Should I update my iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen (A12Z) from iPadOS 17 to iPadOS 27?

Hey everyone!

I have an 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation, A12Z) and I’m currently running iPadOS 17.

Would you recommend updating to iPadOS 27, or should I stick with iPadOS 17? I’m usually hesitant to update older devices because I’ve heard that newer OS versions can make them slower or affect battery life.

However, I’ve heard that iPadOS 27 runs surprisingly smoothly, even on older iPads.

For those of you using the same iPad or a similar older model, how has your experience been? Is performance and battery life still good, or have you noticed any slowdowns?

Thanks!