How heavy Is the new iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch?
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My faithful iPad Pro’s dwindling battery life gave me an excuse to order an iPad Pro 11" (M4) last week.
On the go
The iPad Pro has become my on-the-go computer for almost the last decade. The one I travel with, sort my photos, manage my accounting (in part), take notes at meetings and conferences, watch films and shows, browse the web, read, write and draw. I don’t code on my iPad, but I manage websites and hosting issues, and it has cellular which makes all the difference.
Light, but heavy at the same time
I carry it around in the Smart Keyboard Folio (which is also having connection issues), and at under 780g it’s manageable. The Magic Keyboard case is more comfortable to type, provides backlighting and looks amazing, but it’s so heavy, that I’d rather take my MacBook Pro with me.
Weight and battery life are key factors for a mobile device, which ideally (for me) should be under 500g and provide all day battery life. we're not quite there yet if you want a keyboard included in the mix.
Sweet 11 inches
I was a fan of the 11" MacBook Air… For me, the 11 inch form factor has always been my favourite iPad on-the-go size. The larger size is too close to MacBook size and too bulky to carry them together.
Apple hasn’t announced a Smart Keyboard Folio for the new iPads, and according to rumours, that product was riddled with issues. The exterior fabric started to peel off, and connection issues have plagued it since its inception. Apparently, there was a secret 3 year exchange program for it. I’ll regret it. It was water resistant, light and perfect for typing on the road.
The new Smart Folio case is lighter than is predecessor and well designed. Instead of having only 1 viewing position, it offers 3 angles depending on which row of magnets you clamp it to. Very clever.
I ordered the new Magic Keyboard and a Smart Folio case for my iPad, thinking of those times I won’t want to carry the extra weight, and just use the iPad as a tablet.
But how do the weights compare?
If the Magic Keyboard case turns out too bulky, I’ll return it and consider using my small Magic Keyboard instead. Eventually with the Magic Trackpad.
| (g) | A12Z | M4 | ∆ |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 11" | 475 | 450 | -25 (5%) |
| + Magic Keyboard Case | 1075 | 1028 | -42 (5%) |
| + Smart Folio | 875 | 653 | -222 (25%) |
| + Smart Keyboard Folio Case | 778 | ||
| + Smart Folio + Magic Keyboard | 1121 | 898 | -120 (10%) |
| + Smart Folio + Magic Keyboard + Magic Trackpad | 1353 | 1130 | -223 (16%) |
| + Smart Folio + Magic Keyboard + Magic Mouse | 1221 | 998 | -223 (16%) |
