90
“With a new OLED display and an M4 chip, will the new iPad Pro blow you away? Find out with our hands-on and first impressions.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5
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iPad Pro M5 (13-inch)
$1,299 · M5 · 10 months old
90
Outstanding consensus
Critic score · 4 publisher ratings
Quick recommendation
Recommended
Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.
artistsnote-heavy prossecond-screen workflows
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Value 78Consensus90/100
Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.
Lifecycle10 months old
Recent products usually age better, but older Apple gear can be compelling refurbished.
Value score78/100
Blends critic consensus, list price, lifecycle timing, and review confidence.
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Spec sheet
Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $1,299
- Chip
- M5
- Released
- Oct 22, 2025 (10 months old)
- Product family
- Pro
- Category
- iPad
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- artists, note-heavy pros, second-screen workflows
- Review coverage
- 4 critic reviews
- Value score
- 78/100
- Buying call
- Recommended
Review takeaways
Premium Yet Incremental
A premium 13‑inch iPad Pro with OLED and the new M5 chip delivers excellent performance, yet it’s only a modest upgrade over previous models.
Critics agree on
Premium buildOLED displayM5 performanceIncremental upgrade
Best for
Power usersCreative professionalsTech enthusiasts
Watch-outs
- Not a major upgrade
- Limited new features
- High price
Decision
- Consider if you need top‑tier performance
- Skip if satisfied with current iPad
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
4
Median score
90
Full review links
4
Score range
90-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
4
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“If you're looking for a premium tablet, this is it.”
Tom's Guide · 90
Lowest-rated review
“The new M5 13-inch iPad Pro is not revolutionary and it's barely even evolutionary, but it's still exceptional — and it's still the greatest iPad ever.”
AppleInsider · 90
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“The new M5 13-inch iPad Pro is not revolutionary and it's barely even evolutionary, but it's still exceptional — and it's still the greatest iPad ever.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 5mo ago
Tech publication reviews
90
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“If you're looking for a premium tablet, this is it.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 5mo ago
90
The VergeRead review ↗
“This year’s model is a teeny-tiny upgrade to an already fabulous tablet. But there’s a glimmer of something bigger here.”
Publisher rating: 9/10 · 5mo ago
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