Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
95
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) lands at 95 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓Biggest generational leap for iPad Pro in years
- ✓M5 ray-traced graphics
- ✓visionOS-adjacent spatial capture
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Chip
Apple M5
M5
Display
13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz
—
RAM
16 GB
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Storage
256 GB – 2 TB
256GB
OS
iPadOS 19
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Display size
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13"
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi
Release year
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2025
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
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
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
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro 13" (M5) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 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.