iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
reMarkable Paper Pro
11.8″ color E Ink · Pen · Note-first
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular lands at 95 and reMarkable Paper Pro at 84. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Pick reMarkable Paper Pro if…
- ✓Paper-like writing feel
- ✓Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
- ✓Distraction-free by design
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on display (98 vs 88).
Battery
reMarkable Paper ProCompared on the battery sub-score
reMarkable Paper Pro leads on battery (94 vs 88).
Portability
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the portability sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on portability (92 vs 90).
Value for money
reMarkable Paper ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
reMarkable Paper Pro more score per dollar ($579 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular | reMarkable Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | — |
| Display size | 13" | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 64 GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi + Cellular | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 11.8″ Canvas Color E Ink |
| Weight | — | 525 g |
| Stylus | — | Included with Bundle |
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
reMarkable Paper Pro
- +Paper-like writing feel
- +Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
- +Distraction-free by design
- −Closed ecosystem
- −Expensive pen bundle
- −Subscription for cloud sync
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular vs reMarkable Paper Pro
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or reMarkable Paper Pro? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Is reMarkable Paper Pro worth the price? +
At $579, reMarkable Paper Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Does iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or reMarkable Paper Pro 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 display, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or reMarkable Paper Pro? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on display (98 vs 88). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for battery, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or reMarkable Paper Pro? +
reMarkable Paper Pro — leads on battery (94 vs 88). Compared on the battery sub-score.