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iPad Pro Q&A (iPad Pro FAQ)
Update Published May 19, 2024
Also see: iPad Specs | All Apple Q&As
EveryiPad.com's iPad Pro Q&A answers questions about all iPad Pro models. The regular iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air lines are covered in separate Q&As.
iPad Pro questions range from "What are all the differences between the current iPad Pro M4 models? Which is best for my needs?" to "What are the differences between Apple Pencil models? Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad Pro models?" and everything in between.
Please note that the current iPad Pro models are the iPad Pro M4 11" and iPad Pro M4 13", but this iPad Pro Q&A covers all earlier iPad Pro models, as well. Other iPad models are covered in their respective Q&As.
Also see:
 iPad Q&A |
 iPad mini Q&A |
 iPad Air Q&A |
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Most Frequently Asked iPad Pro Q&As:
What are all the differences between the current iPad Pro M4 11" and iPad Pro M4 13"? Which is for me?
How much internal storage do the iPad Pro models have? Which models support external storage? Which external storage option is best for each model?
Do all iPad Pro models support the Apple Pencil? What are the differences between the Apple Pencil models? Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad Pro models?
Do all iPad Pro models support an external keyboard? Which Apple keyboards are compatible with which iPad Pro models?
Can you connect an external hub or dock to the iPad Pro? Which one is best?
Which iPad Pro models have a SIM card? Which iPad Pro models use which type of SIM? Nano? Apple SIM? eSIM?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Pro line? Is one the best iPad for me?
Which iPad Pro models support Sidecar?
Which iPad Pro models support an external display? What is the maximum supported resolution?
Is it possible to use wired Ethernet with the iPad Pro? How?
See the iPad Q&A, iPad mini Q&A, and iPad Air Q&A for other iPads.
iPad Pro Basics Q&As:
What operating system does the iPad Pro use? Which iPad Pro models support which versions of the iPadOS?
Which iPad Pro models have a SIM card? Which iPad Pro models use which type of SIM? Nano? Apple SIM? eSIM?
What is Nano SIM? How is different from Micro SIM or a regular SIM card?
What is the Apple SIM? How is it different from a regular SIM? Which iPad Pro models support Apple SIM? eSIM?
Which iPad Pro models support cellular networking? What are the differences between the cellular networking on each model?
Which iPad Pro models support Sidecar?
Do all iPad Pro models support an external keyboard? Which Apple keyboards are compatible with which iPad Pro models?
Do all iPad Pro models support the Apple Pencil? What are the differences between the Apple Pencil models? Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad Pro models?
What are the main differences between the cameras on each iPad Pro? How many megapixels is each?
iPad Pro Comparison Q&As (Current Models):
What are all the differences between the current iPad Pro M4 11" and iPad Pro M4 13"? Which is for me?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Pro line? Is one the best iPad for me?
iPad Pro Comparison Q&As (Earlier Models):
What are all the differences between the iPad Pro 11" (4th Gen) and iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen)?
What are all the differences between the iPad Pro 11" (3rd Gen) and iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen)?
How fast are the iPad Pro 11" (3rd Gen) and iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen) compared to one another? How fast are they compared to earlier iPad Pro models and the iPad Air?
What are all the differences between the iPad Pro 11" (2nd Gen) and iPad Pro 12.9" (4th Gen)? Which is best for my needs?
How fast are the iPad Pro 11" (2nd Gen) and iPad Pro 12.9" (4th Gen) compared to one another? How fast are they compared to earlier iPad Pro models and the iPad Air?
What are all the differences between the original iPad Pro 11" and iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen)?
What are all the differences between the 10.5" iPad Pro and the 12.9" iPad Pro (2nd Gen)? Which is best for my needs?
How fast are the iPad Pro (2nd Gen) models compared to one another, their predecessors, and the 9.7" iPad 5th Gen? How fast are these iPad Pro models compared to the MacBook and MacBook Pro?
What are all the differences between the original 9.7" iPad Pro and 12.9" iPad Pro? Is one of these older models still worth considering?
What are all the differences between the original 12.9" iPad Pro models? How do these models compare to the earlier iPad Air series?
How fast are the original iPad Pro models compared to one another and the iPad Air? How fast is the original iPad Pro compared to the MacBook?
iPad Pro Expansion & Connectivity Q&As:
How much internal storage do the iPad Pro models have? Which models support external storage? Which external storage option is best for each model?
Can you connect an external hub or dock to the iPad Pro? Which one is best?
Do all iPad Pro models support an external keyboard? Which Apple keyboards are compatible with which iPad Pro models?
Which iPad Pro models support which versions of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
Which iPad Pro models support an external display? What is the maximum supported resolution?
Is it possible to use wired Ethernet with the iPad Pro? How?
How do you connect an iPad Pro to a television or projector to display photos or video? What formats and resolutions does it support? What are the video out differences between iPad Pro models?
iPad Pro Functionality Q&As:
Do all iPad Pro models support the Apple Pencil? What are the differences between the Apple Pencil models? Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad Pro models?
Which iPad Pro models support cellular networking? What are the differences between the cellular networking on each model?
What are the main differences between the cameras on each iPad Pro? How many megapixels is each?
What are the differences between the displays on each iPad Pro? Which is best?
Which iPad Pro models support Sidecar?
How do you connect an iPad Pro to a television or projector to display photos or video? What formats and resolutions does it support? What are the video out differences between iPad Pro models?
iPad Pro Design & Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the iPad Pro?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Pro line? Is one the best iPad for me?
Where is the iPad Pro available for purchase? Can it be purchased from Apple Authorized Resellers?
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