6 Reasons to Buy the 2018 iPad Pro & 4 Reasons to Wait

If you’re hunting for a new tablet with a beautiful screen and a ton of horsepower, Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro lineup should definitely be on your shopping list.

The iPad Pro models from 2018 come in two sizes, 11-inches and 12.9-inches, with four storage options (64GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB) and two colors (silver and space gray) to choose from. You can also buy one with LTE built-in if you’ll always need connectivity.

They’re still two of the best tablets on the market and we generally recommend going with an iPad Pro model over Apple’s iPad and iPad mini lines. That said, they’re not for everyone.

The 2018 iPad Pros start at $699 (64GB 11-inch model) and can go all the way up to $1500+ for the 1TB 12.9-inch model with LTE. They’re getting older, but they’re still far from cheap, even with a deal.

Apple no longer sells them, but you can buy them through carriers like AT&T and Verizon or through retailers like Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy.

There are a bunch of 2018 iPad Pro deals out there now that Apple’s released new iPad Pro models, but some of them require you to trade-in your current device.

In order to get the most money back, you need a newer iPad model in great condition. If you’re looking for really deep discounts, you might want to hold off for a little while.

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So while some of you might want to go ahead and upgrade today, many others should consider waiting a few more weeks (or longer) to buy an iPad Pro.

In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to buy right now and the best reasons to wait.

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