The 13-inch M4 iPad Pro measures just 5.1mm in thickness and is marketed as Apple’s thinnest product yet. The obvious concern that potential buyers would have is how durable it would be over long-term use, and while Apple’s executives have attempted to put people’s worries to rest by stating that a protective cowling provides structural rigidity to the latest tablet, a new bend test reveals a different story. However, what is interesting to note is that the larger iPad Pro breaks from the charging position, not from the center, as Apple added the ‘central spine’ there to increase the slate’s durability.
The rear side of the M4 iPad Pro’s charging port put immense pressure on the glass, causing the tablet to break
On YouTube, JerryRigEverything has returned with a shiny new 13-inch M4 iPad Pro in his possession, so nearly every one of his viewers knew exactly what this video was going to reveal. Apple’s latest tablet highlights a product that oozes design and engineering marvel, but making products incredibly thin has an obvious side effect; durability. Overall, the M4 iPad Pro is built like a tank, and despite its 5.1mm thickness, the tablet refuses to break from the center, where the majority of the ‘central spine’ is placed.
However, the extra sleekness caused the M4 iPad Pro to bend significantly during the torture test, which only means that users have to be thoroughly careful when placing it in their backpacks, where other items such as books can put pressure on the product from different angles and permanently disfigure its chassis. Even though the iPad Pro holds up from the center, the crack emerges from the USB-C charging port, and that is because the backside of the port practically pierces the glass front with immense pressure, causing it to crack.
When ripping open the Tandem OLED, the YouTuber found that Apple’s ‘central spine’ was missing from the charging port, and if that piece had been added to the M4 iPad Pro, the crack might not have occurred. Regardless, a larger tablet with a 5.1mm thickness was bound to have some failure points, which Apple can address in the next iteration. You can check out the entire video above and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
News Source: JerryRigEverything
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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