iPad Pro or MacBook Pro

[ClaretDiver]

So, those who have used either of the above, what are the pro's and con's of each.

I am going to be using it for GoPro video editing, extracting stills and editing...

[MiltonKeynesClaret93]

The MacBook Pro, at least the 13'' model, has just been refreshed with the new Apple M1 CPU. If you're editing 4K video I would probably go for that, as the new silicon performs incredibly well. I did some benchmark testing with one and it outperformed a 3 year old iMac Pro that cost 4 times as much.
The battery life is insane as well. I've only had to charge it after 15 hours of use.

The iPad Pro will cost you a few hundred quid less, but for the sake of flexibility and performance I would definitely recommend the MBP.
If you purchase one from John Lewis, they're currently running a promotion where you get a free 3 year guarantee.

[MiltonKeynesClaret93]

I should add, I can get 10% discount on Macs and iPads through my brother's UNiDAYS account. I'd be happy to help you out in that respect.
That's if ordered direct from Apple.

[ClaretDiver]

Thanks MK Claret, will let you know what I decide but that's a very kind gesture!

[SalisburyClaret]

Chalk n cheese- MacBook Pro is made exactly for your requirements.
iPad Pro isn’t - it can do a decent enough job - quickly and easily but isn’t the horse for the course you specified

[MiltonKeynesClaret93]

Thanks MK Claret, will let you know what I decide but that's a very kind gesture!

No problem at all fella, 10% amounts to a fair chunk of change on this sorta stuff so it's the least I could do, keep me posted.

[mikeS]

If you are editing 4K film Get as much Ram as you can afford. 32Gb min.

[clarethomer]

If you are editing 4K film Get as much Ram as you can afford. 32Gb min.

It doesn't need much RAM on the new Macs - The M1 apple silicon is rapid compared to many of the Intel and AMD chips.

8GB ram on the new macs appears to be absolutely fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_UxPmm2Tpo&t=505s

Here is a comparison of the iPad and MacBook Air

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-4TsIwKpg