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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Chip Silver

98.5 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the Apple M5 chip paired with a vibrant 11" Ultra Retina XDR OLED display, offering exceptional performance and visual clarity for demanding tasks. The device's lightweight 454g design and robust ecosystem of stylus and keyboard accessories make it a highly portable creative workstation. This iPad Pro is ideally suited for digital artists and designers who require precise, color-accurate drawing and sketching on the go.

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Price CA$1,302
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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Chip Silver tablet

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Apple iPad Air 13" Space Gray

95.1 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this ▼

Its standout feature is the powerful Apple M4 chip paired with 12GB of RAM, enabling smooth multitasking and demanding creative work on its 13-inch Liquid Retina display. The tablet's 635g weight and support for the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard make it a versatile and portable workstation. It is best for digital artists and designers who need desktop-class performance for apps like Procreate while on the move.

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Apple iPad Air 13" Space Gray tablet
Price CA$1,440
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Apple iPad mini 8.3" Purple 2024

75 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this ▼

Its compact 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and powerful Apple A17 Pro chip deliver a premium experience in a highly portable 299g frame. The inclusion of 5G cellular connectivity and WiFi 6E ensures fast, versatile internet access for on-the-go use. This model is best for readers and media consumers who prioritize a powerful, pocketable tablet over a larger canvas for creative work.

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Apple iPad mini 8.3" Purple 2024 tablet
Price CA$1,028
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