iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro
128GB · 2021
iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) lands at 95 and Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro at 72. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 23 points — a decisive 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 Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPortability
iPad Pro 13" (M5)Compared on the portability sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on portability (92 vs 88).
Battery
iPad Pro 13" (M5)Compared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Performance
iPad Pro 13" (M5)Compared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on performance (97 vs 72).
Value for money
Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro more score per dollar ($578 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| RAM | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB | 128GB |
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi) | — |
| 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 | — |
| Release year | — | 2021 |
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
- +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
- −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
Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 23. 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 Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $578, Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in portability.
Does iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro 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 portability, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on portability (92 vs 88). Compared on the portability sub-score.
Which is better for battery, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 · 128GB · with Apple Pencil Pro? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.