preface

Launched in 2024, the Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 features a SuperPerfect Retina XDR display with dual-layer tandem OLED support for ProMotion adaptive refresh rate technology (10-120Hz). In terms of chips, it is equipped with an Apple M4 chip, with up to 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16GB of RAM. The front and rear cameras are both 12 million, and it supports a variety of shooting modes and video shooting functions. In addition, it has a four-speaker system, a studio-grade four-microphone array, 802.11ax Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.3 support. In this issue, we will take a look at whether this tablet is suitable for friends in front of the screen.

 Unboxing introduction

iPad Pro 11 M4 comes with a modern exterior design, with a simple white background and a bold “colorful black” in the center of the box, outlined in the letters “PRO” in a brilliant rainbow. It is full of flow and three-dimensionality, reflecting the consistent style of combining technology and fashion of Apple products, and also hinting at the high quality of the product in terms of visual experience and design technology.

In addition to the tablet, it also comes with a 20W USB-C power adapter, CC cable, and instruction manual.

iPad Pro 11 M4 Ultra Retina XDR features dual-layer tandem OLED technology with 1,000 nits of brightness for full display and 1,600 nits for HDR peaks. Supports ProMotion adaptive refresh rate (10 – 120Hz auto-adjust), True Tone, and reference mode for a great visual experience.

The iPad Pro 11 M4 features Apple’s classic minimalist design, with a boxy body and sleek lines. At just 5.1 mm thick, it has excellent weight control and is easy to hold and carry. Space black and silver are two colors, fashionable and technological.

The product number: A2836 is printed on the bottom of the back, and the magnetic port of the Magic Keyboard is underneath. iPad Pro 11 M4 currently supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro.

iPad Pro 11 M4 features a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with Adaptive True Tone flash, a landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, and studio-grade microphones.

On the right side of the tablet are the volume buttons, the Apple Pencil magnetic port, and the microphone.

Thunderbolt / USB 4 port supports: external displays up to 6K resolution, storage device connections, data transfer speeds up to 40Gb/s. Supports ultra-fast wireless LAN and 5G. A four-speaker system creates an immersive audiovisual environment.

 The right border doesn’t have any physical buttons, which is very simple.

 The top contains on/off buttons, speaker and microphone cutouts.

The measured length of the iPad Pro 11 M4 is about 24.3mm.

 The width is about 17.77mm.

 The thickness is about 5.14mm.

 The measured weight is only 444.0g, which is very thin and light.

 A 20W charger is included, and the parameter information is as follows.

 Model: A2244

Input: 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 0.5A

 Output: 5V3A, 9V2.22A

Using the POWER-Z KM003C reading protocol, supporting PD2.0 and DCP protocols, the output gear is consistent with the parameters at the bottom of the charger.

 The included cable is pure white braided wire, which is extremely flexible.

Use the POWER-Z KM003C to detect that there is no eMarker chip, which is actually a 3A data line.

 Charging compatibility test

 Original charger test

Use the 20W charger in the package to charge the tablet, and the current power of the tablet input terminal is about 8.63V 2.12A 18.28W.

Using the original Apple 61W charger to charge the tablet, the current power of the tablet input is about 14.71V 2.2A 33.27W.

Summarize the compatibility test data of multiple Apple chargers for easy viewing. As can be seen from the test results, the compatibility of the original charger is excellent.

The charging power data is plotted as a histogram, you can clearly see the size of the charging power of each charger, and the measured charger can reach the upper limit of the charger’s own power or the power limit of the tablet, and the maximum charging power is about 33.27W.

 Third-party charger testing

Sometimes after forgetting to bring a charger, you have to use a third-party charger to charge the tablet, and finally let’s take a look at the charging compatibility performance of the third-party charger with the original charging cable.

Summarizing the compatibility test data of third-party chargers, the third-party chargers in this test have stable charging power for Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 tablets, most of them have a handshake voltage of 15V, and a few have a voltage of 5V and 12V.

