256gb of then ipad air was holding me back and I wanted the better display. I got used to the 12.9. but the weight really changed how I use it. I never got the magic keyboard for it as I use procreate more than anything. But now that I am back in school I use my m1 macbook pro 14 and my ipad 12.9 m2 together more so than I thought which is great for an tandem display for my work flow. But I still missed the tablet side of things that complimentary device. I bought the m4 ipad pro 11 inch. And the size difference is kinda of shocking. Apart of me says I should just trade my 12.9 in for the 13 m4 and get the ruduce weight of the new one. But the other part of me say my m2 works just fine keep it. Use it how I am using it. And use the 11 inch as a tablet. The decison is difficult. I mostly use procreate so the bigger display is nice cause it is about the same size as a sheet of paper. But the smaller size weight makes it much nicer to use as a tablet. I am not sure I would use the magic keyboard. But the new ones magic keyboard looks way better than what i can get for my current 12.9 m2. Decision decision. First world problems I know.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Nah, honestly this thought process is probably like what almost everyone who currently has an m1 or m2 12.9”. It’s frustrating that apple has made such polarizing sizes because a 12” would be the best of both worlds, but for some reason they wanted to make it confusing by creating a screen the size of their laptop, which I understand, but only to limit the usage of the iPad. It’s all actually quite deliberate, where they draw strong lines to make us conform to them, which again, is 1st world problems. Even I if you got the 13” m4, you would always have in the back of your mind how much nicer the 11” is to carry around, while with the 11”, you’d always want the larger screen for note taking. It’s almost like apple wants us to buy both 🥲 at the end of the day, you’ll have to ask yourself is portability more important or is the larger screen more important, and in a month or two you’ll forget about the other size all together. Let me know what you decide!

considering that I am a programmer and that I have clients in many parts of the world, I am located in Germany and I travel a lot, I want to stay consistent with my technical knowledge, so I often write a note in my diary, but after a lot of changes in means of transport and in a hurry, I often write something down on paper like ticket or something that I lose later. When I am looking at all the devices I have, I always carry a Macbook pro with me, but writing in a notebook or some application is sometimes unnecessary, so I tried the iPad mini, it's my best small device but it's too small for good drawing, so I tried the iPad pro M1 and magic keyboard, it's actually great but sometimes clumsy because it's neither light nor too big. Given that my only "older" device is an iPad Pro 10 from 2018, on which the children are now drawing, it is ideal for me both for notes and for some kind of urgent RDP access, and I think I will definitely go for the new iPad Pro, but without the magic keyboard, I want something as light and thin as possible and still be between 13 and 10". Great video for sure

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thought process! From what it sounds like the 11” might be a great fit for you, but ultimately it really does come down to what works best for you. Let me know what you end up deciding!

13+ inch iPads just don't do it for me, I've typically invested in the pro option of iPad & always the cellular version, why restrict yourself just to Wi-Fi, I agree the 11 iPad is the closest to most effective manageable size useability, & you are correct 11 inches is the closest to the original intended iPad size, but you are incorrect about it being the best, today the three best Apple products to satisfy the average tech user is the iPhone mini 13 (SE 4?) iPad mini 6 & a pair of AirPods Pro, compact portable flagship products, expensive yes, but totally unique & niche.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Hey there, thanks for sharing your thoughts! Not sure if I said it was the best explicitly, just closer to what Steve Jobs intended...but that's why ultimately I want both, just because they both do different things really well

Great video

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 😎

I’m saving for an ipad but I can’t seem to decide what size ! I already have a mcbook pro so I’m thinking about getting the ipad pro 11inch

@gcaleblee

22 күн бұрын

Hi there! There are so many factors to consider, like the weight, size of your hands, if you’ll be carrying it around a lot, etc. I also have. 16” MacBook Pro and I find the 13” to be a perfect step down. If you also like stage manager, which I’ve recently been using a lot and enjoying, the 13” is great! If you have a 14” MacBook Pro, maybe the 11” makes more sense…let me know what you decide!

@daniela-cd2sz

19 күн бұрын

@@gcaleblee thanks ! I’m 99% sure I’ll get the 11inch one next week

@DavidTIB-vl2yi

2 күн бұрын

​@@daniela-cd2sz So what did you decide and what did you buy? I have the same situation.

wish apple release a mini version of ipad pro. 120hz with Oled in mini form factor. ❤️

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Honestly, I've seen a couple of these comments and I agree. I wonder why Apple has delayed on this one. Only if they did release a powerful mini, I would buy it in a heartbeat!!!

@bobd429

Ай бұрын

@@gcaleblee same! had an ipad mini 6 before, handed it over to my nephew. I can't stand using it cause of the refresh rate. feels like it was lagging. but knowing apple they would never put pro motion on lower models.

