iPad Pro (M5) review

iPad Pro with M5 has the best screen and the most power on this list. Apple's spec sheet lists a tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display with ProMotion from 10Hz to 120Hz, 1000 nits full screen and 1600 nits peak for HDR, which suits film watching and color work. The M5 chip comes with 12GB of memory on 256GB and 512GB models and 16GB on 1TB and 2TB models. Storage starts at 256GB, and a Thunderbolt / USB 4 port handles fast drives and displays. The 11-inch model is 5.3 mm thin and weighs 444 g. Apple Pencil Pro and the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro turn it into a drawing slate or a laptop substitute. The catch is cost: at $1,199 it is $450 more than iPad Air, and Apple still rates battery at up to 10 hours, no better than the cheaper iPads. Nano-texture glass is only offered on 1TB and 2TB configurations.

Who it is for

artists, video editors and people replacing a laptop

Price

From $1,199 for the 11-inch model with 256GB.

iPad Pro The ultimate iPad experience with the most advanced technology. From $1199
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Apple M5 chip with 12GB of memory (16GB on 1TB and 2TB models)
• Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display with ProMotion from 10Hz to 120Hz and 1600 nits peak HDR
• 256GB of starting storage, up to 2TB
• Thunderbolt / USB 4 port
• Fast charge to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 60W or higher adapter

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Only tablet on this list with a 120Hz tandem OLED display
• Strength: 256GB of storage as standard
• Strength: 5.3 mm thin and 444 g for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model
• Weakness: $1,199 starting price is $450 more than iPad Air
• Weakness: Battery is rated at up to 10 hours, the same as the $449 iPad
• Weakness: Nano-texture glass is limited to 1TB and 2TB models

Key facts

• Starting price: $1,199 (11-inch, 256GB)
• Chip: Apple M5, 12GB or 16GB memory
• Screen: 11-inch or 13-inch tandem OLED, 10Hz to 120Hz
• Battery: Up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi
• Port: Thunderbolt / USB 4

Where it ranks

iPad Pro (M5) is No. 3 in our Best Tablets verdict.