Design
iPads have always been known for their sleek design and stylish aesthetic. But the iPad Pro is a bit different. It has a bulkier, more utilitarian design, and some user reviews have reported that the device can be uncomfortable to hold for extended periods of time.
Let’s dive deeper into the design features of the iPad Pro and what makes it less desirable than its predecessors.
Uncomfortable shape and size
The iPad Pro may have a large display and impressive specs, but it has some major design flaws that could detract from its usability.
One of the biggest issues with the iPad Pro’s design is its uncomfortable shape and size. The tablet is large and awkwardly curved, making it difficult to hold for extended periods of time. The weight of the device (1.4 pounds) also makes it cumbersome to manipulate for long periods of time, especially for those who are accustomed to carrying lighter tablets. Additionally, despite being larger, there isn’t a significant increase in screen real estate over other iPad models – the increased size makes the tablet less portable and far less convenient to carry when traveling.
Unintuitive placement of buttons
Sometimes design elements are placed on websites or applications in a way that confuses users, resulting in unsatisfactory user experiences. Unintuitive placement of buttons can be caused by poor design decisions, lack of usability testing and improper layout structuring.
It’s important to conduct effective usability testing throughout the development process to ensure the best possible user experience. Simple A/B testing and focus groups are two common ways to validate usability. By pinning down appropriate scenarios ahead of time, you can slightly adjust certain elements such as button position or page template which may significantly increase the utilization rate of your website or application.
With unnavigable websites, buttons are frequently placed far away from each other or displayed in a way that makes them blend into their background or become hard to locate. This is an issue that creative teams should consider when crafting mock-ups for their designs as it results in disorientation and a significantly lower conversion rate.
Design teams should make sure that their buttons are clearly labeled and placed close enough together for users to easily find them without searching through a slew of icons and words. Accent colors can also be used for emphasis along with larger fonts for headings so users know where they are located before investing time into exploring further.
Display
One of the biggest let-downs of the iPad Pro is its display. With the iPad Pro’s 120Hz display, you get an uneven experience with respect to color and brightness quality. This is due to its use of an OLED display panel with an LCD backlight. This may be enough for casual use but for graphic designers and video editors, this is far from adequate.
Let’s dive deeper into the display problems of the iPad Pro.
Low resolution display
The iPad Pro’s 12.9-inch display has a resolution of only 2048 x 2732 pixels, making it one of the lower resolution displays on any Apple product to date. The low resolution is especially noticeable with text and graphics, which appear blurred and pixelated in comparison to displays with higher resolutions such as the MacBook Pro or iMac.
Given the iPad Pro’s large screen size and inherent need for superior clarity that comes along with it, many users have been disappointed at the quality of its display. This makes tasks like graphic design or photo editing more challenging on the device when compared to other Apple devices that support Retina displays. Additionally, while other production level iPads (such as the 11-inch iPad Pro) boast a 120Hz refresh rate that helps make content look smoother, this feature is absent on the 12.9-inch model – further reducing its usability for creative professionals and gamers alike.
Poor viewing angles
When using your iPad Pro, the viewing angle and brightness are important factors when it comes to the user experience. Unfortunately, the iPad Pro has poor viewing angles and is known for having a very low brightness. This means that not only does the picture become distorted when angled differently, but it also has trouble displaying vivid images with clear contrast.
The backlight is especially affected by this design flaw, making it hard to see in bright environments, such as outdoors. Additionally, the wide viewing angle of 120 degrees does not provide an immersive experience when playing games or watching videos.
Performance
When it comes to the iPad Pro, one of the biggest downsides is its performance. Despite packing powerful processors, the iPad Pro still lags behind other devices in certain areas. The tablet’s performance can suffer when it is running multiple tasks or playing graphically intensive games.
Let’s take a closer look at the iPad Pro’s performance and some of the worst features:
Poor multitasking capabilities
When compared to its contemporaries, the iPad Pro struggles in the multi-tasking department. It is designed as a device meant for performing one task at a time, with some limitations on how far one can customize the interface. While it’s true that it has split-screen multitasking capabilities, it cannot handle more tasks than three at a time and doesn’t support drag-and-drop interactions with other applications.
In addition, the iPad Pro does not have the ability to open multiple windows within an application and does not offer any kind of task sharing or resource sharing features like many of its other competitors.
Another major concern when it comes to multitasking capabilities on the iPad Pro is that there are limited interactions between apps, either through data sharing or through task launching within different applications. It takes several taps and swipes to come back to all tasks within an app while multitasking; thus making it difficult to move quickly between tasks and ensuring that users cannot be productive while trying out different kinds of activities in various apps.
