The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 is Apple's most capable tablet to date, dropping in late 2025 with a serious chip upgrade and a display that makes everything else look a little underwhelming. This is the 256GB Wi-Fi model in Space Black, and it is not messing around.
Overview
Built around the Apple M5 chip — the same silicon powering the latest MacBook Pro generation — this iPad Pro brings genuine desktop-class performance to a body that is just 5.1mm thin. The Ultra Retina XDR display uses Tandem OLED tech, stacking two OLED panels on top of each other for jaw-dropping brightness, insane contrast ratios and colors that pop without any of the burn-in worries tied to traditional OLED panels. ProMotion adaptive refresh handles the rest, running anywhere from 10Hz to 120Hz depending on what is on screen.
Key Features
- Apple M5 chip with 9-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- 12GB unified memory and 256GB storage
- 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752x2064 at 264 ppi
- ProMotion adaptive refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz
- LiDAR Scanner for fast AR experiences and rapid camera autofocus
- 12MP landscape front camera and 12MP rear camera
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) powered by Apple N1 chip
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 port and Bluetooth 6
- Face ID for instant, secure authentication
Who is it for?
This one is made for creative professionals — illustrators, video editors, architects and developers who want laptop-level power with tablet portability. It is also a great pick for serious students and heavy media consumers. The big screen makes multitasking on iPadOS feel genuinely natural rather than a compromise.
Pros and Cons
- Pro: Tandem OLED display is absolutely stunning in real life
- Pro: M5 performance is overkill in the best possible way
- Pro: Ultra-thin and premium build that feels incredible to hold
- Con: 256GB can feel tight for heavy video workflows over time
- Con: Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard are sold separately
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