Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
95
/ 100
From $2,028
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 · with Apple Pencil Pro 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 · with Apple Pencil Pro 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 · with Apple Pencil Pro
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 · with Apple Pencil Pro
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Chip
M5
Apple M5
Display size
13"
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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 · with Apple Pencil Pro
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 · with Apple Pencil Pro vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro 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 · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $2,028, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 1TB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Apple Pencil Pro 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 · with Apple Pencil Pro 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.