iPad Pro Nanotexture yes or not?

[Digitalguy]

Totally get that, but did you need a day or so to adjust? Or did you think it was absolutely perfect out of the box.

I’m asking because I moved from an 11 inch M4 OLED iPad Pro and the difference has been a bit of a shock, although even after a few hours of use, I feel I am getting used to it.

To be honest I do not need to adjust, as if I am reading a book on a white background I'll use my standard glass M4 and if I am watching a video or using dark mode it's on my nano.... So I have best of both world. But before that I have had matte screen protectors (with some grain) and I have not had issues adjusting

 

[Digitalguy]

When it comes to cleaning nano display, the apple cloth is most preferred.

I know generally advisable not to use any liquids, but would a dot of water on the cloth help or not worth the risk?
Or not needed and a quick wipe of apple cloth resolves any smudges or abnormalities?

TIA

Get both the cloth that comes in the box and the one that Apple sells, they are not the same, but they are complementary. Not worth risking liquids, the guy at the Apple store taught me a trick for the more stubborn smudges, clean with you finger first, then use the cloth, it works!
Dont use the nano near food that can produce splashes

 

[ugahairydawgs]

There is a bit of grain on white, but it does not bother me. I only kept the standard glass too because of situations where the nano could be damaged by splashes (kitched, bathroom etc) but if it wasn't for that I would have kept the nano only, which is the one I use most often anyway.

Wait.....the nano screen can be damaged by liquid splashing on it?

 

[doboy]

Seems like 70% IPA or distilled water is recommended if liquid is needed for cleaning. They discourage tap water to avoid mineral deposits. My 1 TB w/ nano glass is being delivered later this week and didn’t realize there was a special cleaning instruction for this screen, haha.

 

[BigMcGuire]

Wait.....the nano screen can be damaged by liquid splashing on it?

Exactly. If Liquids damaged the display, then an Apple Pencil taking the force of my hand weight on it would do far, far worse.

I haven't had a problem using a few drops of water or a huff of breath to clean stubborn fingerprints off.

 

[Meedoss]

When it comes to cleaning nano display, the apple cloth is most preferred.

I know generally advisable not to use any liquids, but would a dot of water on the cloth help or not worth the risk?
Or not needed and a quick wipe of apple cloth resolves any smudges or abnormalities?

TIA

The cloth with nothing works fine for me

 

[ugahairydawgs]

Seems like 70% IPA or distilled water is recommended if liquid is needed for cleaning. They discourage tap water to avoid mineral deposits. My 1 TB w/ nano glass is being delivered later this week and didn’t realize there was a special cleaning instruction for this screen, haha.

I've had mine for a few days now and I use it for everything, including on the treadmill while running. So it deals with the normal fingerprint stuff plus sweat, me drinking water, etc while on a run. So far all I've needed is a regular microfiber cloth to wipe off some smudges. Honestly didn't even realize Apple packed a cloth of their own in the box until I saw someone on here mention it yesterday.

 

[Digitalguy]

Wait.....the nano screen can be damaged by liquid splashing on it?

Yes, the liquids could get stuck in the microabrations created by the etching process used to create the nanotexture.
Apple recommends 70% isopropyl alcohol for infrequent cleaning, because it should evaporate quickly.
Of course some people will take their chances and make fun of people following these instructions, saying Apple exaggerates to play safe and that they have used water with no issues etc. But it's like when you drop your phone without a case and it doesn't break or even scratch, and you brag about it, until it does scratch or break...

 

[BigMcGuire]

You'd think if liquids could DAMAGE the screen - 70% isopropyl alcohol definitely would destroy it.

How to clean your nano-texture Apple display - Apple Support

If your Apple Studio Display, Apple Pro Display XDR, iMac, MacBook Pro or iPad Pro (M4) has a nano-texture display, follow these important guidelines to prevent damage when cleaning the screen.

support.apple.com

I'm trying really hard here - where does it say liquids will in any way damage or get stuck in the display?

Please help me see what I'm missing - otherwise it looks like you're pushing things that are not here?

 

[BigMcGuire]

I have owned an Apple Studio Display (Nano Texture) for years and years now. I've used water on it. I eat lunch and talk all day in front of it (curse of being in management now). It ... needs cleaning regularly. I've used all sorts of t-shirts, cloths, liquids, water, elbow grease - no impact on the display whatsoever.

I've owned my iPad M5 11' Nano Texture since November of 2025. I've had it in the kitchen and it's gotten oil and other liquids on the display. I've used water and microfiber cloths to clean it (and my t-shirt) - no effect on the display. Also, I write a fair bit on Notability with the Apple Pencil and I'm a big guy with an abnormally long heavy arm (I'm told). The screen is as durable as a normal iPad screen. And I've had some spots be a little stubborn and need some elbow grease. Again, display not affected in the least bit.

The way I take the "prevent damage to the screen" is so someone doesn't go taking a wire brush to their screen, or dump comet particle cleaner on it and scrub it with a toothbrush.

