Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen (2021)
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- XDR Display
- M1 Chip
- 5G
- Thunderbolt
- Center Stage
- 16GB RAM
What to consider
- Blooming
- Heavy
- Expensive repair
- Battery
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 12.9 inches
- Resolution
- 2048 x 2732 pixels
- Display type
- Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz (ProMotion)
- Max brightness
- 1000 nits (full screen), 1600 nits (HDR peak)
- Screen protection
- Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display
- Screen size
- 12.9 inches
- Resolution
- 2048 x 2732 pixels
- Display type
- Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz (ProMotion)
- Max brightness
- 1000 nits (full screen), 1600 nits (HDR peak)
- Screen protection
- Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
- Processor
- Apple M1
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x3.2 GHz Firestorm + 4x2.06 GHz Icestorm)
- GPU
- Apple GPU 8-core
- RAM
- 8GB (16GB on 1TB/2TB models)
- AnTuTu score
- 1150000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP (wide) + 10 MP (ultrawide) + LiDAR scanner
- Ultra-wide
- 10 MP, f/2.4, 125˚
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide), Center Stage
- Video
- 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 10758 mAh (40.88 Wh)
- Charging speed
- 20W fast charging (included)
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 10 hours
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes (Cellular model)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Dual-band
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- No
- USB
- USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4)
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm
- Weight
- 682 grams
- Materials
- Aluminium body and frame, glass front
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Excellent (A+)
from 631,5 €
Screen is perfect.
Very Good (A)
from 541,5 €
In very good condition. Minimal signs of use.
Good (B)
from 541,5 €
Wear on the casing.
Acceptable (C)
from 463,5 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen (2021).
Blooming (halo effect)
InfoLimitations of Mini-LED zones.
Green tint
MinorPanel calibration.
Repairs and Parts3/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Glued.
Screen Replacement
The Mini-LED panel is very expensive.
The screen is specific.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
55 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
682 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Photographer
The XDR display is best for photo editing.
- Accurate colour
- High contrast
- SD card speed (USB-C)
Movie buff
The best device for consuming HDR content.
- 1600 nits brightness
- Deep blacks
- 4 speakers
Power User
Completely replaces a laptop.
- M1
- Thunderbolt docks
- External display
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
First iPad with fast 5G support.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
Absolutely. The M1 chip is much faster, but the main reason is the display. The Mini-LED XDR offers true blacks and 1600 nits of brightness that the old LCD cannot match. The 2021 model is also 0.5mm thicker precisely because of the new display.
| Feature | iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen (2021) | iPad Pro 12.9 Gen 4 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Mini-LED XDR | Standard LCD |
| Chip | M1 | A12Z |
The M1 and M2 models are visually identical. The M2 brings the 'Hover' feature for the pencil and is ~15% faster. If you are not a professional artist who needs Hover, the M1 model offers much better value.
| Feature | iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen (2021) | iPad Pro 12.9 Gen 6 (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil support | Standard | Hover |
| Video recording | 4K | ProRes |
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