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

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7

95
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 10
Surface Pro 10 · 128GB — 128GB · 2024
Microsoft

Surface Pro 10 · 128GB

128GB · 2024

85
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) lands at 95 and Surface Pro 10 · 128GB at 85. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 10 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 Surface Pro 10 · 128GB if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the performance sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on performance (97 vs 85).

Display

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on display (98 vs 83).

Portability

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the portability sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on portability (92 vs 88).

Value for money

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPad Pro 13" (M5) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,299).

iPad Pro 13" (M5) 95
vs
85 Surface Pro 10 · 128GB

Score breakdown

iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Surface Pro 10 · 128GB
85
performance 85
display 83
battery 86
portability 88
software 81

Specs side-by-side

iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus Surface Pro 10 · 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPad Pro 13" (M5) Surface Pro 10 · 128GB
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
—
2024

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

Surface Pro 10 · 128GB

Pros
  • +Portable creative canvas
  • +Strong SoC
  • +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
  • −Keyboard/pen extra cost
  • −RAM often soldered
  • −Mid-tier cameras

FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs Surface Pro 10 · 128GB

Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Surface Pro 10 · 128GB? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 Surface Pro 10 · 128GB worth the price? +

At $1,299, Surface Pro 10 · 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in portability.

Does iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Surface Pro 10 · 128GB 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 performance, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Surface Pro 10 · 128GB? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on performance (97 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for display, iPad Pro 13" (M5) or Surface Pro 10 · 128GB? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on display (98 vs 83). Compared on the display sub-score.