This Black Friday the iPad Pro is the only tablet to get for digital artists

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I've been a bit of a critic of the over-powerful iPad Pro in recent years. Not because I don't like it. It's just I don't like it for the majority of people. It's total overkill for most people, and as Apple continue to blow us away with a new M chip every year, the iPad Air is the one most people should check out.

Unless you're a digital artist. Then you should definitely get the iPad Pro – especially the 11-inch iPad Pro with M4 chip and 256GB, down from $999 to $899 over at Best Buy.

iPad Pro (M4, 11-inch) $999 $899 at Best Buy
Save: $100

Overview: The M4 iPad Pro 13 was the best iPad for creative work, until this year's M5 model came along... but this is where the discounts are to be found! It brings OLED display tech to the iPad for the first time and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro for a great drawing experience.

Key features: 11-inch screen, 2420x1668 pixel | Apple M4 chip | 12MP Ultra Wide camera | 256GB SSD as standard | 8GB RAM

Release date: 15 May 2024

Price history: This is just over a year old, and I think this is where the best deals are going to be found this Black Friday. Until now, the best saving we had seen was $50 off during Memorial Day. Considering that the previous Pro, the M2 iPad Pro 12.9, never has more than $100 off, we think this is a great deal.

Price check: Apple: $1,499 | Best Buy: $1,499

Review consensus: The reviews of the new M4 iPad Pros have been almost unanimously positive. Following our own testing, we praised everything from the new OLED screen to the drawing experience with the new Apple Pencil Pro and the decision to move the location of the front-facing camera. Our only caveat is that the tablet will be more powerful and expensive than many people need if you're not using it for demanding creative software.

Creative Bloq: ****

For more options, see our guide to the best iPad M4 prices, or see today's best deals in your region below.

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Beren cut his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX 13 years ago, and has since worked on and edited several creative titles. As Ecom Editor on Creative Bloq, when he's not reviewing the latest audiophile headphones or evaluating the best designed ergonomic office chairs, he’s testing laptops, TVs and monitors, all so he can find the best deals on the best tech for Creative Bloq’s creative professional audience.

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