I had a 10th gen iPad ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.
One thing to watch out for with Procreate (or any drawing/painting app for that matter) is True Tone, especially if you intend to print your image or export it to view on another device. TT shifts the screen tint to make it look "natural", but the graphics app does not, so what might look like the right color on screen will not be the same color the app is registering. For example, if True Tone happens to be tinting your screen with a slight blue, your drawing painting result will tend to look warmer (orange-ish) when viewing it on another device. Likewise, if TT is tinting your screen orange, the actual result will tend to look colder (blue-ish). Basically, because your screen is tinted and you as artist are basing your color choices off of what you see, the tint of the screen is offsetting what you are actually painting in the app. This is akin to doing a physical painting while being lit with colored lights or tinted glasses. For a more consistent experience with any color-oriented app I would recommend disabling True Tone.
@@bridget.liraiza yes. Otherwise, it’s like painting with colored glasses. Your painting will seem tinted one way because all of your color choices is based off whatever True Tone is currently tinting your screen.
Matte screen protector is a must if you hate fingerprints all over your device. Also improves the drawing experience 10 fold especially if you are coming from traditional media art tools
Just never buy the paperlike one, that thing destroys the nibs of the pencil, any other matte screen protector provides that paper feel, but the paperlike texture it's like sand paper.
As a wacom cintiq user I was disappointed because with the slippery screen I couldn’t sketch well. With a pencil feeling screen protector the experience changed a lot. I also recommend it. But only if you are an artist or a pencil user. Those screen protectors reduce a little the screen visual quality. But is not a problem at all. The drawing feeling deserve the change. I bought a standard one on the internet.
Your reviews are very helpful, as someone who’s always stuck to apple I didn’t want to make a bad decision in terms of art quality. Your video was very helpful,on topic and straightforward which I find I really like. On a side note, your art is very beautiful.
Update #2: Procreate now supports 57 layers for A4 300DPI. Update #1: Procreate said they will check on the layer limits. twitter.com/Procreate/status/1319786725003018241
Glad you got a reply. I was shocked when I booted up my new iPad Air 4 because my 7th Gen iPad actually gets more layers with 3GB of RAM than the new one does with 4 GB of RAM. I was expect more layers or at least the same amount but not LESS! I hope they figure this out soon because, like a lot of people, apps like ProCreate are part of the reason I was eager to upgrade to the new Air (especially since USBC means I can finally use the "project Canvas" onto an external monitor).
As someone looking into drawing tablets, I love your reviews, really get a sense of the experience of using the device and you don't seem to have any favourite companies. I like your natural drawing style, too!
finally found an amazing review mentioning all the important stuff not focused on the processors and such because I don't care. Normal people want to know how it works. totally gonna subscribe :)
Knocked it out of the park as always! It’s interesting to see how so many of the latest generations of ipads have more in common and serve artists basically the same way once you strip away all the bells and whistles. Thanks Teoh!
I got an Apple Pencil series 2 over the holidays. Was super excited to use it. . .but then I realized that it didn't work with my older iPad Pro. I almost exchanged it for an Apple Pencil series1 before realizing that my older iPad would most likely stop working in a year or so. I spent a ton of time deciding whether to get a new iPad or to just exchange the pencil. This really helped me out, thank you so much.
It is a very informative review ! The size and spec comparison between the iPad Pro 11 and iPad air 4 , and the difference in the number of layers in procreate are interesting to me.
Im drawing since 4 years on pc, i have rarely used more than 19 layers. And when i did it was a very very messy drawing, layer wise. But if you wanna be a pro artist, well pro is better just the 3x layers.
Very good review. I just bought an iPad air 2020. I’m a wacom Cintiq user and I really can not draw well because the screen is very slippery. I bought a paper feel screen protector and the change for drawing and sketching was amazing. As you say you lose a little screen quality (but get used to it very fast) but the feeling using the pen is much much better. It also reduces reflections and fingerprints. I really recommend to use it. I bought a normal one. I didn’t buy any specific brand.
Excellent review - comprehensive, straight to the point, and incredibly useful. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I've just bought the iPad Air 4 and your review sealed the deal. Cheers! (P.S. so lovely to see scenes from gorgeous Singapore!)
I bought this one yesterday instead of Samsung Tab S7. I have stated time and time again how I hate Apple, and recommended Samsung's to others, but with Samsung copying the BAD aspects of Apple more than the good ones, I thought I should just save the hassle and buy the real thing. This version of Air is the tipping point. Over 50% faster chip than Samsung's and better software support. File system is still shit, but having USB-C is the great compensator - just copy files to a USB-C thumbdrive then copy again into other devices. Granted, Apple didnt implement USB-C willingly(thanks, European Union lawmakers), but the end result is all that matters. Your review and what you showed with the 60Hz display influenced me a lot. I do notice that the strokes are trailing a few mm away from the pencil point when I want to make very quick lines, but the difference is so negligible, everything else about Air 202 makes up for it.
im considering the tab s7, so if you could tell me what made you go for the Air? I'm thinking s7 bc it has a 120Hz screen, more storage (128 vs 64 at base conf), comes with a stylus so it saves me over 100$, the battery lasts longer, perfomance is more than fine (i know the air scores way more on benchmarks, but for now i draw on a 2014 Nexus 9, no problems with performance, so im thinking s7 will do me just fine)...literally the only thing i dont like about the s7 is the aspect ratio, i like the 4:3 of the ipads more
@@lukatrdina5108 My answer will be a heavily condensed one. explaining properly in text will turn this into a 100page report. 1. Software support. Apple's app store is simply unrivaled in available resources and patch updates when things go wrong. You dont get that much on Google Play when it comes to art. 2. Hardware stutters or crashes less often if you're pushing the hardware limits(use very big canvas, use vector) 3. This is a principal matter - Samsung is imitating less of Apple's good things and more on what bad things Apple do. -apple started selling phones with sealed battery, samsung does that too -apple stops including Micro SD card slots, Samsung does that too with the phones -apple took away headphone jack, and Samsung does that too -apple took away the fucking charger and Samsung does that too. So i thought to myself, FUCK IT. IF SAMSUNG WANTS TO COPY THE BAD THINGS APPLE DO BUT NOT MATCH IT IN GOOD THINGS LIKE CPU PERFORMANCE AND GOOD APP ECOSYSTEM, I'LL JUST BUY APPLE. I felt betrayed by Samsung when they took away the charger especially.
