Apple
iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
96
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 1
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro M5 13″ lands at 96 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi at 95. 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 M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
iPad Pro M5 13″ 96
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Score breakdown
iPad Pro M5 13″
96 cpu 100
gpu 98
display 98
battery 88
software 86
performance 0
portability 0
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
95 cpu 0
gpu 0
display 98
battery 88
software 82
performance 97
portability 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro M5 13″ | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Apple M5 | — |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 256GB |
| Battery | 38.9 Wh | — |
| Charging | 20W USB-C | — |
| Weight | 579 g | — |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Pros
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
Cons
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: iPad Pro M5 13″ vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi
Which is better, iPad Pro M5 13″ or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi? +
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 M5 13″ worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro M5 13″ delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro M5 13″ or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi 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.