 

[Digitalguy]

You'd think if liquids could DAMAGE the screen - 70% isopropyl alcohol definitely would destroy it.

How to clean your nano-texture Apple display - Apple Support

If your Apple Studio Display, Apple Pro Display XDR, iMac, MacBook Pro or iPad Pro (M4) has a nano-texture display, follow these important guidelines to prevent damage when cleaning the screen.

support.apple.com

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I'm trying really hard here - where does it say liquids will in any way damage or get stuck in the display?

Please help me see what I'm missing - otherwise it looks like you're pushing things that are not here?

I am trying to help you but you don't read what I say. The Apple staff exaplained to me what I said. To save you the time to look again and read it I'll copy it here:
"the liquids could get stuck in the microabrations created by the etching process used to create the nanotexture.
Apple recommends 70% isopropyl alcohol for infrequent cleaning, because it should evaporate quickly."

And by the way when you say "If Liquids damaged the display, then an Apple Pencil taking the force of my hand weight on it would do far, far worse." it shows that you don't understand the difference.
It's not a matter of force. You can apply force with things that are made to be used with the nanotexture: fingers, pencil, cloth (no need to be "gentle"), but the way the nanotexture is made makes it more vulnerable to liquids and to objets that can scratch it (again, not a finger, not a pencil).

 

[Digitalguy]

I have owned an Apple Studio Display (Nano Texture) for years and years now. I've used water on it. I eat lunch and talk all day in front of it (curse of being in management now). It ... needs cleaning regularly. I've used all sorts of t-shirts, cloths, liquids, water, elbow grease - no impact on the display whatsoever.

I've owned my iPad M5 11' Nano Texture since November of 2025. I've had it in the kitchen and it's gotten oil and other liquids on the display. I've used water and microfiber cloths to clean it (and my t-shirt) - no effect on the display. Also, I write a fair bit on Notability with the Apple Pencil and I'm a big guy with an abnormally long heavy arm (I'm told). The screen is as durable as a normal iPad screen. And I've had some spots be a little stubborn and need some elbow grease. Again, display not affected in the least bit.

The way I take the "prevent damage to the screen" is so someone doesn't go taking a wire brush to their screen, or dump comet particle cleaner on it and scrub it with a toothbrush.

As I said earlier, you can take your chances and be lucky. It's like saying the iPad (the standard glass one) is not water resistant but I use it under the rain with no issues. I have done that, multiple times, but with an old iPad I didn't care about. And no damage.
And still I see water damage on iPad pretty regularly on Reddit, so I have been lucky.
Or the guy whose father has smoked all his like and never had lung cancer.

Saying you can clean with whatever you like your nano iPad when Apple say you should use their cloth and staff says liquids must not be used for the reasons I explained above is "I'll take my chance anyway" and so far so good. Other people will come and explain what the risks are for a $1000+ device (more like $2000 for a lot of people).

We are all free to do whather we want with out device. I for one do things other people recommend against, like using an iPad that does not have the latest security patches. I am comfortable with what I consider, rightly or wrongly, a negligeable risk on an iPad software-wise. Same for you with your nano, hardware-wise.

 

[BigMcGuire]

As I said earlier, you can take your chances and be lucky. It's like saying the iPad (the standard glass one) is not water resistant but I use it under the rain with no issues. I have done that, multiple times, but with an old iPad I didn't care about. And no damage.
And still I see water damage on iPad pretty regularly on Reddit, so I have been lucky.
Or the guy whose father has smoked all his like and never had lung cancer.

Saying you can clean with whatever you like your nano iPad when Apple say you should use their cloth and staff says liquids must not be used for the reasons I explained above is "I'll take my chance anyway" and so far so good. Other people will come and explain what the risks are for a $1000+ device (more like $2000 for a lot of people).

We are all free to do whather we want with out device. I for one do things other people recommend against, like using an iPad that does not have the latest security patches. I am comfortable with what I consider, rightly or wrongly, a negligeable risk on an iPad software-wise. Same for you with your nano, hardware-wise.

I appreciate the information! I do not put it past myself to miss something, so thank you for taking the time to reply.

I am trying to help you but you don't read what I say. The Apple staff exaplained to me what I said. To save you the time to look again and read it I'll copy it here:
"the liquids could get stuck in the microabrations created by the etching process used to create the nanotexture.
Apple recommends 70% isopropyl alcohol for infrequent cleaning, because it should evaporate quickly."

And by the way when you say "If Liquids damaged the display, then an Apple Pencil taking the force of my hand weight on it would do far, far worse." it shows that you don't understand the difference.
It's not a matter of force. You can apply force with things that are made to be used with the nanotexture: fingers, pencil, cloth (no need to be "gentle"), but the way the nanotexture is made makes it more vulnerable to liquids and to objets that can scratch it (again, not a finger, not a pencil).

