Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
95
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only lands at 95 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓Biggest generational leap for iPad Pro in years
- ✓M5 ray-traced graphics
- ✓visionOS-adjacent spatial capture
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
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" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Chip
M5
Apple M5
Display size
13"
—
Storage
1TB
256 GB – 2 TB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + Cellular
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Release year
2025
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Display
—
13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz
RAM
—
16 GB
OS
—
iPadOS 19
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only
Pros
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
Cons
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Pros
- +Biggest generational leap for iPad Pro in years
- +M5 ray-traced graphics
- +visionOS-adjacent spatial capture
Cons
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard extra
- −Thermals matter on sustained RT workloads
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $1,899, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · Tablet only 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.