The iPad Pro is about to be revamped.

The next-generation iPad Pro is expected to feature a vapor chamber cooling system similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, helping to ensure stable temperature and performance.

Concept iPad M6 in orange with vapor chamber cooling like the iPhone 17. Photo: ML .

In a Bloomberg Power On report, analyst Mark Gurman stated that the next-generation iPad Pro will feature vapor chamber cooling. This feature allows the device to maintain performance without a fan while preserving its slim and lightweight design.

Vapor chamber cooling first appeared on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Reviews indicate that this system eliminates overheating during normal tasks, and is particularly useful when gaming.

“Apple didn’t invent the concept when vapor chamber cooling appeared on Samsung and other devices for years. Even so, the company still positions it as a standout feature worth upgrading to,” Gurman said.

The author emphasizes that users who have used the iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro easily noticed that the titanium frame often caused the device to overheat. This no longer happens on the iPhone 17 Pro, especially when playing demanding games, editing videos , or using Apple Intelligence.

Apple plans to integrate vapor chamber cooling into the next-generation iPad Pro. The company maintains an 18-month upgrade cycle. According to this schedule, the iPad Pro is expected to receive an upgrade in the spring of 2027.

Based on Apple's usual strategy, the next iPad Pro will most likely feature the M6 ​​processor, manufactured using TSMC's 2nm process. Similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple may use vapor chamber cooling to promote the new device.

In fact, Apple has redesigned the cooling system on the iPad Pro M4, using copper to conduct heat through the Apple logo on the back. However, according to MacRumors , Apple seems unsatisfied and wants to equip it with vapor chamber technology to further improve performance.

iPad Pro M5. Photo: Tom's Guide.

According to Gurman, tablets have a larger surface area than iPhones, making heat dissipation easier. Even so, the iPad Pro's processor can handle maximum demands when needs increase. More and more people are using the iPad Pro for video editing and running AI applications.

Although not a significant improvement over the M4, reviews suggest that the M5's performance is on par with the M1 Ultra found in the Mac Studio released a few years ago. This indicates that tablet chips are now as powerful as high-end computer chips.

Vapor chambers replace the need for cooling fans, as seen in the MacBook Pro and Vision Pro. Even in the latest MacBook Pro M5, many reviews indicate that to maintain temperature, the M5 chip still has its clock speed throttled before reaching its maximum capacity.

The Bloomberg writer emphasizes that if all goes well, Apple could equip vapor chamber cooling on many other devices, including the MacBook Air, which currently lacks a cooling fan.

"Vapor chamber cooling can also help differentiate the iPad Pro from the iPad Air, providing another reason to choose the more expensive model."

This is important because the iPad Air is entering the premium segment. The product currently has a 13-inch option, similar to the iPad Pro, and is expected to be upgraded next year with the M4 chip,” Gurman said.

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