@@geneoakley i get your point but idc who did what first, im looking at whats a better tablet for me to draw on for less money, idc about politics and copying, i have the device i have, tab s7 will def not stutter, bc as i said, my 2014 nexus 9 doesn't stutter when drawing, concepts and ibis paint x are more than i need so idc about support, but tnx for the explanation, i just wanted to make sure there wasnt something i was missing in my comparisson, tools dont make a carpenter, so good luck with your art and keep enjoying it!
I love your reviews so much! What I love about your reviews the most is that you seem really down to earth and frankly, just honest! I watched a lot of your videos even though I'm not an artist at all, but I'd love to be someday. I need (or probably just want) an iPad for University, and really wanted to finally get into digital art with it as well, so your reviews have all been a godsend. I admit, I am pretty sure a regular iPad 8.gen or maybe even 7.gen would be good enough for my usecase, which is taking lots and lots of notes and starting to draw. But my eye is constantly looking over to the air 4 and being jealous of it's more modern design, better processor and more ram. The most inexpensive option would actually be a used tab s6 lite, but while most apps are ok-good, none seem to be as feature complete as the apps on iPad. I also own a macbook, so compatibility between iPad and Mac would be nice to have as well. I am really conflicted at the moment and don't really know which to get.
Well I was in a similar situation and recently ordered the Pro 11" with 128gb though I did get a student discount on it. Can't wait till it arrives in about a week
Cool video! I do like that you take your time to work with these devices and give a thorough review instead of just rushing a unboxing video out to catch on the trends. I don't regret my iPad Pro purchase, but from this video I too would recommend an iPad Air 4 to anyone who wants the iPad Pro feel within a more modest budget.
@@justanotherperson540 How is it? im trying to make a decision today!! lol between ipad air 4 and ipad pro 11 or 12.9. I love the bigger screen. Im afraid if i get the iapd air 4 im gonna want to go to a bigger one for art purposes. Because im coming from an ipad mini 5 with pencil support
@@IDrawToothpicks it really depends on your needs. How I chose it is based on my need to have a lighter weight ipad that is a reasonable size to draw on. iPad Pro is definitely very attractive and I would love to have it someday but I quite like iPad Air 4 to be honest, it is the middle ground of having the Pro and the usual tablets.
Thank you so much for this! You made a really informative video that answers all of the questions for artists! Best one yet! And I'm also glad you actually made firm recommendations in the end. Other UA-camrs don't really recommend one or the other, they just ask you "What do YOU think is the best for you? Comment below". I mean, that's why potential buyers are reading reviews because they want to know what the reviewer's opinion is, right? I've never owned an iPad before, but I've been a user of Wacom tablets. I'll probably use the iPad for sketching and drawing, so I will most likely get a refurbished/used iPad Pro 2018 because of the bigger layer capacity. Again, thanks for this! Really helped me!
Compare prices with refurbished 2020 iPad Pro too, but otherwise you can expect similar performance from 2018 and 2020 models. 2020 models were launched in March so the refurbished models will be back soon to the refurbished section on Apple’s website
I had an Ipad Pro 11 that I mostly use for Procreate. I traded it in for an Ipad Mini, which didn't like because the screen was too small So I traded that in foe and air 4 which I am quite happy with. I put a glass screen protector on it which I like better that the matte. Of course I wasted a lot of money doing these trades when it was all said and done, but not that bad. Your video recommends the 10.2 if you need more storage. Right now I have about 27gb free. So for now I'm good. I back up my procreate files to iCloud. I then move those files to my PC (which I back up to external drives weekly), and delete them from iCloud. I have not used iCloud to back up my Ipad because I use iTunes for that. I like that I can draw on my Air using it hand help easier than my iPad Pro. Your video was well done and yes it was long, but I watched it all. I may try looking at other videos of yours' . So it was worth my time. I feel even more now that I have the right iPad which will give me several years of usage fwfore I have to go through this again. LOL. Nice art work by the way.
This was a amazing review! thanks to your review I decided to get the air and I Love it so much! And I manly use it fOr drawing and I DEFINITELY recommend this to someone who uses procreate and for others uses like face timing and txting. Awesome review! And awesome IPad!
Thank you for the review! I’m finally going in to buy an iPad to start digital art / drawing. You answered many of my questions (especially on screen latency). =] it’s really about price / storage now so off to do research!
this was sooo helpful, I am currently still using the original ipad pro and have been thinking of upgrading to a smaller lighter model for some time. When I saw the ipad air 4, I was like wow that could be it. Only now, knowing that my files will be that much smaller for layers when working in procreate, not so much. Like I said, so helpful, thank you for talking about what this version is capable of doing when creating the documents for drawing
This iPad seems to have all the functions I'd ever need for art, I was gonna get the base model, but my family insists on buying that one. As much as I love the design and the fact it's got laminated screen I'm still not sure if it's actually worth all the money though?
