There was a time when Apple’s iPad range had plenty of power, but its software wasn’t quite up to task to completely replace the best laptops available. Over the last few years, however, Apple's iPadOS software has significantly improved with features like Stage Manager and apps being designed specifically for the tablet, such as Adobe's Photoshop, allowing for a much better user experience.
Whether an iPad can replace one of the best MacBooks very much depends on who you are and what you need to do on your device. I’ve reviewed all available MacBooks and all the best iPads over the last couple of years, and I use both depending on the task at hand.
