Boox
Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only
128GB · 2024
82
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 14
Apple
iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only lands at 82 and iPad Pro M5 13″ at 96. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only 82
vs 96 iPad Pro M5 13″
Score breakdown
Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only
82 performance 82
display 80
battery 86
portability 88
software 78
cpu 0
gpu 0
iPad Pro M5 13″
96 performance 0
display 98
battery 88
portability 0
software 86
cpu 100
gpu 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only | iPad Pro M5 13″ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| Chipset | — | Apple M5 |
| RAM | — | 12 / 16 GB |
| Battery | — | 38.9 Wh |
| Charging | — | 20W USB-C |
| Weight | — | 579 g |
Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only
Pros
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro M5 13″
Pros
- +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- +Apple Pencil Pro hover
Cons
- −iPadOS still trails macOS for power users
- −Magic Keyboard sold separately ($349)
- −Storage upgrades pricey
FAQ: Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only vs iPad Pro M5 13″
Which is better, Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $799, Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in portability.
Is iPad Pro M5 13″ worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro M5 13″ delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Boox Tab Ultra C Pro · 128GB · Tablet only or iPad Pro M5 13″ last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.