One of the most powerful tablets you can get is still heavily discounted for the holiday shopping season. Woot has the 2021 iPad Pro 12.9" 128GB with WiFi and Cellular connectivity for only $809.99. A 2022 iPad Pro with the equivalent specs would run $1300. A 2022 iPad Pro with the equivalent specs would run $1300. This iPad is brand new with a full 1 year Apple warranty. Woot is owned and operated by Amazon.
2021 Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 128GB WiFi + Cellular for $809.99
The main difference between this 2021 model and the newer 2022 model is the processor; the 2021 iPad Pro is equipped with an M1 chip and the 2022 iPad Pro has the M2 chip. The M2 chip boasts a 15% faster CPU and 35% faster GPU. However keep in mind that the 2021 iPad Pro with the M1 chip had already been the fastest tablet at the time. The vast majority of people (including mobile gamers) would hardly scoff at the M1's performance. Unless you're a pro who uses the iPad Pro as part of your photography, video or audio editing, or graphics workflow, you probably don't need to pay $200+ for the upgrade.
Although the processor might be different, the display is identical. Both models are equipped with a gorgeous 12.9" 2048x2732 (265ppi) Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED display that cannot be found on any other iPad. This is one of the nicest displays you'll find on a tablet. The new 2022 model hasn't moved towards OLED or Micro LED, so you'd still have to wait another year or two to see any potential display upgrades.
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