Which one is that one? Base model with 64GB storage is sufficient if you're not going to be drawing daily, intensively. I do think it's worth the money. But the cheaper 10.2 iPad 2020 is more worth the money because it's cheaper.
Glad I got the Ipad Air. I just ordered mine off my carrier's online shop and waiting for it ! I'm excited to draw with it, as it's the main reason I got it. aaaaa thanks for the detailed review, makes me feel secure in my purchase lol
OMG Thank you so much for showing and giving me an idea how 64gb would look for me and my usage. I will upload all photos and videos of iPad Pro to google photos, won't store any movies, not a heavy gamer either so I guess 64gb will be enough for me. I have iCloud storage specially to use for procreate arts.
Amazing video! Masterpiece!! You're very talented! Stay connected and stay safe!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful video. And I will continue to support you.
This is the perfect device for you college thank you for the review I kept alternating between this and the pro but I didn' think it was worth the extra money and seeing how there is a sale on this
If Procreate fixes the issue of the layers, can you maybe update us and give your opinion on that (like how many layers do u usually need)? I'm considering buying this iPad, but this issue is making me hesitant
@@corgikun2579 I draw on a Cintiq that is 60hz and an iPad Pro 2018. That function is waaay over rated. If this is something you notice, you aren’t focusing on the right things when drawing. The 120hz makes sens for competitive gaming... but what are you doing competitive gaming on an iPad?
@@sloppynyuszi latency Mr. Smart-ass. 120Hz screen has waaay less latency. Thats the difference. And people game wherever they game....its 2020. Not 2000.
@@ChillydontCap no need for name calling. I’m just saying a draw for a living, I use devices that are 60hz and 120hz, and honestly I find this feature waaaay over rated. It’s the internet, opinions are allowed to be given. The fact people need to show you the difference in slow motion speaks volumes. If you think 120hz makes your drawing experience that much better. More power to you. But since most comments are how expensive tablets are, my point is that this feature is over rated. As for gaming. It may be 2020, but unless it’s a point and click game, touch screens are crap, and if you are using a controller, you missing the point of a tablet. I’m sure people play on tablets (i do, almost finished thimbleweed and replayed some Lucas arts classics), but no way that’s the primary function.
Okay so I'm saving for this ipad now. Thank you for the review! I dunno why other people thinks 120hz is crucial for drawing. The skills doesn't apply to the refresh rate.
helloooo!! i’m sorry if this is sudden but may you please educate me? I’m about to purchase an Ipad but I’m not quite sure if I should get the ‘Ipad Pro 2018’ or the new ‘Ipad Air 2020’. Incase you’re wondering, I’m about to transition from traditional art to digital. Plus, I’m also an incoming college student. Thank you!! :((
@@ruri9354 omg I thought I wrote this, cause this is exactly my problem, I don’t know which one I want and I’m going to college, but I have no idea what 120hz means.
If you have extra you may go with the ipad pro. But the ipad Air 4 is super practical already. It's all what you need even if you get the 64gb model, since it's already typeC you can just plug an external harddrive. The 120hz pro motion display only gives you this kind of buttery smoothness when doing certain screen movements, the drawing experience of a 120hz is okay but I'm used to looking at a 60hz panel all the time so I'm fine not getting a pro (money saved) and also a 120hz drains the battery faster. It's not that of a game changer honestly speaking. It's not like it's gonna reduce the quality of your artwork or something. I mean if you can get a crazy deal for an 2018 ipad pro, go for it. But technology advances really fast, and 2021 is just around the corner.
@@asianboypokemon9370 oh, I see 😮. I was pretty much intrigued with the new a14 bionic chip. I have seen a lot of reviews and most of them were saying that the Ipad Air 4 isn’t that good 😕. However, your comment made me beg to differ. Since doing art is just my hobby, I might go with the Air instead ❤️. I honestly do not see the need to get a tablet with 2 cameras 😅 (since i already have a decent phone). Thank you!!
The storage and 60 vs 120hz has lead me back to considering a pro. I've been deeply considering an iPad Pro for some time. Do you anticipate their being new ones soon with the new processor? Is it a bad time to buy the 2020 models? Should I wait?
These are very good questions! I am in the same boat. I will NOT purchase an Apple product with a 2 yr old processor at full price! Therefore the iPad Pro 2020 is off the table for me! I will only purchase an A14 powered device at this time. I suspect that a new Pro will debut in 2021 i will wait or get an Air 4 on Black Friday/Cyber Monday and sale it for almost full price when the Pro 2021 debuts!
Not sure when the new ones will be out since the 2020 models were released in March. It’s still a good time to get the 2020 model but I highly recommend getting a refurbished one from Apple directly because it’s just the same thing except 15% off. I’m still using the 2018 model and it’s still an incredibly fast tablet. The 2020 model will last for a long time, as will the 2018.
Teoh! You should definitely do a video review on your new sailor pen purchase and make a list of your GOAT fountain pens. I hope you are enjoying your new pen (love the written review). Keep up the content and inspiration! Take care
@@teohyc btw do you think sailor will produce the king eagle nib or the cobra in the future "? Knowing that it needs a lot of time and effort but also the prices are heigh. What is your take on this ? Stay safe!
