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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)Silver
Apple · Released January 1, 2022

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)

The M2 iPad Pro 12.9 has a mini-LED XDR screen and laptop-level speed; buy it used, not near new prices.

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8.3/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Storage
Finish · Silver
Buying call

Buy the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (M2, 2022) used if you want a big, bright mini-LED screen for drawing or HDR video: Apple no longer sells it, and the 13-inch iPad Pro (M5) replaced it. The M2 chip still runs pro creative apps easily, and Apple Pencil hover arrived with this model. Skip it if you want a light tablet or a laptop replacement, because it's heavy and iPadOS still limits pro work. It was a small upgrade over the M1 model, so pay accordingly.

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Key specs
Battery
40.88 Wh
Display type
Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS
Rear camera
12MP Wide,
Weight
0.1 oz (2 g)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
mini-LED
Size
12.9" (328 mm)
Resolution
2732x2048
Brightness
600 nits
Performance
Processor
Apple M2
GPU
10-core GPU
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
OS
iPadOS
Body
Dimensions
height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm); width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm); depth: 0.25 inch (6.4 mm)
Colors
Silver, Space Gray
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display12.9" (328 mm)mini-LED
ChipsetApple M210-core GPU
Main camera12 + 10 MP12 MP · wide
RAM / storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TBiPadOS
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (M2, 2022) used if you want a big, bright mini-LED screen for drawing or HDR video: Apple no longer sells it, and the 13-inch iPad Pro (M5) replaced it. The M2 chip still runs pro creative apps easily, and Apple Pencil hover arrived with this model. Skip it if you want a light tablet or a laptop replacement, because it's heavy and iPadOS still limits pro work. It was a small upgrade over the M1 model, so pay accordingly.

Best for

Artists and video editors who want a 12.9-inch mini-LED iPad Pro at a used price.

Not for

Anyone who wants a light tablet or Apple Pencil Pro support.

Main strengthBright 12.9-inch mini-LED XDR display
Main weaknessApple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Reasons to buy
Bright 12.9-inch mini-LED XDR display
M2 performance handles pro creative apps
Apple Pencil hover preview
ProRes video capture and capable cameras
Reasons to avoid
Apple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Barely changed from the M1 model
Accessories add a lot to the cost
Measured view8.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewApple iPad Pro (2022) review: bump the chipDan Seifert · Oct 2022Read on The Verge ↗
WIRED7/10
Article · Full reviewApple iPad Pro (6th Gen, 2022) Review: Another Minor UpdateBrenda Stolyar · Oct 2022Read on WIRED ↗
Tom's Guide4.5/5
Article · Full reviewiPad Pro 2022 reviewTony Polanco · Oct 2022Read on Tom's Guide ↗
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Product data

Full specifications

60 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS
Pixel density
264
Brightness
600 nits max
Contrast
1000000:1
Color gamut
P3

Battery & Charging

Battery
40.88 Wh
Charging
20
Charging port
Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C)

Camera

Rear camera
  • 12MP Wide,
  • 10MP Ultra Wide
Front camera
12
Video
Features
4K up to 60 fps · ProRes

Network

Cellular
Optional Wi-Fi + Cellular model
SIM
Nano-SIM

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
Ports
  • Thunderbolt / USB 4
  • Smart Connector
  • magnetic Apple Pencil connector

Sensors & Security

Sensors
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR
  • gyro
  • accelerometer
  • barometer
  • ambient light sensor
Biometrics
Face ID

Body

Dimensions
11.05 in (28.1 cm)
Weight
0.1 oz (2 g)
Colors
  • Silver
  • Space Gray
Speakers
Four-speaker audio

Software & Launch

Operating system
iPadOS
Released
2022
Stylus
  • Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
  • Apple Pencil (USB-C)
  • hover
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