iPad Pro 13" (M4)
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
TieCompared on the display sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery
TieCompared on the battery sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Software
iPad Pro M5 13″Compared on the software sub-score
iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on software (86 vs 82).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
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)
- +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 M5 13″
- +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- +Apple Pencil Pro hover
- −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.
Which is better for software, iPad Pro 13" (M4) or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on software (86 vs 82). Compared on the software sub-score.