Price and Availability

Apple’s new iPad Pro models with M1 are available to order now, but shipping times are now running into late May and beyond. The Apple website shows the base model 11-inch iPad Pro currently shipping between May 24 and June 1—but the 12.9-inch model will take even longer to get, with Apple’s shipping dates listed as between July 1 and July 15.

In terms of pricing, the cheapest tablet in our comparison is the Galaxy Tab S7, which starts at $649.99 with Wi-Fi-only. The 11-inch iPad Pro has a starting price of $799 for the Wi-Fi-only model. For the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, you’ll need to pay $849.99—while 12.9-inch iPad Pro is the priciest tablet in our comparison, starting at $1,099. For both tablets, models that support 5G connectivity start at $200 higher than the Wi-Fi-only models.

Keep in mind that these prices do not include a keyboard (or a stylus for the iPad Pro). The keyboard prices vary depending on the model. The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro is priced at $299, while the Book Cover Keyboard for the Galaxy Tab S7 is priced at $199.99.