"Initial Tests Show Apple's New M4 iPad Pro Models Offer Inferior Battery Performance Compared to M1 mini-LED Variant, Despite Adoption of OLED Technology"
"Breaking Ground: M4 iPad Pro's Tandem OLED Display Challenges Expectations on Battery Life
Apple's latest M4 iPad Pro models, boasting the pioneering Tandem OLED technology, mark a significant leap in consumer display innovation. Promising heightened brightness, richer hues, and prolonged screen longevity, the shift to OLED panels presents a notable advancement. Yet, despite the anticipated battery enhancements, recent tests unveil a surprising setback compared to their M1 mini-LED predecessors.
Initial assessments by tech reviewer Dave2D, evaluating the 11-inch and 13-inch M4 iPad Pro variants, shed light on pivotal changes. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the transition from mini-LED to OLED fails to deliver superior battery endurance. While the disparity in runtime between the latest and previous iterations remains marginal, it underscores an essential consideration amidst the array of enhancements introduced with the latest releases.
In a Netflix streaming scenario at 250 nits brightness, the 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro with mini-LED outlasts its M4 counterparts, clocking in at 9 hours and 33 minutes. The 11-inch M4 iPad Pro closely trails at 9 hours and 29 minutes, with the larger 13-inch model enduring for 9 hours and 11 minutes, understandably consuming more power due to its size. Notably, in a maximum brightness evaluation, the M1 variant maintains its lead, with the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro trailing closely.
However, the narrative shifts in the Genshin Impact loop test at maximum brightness, where the smaller M4 iPad Pro emerges victorious over its M1 counterpart, boasting an impressive endurance of 4 hours and 25 minutes, followed by the 13-inch version at 4 hours and 12 minutes. Throughout these tests, the 2018 iPad Pro consistently ranks last, highlighting the efficiency gap inherent in its IPS panel.
While the M4 iPad Pro models demonstrate diminished battery efficiency during video streaming, their prowess in gaming scenarios partially compensates for this shortfall. The juxtaposition of technological advancements and performance nuances underscores the complexity of device optimization in the pursuit of user satisfaction."
"Nevertheless, the minute disparities in battery life between the different models are unlikely to be noticeable to most buyers, including current M1 iPad Pro users. Nonetheless, the undeniable enhancement in media consumption experience afforded by Tandem OLED technology remains a significant upgrade. For a comprehensive review, you can watch the full video above and share your thoughts with us in the comments section."
News Source: Dave2D