Apple
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
93
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 2
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi lands at 93 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- ✓9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- ✓Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 93
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
93 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Display size | 11" | — |
| Storage | 256GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Weight | — | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Pros
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
Cons
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Pros
- +13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- +9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- +Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Cons
- −Lower-tier (256/512 GB) configs cap RAM at 12 GB
- −$1,299 base climbs fast with Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro
- −iPadOS multitasking still trails macOS for power workflows
FAQ: iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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 worth the price? +
At $999, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi or iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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.