The charging power data is plotted as a histogram, you can clearly see the size of the charging power of each charger, and the third-party chargers tested this time can basically reach the charging power of the highest PD fast charging protocol supported by the charger or tablet, and the overall compatibility performance is excellent.

 Third-party power bank test

In the third-party power bank test, the general handshake voltage is 14V, and a few handshakes are 9V.

The test data is plotted into a chart, and the charging power of each power bank can be clearly seen, and the results are basically the same as those of third-party chargers, most of which can reach the charging power of the highest PD fast charging protocol supported by the power bank or tablet, and the overall compatibility performance is also excellent.

 Battery health

iPad Pro 11 M4 is equipped with iPadOS 18.3.1, which allows you to see the current battery life and maximum capacity in the battery health section, and can also monitor the number of current tablet battery charging cycles, and users can set an 80% charging limit to extend battery life.

 Charging is tested throughout the process

In terms of battery and charging, the iPad Pro 11 M4 has a built-in 31.29Wh battery that can last up to 10 hours of browsing the web or watching videos using Wi-Fi, comes with a Thunderbolt/USB4 port, and comes with a 20W USB-C power adapter in the package.

Using the original Apple 70W charger to charge the tablet, the current power of the tablet input is about 14.65V 2.23A 32.63W. Due to the low power of the 20W charger set in the original package, it is impossible to obtain the ideal charging data, so the original 70W charger was used instead of the 20W charger included in the package.

In order to ensure the charging speed, turn off the relevant battery optimization, and when the power is exhausted, put the iPad Pro 11 M4 and Apple’s original 70W charger into a 25°C incubator, turn on the power, and record the data.

After the power is turned on, shake hands with the 15V voltage level, and the charging power reaches up to 35W in the first 16 seconds, then drops to 32W and gradually increases to about 34W until 40 minutes; After that, the power gradually drops to 24W and charges to 56 minutes; Then the power continued to plummet, and then slowly increased to 18W, charging to 1 hour and 23 minutes; The power then drops in a “curve” and continues until the end of charging, which takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Drawing a line chart, you can clearly see that the iPad Pro 11 M4 was charged with the original 70W charger, and it was charged to 50% in 37 minutes. 1 hour and 11 minutes to charge to 80%; It takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes from 0% to full charge.

 Summary of the charging head network

The iPad Pro 11 M4 continues Apple’s usual minimalist design, with a boxy and sleek shape. At just 5.1 mm thick, the display features a Super-Precise Retina XDR display with double-layer serial OLED material and ProMotion adaptive refresh rate technology (10-120Hz). In terms of performance, it is equipped with the Apple M4 chip, which is silky smooth and smooth for daily use. The weight control of the adult body is excellent, so whether it is held for a long time to watch a movie, read, or put it in a carry-on backpack to carry out, it will not add too much burden to the user.

The iPad Pro 11 M4 has a 31.29Wh battery with a 20W charger, but the maximum charging power can be close to 35W. In terms of charging compatibility, the compatibility of the original charger is still excellent, and it can basically run the maximum power supported by the charger itself or the tablet; For third-party chargers and power banks, the compatibility performance of the tablet is also excellent, and it can also reach the charging power of the highest PD fast charging protocol supported by the charger/power bank or tablet.

In terms of the whole charging process, the original 70W charger is used, and its charging speed performance is considerable. The maximum power reaches 35W in the first 16 seconds, and the charge is charged to 50% in 37 minutes, 80% in 1 hour and 11 minutes, and it takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes to fully charge.

Apple’s iPad Pro 11 M4 is a key player in the tablet market thanks to its thin, portable appearance, powerful M4 chip performance, excellent display, rich software ecosystem, and perfect combination with Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard. It is not only a powerful device for daily entertainment and learning, but also a good helper for professionals to work creatively and efficiently. However, the shortcomings in battery life and heat dissipation point out the direction for Apple’s subsequent product improvements. Overall, the iPad Pro 11 M4 is a high-end tablet worth investing in if you’re looking for extreme performance, a great display and a rich creative app experience that is less price-sensitive.