The 2018 iPad Pro is being reviewed as a potential replacement for a laptop, with some outlets finding it to be a capable computer, while others are uncertain about its ability to fully replace a traditional laptop. Some reviewers have found the device to be a powerful and beautiful tablet, but note that it may require software improvements to reach its full potential. The device's capabilities and limitations as a laptop alternative are being debated, with varying opinions on its suitability for this role.