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The Tablet With Smart Pen, Apple M2 Processor, and Liquid Retina XDR Display That Rivals Professional Notebooks

Written by Débora Araújo
Published on 17/07/2025 at 15:21
O tablet com caneta inteligente, processador Apple M2 e tela Liquid Retina XDR que rivaliza com notebooks profissionais
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iPad Pro With M2 Chip And 2nd Generation Apple Pencil Already Replaces Laptops In Creative Tasks, With Top Performance And Unmatched Portability.

When the iPad was launched, many saw it as a “giant iPhone”. Today, with the iPad Pro M2, Apple proves that its flagship tablet is not just a consumer device, but a real alternative to professional laptops. Equipped with the same M2 chip found in Macs, a Liquid Retina XDR display with impressive brightness, and support for the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, the iPad Pro transforms into a comprehensive tool for content creators, designers, architects, illustrators, and professionals on the go.

The Power Of The Apple M2 Chip In Your Tablet

At the heart of the iPad Pro is the Apple M2 chip, the same one found in laptops like the MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro. It brings an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and memory bandwidth of up to 100 GB/s, delivering brutal performance for a tablet.

In practice, this means that 4K video editing in LumaFusion or DaVinci Resolve runs smoothly. 3D modeling, CAD projects, vector illustration workflows, augmented reality—everything is possible—and with immediate response.

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For those working with professional applications like Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Designer, Procreate, Shapr3D, or Final Cut Pro (which is now available for iPad), the performance gain is palpable.

A Display That Shines Like No Other: Liquid Retina XDR

Another differentiator of the iPad Pro is its 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (or 11″ in the compact version), featuring mini-LED technology. The brightness reaches up to 1,600 nits at peak in HDR, with impressive contrast and factory-calibrated colors.

This display not only rivals many professional monitors, but is essential for those working with photography, video, and visual arts. The 120 Hz (ProMotion) refresh rate makes interaction with the Apple Pencil incredibly fluid, ideal for precise sketches, notes, or digital painting.

2nd Generation Apple Pencil: The Smart Pencil That Transforms The Tablet Into A Notebook, Art Canvas, Or Digital Ruler

The 2nd Generation Apple Pencil is much more than a stylus. With pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition, it detects writing and stroke nuances, making the iPad a real substitute for sketch pads and drawing books.

On the iPad Pro M2, there’s also the exclusive “Apple Pencil Hover” feature, which allows you to see the pencil’s position before touching the screen—similar to a professional Wacom tablet.

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Applications like Notability, GoodNotes, Concepts, Adobe Fresco, and Procreate turn the iPad into a hub of creative productivity. Architects, students, teachers, and digital artists find here an unbeatable tool for expression and work.

Magic Keyboard And Stage Manager: Total Productivity

By adding the Magic Keyboard, the iPad Pro becomes a true laptop—complete with a backlit keyboard, precise trackpad, and a magnetic floating case design. The typing experience is comparable to that of MacBooks, and the full support for trackpad gestures makes multitasking easier.

Furthermore, Stage Manager enables true multi-window usage, dragging apps to different positions, with support for external monitors via USB-C Thunderbolt. With iPadOS 17, it has become even closer to a traditional desktop system.

Whether for writing long texts, complex spreadsheets, presentations, or video conferencing meetings, the iPad Pro M2 handles it all with ease—and with more lightness and battery life than many traditional laptops.

Mobility And Battery Life At Another Level

Weighing a little over 680 grams, the iPad Pro is easy to transport even with a keyboard and accessories. The battery can last up to 10 hours of continuous use, varying with the application, but under moderate use, it can last 2 to 3 days away from the outlet, according to various user tests and technical reviews.

With integrated 5G, support for Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 ports, it is also excellent for remote work, heavy uploads, and synchronization with Apple ecosystems.

It’s Not Cheap, But It Delivers Like A Professional

The 11″ iPad Pro M2 starts at around R$ 9,799 in Brazil, while the 12.9″ version goes beyond R$ 13,000 depending on configuration and accessories. The 2nd Generation Apple Pencil costs R$ 1,199, and the Magic Keyboard is around R$ 2,999.

But for those who need a reliable device, lightweight, extremely powerful, and with a premium experience for content creation, the investment is justified. It is a tablet that already replaces laptops in many scenarios—and still offers impossible experiences for traditional laptops, such as natural writing on the screen and use as a digital drawing tablet.

Technical Specifications — iPad Pro M2 (2022)

Feature Details
Processor Apple M2: 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
RAM 8 GB (models up to 512 GB storage) / 16 GB (models with 1 and 2 TB)
Storage 128 GB to 2 TB
Display 11″ Liquid Retina or 12.9″ Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)
Refresh Rate 120 Hz (ProMotion)
Rear Camera 12 MP main + 10 MP ultra-wide + LiDAR Scanner
Front Camera 12 MP ultra-wide with Center Stage
Compatible Pencil 2nd Generation Apple Pencil (with Hover function)
Compatible Keyboard Magic Keyboard with trackpad
Operating System iPadOS 17
Battery Up To 10 Hours Of Continuous Use
Connectivity USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, 5G (in compatible models)
Weight 466g (11″) / 682g (12.9″)

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Flavio Barbosa
Flavio Barbosa(@flavio062004)
21/07/2025 02:11

Por esse preço, tem obrigação de rivalizar mesmo. Na verdade tem de ser melhor em muitos aspectos.

Débora Araújo

Débora Araújo é redatora no Click Petróleo e Gás, com mais de dois anos de experiência em produção de conteúdo e mais de mil matérias publicadas sobre tecnologia, mercado de trabalho, geopolítica, indústria, construção, curiosidades e outros temas. Seu foco é produzir conteúdos acessíveis, bem apurados e de interesse coletivo. Sugestões de pauta, correções ou mensagens podem ser enviadas para contato.deboraaraujo.news@gmail.com

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