Apple is reportedly developing a vapour chamber cooling system for the next iPad Pro, aiming to deliver sustained high performance for AI and creative workloads while maintaining the device’s slim design and differentiating it from the iPad Air.
Apple is reportedly developing a vapour chamber cooling system for its next-generation iPad Pro.
According to Bloomberg, Apple engineers are working to integrate the same liquid-based heat dissipation system introduced in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max into future iPads.
The supposed feature is potentially due to debut as early as spring 2027, when the company is expected to debut the M6-powered iPad Pro.
The vapour chamber system helps regulate temperature during high-performance workloads, such as intensive gaming, AI processing, and professional-grade video editing.
Unlike traditional fans, which are noisy and require more internal space, vapour chambers disperse heat efficiently through liquid evaporation and condensation – maintaining performance while keeping devices thin and silent.
While the iPad’s larger surface area already allows for better passive cooling than an iPhone, Apple’s increasing emphasis on AI-driven features and desktop-class performance has made advanced thermal management essential.
The current M5 chip, powering the 2025 iPad Pro, already matches the performance of earlier desktop processors like the M1 Ultra, highlighting how close the iPad has come to full laptop power.
Apple isn’t the first to bring vapour chambers to tablets, as Samsung and Lenovo have used similar systems for years, but Apple’s implementation will likely emphasise efficiency, silence, and design minimalism, consistent with its broader hardware philosophy.
The supposed feature also serves a strategic purpose: differentiating the iPad Pro from the increasingly capable iPad Air, which gained a 13-inch screen and M4 processor this year.
By offering professional users sustained performance under heavy workloads, Apple can justify the Pro’s premium positioning.
Apple’s 2027 iPad Pro ‘to include vapour chamber cooling system similar to iPhone 17 Pro’
