Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
95
/ 100
From $2,248
VS
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard 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) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- ✓9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- ✓Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard 95
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard
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) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Display size | 13" | — |
| Storage | 2TB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Weight | — | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard
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
- +13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- +9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- +Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Cons
- −Lower-tier (256/512 GB) configs cap RAM at 12 GB
- −$1,299 base climbs fast with Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro
- −iPadOS multitasking still trails macOS for power workflows
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard 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) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard worth the price? +
At $2,248, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard 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) · 2TB · Wi-Fi · with Magic Keyboard 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.