If you're looking for the best iPad Pro 11 prices, this page is the place to be! We'll be covering the best deals for both the original M1 model (released May 2021), as well as the newer M2 model (October 2022). These 11-inch iPad Pros are incredibly powerful machines for any creative, and two of the best iPads for students too.
The Apple iPad Pro 11 (M1) starts at a retail price of around $649/£699, and the iPad M2 model starts at $899/£899 for the lowest storage capacity, which will vary based on the storage capacity and colour. These tablets have an older sibling, the iPad Pro 12.9-inch model, but share the same specs aside from the larger display. The 11-inch iPad offering is a cheaper alternative for those wanting a more affordable tablet.
It's getting increasingly difficult to find the M1 iPad Pro 11 model in new condition and with lower storage sizes, so keep this in mind when searching for iPad Pro 11 deals. Take a look at the best iPad Air 5 prices plus the best iPad (2022) prices for alternative options, and see our breakdown of the various iPad generations for more insight and expert buying advice.
This latest iPad Pro offers stunning power in a portable form
Stylus support: Apple Pencil 2 | Screen size: 11-inch | Resolution: 2388 x 1668 pixels | Weight: 470g | Dimensions: 9.75 x 7.03 x 0.23 inches | OS: iPadOS 16.2 | CPU: Apple M2 chip | Storage: 128GB/256GB/2TB | Rear cameras: 12MP, 10 MP ultra-wide | Front camera: 12MP
Latest and greatest Apple iPad technology
Incredible M2 chip
Perfect for creatives
Older model is more affordable and has similar power
Apple's latest and greatest iPad Pro comes in a stunning yet portable size of 11-inches like the older model. This latest Pro features the brand new Apple M2 chip: a powerful processor that speeds up your device so it can handle your apps with ease. Once again, it's fully compatible with the Apple Pencil 2 so is a great tool for creatives.
The price for the 128GB iPad Pro 11 (M2, 2022) sits at a reasonable $899/£899, but this can go up as high as $2,099/£2,149 for the 2TB configuration. Luckily, plenty of retailers have varying price points for this iPad Pro depending on specific features like storage size and cellular compatibility – so you don't really need to spend thousands to get your hands on the latest iPad Pro.
It may be the older model, but the 2021 iPad Pro still offers amazing technology.
Stylus support: Apple Pencil 2 | Screen size: 11-inch | Resolution: 2388 x 1668 pixels | Weight: 471g | Dimensions: 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.23 inches | OS: iPadOS 14 | CPU: Apple M1 chip | Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB | Rear cameras: 12MP, 10 MP ultra-wide | Front camera: 12MP
Super fast M1 processor
Cheaper and portable than the 12.9in iPad Pro
Older model means more affordable price
Doesn't have the XDR display of 12.9-inch
Although it's now harder to get ahold of, the 11-inch iPad Pro (2021) provides excellent performance thanks to Apple's stunning M1 chip. You can zip through games, AR and more demanding apps with incredible speed thanks to that impressive brain at the helm. Apple states that the 8-core processor offers a 50% jump in performance over the original 2020 model, with a 40% boost in GPU performance as well.
For those after a more powerful tablet compared to the iPad 10.2 but don't need to commit to the more expensive 12.9-inch version, the 11-inch is a solid middle-ground given it's up to $300 / £300 less than the larger device.
And while the 11-inch iPad Pro doesn't offer the XDR display of the 12.9-inch model (this offers even better brightness and contrast), you still get the larger 2TB storage option which is the largest we've seen on an iPad to date.See our full 11-inch iPad Pro (2021) review for more details on the tablet itself.
Is the iPad Pro 11 as good as the iPad Pro 12.9?
In almost all aspects, yes. The iPad Pro 11 is a good as its larger sibling. The specs of the two devices are almost exactly the same. The key difference, other than the size, is that the iPad Pro 12.9 boasts a Liquid Retina XDR (extreme dynamic range) display, which offers improved brightness and contrast.
However, many people will find benefits in the iPad Pro 11's smaller form, which makes it easier to hold in one hand, more travel-friendly, and more convenient to use on public transport. And of course, it's also a fair bit cheaper than the larger Pro too. To see where both tablets fit in the wider iPad family see our full iPad generations list.
What's the difference between M1 and M2?
Apple's latest processing chips are extremely powerful, and each has its own unique qualities and set of specs. It started with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips which were launched in 2021, and later replaced by the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips the following year.
The M2 Pro chip is said to offer enhanced performance levels with a 20% faster CPU (12-core) and 30% faster GPU (19-core) than its predecessor, the M1 Pro, which is limited to only a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU in comparison. The Max chips take this a step further, however, and offer double the graphics power, with a bigger GPU, and twice as much memory and expanded bandwidth, So what does this actually mean?
In simple terms, the M2 chips are designed to offer an enhanced and improved performance and smoother experience on the original M1 chips, but that doesn't mean that the M1 chips should be forgotten about, as they still offer exceptional levels of speed and power for a now-reduced cost.
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Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.
