The iPad Pro M3, like other recent iPad Pro models, features ProMotion technology, which is Apple's term for a display with adaptive refresh rates ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz. This technology primarily enhances the display's responsiveness and smoothness, particularly beneficial for tasks like scrolling, gaming, and using the Apple Pencil. However, its direct impact on video recording performance is minimal.
ProMotion's main benefits include:
- Smooth Display Experience: It provides a smoother visual experience, which can be noticeable when playing back video content. However, this does not directly affect the quality or performance of video recording itself.
- Power Efficiency: ProMotion can adjust the refresh rate based on content, which helps in conserving battery life. This could indirectly benefit video recording by potentially extending the device's battery life during prolonged recording sessions.
- Responsiveness: It improves the responsiveness of the Apple Pencil, which might be useful for editing video footage or annotating videos, but this is more relevant to post-production rather than recording.
In terms of video recording, the iPad Pro's capabilities are driven by its camera system and processing power rather than ProMotion. The M3 iPad Pro (if it were available) would likely offer similar video recording features as other iPad Pro models, including 4K video recording, ProRes support, and advanced stabilization features. However, the M3 chip's performance improvements would be more significant for tasks like video editing rather than the recording process itself.
Currently, the latest iPad Pro models feature the M4 chip, which offers enhanced performance for video editing and processing, as demonstrated by faster video export times compared to other devices like the M3 MacBook Pro[2][10]. If an M3 iPad Pro were to be released, it would likely offer robust video editing capabilities, but ProMotion's impact would remain focused on display quality rather than video recording performance.
Citations:[1] https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkl_c9gMSO0
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbJCER-2V3s
[4] https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
[5] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboard/
[6] https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/195mr6g/is_promotion_really_worth_it/
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/iPadPro/comments/1df6jaj/how_good_is_the_new_ipad_pro_for_video_editing/
[9] https://www.stuff.tv/features/what-is-apple-promotion-the-display-tech-explained-in-full-120hz/
[10] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-stunning-new-ipad-pro-with-m4-chip-and-apple-pencil-pro/
[11] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7986516