In March 2020, Apple updated its popular iPad Pro lineup iPad Pro 2020 with a faster A12Z Bionic processor, dual rear camera, new LiDAR scanner (for augmented reality features), improved audio, and an optional Magic Keyboard accessory, adding a trackpad to the iPad for the first time.

While Apple no longer sells previous 2018 models, they can often be purchased from third-party retailers. As the 2018 model is two years earlier than the iPad Pro 2020, it can usually be found at a fairly low price. From the outlook, the two iPad Pro generations look very similar, so should you consider buying the iPad Pro 2020? Our guide answers the question and the content will as follow:

• The similarity between 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020

• The differences between 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020

• Summary for 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020

Most of the features of the 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020 are almost identical. Apple lists some of the same features in both versions of the iPad:

1. The similarity between 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020

• 11 - or 12.9 - inch LCD with ProMotion and True Tone

• Up to 1 terabyte of storage

• Compatible with the Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Pencil (gen 2)

• USB connector - C

Apple's breakdown shows that these two generations have the vast majority of major features. Even so, the 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020 still exist a few significant differences including camera, processor, and LiDAR scanner.

2. The differences between 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020

2018 iPad Pro

• A12X Bionic chip with seven active GPU cores

• 4GB RAM, 1TB model 6GB

• Standard microphone

• Single 12MP widescreen camera

• Wi-fi 5 connection

iPad Pro 2020

• A12Z Bionic chip with eight active GPU cores

• 6GB RAM

• "Studio quality" microphone

• Dual 12MP wide and 10MP ultra wide cameras

• Wi-fi 6 connection

• Lidar scanner

• Read on to get a closer look at these aspects and learn about what each iPad Pro offers.

3. Summary for 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020

Apple offers three kinds of ‌iPad‌ beyond the iPad Pro 2020‌: the low-cost 10.2-inch ‌iPad‌, the 7.9-inch iPad mini, and the 10.5-inch iPad Air. If you are already considering the 2018 iPad Pro and iPad Pro 2020‌, it is highly unlikely that the low-cost ‌iPad‌ or the ‌iPad mini‌ could meet your requirements. With support for a ‌Smart Keyboard‌ and first-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌, the only real substitute for the ‌iPad Pro‌ is the 10.5-inch ‌iPad Air‌.

The iPad Pro 2020‌ is very much an evolution of the previous 2018 model, with certain aspects being improved and fine-tuned. It is these specific areas, such as LiDAR, the camera setup, and the additional graphics core on the A12Z, that would be the reason to favor the iPad Pro 2020. Users intending to keep their ‌iPad Pro‌ for the long-term should also consider the iPad Pro 2020‌ as its minor improvements will make it much more future-proof in years to come.

The 2018 ‌iPad Pro‌ remains a very compelling option for most customers considering buying an ‌iPad Pro‌.

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