Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
95
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 11
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…
- ✓Biggest generational leap for iPad Pro in years
- ✓M5 ray-traced graphics
- ✓visionOS-adjacent spatial capture
Pick reMarkable Paper Pro if…
- ✓Paper-like writing feel
- ✓Color E Ink (Canvas Color)
- ✓Distraction-free by design
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
Spec
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
reMarkable Paper Pro
Chip
Apple M5
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Display
13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz
11.8″ Canvas Color E Ink
RAM
16 GB
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Storage
256 GB – 2 TB
64 GB
OS
iPadOS 19
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Weight
—
525 g
Stylus
—
Included with Bundle
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
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.