@@teohyc the ones that I see online (if I see) are weirdly priced! If sailor decides to do it, they would make a lot of profit, i don’t think they don’t want to reintroduce it or have already introduced it with the other nibs...
owww very good review and interesting device since I have seen in networks that many illustrators use an ipad to draw and paint. Thank you for telling us more about these models because perhaps in the future it may be within my reach. I remember that a distant relative told me that an iPad would help me draw and it is very different from the traditional graphics tablet that I have. What I see as useful is the memory and storage capacity for files as if it were a mini computer. Thanks for the video!! :)
Thanks for the review. I accidentally shattered my uninsured iPad Pro and I don’t have the money to replace it :( I got the air instead and don’t feel as bad about it after watching this review
Hey! Really enjoyed this video as I am a fellow designer myself and feeling very conflicted on whether i should get the iPad Air or the Pro for sketching. I was wondering if you're based in Singapore cuz of the way you speak and then I saw the sketches haha! Singaporean here too
„You may notice the animations are quite choppy when I zoom out, that´s because it only has a 60hz display“ he says in a 60FPS video to a guy who only has 60hz displays. I mean, even if it had a 120hz refresh rate, I wouldńt be able to make it out in the video xD
there is also education pricing in the online Apple store!! full price (including 256 GB, wifi connectivity, without Apple care; $699)+ pencil ($119) will add up to $818!! 🥳
I was looking to buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab s7 next week but when I tried testing on a Samsung store, there is some latency. Well, I guess I will go for ipad Air. Not going pro yet because I am not a professional artist and I have Wacom. This gadget is more economical and I can splurge on an apple pencil second gen which is more than 170$ when my currency is converted. 60hertz refresh rate seems okay to me. I really like your review. It's honest and gets me hooked up.
with the Air4, does it feel like you are drawing on glass (like the basic iPad), OR, does it have a more "canvas" like feeling (much like iPadPro2018)?
@@teohyc thank you for answering my question. So, in other words, if I was blindfolded, and drew on an iPad Air, and then drew on the iPad Pro, I would NOT be able to tell any difference in the feeling or the sound of the pencil touching/tapping on the iPad screen's surface...is this correct?
@@ToonDesk Yeah. Same experience. Only difference is iPad Air has 60Hz vs iPad Pro 120Hz display. But you have to pay more for 120Hz display. Anyway, people have been using 60Hz display on iPads for years. It's easy to get used to.
An excellent video, thank you very much for sharing. Does the performance get worse or do brushes start to lag as the file size increases in Procreate? Thank you :)
I had a 10th gen iPad ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.
You're hands down the best reviewer. Every detail, with timestamps, straightforward, no time waste!
Thanks. I was thinking "wow I fast talked through the whole thing" during my video edit. lol. And still ended with a 30+ minute video.
@@teohyc it's all worth it man!
@@teohyc You did a great job man!
Mine is delivered next week and those kinds of videos make the waiting easier😂
@@teohyc which app do you use to draw?
@@ayousha9458 Procreate
One thing to watch out for with Procreate (or any drawing/painting app for that matter) is True Tone, especially if you intend to print your image or export it to view on another device. TT shifts the screen tint to make it look "natural", but the graphics app does not, so what might look like the right color on screen will not be the same color the app is registering. For example, if True Tone happens to be tinting your screen with a slight blue, your drawing painting result will tend to look warmer (orange-ish) when viewing it on another device. Likewise, if TT is tinting your screen orange, the actual result will tend to look colder (blue-ish). Basically, because your screen is tinted and you as artist are basing your color choices off of what you see, the tint of the screen is offsetting what you are actually painting in the app.
This is akin to doing a physical painting while being lit with colored lights or tinted glasses.
For a more consistent experience with any color-oriented app I would recommend disabling True Tone.
omg I was trying to figure out why my photos were looking more saturated when imported to procreate this makes so much sense
So if I want to avoid that, I should turn off true tone? I’m a bit confused
@@bridget.liraiza yes. Otherwise, it’s like painting with colored glasses. Your painting will seem tinted one way because all of your color choices is based off whatever True Tone is currently tinting your screen.
@@JeremyTani thank you for your suggestion, I appreciate it!
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Matte screen protector is a must if you hate fingerprints all over your device. Also improves the drawing experience 10 fold especially if you are coming from traditional media art tools
Just never buy the paperlike one, that thing destroys the nibs of the pencil, any other matte screen protector provides that paper feel, but the paperlike texture it's like sand paper.
@@Mrqsh_ yess anddd its so expensive
@@Mrqsh_ Do you have any brand recommendations?
As a wacom cintiq user I was disappointed because with the slippery screen I couldn’t sketch well. With a pencil feeling screen protector the experience changed a lot. I also recommend it. But only if you are an artist or a pencil user. Those screen protectors reduce a little the screen visual quality. But is not a problem at all. The drawing feeling deserve the change. I bought a standard one on the internet.
@@Mrqsh_ brad colbow uses it all the time, hes never had issues
i was gonna ghet the ipad pro, but honestly after this, I think id be good with the air. saved me a lot of money :)
Latest Procreate update now allows 57 layers on iPad Air 4 at A4, 300dpi (have just checked it). Yay!
that's it for me. 57 layers is a lot. thanks for the info!
Hi Simon, What about a3 and a2 with 300 dpi?
@@ra_fri A3=26 & A2=11
omggggg yayyyyyy I am so happy I waited
i was considering purchase de the ipad pro BUT TY SO MUCH FOR NOTICE US haha
I always look forward to your reviews. Just honest opinions without trying to push or sell anything. I appreciate you sir.
I showed this review to my parents and now they are getting me one yay! Thank you so much! 🤩 also I love your drawing style. 😊
Congrats r
That's a very good review: going into details, without unnecessary comparing it with other iPads. It's real hands-on kind of review. Thank you.
Your reviews are very helpful, as someone who’s always stuck to apple I didn’t want to make a bad decision in terms of art quality.
Your video was very helpful,on topic and straightforward which I find I really like.
On a side note, your art is very beautiful.
Update #2: Procreate now supports 57 layers for A4 300DPI.
