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iPad Pro 13" (M5) — M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
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iPad Pro 13" (M5)

M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7

95
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 11
reMarkable Paper Pro — 11.8″ color E Ink · Pen · Note-first
reMarkable

reMarkable Paper Pro

11.8″ color E Ink · Pen · Note-first

84
/ 100
From $579
Specdex verdict

iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) lands at 95 and reMarkable Paper Pro at 84. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 11 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 reMarkable Paper Pro if…

  • ✓Paper-like writing feel
  • ✓Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
  • ✓Distraction-free by design
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Winner by scenario

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

Display

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on display (98 vs 88).

Battery

reMarkable Paper Pro

Compared on the battery sub-score

reMarkable Paper Pro leads on battery (94 vs 88).

Portability

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the portability sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on portability (92 vs 90).

Value for money

reMarkable Paper Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

reMarkable Paper Pro more score per dollar ($579 vs $1,299).

iPad Pro 13" (M5) 95
vs
84 reMarkable Paper Pro

Score breakdown

iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
reMarkable Paper Pro
84
performance 72
display 88
battery 94
portability 90
software 74

Specs side-by-side

iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus reMarkable Paper Pro — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Pro 13" (M5) reMarkable Paper 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
11.8″ Canvas Color E Ink
RAM
12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB)
—
Storage
▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB
64 GB
Weight
579 g (Wi-Fi)
▲ 525 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
—
Stylus
—
Included with Bundle

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

reMarkable Paper Pro

Pros
  • +Paper-like writing feel
  • +Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
  • +Distraction-free by design
Cons
  • −Closed ecosystem
  • −Expensive pen bundle
  • −Subscription for cloud sync

FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs reMarkable Paper Pro

Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or reMarkable Paper Pro? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. 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 reMarkable Paper Pro worth the price? +

At $579, reMarkable Paper Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Does iPad Pro 13" (M5) or reMarkable Paper 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 display, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or reMarkable Paper Pro? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on display (98 vs 88). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is better for battery, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or reMarkable Paper Pro? +

reMarkable Paper Pro — leads on battery (94 vs 88). Compared on the battery sub-score.