iPad · Apple Silicon · 2022
iPad Pro (12.9", M2)
An M2 refresh whose headline trick was Pencil hover. The iPad previews your stroke before you touch down, helping artists and note-takers.
Apple Pencil "hover" preview before the tip touches the glass.
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iPad Pro (12.9", M2): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (12.9", M2) released?
The iPad Pro (12.9", M2) arrived on October 26, 2022. Apple discontinued it in May 2024.
How much did the iPad Pro (12.9", M2) cost?
The iPad Pro (12.9", M2) launched at $1,099 in 2022, about $1,176 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M2 at 3.49 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 12.9" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, 2732×2048 display.
Why does the iPad Pro (12.9", M2) matter?
Apple Pencil "hover" preview before the tip touches the glass.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M2 · 3.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (up to 16 GB) |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 12.9" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, 2732×2048 |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
| Ports | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| Weight | 682 g |
| Dimensions | 280.6×214.9×6.4 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16.1 |
| Released | October 26, 2022 |
| Discontinued | May 2024 |
| Launch price | $1,099 |
How the iPad Pro (12.9", M2) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.49 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.9× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,099 in 2022, about $1,176 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Externally near-identical to the M1 model; the changes were all inside.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11