You make an interesting point - I've had some liquid spots on my Nano-Texture screen (from when I had the iPad opened in the kitchen) require a bit more elbow grease to remove - initially I was worried it was permanent but after rubbing on it with my finger for awhile it went away. I could never use alcohol on the screen (just me) lol. A huff of breath and a soft cloth has been good enough for 99% for me.

The longevity / ruggedness of the nano-texture screen is definitely something I am interested in. This iPad cost as much as a MacBook - and I hope to get some heavy usage out of it. Up till now I've always put iCarez Matte screen protectors on my $700 iPad Airs (and $700 iPad Pros back in the day)). So to have dumped this much $ on an iPad and not use a screen protector has me focused on making sure it lasts (I pay for AppleCare+).

As far as the Apple support - I had one tell me I couldn't use anything but an Apple cable to charge my iPhone before. But I understand being safe vs sorry. My bank account is not at a point where I could replace this iPad if it were damaged.

 

[muziq]

My take and experience on Nano..
I have both regular and Nano on 13 and 11 inch M4 iPad.
I use this on my 13 inch screen:

KCT 2 Pack PaperNano Screen Protector Compatible with iPad Air 13 inch (M3 2025)&(M2 2024)/ iPad Pro 13 inch M5 2025/ M4 2024, Paper Nano-Texture Film for Drawing, Anti Glare, Touch Sensitivity

The papernano screen protector has been comprehensively upgraded with micro and nano flexible particles, so that you have a naked screen experience. Proper damping, no slippage, precise strokes, all within our grasp, no different from the creation on sketch paper, making painting and writing bett...

www.amazon.com

and TBH, it looks almost identical to the Nano on my 11 inch.

Here's why I think I won't go Nano in the future and why.

Resell value.

Some people HATE the Nano screen, takes away from the colors, etc..

This little $9 screen protector gives you the Nano texture and allows you to just remove it if you hate it.

Just something to think about when purchasing.

Save the $100 and just get the PaperNano, or try it..

It's $9, see what you think.

 

[BigMcGuire]

My take and experience on Nano..
I have both regular and Nano on 13 and 11 inch M4 iPad.
I use this on my 13 inch screen:

KCT 2 Pack PaperNano Screen Protector Compatible with iPad Air 13 inch (M3 2025)&(M2 2024)/ iPad Pro 13 inch M5 2025/ M4 2024, Paper Nano-Texture Film for Drawing, Anti Glare, Touch Sensitivity

The papernano screen protector has been comprehensively upgraded with micro and nano flexible particles, so that you have a naked screen experience. Proper damping, no slippage, precise strokes, all within our grasp, no different from the creation on sketch paper, making painting and writing bett...

www.amazon.com

and TBH, it looks almost identical to the Nano on my 11 inch.

Here's why I think I won't go Nano in the future and why.

Resell value.

Some people HATE the Nano screen, takes away from the colors, etc..

This little $9 screen protector gives you the Nano texture and allows you to just remove it if you hate it.

Just something to think about when purchasing.

Save the $100 and just get the PaperNano, or try it..

It's $9, see what you think.

The price is crazy insane.

While I REALLY love my nano-texture iPad... I paid 2x what I would normally have paid getting an on Sale iPad Air at Best Buy and slapping an iCarez matte screen protector on it.

Ok so the iPP 11 is a little thinner, screen nice, 120hz, Apple Pencil slightly smoother ... but 2x the price point is .... really hard to justify.

Anyway, I'm using the <bleep> out of mine - I will make sure to get my $s out of it. But I think if most people asked me, I'd recommend waiting for an Apple Sales event at Best Buy and using a matte screen protector, lol. Unless $ isn't an issue.

 

[Frosties]

As I said earlier, you can take your chances and be lucky. It's like saying the iPad (the standard glass one) is not water resistant but I use it under the rain with no issues. I have done that, multiple times, but with an old iPad I didn't care about. And no damage.
And still I see water damage on iPad pretty regularly on Reddit, so I have been lucky.
Or the guy whose father has smoked all his like and never had lung cancer.

Saying you can clean with whatever you like your nano iPad when Apple say you should use their cloth and staff says liquids must not be used for the reasons I explained above is "I'll take my chance anyway" and so far so good. Other people will come and explain what the risks are for a $1000+ device (more like $2000 for a lot of people).

We are all free to do whather we want with out device. I for one do things other people recommend against, like using an iPad that does not have the latest security patches. I am comfortable with what I consider, rightly or wrongly, a negligeable risk on an iPad software-wise. Same for you with your nano, hardware-wise.

No, I am sorry to say; You can clean safely. You always wet the cloth never the screen same with glasses tv’s car interior etc. Spray in the cloth outside of the area so droplets will not rain on the device or interior of the car or surface of whatever. Do that then no problem. If you splash and spray any device have increased chance of problem. Of course you can clean your dash board in your car or your screen. Just don’t go spray ON the screen always in the cloth. The liquid will make droplets and get where you don’t want it to be if you spray on the device. Good simple general advice. For all purpose. Most cars is more expensive than your iPad nano. 😀