iPad (10th gen) · 512GB
512GB · 2022
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad (10th gen) · 512GB lands at 80 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi ahead by 15 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad (10th gen) · 512GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad (10th gen) · 512GB | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
iPad (10th gen) · 512GB
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: iPad (10th gen) · 512GB vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Which is better, iPad (10th gen) · 512GB or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 15. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad (10th gen) · 512GB worth the price? +
At $749, iPad (10th gen) · 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in portability.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad (10th gen) · 512GB or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 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.