Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
94
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 2
Apple
iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M4) lands at 94 and iPad Pro M5 13″ at 96. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 2 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 M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
iPad Pro 13" (M4) 94
vs 96 iPad Pro M5 13″
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
94 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 94
software 82
cpu 0
gpu 0
iPad Pro M5 13″
96 performance 0
display 98
battery 88
portability 0
software 86
cpu 100
gpu 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M4) | iPad Pro M5 13″ |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU) | — |
| Display | 13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064 | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| RAM | 8 / 16 GB | ▲ 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Weight | 579 g | 579 g |
| Battery | ▲ 38.99 Wh | 38.9 Wh |
| OS | iPadOS 18 | — |
| Chipset | — | Apple M5 |
| Charging | — | 20W 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 M5 13″
Pros
- +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- +Apple Pencil Pro hover
Cons
- −iPadOS still trails macOS for power users
- −Magic Keyboard sold separately ($349)
- −Storage upgrades pricey
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M4) vs iPad Pro M5 13″
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 M5 13″ worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro M5 13″ delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro M5 13″ 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.