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iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi — M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
Apple

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi

M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi

93
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi wins by 14
Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only — 128GB · 2023
Google

Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only

128GB · 2023

79
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi lands at 93 and Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only at 79. That puts iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi ahead by 14 points — a decisive 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 Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Portability

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi

Compared on the portability sub-score

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi leads on portability (92 vs 88).

Performance

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi

Compared on the performance sub-score

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi leads on performance (97 vs 79).

Display

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi leads on display (98 vs 77).

Value for money

Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only more score per dollar ($599 vs $999).

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 93
vs
79 Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only

Score breakdown

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
93
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only
79
performance 79
display 77
battery 86
portability 88
software 75

Specs side-by-side

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi versus Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only
Chip
M5
—
Display size
11"
—
Storage
▲ 256GB
128GB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
—
Release year
2025
2023

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

Pixel Tablet · 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

FAQ: iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi vs Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only

Which is better, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi or Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only? +

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. 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 Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only worth the price? +

At $599, Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 79 — strongest in portability.

Does iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi or Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only 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.

Which is better for portability, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi or Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only? +

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi — leads on portability (92 vs 88). Compared on the portability sub-score.

Which is better for performance, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi or Pixel Tablet · 128GB · Tablet only? +

iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi — leads on performance (97 vs 79). Compared on the performance sub-score.