How Durable are the New M4 iPad Pro Models? Apple Explains

Highlights

• 2024 iPad Pro models achieve record thinness at 5.1mm for the 13-inch model
• Redesigned internal structure enhances rigidity, addressing durability concerns
• Features improved thermal management with graphite sheets and copper in the Apple logo
• New models incorporate Apple Silicon for performance without compromise

The 2024 iPad Pro models have achieved an unprecedented level of thinness, even for Apple products.

The 13-inch model measures just 5.1mm thick, excluding the camera bump, making it Apple’s thinnest device ever.

The 11-inch variant is slightly thicker at 5.3mm.

But how durable are these extremely thin and extremely expensive products?

Addressing Durability Concerns

Managed to have a chat with John Ternus and Greg Joswiak (execs from Apple) to talk about the new iPads, here are their 3 biggest insights:

1. Why they keep making the iPad thinner: pic.twitter.com/NFAx1zmceQ

— Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) May 11, 2024

You just know that with such an ultra-thin design, questions about rigidity and durability are inevitable, especially after the controversy surrounding the 2018 iPad Pro models, which were prone to bending.

Apple is getting ahead of the issue. SVP John Ternus, in an interview with YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss, has addressed these concerns, revealing that the new iPads feature a redesigned internal structure to improve stiffness.

Structural Redesign for Rigidity

Per Ternus, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models sport a new internal layout.

A metal cover tops the logic board to form a central rib down the middle of the device.

This has “tremendously improved the stiffness of the product,” says Ternus.

The other thing Apple harped on in the keynote was that the iPad Pro was 20% better thermally than previous models.

In addition to the graphite sheets in the main housing, Apple also used copper in the Apple logo to help dissipate heat.

No Compromises, Thanks to Apple Silicon

Apple SVP Greg Jozwiak assured that the new ultra-thin design comes with no compromises, courtesy of the abilities of Apple Silicon and the company’s own hardware engineering prowess.

We shall then have to wait for the teardowns from experts like iFixit, who will unveil the redesigned innards of the 2024 iPad Pro models.

The new iPad Pro models are up for order now, with the first deliveries slated for May 15th.

FAQs

How thin are the new 2024 iPad Pro models compared to previous versions?

The new 13-inch iPad Pro is exceptionally thin at just 5.1mm, excluding the camera bump, making it the thinnest device Apple has ever produced, with the 11-inch variant slightly thicker at 5.3mm.

What has Apple done to address durability concerns with the ultra-thin iPad Pro models?

Apple’s SVP John Ternus explained that the iPad Pro models feature a redesigned internal layout that includes a central metal rib over the logic board, significantly enhancing the stiffness and overall durability of these devices.

Can you describe the thermal improvements in the 2024 iPad Pro models?

The new iPad Pro models are designed to be 20% better in thermal performance compared to their predecessors, incorporating graphite sheets and utilizing the Apple logo made of copper to help dissipate heat more effectively.

What does Apple say about the performance of the new iPad Pro models?

Apple SVP Greg Jozwiak has stated that the new ultra-thin iPad Pro models do not compromise on performance, thanks to the advanced capabilities of Apple Silicon and innovative hardware engineering.

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