Update #1: Procreate said they will check on the layer limits. twitter.com/Procreate/status/1319786725003018241
omg thank you please tell me if the layers limit changes on the iPad air. that's the only thing stopping me from buying it!
you are amazing that's what I needed please update if there is a layer difference
Glad you got a reply. I was shocked when I booted up my new iPad Air 4 because my 7th Gen iPad actually gets more layers with 3GB of RAM than the new one does with 4 GB of RAM. I was expect more layers or at least the same amount but not LESS! I hope they figure this out soon because, like a lot of people, apps like ProCreate are part of the reason I was eager to upgrade to the new Air (especially since USBC means I can finally use the "project Canvas" onto an external monitor).
Yeah So sadly a few hours ago they deleted this tweet and it's no longer available.
@@mrzouz The tweet is still there.
As someone looking into drawing tablets, I love your reviews, really get a sense of the experience of using the device and you don't seem to have any favourite companies. I like your natural drawing style, too!
finally found an amazing review mentioning all the important stuff not focused on the processors and such because I don't care. Normal people want to know how it works. totally gonna subscribe :)
Finally i got thinnest iPad for my hobby
Knocked it out of the park as always! It’s interesting to see how so many of the latest generations of ipads have more in common and serve artists basically the same way once you strip away all the bells and whistles. Thanks Teoh!
Your voice is so soothing I had to lay down. 😌
I got an Apple Pencil series 2 over the holidays. Was super excited to use it. . .but then I realized that it didn't work with my older iPad Pro. I almost exchanged it for an Apple Pencil series1 before realizing that my older iPad would most likely stop working in a year or so. I spent a ton of time deciding whether to get a new iPad or to just exchange the pencil. This really helped me out, thank you so much.
It is a very informative review !
The size and spec comparison between the iPad Pro 11 and iPad air 4 ,
and the difference in the number of layers in procreate are interesting to me.
Im drawing since 4 years on pc, i have rarely used more than 19 layers. And when i did it was a very very messy drawing, layer wise.
But if you wanna be a pro artist, well pro is better just the 3x layers.
Very good review. I just bought an iPad air 2020. I’m a wacom Cintiq user and I really can not draw well because the screen is very slippery. I bought a paper feel screen protector and the change for drawing and sketching was amazing. As you say you lose a little screen quality (but get used to it very fast) but the feeling using the pen is much much better. It also reduces reflections and fingerprints. I really recommend to use it. I bought a normal one. I didn’t buy any specific brand.
Excellent review - comprehensive, straight to the point, and incredibly useful. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I've just bought the iPad Air 4 and your review sealed the deal. Cheers! (P.S. so lovely to see scenes from gorgeous Singapore!)
I bought this one yesterday instead of Samsung Tab S7.
I have stated time and time again how I hate Apple, and recommended Samsung's to others, but with Samsung copying the BAD aspects of Apple more than the good ones, I thought I should just save the hassle and buy the real thing.
This version of Air is the tipping point. Over 50% faster chip than Samsung's and better software support. File system is still shit, but having USB-C is the great compensator - just copy files to a USB-C thumbdrive then copy again into other devices. Granted, Apple didnt implement USB-C willingly(thanks, European Union lawmakers), but the end result is all that matters.
Your review and what you showed with the 60Hz display influenced me a lot. I do notice that the strokes are trailing a few mm away from the pencil point when I want to make very quick lines, but the difference is so negligible, everything else about Air 202 makes up for it.
im considering the tab s7, so if you could tell me what made you go for the Air? I'm thinking s7 bc it has a 120Hz screen, more storage (128 vs 64 at base conf), comes with a stylus so it saves me over 100$, the battery lasts longer, perfomance is more than fine (i know the air scores way more on benchmarks, but for now i draw on a 2014 Nexus 9, no problems with performance, so im thinking s7 will do me just fine)...literally the only thing i dont like about the s7 is the aspect ratio, i like the 4:3 of the ipads more
@@lukatrdina5108 My answer will be a heavily condensed one. explaining properly in text will turn this into a 100page report.
1. Software support. Apple's app store is simply unrivaled in available resources and patch updates when things go wrong. You dont get that much on Google Play when it comes to art.
2. Hardware stutters or crashes less often if you're pushing the hardware limits(use very big canvas, use vector)
3. This is a principal matter - Samsung is imitating less of Apple's good things and more on what bad things Apple do.
-apple started selling phones with sealed battery, samsung does that too
-apple stops including Micro SD card slots, Samsung does that too with the phones
-apple took away headphone jack, and Samsung does that too
-apple took away the fucking charger and Samsung does that too.
So i thought to myself, FUCK IT. IF SAMSUNG WANTS TO COPY THE BAD THINGS APPLE DO BUT NOT MATCH IT IN GOOD THINGS LIKE CPU PERFORMANCE AND GOOD APP ECOSYSTEM, I'LL JUST BUY APPLE. I felt betrayed by Samsung when they took away the charger especially.
@@geneoakley i get your point but idc who did what first, im looking at whats a better tablet for me to draw on for less money, idc about politics and copying, i have the device i have, tab s7 will def not stutter, bc as i said, my 2014 nexus 9 doesn't stutter when drawing, concepts and ibis paint x are more than i need so idc about support, but tnx for the explanation, i just wanted to make sure there wasnt something i was missing in my comparisson, tools dont make a carpenter, so good luck with your art and keep enjoying it!
@@lukatrdina5108 Then you've made up your mind long before asking me, so why bother asking? lol Your money, your choice.
Finally got some information about layer limits.. thank you for your review, I always look forward to them 💕
Procreate said they are looking at the layer limit. twitter.com/Procreate/status/1319786725003018241
Oh my god same. I was so sure I'm going to buy the air and now because of the no. Of layers I think I would rather pay more to actually get more
@@idantabor samee
I love your reviews so much! What I love about your reviews the most is that you seem really down to earth and frankly, just honest! I watched a lot of your videos even though I'm not an artist at all, but I'd love to be someday.
