iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro lands at 93 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | M5 |
| Display size | 11" | ▲ 13" |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
- +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 Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Which is better, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $1,328, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular 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.