90
“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 · 4mo ago
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iPad Pro M5 (13-inch)
$1,299 · M5 · 9 months old
90
Outstanding consensus
Critic score · 3 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.
Lifecycle9 months old
Recent products usually age better, but older Apple gear can be compelling refurbished.
Value score78/100
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Key specs
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 (9 months old)
- Product family
- Pro
- Category
- iPad
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- artists, note-heavy pros, second-screen workflows
- Review coverage
- 3 critic reviews
- Value score
- 78/100
- Buying call
- Recommended
Review takeaways
Exceptional iPad Pro
The M5 iPad Pro is an exceptional tablet, offering a tiny upgrade but remaining the greatest iPad ever made.
Critics agree on
Premium tablet experienceExceptional performanceIncremental upgradeGreatest iPad ever
Best for
Power usersCreative professionalsTablet enthusiasts
Watch-outs
- Minimal year-over-year changes
- High starting price
- Not a revolutionary leap
Decision
- Consider if upgrading from older models
- Evaluate need for latest tech
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
90
Full review links
3
Score range
90-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
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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