iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro
64GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro
- +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 · with Smart Folio
- +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) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio
Which is better, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $1,428, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $1,378, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio 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.