9.7-inch iPad Pro First Impressions: Major Improvement Over iPad Air 2, True Tone Display is Great

[MacRumors]

Apple's newest iPad Pro, the 9.7-inch model, made its way into the hands of customers on March 31, and now that a day has passed, many people who purchased the powerful little tablet have shared their thoughts on the device on our forums.

Reviews and impressions from media sites came out earlier this month, but there are always new details and small tidbits of information that come out when products see a wide release. First impressions from actual Apple consumers can also be valuable for those considering a purchase, so we've gathered up some of the details MacRumors readers have shared about the 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

A thread querying users about their happiness level with the new iPad Pro suggests opinions on the device are largely positive. More than half of respondents said the device is "amazing" or a "great upgrade." While some are upgrading from an iPad Air 2 or earlier, there are buyers who traded their 12.9-inch iPad Pros for the smaller models. MacRumors reader Traverse outlined a long list of positives about his iPad Pro, highlighting the speed improvements over the iPad Air 2.

Noticeably faster performance than my Air 2. I loved the Air 2 and never thought of it as slow and expected the A9X to yield no real world benefit in day to day use. I think a combination of that and the NAND flash improvements are huge. Apps install faster, many app launches are noticeably faster. The Music app is nearly instant open whereas the Air 2 took 2-3 seconds. I set up my iPad as new and launched Sky Guide for the first time by accident when I was putting it's widget in NC and by the time NC swiped up the app was already loaded and waiting . It's noticeable more zippy.

The True Tone display, unique to the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, is getting some rave reviews, but not all iPad Pro owners are fans of the yellowing of the display. Patriot24 says it's "insanely great," but BitSlap says he prefers bright and crisp whites. On the whole, most readers seem to like the feature quite a bit.


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[Crosscreek]

Yeah, maybe when my iPad Air 2 wears out.

 

[wdfly]

i like mine so far, it's fast. i did however turn off true-tone, i can't stand the color change in the screen.

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

i like mine so far, it's fast. i did however turn off true-tone, i can't stand the color change in the screen.

I haven't tried it at all, but I would recommend just leaving it on for a few days and see if you still feel the same way. I could see it being weird when you first turn it on, but I bet it just fades into normality pretty quickly.

 

[b0nd18t]

I can't justify $200 for this over the Air 2 I'm sorry. I'm sure others can but if you use it mostly for web browsing and playing around in a few apps then no, just no.

 

[busyscott]

This seems like an upgraded iPad air, but cool! Not enough to drag me away from my air 2.

 

[Quu]

If it had the 4GB of RAM that the 12" Pro has I'd have ordered one by now. I'll just wait for the iPad Pro 2.

 

[sza]

Complicated product line is the result of businessman being the CEO.

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

I'm glad everyone's enjoying their new device, but personally I don't think it's a must have upgrade for the Air 2 users.

Edit - the only regret I have over my first iPad is choosing the 16gb model, what in the world was I thinking! (Impulse Christmas buy)

 

[Mike MA]

I was ready to purchase, but the premium for me is not acceptable. Added value yes, but not that much. I think we see the first price drop this summer, than aim for the Black Friday sale. At least this is my prediction for many of the install base customers.

 

[Traverse]

I was reading the post and suddenly realized that I was in it!

I'm famous!
Serious though, I'm really enjoying this device.

 

[warrior2000]

Complicated product line is the result of businessman being the CEO.

So you want the CEO to be someone who does not know business?
Sounds like a good plan.

 

[JNGold]

I was all set to upgrade from my almost 2 year old Air 2 but the lack of a 64gb version priced me out of the market.

 

[Rekan_]

I could get this but shouldn't I just get the Mini 4 instead? Save money?

 

[warrior2000]

I can't justify $200 for this over the Air 2 I'm sorry. I'm sure others can but if you use it mostly for web browsing and playing around in a few apps then no, just no.

If that's all you use for your iPadAir2 you should just bought an Air1 or iPad4

 

[bushido]

well duh, one would hope the iPad Air 3 is faster than its 1,5 year old precursor

 

[DNichter]

Huge improvement over the Air 2 for me. The screen, the speakers, the speed, all improved and make the iPad experience that much better. Worthwhile upgrade for sure.

 

[Andres Cantu]

I would have considered one at $449 (on a special sale), but that's probably wishful thinking.

 

[paulgarb]

Big improvement on Air (first gen) that it will replace, True Tone is a delight and, so far, I love it. Faster, better screen, better camera, Touch-id & better sound too - also slightly smaller (thinner) & lighter than Air. Debating a keyboard and/or Pencil but so far, so good

 

[jonblatho]

The 9.7" iPad Pro is my first iPad. I've long sought something to fill the gap between my phone and iMac, since I hate notebooks. (Nothing personal—just I'm used to desktop OSes on my huge 27" display.)

I'm sold. The iPad actually fills that gap. It's impressive.

 

[pat500000]

Apple, you are no different than websites that love to spam people with ads. You need to stop selling same products every 6 months.

 

[RedOrchestra]

"but Cakefish points out that the speakers are prone to vibrating at high volume levels, much like the iPad Air 2"

There is a bit of vibration at maximum levels BUT who's using their iPad at maximum sound?

Couldn't be happier with my purchase.

 

[manu chao]

Complicated product line is the result of businessman being the CEO.

What is so complicated? Two generations of iPad Minis, two generations of 9.7" iPads plus one 12.9" iPad. How different is that to previous years?
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Apple, you are no different than websites that love to spam people with ads. You need to stop selling same products every 6 months.

You mean 'How dare they not to release all A9-based products at the same time'?

 

[DNichter]

"but Cakefish points out that the speakers are prone to vibrating at high volume levels, much like the iPad Air 2"

There is a bit of vibration at maximum levels BUT who's using their iPad at maximum sound?

Couldn't be happier with my purchase.

I was listening at maximum levels and didn't find it to be an issue at all.

 

[RedOrchestra]

Apple ... you need to stop selling same products every 6 months.

Previous iteration of the 9.7" iPad came to market in the fall of 2014 - hardly every 6 months.