The answer to whether the new iPad Pro (2024) comes with a pen is a resounding no. Apple has never included a stylus with any of its iPad Pro models, and the latest release is no exception. This means that if you want to use a pen or pencil with your iPad Pro (2024), you’ll need to purchase one separately.
Bend durability tests conducted by JerryRigEverything, AppleTrack, and MobileReviewEh on the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro (2024) models have revealed impressive results, demonstrating the increased rigidity and resilience of these devices despite their thinness. The tablets performed well when bent from the back, but exhibited some vulnerability when bent from the front. However, they consistently returned to their original shapes and retained functionality after each test. These findings underscore Apple’s commitment to enhancing the durability of its flagship tablets while maintaining their sleek designs.
The 2024 iPad Pro is a significant upgrade over the 2022 model, with a thinner design, OLED display, and next-gen M4 silicon. However, it comes with a $200 price hike and some controversial memory upgrade choices.
Alongside the launch of the iPad Pro 2024 models, Apple has introduced two new accessories: an upgraded Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro. The Magic Keyboard boasts a slimmer design, new colors, and enhanced features like a function row with screen brightness controls and a larger trackpad with haptic feedback. The Apple Pencil Pro introduces a sensor for tool palette activation, a haptic engine for feedback, and improved precision thanks to an internal gyroscope.