I need (or probably just want) an iPad for University, and really wanted to finally get into digital art with it as well, so your reviews have all been a godsend.
I admit, I am pretty sure a regular iPad 8.gen or maybe even 7.gen would be good enough for my usecase, which is taking lots and lots of notes and starting to draw.
But my eye is constantly looking over to the air 4 and being jealous of it's more modern design, better processor and more ram.
The most inexpensive option would actually be a used tab s6 lite, but while most apps are ok-good, none seem to be as feature complete as the apps on iPad. I also own a macbook, so compatibility between iPad and Mac would be nice to have as well.
I am really conflicted at the moment and don't really know which to get.
Well I was in a similar situation and recently ordered the Pro 11" with 128gb though I did get a student discount on it. Can't wait till it arrives in about a week
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Thank you for this I definitely know what I want for my birthday now! I’m so excited to start digital art 😁
Cool video! I do like that you take your time to work with these devices and give a thorough review instead of just rushing a unboxing video out to catch on the trends. I don't regret my iPad Pro purchase, but from this video I too would recommend an iPad Air 4 to anyone who wants the iPad Pro feel within a more modest budget.
the 2020 ipad air 256 is cheaper than the new ipad air 4 256gb in my country :/ so i better buy the pro one right?
I have been watching this for the third time and I think I am ready to make a decision. Thanks for the review! :D
Hey what did u buy, please tell Because Im confused on which one to buy!?
@@Brahmin1829 i bought the ipad air 4! :)
@@justanotherperson540 has procreate refined their App for Air 4?
@@justanotherperson540 How is it? im trying to make a decision today!! lol between ipad air 4 and ipad pro 11 or 12.9. I love the bigger screen. Im afraid if i get the iapd air 4 im gonna want to go to a bigger one for art purposes. Because im coming from an ipad mini 5 with pencil support
@@IDrawToothpicks it really depends on your needs. How I chose it is based on my need to have a lighter weight ipad that is a reasonable size to draw on. iPad Pro is definitely very attractive and I would love to have it someday but I quite like iPad Air 4 to be honest, it is the middle ground of having the Pro and the usual tablets.
It's nice seeing this from artists' perspective wow rly nice!
The level of detail in this review. Wow! Good job!
Thanks for the TIMESTAMP on the description. Very handy to be honest!
This channel was proposed to me by YT and I'm glad I step in. Very comprehensive review. Thank you. I also liked the written review.
Thank you so much for this! You made a really informative video that answers all of the questions for artists! Best one yet! And I'm also glad you actually made firm recommendations in the end. Other UA-camrs don't really recommend one or the other, they just ask you "What do YOU think is the best for you? Comment below". I mean, that's why potential buyers are reading reviews because they want to know what the reviewer's opinion is, right?
I've never owned an iPad before, but I've been a user of Wacom tablets. I'll probably use the iPad for sketching and drawing, so I will most likely get a refurbished/used iPad Pro 2018 because of the bigger layer capacity. Again, thanks for this! Really helped me!
Compare prices with refurbished 2020 iPad Pro too, but otherwise you can expect similar performance from 2018 and 2020 models. 2020 models were launched in March so the refurbished models will be back soon to the refurbished section on Apple’s website
I'm definitely saving my money to buy this ipad air, thanks for your review sir
Definitely my dream tablet🥺🥺
I had an Ipad Pro 11 that I mostly use for Procreate. I traded it in for an Ipad Mini, which didn't like because the screen was too small So I traded that in foe and air 4 which I am quite happy with. I put a glass screen protector on it which I like better that the matte. Of course I wasted a lot of money doing these trades when it was all said and done, but not that bad.
Your video recommends the 10.2 if you need more storage. Right now I have about 27gb free. So for now I'm good. I back up my procreate files to iCloud. I then move those files to my PC (which I back up to external drives weekly), and delete them from iCloud. I have not used iCloud to back up my Ipad because I use iTunes for that. I like that I can draw on my Air using it hand help easier than my iPad Pro.
Your video was well done and yes it was long, but I watched it all. I may try looking at other videos of yours' . So it was worth my time. I feel even more now that I have the right iPad which will give me several years of usage fwfore I have to go through this again. LOL.
Nice art work by the way.
This was a amazing review! thanks to your review I decided to get the air and I Love it so much! And I manly use it fOr drawing and I DEFINITELY recommend this to someone who uses procreate and for others uses like face timing and txting. Awesome review! And awesome IPad!
Thank you for this review. I'm planning to upgrade from a laptop to an iPad and this video is really helpful from an artist's point of view.
I was thinking on starting digital art...and then I saw this video...and this iPad air..has the functions I'd need for practising digital art🤸✨!!
I like the part when you show it the maximum layer on procreate and comparison to the others ipad! Thank you for the review
Thank you for the review! I’m finally going in to buy an iPad to start digital art / drawing. You answered many of my questions (especially on screen latency). =] it’s really about price / storage now so off to do research!
Love your reviews! Discovered you because I was looking for watercolor reviews :D yours is the best. I binged your videos ever since 😆
I'm so broke to buy one for now XD but this is the perfect review for artists! Thank you! gonna save up for Christmas :S
this was sooo helpful, I am currently still using the original ipad pro and have been thinking of upgrading to a smaller lighter model for some time. When I saw the ipad air 4, I was like wow that could be it. Only now, knowing that my files will be that much smaller for layers when working in procreate, not so much. Like I said, so helpful, thank you for talking about what this version is capable of doing when creating the documents for drawing
Procreate is looking at the layer limits currently. There may or may not be updates
@@teohyc oh that is good to know, thank you :)
Master please teach us water colour in procreat please please xx
Looking to buy the iPad Air for starting some digital art. Appreciate the review👍🏾
Simply excellent review with timestamps to get right to the point and real world demo.
