Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 (2024) Overview – Silver
Thin. Light. Unstoppable.
The 2024 silver 13" Apple iPad Pro redefines performance and portability with the powerful Apple M4 chip, built on a 3nm architecture. Featuring a 9-core CPU, 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a 16-core Neural Engine, it delivers a smooth and power-efficient experience for everything from pro workflows to AI-enhanced creativity. The device packs 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an incredibly slim 5.1mm chassis, making it the thinnest Apple product ever made.
Ultra Retina XDR Display
The 13" Ultra Retina XDR display combines two OLED panels using tandem OLED technology for richer colors, improved brightness, and outstanding contrast.
- Resolution: 2752 x 2064
- Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
- Peak HDR Brightness: 1600 nits
- Sustained Brightness: 1000 nits
- ProMotion Refresh Rate: Adaptive 10–120 Hz
- True Tone: Adjusts white balance to ambient lighting
- P3 Wide Color Gamut: For more vivid and accurate colors
Advanced Camera System
- 12MP Ultra Wide rear camera records 4K ProRes video at 60 fps and captures Smart HDR images with enhanced detail and color
- 12MP Ultra Wide front-facing camera now positioned in landscape orientation for natural framing during video calls
- Center Stage automatically pans and zooms to keep you centered during video chats
- True Tone flash with AI-enhanced Smart Scanning improves document capture by correcting shadows and blending multiple exposures
- LiDAR Scanner enables immersive AR experiences and fast, accurate 3D scanning for creative apps like CAD and SketchUp
Performance at the Core
Apple M4 Chip
- 9-core CPU: 3 performance cores + 6 efficiency cores
- 10-core GPU: With ray tracing, mesh shading, and Dynamic Caching
- 16-core Neural Engine: Capable of up to 38 trillion operations per second
Mobile Video Studio
- Up to 4x faster Pro rendering than the M2 chip
- Hardware-accelerated AV1 decoding for efficient high-resolution video playback
- Playback and editing of up to five 4K ProRes streams
- Supports encoding/decoding of 8K HEVC, H.264, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
Connectivity & Audio
- Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C port: Connect 6K external displays, 40 Gb/s drives, and more
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): Delivers fast, low-latency wireless networking
- Four-speaker Dolby Atmos system: Full, immersive sound for music, media, and gaming
- Four studio-grade microphones: Designed to isolate your voice clearly during recordings and calls
Intelligent Software
iPadOS
iPadOS is optimized for multitouch navigation, high-end apps, and pro workflows. Leveraging the M4 chip's AI capabilities, iPadOS powers advanced machine learning features in creative and productivity apps.
Final Cut Pro for iPad
- Touch-based timeline editing
- Draw, annotate, and highlight footage with Apple Pencil
- Control and sync up to four camera feeds wirelessly
- AI tools like Fast Cut streamline editing by isolating subjects, cropping for social, and enhancing voice clarity
Requires ongoing subscription
Logic Pro for iPad
- Make beats, play virtual instruments, mix and master professional tracks
- AI-powered tools:
- Stem Splitter separates drums, vocals, bass, and more
- ChromaGlow simulates analog warmth
- Pitch Correction and Mastering Assistant provide polished results
Requires ongoing subscription
Premium Accessories
Apple Pencil Pro
- Squeeze gesture to bring up tool palettes
- Double-tap to switch between brush and eraser
- Gyroscope enables dynamic brush shape rotation
- Hover support shows a preview before marking
- Haptic feedback provides tactile control
- Magnetically attaches and charges, and can be tracked via Find My
Magic Keyboard
- Thin aluminum design with palm rest
- Full function key row for quick controls
- Large glass trackpad with haptic feedback
- Smooth, precise typing and multitouch gestures