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iPad Pro 13" (M4) — M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
Apple

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro

94
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 1
iPad Pro 13" (M5) — M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
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
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Winner by scenario

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

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Portability

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

Compared on the portability sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on portability (94 vs 92).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

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

iPad Pro 13" (M4) versus iPad Pro 13" (M5) — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for portability, iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +

iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on portability (94 vs 92). Compared on the portability sub-score.