This iPad seems to have all the functions I'd ever need for art, I was gonna get the base model, but my family insists on buying that one. As much as I love the design and the fact it's got laminated screen I'm still not sure if it's actually worth all the money though?
Which one is that one? Base model with 64GB storage is sufficient if you're not going to be drawing daily, intensively. I do think it's worth the money. But the cheaper 10.2 iPad 2020 is more worth the money because it's cheaper.
Glad I got the Ipad Air. I just ordered mine off my carrier's online shop and waiting for it ! I'm excited to draw with it, as it's the main reason I got it. aaaaa thanks for the detailed review, makes me feel secure in my purchase lol
OMG Thank you so much for showing and giving me an idea how 64gb would look for me and my usage. I will upload all photos and videos of iPad Pro to google photos, won't store any movies, not a heavy gamer either so I guess 64gb will be enough for me. I have iCloud storage specially to use for procreate arts.
finally🤘🏻that detail review is so🔥
Amazing video! Masterpiece!! You're very talented! Stay connected and stay safe!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful video. And I will continue to support you.
Appreciate the time stamps n review
I'm so broke... haha! I love watching your reviews, btw.
I will buy one soon. Space grey edition.
Thank you for the great review! It was also nice to see your beautiful sketches of my favorite parts of Singapore 👌
Thank you so much for the review! This is really helpful
I find your review very useful and detailed, helped me greatly on making decision! Thank you for the great video.
Easy to follow. Great teacher! I enjoyed watching.
Love your details. It makes our purchase choice easier.
This is the perfect device for you college thank you for the review I kept alternating between this and the pro but I didn' think it was worth the extra money and seeing how there is a sale on this
If Procreate fixes the issue of the layers, can you maybe update us and give your opinion on that (like how many layers do u usually need)? I'm considering buying this iPad, but this issue is making me hesitant
Procreate said they are looking at the layer limit. twitter.com/Procreate/status/1319786725003018241
@@teohyc also consider refresh rate while drawing since iPad Pro is 120 Hz and iPad Air only 60 Hz
@@corgikun2579 I draw on a Cintiq that is 60hz and an iPad Pro 2018. That function is waaay over rated. If this is something you notice, you aren’t focusing on the right things when drawing. The 120hz makes sens for competitive gaming... but what are you doing competitive gaming on an iPad?
@@sloppynyuszi latency Mr. Smart-ass. 120Hz screen has waaay less latency. Thats the difference. And people game wherever they game....its 2020. Not 2000.
@@ChillydontCap no need for name calling. I’m just saying a draw for a living, I use devices that are 60hz and 120hz, and honestly I find this feature waaaay over rated. It’s the internet, opinions are allowed to be given. The fact people need to show you the difference in slow motion speaks volumes.
If you think 120hz makes your drawing experience that much better. More power to you. But since most comments are how expensive tablets are, my point is that this feature is over rated.
As for gaming. It may be 2020, but unless it’s a point and click game, touch screens are crap, and if you are using a controller, you missing the point of a tablet. I’m sure people play on tablets (i do, almost finished thimbleweed and replayed some Lucas arts classics), but no way that’s the primary function.
I really like your art style
Best review! Keep it up!!
At last! Thank you for this much-needed review!
Wow u covered a lot of things thank u so much. I enjoyed this video review a lot
Thanks for the great review Teoh. Really enjoyed it
Great sketching Skills and Great voice as well!
Wow finally, was waiting for your video on air 4.
Okay so I'm saving for this ipad now. Thank you for the review! I dunno why other people thinks 120hz is crucial for drawing. The skills doesn't apply to the refresh rate.
helloooo!! i’m sorry if this is sudden but may you please educate me? I’m about to purchase an Ipad but I’m not quite sure if I should get the ‘Ipad Pro 2018’ or the new ‘Ipad Air 2020’. Incase you’re wondering, I’m about to transition from traditional art to digital. Plus, I’m also an incoming college student. Thank you!! :((
@@ruri9354 omg I thought I wrote this, cause this is exactly my problem, I don’t know which one I want and I’m going to college, but I have no idea what 120hz means.
If you have extra you may go with the ipad pro. But the ipad Air 4 is super practical already. It's all what you need even if you get the 64gb model, since it's already typeC you can just plug an external harddrive. The 120hz pro motion display only gives you this kind of buttery smoothness when doing certain screen movements, the drawing experience of a 120hz is okay but I'm used to looking at a 60hz panel all the time so I'm fine not getting a pro (money saved) and also a 120hz drains the battery faster. It's not that of a game changer honestly speaking. It's not like it's gonna reduce the quality of your artwork or something.
I mean if you can get a crazy deal for an 2018 ipad pro, go for it. But technology advances really fast, and 2021 is just around the corner.
@@Alois420 hahaha we same 😂!!
@@asianboypokemon9370 oh, I see 😮. I was pretty much intrigued with the new a14 bionic chip. I have seen a lot of reviews and most of them were saying that the Ipad Air 4 isn’t that good 😕. However, your comment made me beg to differ. Since doing art is just my hobby, I might go with the Air instead ❤️. I honestly do not see the need to get a tablet with 2 cameras 😅 (since i already have a decent phone). Thank you!!
The storage and 60 vs 120hz has lead me back to considering a pro.
I've been deeply considering an iPad Pro for some time. Do you anticipate their being new ones soon with the new processor?
Is it a bad time to buy the 2020 models? Should I wait?
