iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray)
128GB · 2024
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 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on performance (97 vs 94).
Display
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on display (98 vs 92).
Portability
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the portability sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on portability (92 vs 88).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray)
- +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 + 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 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Which is better, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) 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 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) worth the price? +
At $1,399, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
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 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) 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.
Which is better for performance, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on performance (97 vs 94). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for display, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 128GB (Space Gray) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on display (98 vs 92). Compared on the display sub-score.