iPad Pro 13" (M4)
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M4) lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 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) · 256GB · Wi-Fi if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M4) | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU) | M5 |
| Display | 13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064 | — |
| RAM | 8 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | 256GB |
| Weight | 579 g | — |
| Battery | 38.99 Wh | — |
| OS | iPadOS 18 | — |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
- +Tandem OLED with true HDR
- +M4 performance in a tablet
- +Thinnest Apple device ever
- −iPadOS still window-limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
- +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) vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 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) · 256GB · Wi-Fi worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 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.