Apple · Updated June 2026
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5): price, specs & release date
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), released 2025-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: support.apple.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) is listed at $1299 on support.apple.com as of 2026-06-27, the most expensive tablets (median $649.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 39/100 pay-blind standing, #19 of 24 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Stunning tandem OLED display, praised by both as among the best screens they've seen on a portable device; Fast, powerful M5 performance, especially for GPU/AI-heavy tasks.
- Skip if Prohibitively expensive, made worse by costly Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro peripherals is a dealbreaker.
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) a good buy?
At $1299, the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) is the most expensive of the 19 tablets we track, where the median is $649.99. On the spec sheet, its storage of 256 GB is the highest of the 24, its display of 13 in is above the median of the 25, and its RAM of 12 GB is above the median of the 25. By release date, it is among the newer of the 19 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 8 physical metrics — brightness, battery, geekbench 6 single-core and 5 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
brightness · battery · geekbench 6 single-core · geekbench 6 multi-core · 3dmark wild life · dimensional accuracy · gpu performance · geekbench ai gpu
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, Engadget), both testing the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro, agree it is the best tablet available: a stunning tandem OLED, fast M5 performance and a far more capable iPadOS 26 multitasking system, but prohibitively expensive and a negligible upgrade over the M4.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2025-10-21
Tested by Tom's Guide, Engadget
Consistently praised
- Stunning tandem OLED display, praised by both as among the best screens they've seen on a portable device · 2 sources
- Fast, powerful M5 performance, especially for GPU/AI-heavy tasks · 2 sources
- Extremely thin, light, premium aluminum design · 2 sources
- iPadOS 26 makes it far more productive and MacBook-like · 2 sources
- Long battery life (Tom's Guide measured 13h18m web-surfing at 150 nits)
Commonly flagged
- Prohibitively expensive, made worse by costly Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro peripherals · 2 sources
- Negligible upgrade over the M4 — not worth upgrading for M4 owners · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree Little genuine disagreement — both call it overpriced and a minor M4 bump. They differ mainly on battery: Tom's Guide completed a full test (13h18m web-surfing at 150 nits) and rated endurance strongly, while Engadget hadn't finished battery testing and only observed 7-8 hours in use with the Magic Keyboard.
The sources (2)
Peak brightness (SDR): 561 nits · Peak brightness (HDR): 965 nits · Battery (web-surfing over Wi-Fi @150 nits): 13 h 18 min · Geekbench 6 single-core: 4,155 · Geekbench 6 multi-core: 16,517 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited: 9,934 (59 fps) · Delta-E color accuracy: 0.27
the fast M5 performance and more productivity-oriented iPadOS 26 make this the most powerful and useful iPad Pro yet
The iPad Pro M5's OLED panel is a marvel to behold and is arguably my personal favorite feature.
It's not a significant upgrade from last year's iPad Pro M4 and its improved AI features might not be useful to most users.
Fast charge (40W Dynamic Charger stepping to 60W): 23% to 70% in 35 min · Battery (in use with Magic Keyboard): 7-8 hours · GPU performance (Geekbench 6) vs M4: +32% · Geekbench AI GPU half-precision vs M4: +85% · Geekbench AI GPU quantized vs M4: +101%
It quite simply has the nicest display I have ever seen on a portable device, be it a laptop, phone or tablet.
Almost no one who bought an M4 iPad Pro should upgrade to this one, but anyone using an older model will find a ton to appreciate here.
However, I still can't stomach that price.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1299 MSRP, Wi-Fi, 256GB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Released | 2025-10 |
| Display (in) | 13 |
| Display type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 |
| Chipset | Apple M5 |
| RAM (GB) | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 |
| Battery (mAh) | 10207 |
| Weight (g) | 579 |
| OS | iPadOS 19 |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C |
| Cellular | Yes |
Source: support.apple.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. Specs from Apple's official tech specs page (support.apple.com/en-us/125407) and corroborated by Wikipedia and Apple newsroom (apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chip/). Released October 22, 2025 (announced October 15). Display is Tandem OLED at 2752x2064, 264 ppi, ProMotion 10-120Hz. M5 chip; base 256GB has 12GB RAM; 1TB/2TB configs have 16GB RAM. Battery stated as 38.99Wh; mAh ~10207 at 3.82V nominal — Apple does not publish mAh officially. Weight 579g Wi-Fi, 582g cellular. $1299 US MSRP confirmed via Apple Store buy page. OS shown as iPadOS 26/19; launch OS inferred as iPadOS 19 (post-cutoff). Cellular models support 5G.
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) worth it vs cheaper tablets?
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) against its closest cheaper and pricier tablets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 19 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Display type | Refresh (Hz) | Chipset | RAM (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) this | $1299 | 13 | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | 120 | Apple M5 | 12 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | $1199.99 | 14.6 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)?
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, Engadget), both testing the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro, agree it is the best tablet available: a stunning tandem OLED, fast M5 performance and a far more capable iPadOS 26 multitasking system, but prohibitively expensive and a negligible upgrade over the M4. Praised: Stunning tandem OLED display, praised by both as among the best screens they've seen on a portable device; Fast, powerful M5 performance, especially for GPU/AI-heavy tasks; Extremely thin, light, premium aluminum design; iPadOS 26 makes it far more productive and MacBook-like; Long battery life (Tom's Guide measured 13h18m web-surfing at 150 nits); First iPad with fast charging. Flagged: Prohibitively expensive, made worse by costly Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro peripherals; Negligible upgrade over the M4 — not worth upgrading for M4 owners. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) cost?
The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) has a US price of $1299 (MSRP, Wi-Fi, 256GB), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) compare on price?
At $1299, the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) is the most expensive of the 19 tablets we track, where the median is $649.99.
When was the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) released?
The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) was released 2025-10.
What are the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)'s key specs?
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) (Apple): display in 13, display type Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR), refresh hz 120, chipset Apple M5, ram gb 12. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $1299 at support.apple.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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