Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) Review: A Fast Tablet with Pro Ambitions

Editor note: This English review is an original adaptation prepared by Notebook Center from the source material published on Notebook-Center.ru.

Overview

The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) updates the smaller iPad Pro with faster hardware and a broader feature set while keeping the familiar 11-inch format. Compared with the earlier generation, the device adds a dual rear camera system and a LiDAR sensor, while iPadOS support for a touchpad makes the tablet more flexible for work as well as entertainment.

In practice, this model is aimed at users who want a premium tablet for media, travel, drawing, communication, and demanding apps. Its main strength is the combination of a very slim body, a high-quality display, and performance that is strong enough for heavy multitasking and creative workloads. The main compromise is price, especially if you also want the optional keyboard and stylus accessories.

Technical Specifications

Design

Apple keeps the same clean industrial design with an aluminum body available in Space Gray and Silver. Build quality is a clear highlight: the chassis is slim, light, and easy to carry, yet it still feels premium and solid. At 471 grams and only 6 mm thick, the tablet is practical for everyday travel and comfortable to use away from a desk.

The bezels are not especially thin by modern standards, but they still make sense on a tablet because they give your hands a place to hold the device. The rear camera block is more prominent than before because the tablet now includes two cameras and a LiDAR sensor.

Display, Sound, and Cameras

The 11-inch Liquid Retina display keeps the same 2388x1668 resolution as the previous version, and that is still a strong result for this class. The panel offers high brightness up to 600 cd/m2, so outdoor use is realistic, and the anti-glare coating helps maintain readability in bright light. Fingerprints are less distracting thanks to the coating, which also makes the screen easier to keep clean.

Audio is handled by four speakers, giving the tablet a stronger multimedia profile than many smaller mobile devices. For video calls and photography, the source configuration includes a 7 MP front camera, a 12 MP rear camera, and a 10 MP ultra-wide camera. The added LiDAR sensor expands the device's appeal for augmented reality tasks.

Keyboard and Everyday Use

One of the more practical changes in this generation is better support for keyboard-and-touchpad use. The source review highlights the updated dock keyboard, which can hold the tablet in a floating position and adds backlighting and a touchpad. That makes the iPad Pro 11 more useful for writing, browsing, and general office-style tasks.

Users who do not need the accessory can still rely on the virtual keyboard. It remains simple to understand and easy to switch between languages and layouts, so basic communication and note-taking are still comfortable without extra hardware.

Performance and Connectivity

The A12Z Bionic chip gives the iPad Pro 11 (2020) performance that goes well beyond casual tablet use. According to the source review, the platform is comfortable with everyday work and also has enough headroom for 4K video editing, 3D design, and virtual reality scenarios. The 6 GB of LPDDR4X memory supports this role, while the tested configuration includes 128 GB of storage.

Physical connectivity is simple, with a single USB Type-C port, but wireless support is modern thanks to Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO and Bluetooth 5.0. The tablet also includes Face ID and several sensors, which helps it fit both productivity and mobile creative use cases.

Battery

The iPad Pro 11 (2020) uses a 28.65 Wh lithium-polymer battery. In the source review, the tablet lasts around 10 hours of continuous web browsing or streaming video at roughly 150 to 200 cd/m2 brightness. For mixed intermittent use, that can translate into several days away from the charger.

That level of endurance matches the device's mobile focus well. It is not the single biggest selling point of the tablet, but it is strong enough to support travel, study, and work sessions without constant charging.

Verdict

The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) is a premium tablet for users who want high speed, a bright and well-balanced display, and a chassis that is easy to carry every day. The updated camera system, LiDAR sensor, and improved keyboard support help separate it from the 2018 model, even though the basic look and screen format stay familiar.

Its main weakness is cost, especially once optional accessories are added. Even so, for buyers who value performance, portability, and a polished iPadOS experience, this model remains a strong tablet-focused alternative to a traditional laptop.