Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
95
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 1
Apple
iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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) 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
Pick iPad Pro M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
iPad Pro 13" (M5) 95
vs 96 iPad Pro M5 13″
Score breakdown
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
cpu 0
gpu 0
iPad Pro M5 13″
96 performance 0
display 98
battery 88
portability 0
software 86
cpu 100
gpu 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M5) | iPad Pro M5 13″ |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) | — |
| Display | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| RAM | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) | 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi) | 579 g |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G | — |
| Ports | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) | — |
| Pencil | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
| OS | iPadOS 19 | — |
| Chipset | — | Apple M5 |
| Battery | — | 38.9 Wh |
| Charging | — | 20W USB-C |
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
iPad Pro M5 13″
Pros
- +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- +Apple Pencil Pro hover
Cons
- −iPadOS still trails macOS for power users
- −Magic Keyboard sold separately ($349)
- −Storage upgrades pricey
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs iPad Pro M5 13″
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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) 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.