# Differences in iPad Performance

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/differences-in-ipad-performance/32715>\
**Category:** Share your creations\
**Created:** [July 5, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/differences-in-ipad-performance/32715 "2024-07-05T02:37:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![poohbbang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e79b87/32.png) [@poohbbang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poohbbang)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/differences-in-ipad-performance/32715/1 "2024-07-05T02:37:42Z")

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I am currently using the 5th generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch with the M1 chip. How significant is the performance difference compared to the newly released 13-inch iPad Pro with the M4 chip?

While using the M1 12.9-inch, I find the programs too heavy, and the battery drains quickly like melting ice cream.

It’s also very slow.  
For those using the M4, how is your experience?

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**Author:** ![CJJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@CJJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CJJ)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/differences-in-ipad-performance/32715/2 "2025-11-22T16:28:05Z")

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Hi, I’m facing the same problem with the M1 or M4 doesn’t like the bigger designs. I was advices to buy the IPad Pro 16 with the M4. But for me it did not work at all. But maybe there are other solutions or I do something wrong. If more people has this problem or know the reason then please let me know. Specialy when I’m using solids it’s a disaster.

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**Author:** ![CurlyBee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/curlybee/32/10580_2.png) [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/differences-in-ipad-performance/32715/3 "2025-11-23T22:08:59Z")

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I only use the iPad version, and I’m on the M4 iPad Pro. Performance has never been an issue, but I really love using the Pencil Pro and being able to directly interact with the items on the screen. I mostly use it for 3D models for 3D printing.

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**Author:** ![ZsofiGy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/90ced4/32.png) [@ZsofiGy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ZsofiGy)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/differences-in-ipad-performance/32715/4 "2025-11-24T12:51:00Z")

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Hi, we located your support ticket and replied to your request.