These are very good questions! I am in the same boat. I will NOT purchase an Apple product with a 2 yr old processor at full price! Therefore the iPad Pro 2020 is off the table for me! I will only purchase an A14 powered device at this time. I suspect that a new Pro will debut in 2021 i will wait or get an Air 4 on Black Friday/Cyber Monday and sale it for almost full price when the Pro 2021 debuts!
Not sure when the new ones will be out since the 2020 models were released in March. It’s still a good time to get the 2020 model but I highly recommend getting a refurbished one from Apple directly because it’s just the same thing except 15% off. I’m still using the 2018 model and it’s still an incredibly fast tablet. The 2020 model will last for a long time, as will the 2018.
Teoh Yi Chie thank you for your insight. I'll be considering which size in the next couple of days.
@@teohyc Apple usually updates them every 1 1/2 years. So probably same time as iPhone 13 or 12s or whatever.
"But there is a limit set. I'm not sure by whom" ahahahaha that was so funny :D
Thank you so much!! Seriously your review really helpful. I think I just going to go for 10.2 ipad since I'm a beginner😁
Teoh! You should definitely do a video review on your new sailor pen purchase and make a list of your GOAT fountain pens. I hope you are enjoying your new pen (love the written review). Keep up the content and inspiration! Take care
I’ve already recorded that video. Not sure when I will publish it yet
@@teohyc that is amazing🤩 can’t wait for it’s publication !
@@teohyc btw do you think sailor will produce the king eagle nib or the cobra in the future "? Knowing that it needs a lot of time and effort but also the prices are heigh. What is your take on this ? Stay safe!
@@mhergoparian174 Not sure about that. My guess is probably not. But I hope I am wrong
@@teohyc the ones that I see online (if I see) are weirdly priced! If sailor decides to do it, they would make a lot of profit, i don’t think they don’t want to reintroduce it or have already introduced it with the other nibs...
I just love your review videos keep up the good work 👍
Excellent review bro! Thanks!
Good review... Super helpful. Thanks
owww very good review and interesting device since
I have seen in networks that many illustrators use an ipad to draw and paint.
Thank you for telling us more about these models because perhaps in the future it may be within my reach.
I remember that a distant relative told me that an iPad would help me draw and it is very different from the traditional graphics tablet that I have. What I see as useful is the memory and storage capacity for files as if it were a mini computer.
Thanks for the video!! :)
Very informative. I will consider getting it even if Procreate updates. Thanks 🙏🏾
i need more than 64gb but can't bother with an ipad air with 256 at the price of the base ipad pro 11.
i think i'll go pro.
excellent review, exactly what i was looking for. thank you!
I appreciate the detailed review!
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this review!
Can u make comparisons between ipadpro, 8th gen & ipad air ! Btw love you videos! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you this help me made my decision and also save up some money.. ty
Thanks for the review. I accidentally shattered my uninsured iPad Pro and I don’t have the money to replace it :( I got the air instead and don’t feel as bad about it after watching this review
Great video, Teoh!! And you are a great teacher, too! Please consider doing actual teaching videos!!
I think the anti-glare coating is better on the older iPad Air 2 than on Air 4!
Hey! Really enjoyed this video as I am a fellow designer myself and feeling very conflicted on whether i should get the iPad Air or the Pro for sketching. I was wondering if you're based in Singapore cuz of the way you speak and then I saw the sketches haha! Singaporean here too
i love your review thank you so much!!!!
„You may notice the animations are quite choppy when I zoom out, that´s because it only has a 60hz display“ he says in a 60FPS video to a guy who only has 60hz displays.
I mean, even if it had a 120hz refresh rate, I wouldńt be able to make it out in the video xD
there is also education pricing in the online Apple store!! full price (including 256 GB, wifi connectivity, without Apple care; $699)+ pencil ($119) will add up to $818!! 🥳
damn, now i can't wait what iPad Pro M1 has to offer for Procreate user
I'm planning to find one for Christmas..the tablet an the apple 2 pecil!
me too !
same
perfect review, congrats!
I was looking to buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab s7 next week but when I tried testing on a Samsung store, there is some latency. Well, I guess I will go for ipad Air. Not going pro yet because I am not a professional artist and I have Wacom. This gadget is more economical and I can splurge on an apple pencil second gen which is more than 170$ when my currency is converted. 60hertz refresh rate seems okay to me. I really like your review. It's honest and gets me hooked up.
latency will also depend on the app you use. Even on iPad Air, there will also be latency with some apps
How scratched is your iPad after drawing? What screen protector would you recommend?
with the Air4, does it feel like you are drawing on glass (like the basic iPad), OR, does it have a more "canvas" like feeling (much like iPadPro2018)?
It feels the same as iPad Pro. Glass is going to be slightly slippery
@@teohyc thank you for answering my question. So, in other words, if I was blindfolded, and drew on an iPad Air, and then drew on the iPad Pro, I would NOT be able to tell any difference in the feeling or the sound of the pencil touching/tapping on the iPad screen's surface...is this correct?
@@ToonDesk Yeah. Same experience. Only difference is iPad Air has 60Hz vs iPad Pro 120Hz display. But you have to pay more for 120Hz display. Anyway, people have been using 60Hz display on iPads for years. It's easy to get used to.
Teoh Yi Chie thank you!
Teoh Yi Chie also, why won't Apple put Apple Pencil support on iPhone? The portability factor is important to me.
Great review, Many thanks
An excellent video, thank you very much for sharing. Does the performance get worse or do brushes start to lag as the file size increases in Procreate? Thank you :)
Is ipad air 4 still relevant since ipad air 5 already camr out?
iPad Airs will not be relevant as long as you can get refurbished 11-inch iPad Pro from Apple’s website.