Can someone tell me who needs a ipad in general? The ipad pro looks very nice and I’m thinking of buying it but I don’t think I’ll use it often because I got a windows laptop. I don’t even use my laptop that much, maybe only once a week?

@bobd429

Ай бұрын

you'll think of that way if the primary use of ipad to you is just for media consumption. I'm an architect and showing presentations and illustrations to client is so much easier on ipad.

Apple missed a trick by not enabling the 11-inch iPad to connect to the keyboard in portrait mode.

I picked up the 13’ to replace my laptop since I don’t use it to its full potential 🙃

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Solid choice!

I been using an ipad pro as my main device since 2015 . Gen 1 and I currently have gen 3. “ what is a computer”?

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

That's awesome! honestly if you don't need any functions of macOS, an ipad pro can totally do all the things you need!

I upgraded from an 2018 11 pro to a 2024 13 pro and it’s feels more of a laptop replacement. It’s not practical to take to bed and handle on a regular basis. If you want portability and easy handling around the house then get the 11.

@madison2

Ай бұрын

I just bought the 13 today. And I already have a mac is that bad?

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Not bad! Depends on your macbook. If it's the 13" air, it'll share a lot of similarities for most use cases. If you have the 16" macbook pro, there's a big enough of a difference to feel like the 13" is it's own device.

Certainly not the 11 inch iPad Pro with its muddy speakers..

11 inch

But the MacBook isn’t a touch screen so weight isn’t the arbiter IMO

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Yeah definitely different form factor, the OS is definitely a bigger arbiter but a lot of people consider if the 13” can be a laptop replacement (for most things)

Sub earn sir! I have been struggling with this dilemma myself. My 12.9 has been my main devices for over a year now. This year I will be going with the 11" because I am not ready to give up on MacOS completely and I truly want to use the iPad as a tablet, not as a laptop.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!!! For sure, it's a legit question of whether ipadOS can ever replace a macOS, maybe in the future with some great software changes, but agreed, the 11" is truly a versatile/portable tablet :)

I wish there is an iPad Pro Mini 😌

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

YES

 Please release an iPad mini with M4 chip and OLED display with an  Pencil Mini

@bobd429

Ай бұрын

man I wish, always wanted a small tablet with 120hz and Oled display.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

please please please, or at least an m2 with mini-led and promotion!!!

🙏

Getting two silver ones is absolutely wild instead of getting a space black one as well

You got your wish, you have both! 😂

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

lolol no I will have to return one at some point, and even after making this video, still struggling to decide which one to keep!

somehow sounds like gpt generated text.. nothing new..

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

honestly I'll take that as a compliment 😎

The 13 inch is the better iPad, however the 11 is more convenient and bit more user friendly from a tablet perspective

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Exactly!

@td984

Ай бұрын

Depends on your perspective on what an iPad should be. For me an iPad has to be more portable than a laptop, and that's a lot easier to say for the 11 inch compared to the 13.

12 inches would be perfect

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

I've totally thought this, and I'm confident Apple's considered this as well, but ultimately having two polarizing sizes will probably sell more units :|

If you read PDFs the 13" is superior.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

agreed, also when using as a second monitor to a macbook, 13" is bomb.

So the bigger one is bigger and the smaller one is smaller? WOW what an insight!

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

lol I know right!

Having no problems with 13” Pro held in my hands YouTubing, 11” too small

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

For sure, I think for a good number of people the 13" will be fine, but for those with slightly smaller hands it could definitely be a challenge!

iPad Mini still feels like the best ipad TBH.

@jessebutler9352

Ай бұрын

I would love a mini pro. And a teeny keyboard to go with it.

@crumble701

Ай бұрын

@@jessebutler9352I got a mini keyboard to go with my Mini and it’s unusable, they keys are so close together that you can’t touch type, only hunt & peck.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Mini rocks. No doubt. Just hard to go back to non-promotion after years of being spoiled by it.😅

seems like the 11" is built for nothing the pro max iphone isnt already doing perfectly.

Neither! Get a refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro. A way more capable device at a better cost, that actually takes advantage of the power, unless you need the Pencil experience.

None, get a laptop

@jimtipton8888

Ай бұрын

Get both

@manazon6945

Ай бұрын

​@@jimtipton8888 then buy a cheaper iPad. Like the 9th gen orn10th gen. If you have a laptop, you do not need an expensive iPad or any tablet.

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

so true, if you can get over wanting the shinest newest thing, honestly my 12.9 4th gen was fine. Battery was starting to suck but man, it's solid.

I love the 11 because of the compact size while being powerful. Throwing it in a small bag is love. I got the space black with the keyboard to match just so I could be stealthy lol 🥷

@gcaleblee

Ай бұрын

Honestly, really tempted to return mine for the black one 😬 and yeah, the ability to carry in a smaller form factor a powerful tablet is a reallly nice feature!