With a proven track record of reliably powerful performance, a convenient, seamless ecosystem, and sleek aesthetics, it’s no wonder that Apple continues to be a choice brand for some. The industry giant has done it all, from mobile devices and tablets to smartwatches, and its momentum will likely go on for a long while.
The updated iPad Pro, powered by the company’s latest M4 chip, is the latest to join the family. Announced during the Let Loose event on 7 May, it joins the iPad Air in offering a 13-inch option, as well as a host of new features and improved accessories that add to the allure of upgrading.
For those considering the leap, here’s a quick look at the prices of the iPad Pro and M2-equipped iPad Air in Singapore (excluding any add-ons and Apple Care):
| iPad Pro M4 (11″) | iPad Pro M4 (13″) | iPad Air M2 (11″) | iPad Air M2 (13″) | |
| 128GB | – | – | S$899 (Wi-Fi only) S$1,129 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,199 (Wi-Fi only) S$1,429 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| 256GB | S$1,499 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$1,799 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,999 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$2,299 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,049 (Wi-Fi only) S$1,279 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,349 (Wi-Fi only) S$1,579 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| 512GB | S$1,799 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$2,099 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$2,299 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$2,599 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,349 (Wi-Fi only) S$1,579 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,649 (Wi-Fi only) S$1,879 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| 1TB | S$2,399 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$2,699 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) S$2,548 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi only) S$2,849 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$2,899 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$3,199 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) S$2,899 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi only) S$3,349 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,649 (Wi-Fi only) S$1,879 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$1,949 (Wi-Fi only) S$2,179 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| 2TB | S$2,999 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$3,299 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) S$3,149 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi only) S$3,449 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | S$3,499 (standard glass, Wi-Fi only) S$37699 (standard glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) S$3,649 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi only) S$3,949 (nano-texture glass, Wi-Fi + Cellular) | – | – |
As seen from the table, the 1TB and 2TB configurations for the iPad Pro M4 include the choice of nano-texture glass, which reduces glare while maintaining image quality. It tops out at S$3,949, but can hit S$4,677 if bundled with all of the latest accessories, which costs the following individually:
- Apple Pencil (USB-C) – S$119
- Apple Pencil Pro – S$199
- Magic Keyboard – S$529
The new iPad Air, in comparison, comes up to S$2,639 at most. Both tablets are now available for pre-order and can be collected from 15 May. The iPad Pro M4 comes in silver and space black finishes, while the iPad Air for 2024 presents four different colourways: blue, purple, starlight, and space grey.
Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
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