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With each new generation, the iPad Pro inches seems to be inching towards laptop-like performance, prompting the question: are these devices truly comparable, or do they still serve distinct purposes?
At the same time, the gap in raw performance between the two has narrowed significantly. In fact, for everyday tasks like web browsing, email and light productivity work, you'd be very hard-pressed to notice a difference.Daily design news, reviews, how-tos and more, as picked by the editors.Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors
If you mainly want a laptop for low-powered, day-to-day stuff, you're golden. But if you want to use heavy-duty creative software, you'll still be in better hands with one of the latest MacBook Airs, such as the This means that while many popular software tools have iPad versions, they often lack the full feature set of their desktop counterparts., but it's essentially a slimmed-down version of its macOS cousin. And many other creative tools, most notably Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max and Unreal Engine, are not available for iPad at all.
The first point to make is that both devices offer excellent battery life, typically lasting through a full day of work. In fact, the iPad Pro generally has a slight edge in this department, partly due to its more power-efficient mobile-first design.It's also more portable than a MacBook Air, especially when used without a keyboard. Put simply, it's thinner, lighter, and easier to slip into a bag.
If you're mainly interested in versatility, touchscreen capabilities and tablet functionality, then the iPad Pro presents a compelling option that can indeed replace a laptop for many tasks.However, that doesn't mean it can do everything you might need. And you're seeking a more traditional computing experience, with access to desktop-grade applications and a robust multitasking environment, the MacBook Air remains the better choice.
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