The 11-inch iPad Pro is just 5.9mm thick, and the 12.9-inch model is 6.4mm thick.
They both feature a glass all-screen front (save for a slim bezel) and aluminium sides and back. The M1 iPad Pro comes in two sizes – with an 11-inch screen, or a 12.9-inch screen – but the models are essential identical other their physical proportions. On the right-hand side is only a 3.5mm jack for headphones or speakers. On the left side are two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, which are used to power the laptop as well as provide connectivity. The trackpad is also responsive and generously proportioned. The keyboard is Apple’s new ‘Magic Keyboard’ design, which doesn’t have the reliability issues of the company’s previous ‘Butterfly’ keyboards – this has a nice level of feedback and comfortable feel. At 1.4kg, it’s fairly light for a laptop, though is certainly beaten by other options, including the iPad Pro. That means a silver aluminium body and a thickness of 15.6mm. The M1 MacBook Pro debuted in late 2020 with the same look as its predecessor – only the internals had been changed, dropping Intel’s processors for Apple’s own M1 chip. Don’t forget to check out our cheap MacBook Pro deals page for the latest prices on this model, or its Intel variations. The M1 MacBook Pro, of course, delivers the ergonomics of a laptop, but combined with the power of Apple’s M1 chip, it’s up there as one of the best MacBooks available today. It’s a real ‘pro’ machine, with a range of high-end features inside and out that mean it could be a laptop replacement for some creative work – especially with elements such as the touchscreen and 5G support being things that the MacBook Pro simply doesn’t offer. The iPad Pro is, naturally, the most powerful machine in the current iPad generations lineup, and the most capable tablet to date overall. Because there are still major differences, from the obvious to the subtle, and from those that affect most people to more niche concerns. In this iPad Pro vs MacBook Pro guide, we’ll help to make sure the distinctions stay clear, and that you buy the option that suits your work best.