After being neglected in 2015, Apple's 9.7-inch iPad has received a much-needed professional makeover, gaining key features from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and even outperforming it in a few ways.

Brings the best of the 12.9-inch model; including Smart Connector and A9X; Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil make this iPad more versatile than ever; New True Tone screen and glare reduction make it Apple's best-ever mobile display; Still amazingly thin and light despite numerous hardware...

Starting price of $599 may be too steep for some; RAM stays at 2 gigabytes; matching iPad Air 2; Lightning port is USB 2; only 12.9-inch model has faster USB 3; Ugh; the camera bump

Apr 15 2016 - Apple made a fairly big mistake by not upgrading the iPad Air 2 last year but the new iPad Pro 9.7-inch is very much the successor to their premium tablet. It is far more affordable and portable than the full 12.9-inch model while even getting some better features such as the camera.

The 9.7in iPad Pro is the best tablet on sale right now. It is a thoroughly excellent device which outperforms the competition is just about every area, from hardware and design to the screen and camera.

A display to die for; Gorgeous looks; Excellent performance

Expensive; iOS starting to feel dated; Only extra money of stylus and keyboard make it a true laptop replacement

There's no doubt that the iPad Pro 9.7 is the best tablet Apple has ever made, combining the power of the original into the stunning form factor of the iPad Air 2 (with a camera bump). Apple has also added new features such as upgraded cameras and one of the best displays we've seen on a tablet.

if you are using a tablet that is more than three years old, it's time to upgrade to the iPad Pro 9.7-inch. It's great for content consumption and playing games even if it's expensive. The Smart Keyboard isn't for everyonr and feels inconvinient.

Blazing fast performance; Stunning display; Loud speakers; Compact form factor

Smart Keyboard is flimsy; Not the ideal laptop replacement; Expensive

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro is more powerful than the iPad Air 2, but I'm having trouble justifying the increased price for most buyers. For $499, you can get a 64GB iPad Air 2 with similar size, shape, and performance. The Pro's sweet spot is the 128GB model, which costs $749 (or $879 with cellular).

Fast; Top-notch Pencil stylus and keyboard accessories; Loud speakers; Great-looking screen

Expensive; iOS apps fall short of Mac and Windows apps in traditional business functionality

Apple raised a few eyebrows when it launched the iPad Pro at the end of last year. After spurning hybrid devices such as Microsoft's popular Surface range for years, the arrival of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro -- complete with keyboard and stylus accessories -- was the sort of screeching U-turn that a...

A9X processor delivers impressive performance; Brighter; more colourful display; 12MP front camera; with 4K video recording; 10 hour+ battery life

Expensive; Lacks USB port and SD card slot; Requires expensive accessories to function as a laptop; Only 2GB of RAM

Apple's new iPad Pro is the best tablet you can buy. But it's still not a laptop

Best tablet cameras and speakers ever; Powerful enough for real productivity; Thin and portable; Apple Pencil is the best stylus available; iOS has best tablet apps; frequent updates

Expensive at every option level; Cramped screen for multitasking; Not a true laptop replacement

One of the best tablet as of today. I am using it for 4 years till now not a single defect has arrised .Fully satisfied with the product.Able to play high resolution games without any delays.Video qualities is superb.sound quality is also good.apple apps are very user friendly and resolution is very...

What makes an iPad "Pro"? Not long ago, you might have included a larger screen in the list of characteristics that turns an ordinary iPad into a Pro device, but the iPad Pro 9.7 turns that idea on its head.