iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard lands at 95 and iPad Pro M5 13″ at 96. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
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
iPad Pro M5 13″Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPad Pro M5 13″ more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,648).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard | iPad Pro M5 13″ |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | — |
| Display size | 13" | — |
| Storage | 256GB | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| Chipset | — | Apple M5 |
| RAM | — | 12 / 16 GB |
| Battery | — | 38.9 Wh |
| Charging | — | 20W USB-C |
| Weight | — | 579 g |
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still 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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard vs iPad Pro M5 13″
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard worth the price? +
At $1,648, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard 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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on software (86 vs 82). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ — more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,648). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.