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iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Name: iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Brand: Apple
SKU: ipad-pro-13-m5

M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7

/ 100

From $1,299

iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 1

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iPad Pro M5 13″

M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave

/ 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

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery

Tie

Compared 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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPad Pro 13" (M5) 95

96 iPad Pro M5 13″

Score breakdown

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

performance 97

display 98

battery 88

portability 92

software 82

cpu 0

gpu 0

iPad Pro M5 13″

performance 0

display 98

battery 88

portability 0

software 86

cpu 100

gpu 98

Specs side-by-side

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iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus iPad Pro M5 13″ — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for software, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or iPad Pro M5 13″? +

iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on software (86 vs 82). Compared on the software sub-score.