One of the most powerful tablets you can get is still heavily discounted for the holiday shopping season. Woot has the 2021 iPad Pro 11" 512GB WiFi for only $769.99. A 2022 iPad Pro with the equivalent specs would run $1100. This Woot deal even includes a genuine Apple Smart Folio cover in Cyprus Green. This iPad is brand new with a full 1 year Apple warranty and is AppleCare eligible. Woot is owned by Amazon.
Note that the estimate delivery right now is December 22-27, which means delivery before Christmas isn't guaranteed. If you intend to buy this as a gift, order it sooner than later.
2021 Apple iPad Pro 11" 512GB WiFi for $769.99
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 11" 1668x2388 (265ppi) Liquid Retina display. This is one of the nicest displays you'll find on a tablet. The 2021 iPad Pro supports the 2nd gen Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Keyboard Folio.
