No matter how great it is, sooner or later you will hit the 2TB [family] limit… then, your iPad is a dud.

MacBook Pro is less sexy… but, far greater longevity! My MacBook Pro is still technically 6 years old (bough it maxed out, refurbished 6 years ago)– and it still works! Battery is pretty much dead (only can run while plugged in), but still … it works!