Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
94
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 1
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 13" (M4) lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M4) if…
- ✓Tandem OLED with true HDR
- ✓M4 performance in a tablet
- ✓Thinnest Apple device ever
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 13" (M4) 94
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
94 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 94
software 82
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M4) | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU) | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Display | 13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064 | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | 8 / 16 GB | ▲ 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Weight | 579 g | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Battery | 38.99 Wh | — |
| OS | iPadOS 18 | iPadOS 19 |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Pros
- +Tandem OLED with true HDR
- +M4 performance in a tablet
- +Thinnest Apple device ever
Cons
- −iPadOS still window-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 13" (M4) vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M4) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — 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 13" (M4) 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.