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Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR display
The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR display lands as a strong tablet, built around 13 in.
71/100
13 inApple M516 GBMini-LEDUltra Retina XDRDCI-P3
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- HDR support
- Anti-reflective coating
- Above-average cpu cores
- Below-average storage
Score profile
Scored against the tablets classWhere the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR display wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size13 "
ResolutionUltra Retina XDR
Adaptive refreshYes
Panel typeMini-LED
HDR supportYes
Anti-reflective coatingYes
DCI-P3 coverageDCI-P3
Compute
ChipsetApple M5
CPU cores12
NPUYes
RAM16 GB
Storage256 GB
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP
Front camera12 MP
Ultrawide front cameraYes
Input and biometrics
Active stylus supportYes
Stylus magnetic chargingYes
Magnetic keyboard accessoryYes
Face unlockYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7Yes
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Design
Thickness5.1 mm
Frame materialAluminum
USB-C ports2
Thunderbolt / USB4Yes
Speakers4
Dolby AtmosYes
Software
Operating systemiPadOS 18
OS update window7 years
Release
Announced2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR display vs Apple Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 256GB
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR displayApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 256GB
| AppleApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR displayThis page | AppleApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100Better | 70 /100 |
| Size | 13 " | 11 " |
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery hours | — | 10 hours |
Who it's for
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR display right for you?
Buy it if
Made for everyday use
Everyday users and creators who want a tablet that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier tablet is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR display worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 71/100 against other tablets, a strong result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 256GB: Ultra Retina XDR display?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition?
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition scores 73/100 versus this one at 71/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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