iPad Pro 13" (M4) Review
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
Specdex verdict The iPad Pro 13" (M4) earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
The thinnest Apple device ever with a dual-layer OLED and M4 silicon. Best creative tablet — if you can live with iPadOS multitasking.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
iPad Pro 13" (M4) versus its closest rivals
- +Tandem OLED with true HDR
- +M4 performance in a tablet
- +Thinnest Apple device ever
- −iPadOS still window-limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
Who's the iPad Pro 13" (M4) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 88 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,299 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
Configurations
Available options for the iPad Pro 13" (M4).
In the box
What you get when you unbox the iPad Pro 13" (M4).
- Tablet
- USB-C cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
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| Display | 13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064 |
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| RAM | 8 / 16 GB |
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| Battery | 38.99 Wh |
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| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB |
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| Weight | 579 g |
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| OS | iPadOS 18 |
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| Chip | Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU) |
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