Low RAM capacity
The iPad Pro is marketed as being able to offer desktop-level performance, something Apple confidently stated at its keynote. However, one of the major criticisms of the iPad Pro is that its RAM capacity is quite low compared to high end laptops and desktops. Many iPads come with 4GB of RAM, which can be limiting for users who need and want to use intensive applications such as video editing software or 3D rendering software.
Even though iOS apps are optimized to work with certain system oddities – such as multitasking tabs and background tasks – the app code still takes up some part of the available RAM while running. This can slow down system responsiveness, reducing overall performance level expectations. The iPad Pro has been criticized for having too little RAM compared to other devices on the market – particularly given its price tag – making it less attractive than other competing options to power users who might require more power than an iPad Pro could provide.
Battery Life
One of the worst features of the iPad Pro is its battery life. Despite the 10.5-inch version of the iPad Pro having a larger battery than most of the other iPads, it still has a disappointing battery life that can be put down to the fact that its processor is more powerful and has a higher-resolution display. Let’s look at this in more detail.
Short battery life
One of the worst features of iPad Pro devices is their short battery life. Users of these devices have reported far shorter battery life than advertised by Apple. This is due to the fact that the iPad Pro models are processing-heavy, meaning a large amount of their performance power is dedicated to the device’s processing functions—leaving less power to dedicate to battery life longevity.
The iPad Pro 10.5 and 12.9 models boast 10 and 13 hours of battery life in an “offline browsing” situation—which means web streaming or browsing with no apps running in the background. When performing everyday functions such as streaming music, downloading documents and running multiple apps at once, these ratings can easily drop by more than half.
To make matters worse, the much-hyped iPad Pro “Smart Connector” drains battery substantially when connected to devices—hence its minimal deployment thus far with accessories such as cases, keyboards and docks for external monitors.
Rather disappointingly, aside from their notably great screens and ridiculous amounts of RAM, iPads Pros have little else going for them – least of all satisfyingly long batteries!
Poor battery management
One of the biggest drawbacks of the iPad Pro is its poor battery management. Despite coming with a large battery, the iPad Pro can quickly drain it. It has been reported that even playing basic games on the device can quickly deplete power levels. This is mainly due to its powerful processor, which performs very well but consumes a lot of power at the same time.
The device does come equipped with some options to manage battery life, such as automatically dimming the screen brightness or turning off background applications. However, none of these actions appear to provide any significant increase in battery life and overall usage time remains low compared to other tablets. To make matters worse, recharging times are lengthy and some users have even reported that their iPad Pro takes longer than normal to charge, especially when using certain accessories or charger models.
Ultimately, potential buyers should consider if these drawbacks outweigh their need for a powerful and feature-packed tablet before investing in an iPad Pro:
- Poor battery management.
- Powerful processor consumes a lot of power.
- Options to manage battery life are ineffective.
- Recharging times are lengthy.
- iPad Pro takes longer than normal to charge.
Price
When it comes to the iPad Pro, one of the biggest negatives is the price. The device is significantly more expensive than other iPads and even other high-end tablets on the market. It doesn’t offer enough added features to justify its high price tag for many users.
Let’s take a closer look at the pricing of the iPad Pro and how it may be its worst feature.
Expensive price tag
The iPad Pro comes with a hefty price tag and is Apple’s most expensive tablet. The cost of the iPad Pro starts at $799 for the 64GB Wi-Fi model, but can easily exceed $1,200 for larger storage models or versions that include cellular data. Prices also increase with additional features such as Apple Pencil) and the Smart Keyboard.
In addition to the high upfront cost of purchasing an iPad Pro, there are also additional costs associated with maintaining it. The iPad Pro battery is not replaceable, so any repairs must be done through Apple and will likely come with a large fee. Additionally, many of the accessories for the iPad are sold separately – for example, a new charging cable will cost an extra $19 – adding to its overall expense.
Lack of value for money
The iPad Pro is an absolute powerhouse of a device, but along with its high-end features comes a premium price tag. Unfortunately, the cost of the iPad Pro does not appear to match up with its performance.
The iPad Pro starts at $799 for the 11″ model and goes up to $999 for the 12.9″ version, plus an additional $200 or more when you add cellular connectivity. The cost of these devices can quickly start to become extravagant. For example, if you wanted to buy two iPads – one 11″ and one 12.9″ – with cellular connection, the total price would be around $2,400!
In comparison to other devices on the market such as laptops and tablets from Apple’s competitors like Microsoft or Google, the iPad Pro offers a lot less value for money as it does not have access to all of Apple’s features like iCloud or FaceTime for example; also it cannot be used for any work task like coding or video editing that many PCs are designed for.
For what you get from the device in terms of power, design and features – it is difficult to justify spending this much money on it as there are much better values out there which offer more bang for your buck when you are comparing similarly priced devices with equal specifications.
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